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ASRock Motherboard (Z390 Taichi)
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ASRock Motherboard (Z390 Taichi)

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Bottom line: The ASRock Motherboard: Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots support Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI multi-GPU setups; main trade-off: LGA1151 is a dead-end socket - no upgrade path past 9th Gen Intel Core.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots support Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI multi-GPU setups
  • ✓ LGA1151 socket runs both 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs on the Z390 chipset
  • ✓ Four DDR4 DIMM slots in dual channel, up to 64GB total capacity
  • ✓ Onboard Wi-Fi plus dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired and wireless networking

Cons

  • ✗ LGA1151 is a dead-end socket - no upgrade path past 9th Gen Intel Core
  • ✗ Memory tops out at 64GB and DDR4, not DDR5
  • ✗ Triple-GPU mode drops lanes to x8/x4/x4 rather than full x16 each
  • ✗ Non-ECC unbuffered RAM only, ruling out ECC workstation memory

Manufacturer description

ASRock Z390 TAICHI LGA1151/ Intel Z390/ DDR4/ Quad CrossFireX & Quad SLI/ SATA3&USB3.1/ M.2/ Wi-Fi/ A&2GbE/ ATX Motherboard

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASRock Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. ASRock's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • LGA1151 Supports 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core Processors
  • Chipset: Intel Z390
  • Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
  • Slots: 3x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 or triple at x8/x4/x4), 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)

Full Specifications

BrandASRock
Slots3x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slots (run single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 or triple at x8/x4/x4), 2x PCI-Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe)
Memory4x DDR4 DIMM Slots, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity of 64GB
ChipsetIntel Z390
USB 2.02
PlatformWindows 10
CPU SocketLGA 1151
Chipset TypeIntel Z390
Model NumberZ390 TAICHI
Built-In MediaMotherboard
Item Type NameMotherboard
Mfr Part NumberZ390 TAICHI
Number of Items1
Number of Ports15
Total Usb Ports10
Processor SocketLGA 1151
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed2133 MHz
Warranty Description3 YEARS
Compatible Processors8th Generation Intel Core

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