Z890 TAICHI AQUA
Z890 Taichi AQUA sets a new industry standard with its pioneering hybrid cooling design, featuring the first-ever detachable VRM and M.2 water block. Additionally, the innovative All USB Type-C On Rear IO configuration marks a leap forward in connectivity. Our mission is to lead the future and establish a new benchmark for top-tier motherboards.
- Supports Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
- 28+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore
- 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
- Supports Dual Channel, up to 9200+ (OC)
- 2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
- Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
- ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA Audio Cap, Nahimic Audio
- 4 SATA3
- 2 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4)
- 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
- 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
- 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
- 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front)
- 4 USB 2.0 (Front)
- Marvell 10Gbps LAN, 5Gbps LAN
- Killer 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
- Supports Memory OC Shield, 20K Caps with 1000uF Capacitance, EZ Release Design
A New Era of Taichi
ASRock's flagship motherboard lineup is undergoing a major overhaul, unifying water cooling, extreme overclocking, and all-around flagship models into a powerful Taichi family.
This expansion incorporates the highly acclaimed AQUA series water-cooling motherboards and OC Formula series overclocking motherboards, resulting in the Taichi AQUA for custom water cooling, Taichi OCF for extreme overclocking, and the all-around flagship Taichi/Taichi Lite.
This transformation refines product positioning, centralizing ASRock's flagship offerings under the Taichi brand to meet the diverse needs of high-end PC enthusiasts. This strategic combination enhances the brand's impact, delivering exponential synergy and reinforcing its status as a premier flagship motherboard brand.
Unique Cooling Blocks
- Individual Water Blocks for VRM and M.2 - Staying cool with this hybrid thermal design. Choose your way to chill.
- The First Detachable M.2 Water Block for Gen5 SSD - Designed to optimize cooling and ensure sustained performance. Its detachable design offers convenience while delivering top-tier thermal efficiency, perfect for high-performance storage solutions.
Plenty of Type-C on Rear IO
Taichi AQUA motherboard features an all USB Type-C Rear IO configuration, totaling 10 ports, including 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, greatly enhancing user experience.
Benefits:
- Sleeker Design: Provides a cleaner and more organized appearance.
- Faster Data Transfer: Supports higher data transfer rates, especially with Thunderbolt 4.
- Better Compatibility: Works with a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets and portable storage devices.
- Multi-functionality: Type-C port supports charging, data transfer, and reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
Deluxe 6xM.2 Sockets (Dual Gen5 SSD)
Supports up to 6xNVMe M.2 SSDs and two of which is able to accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard
Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects versatile devices with a single Thunderbolt™ 4 cable.
Optimized VRM Design - 28+1+2+1+1 Power Phase
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance
The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF, bringing several benefits:
- Higher Capacitance: Greater charge storage for better support under high loads.
- Lower Ripple: Reduced power output fluctuations, improving quality.
- More Stable Output Current: Stable power supply, minimizing voltage impacts.
- Better Performance & System Stability: Increased reliability and consistent performance.
Premium PCB Solution
Server-Grade Ultra Low-Loss PCB
The server grade ultra low-loss PCB improves signal integrity, allowing motherboard to support PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD, it also improves memory OC potential to deliver the most extreme memory performance.
Extreme Memory Overclocking
DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
DIY Friendly Design
- Graphics Card EZ Release - ASRock redesigned the PCIe slot installation method to cater to
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SKU: Z890 TAICHI AQUA
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