ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA - Flagship Hybrid Cooling Motherboard

The ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA represents a breakthrough in motherboard design, combining custom water cooling capabilities with air cooling flexibility through its pioneering hybrid thermal solution. Built on the Intel Z890 chipset for LGA1851 processors, this EATX motherboard delivers exceptional performance for enthusiasts and overclockers.

Revolutionary Hybrid Cooling Design

The Z890 Taichi AQUA introduces the industry's first detachable VRM and M.2 water blocks, allowing users to choose between water cooling for maximum thermal performance or air cooling for simplicity. The detachable M.2 water block specifically targets Gen5 SSDs, ensuring sustained performance under heavy workloads while maintaining convenient installation.

All USB Type-C Rear I/O Configuration

Breaking new ground with 10 USB Type-C ports on the rear I/O, including 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports delivering 40Gbps transfer speeds. This forward-thinking design provides cleaner aesthetics, faster data transfer, and universal device compatibility with reversible connectivity.

Extreme Storage Capacity

Six M.2 slots accommodate multiple NVMe SSDs, with two supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 for cutting-edge storage performance. Additional storage includes four SATA III ports and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations across both SATA and NVMe devices.

Premium Power Delivery

The 28+1+2+1+1 power phase design utilizes 110A Smart Power Stage technology with Dr.MOS for precise current and temperature monitoring. Exclusive 20K capacitors with 1000uF capacitance provide enhanced stability, reduced ripple, and extended 20,000-hour lifespan for reliable overclocking.

DDR5 Memory Performance

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel configurations up to 9200+ MHz (OC) with 256GB maximum capacity. Compatible with Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles, the server-grade ultra low-loss PCB ensures signal integrity for extreme memory overclocking.

Advanced Networking

Dual LAN configuration features Marvell 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity. Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 with AI-powered optimization delivers 2x2 wireless performance across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands with 320MHz channel bandwidth and Bluetooth 5.4.

Premium Audio Solution

Realtek ALC4082 codec paired with ESS SABRE9219 DAC and WIMA audio capacitors delivers high-definition 5.1 channel audio. Nahimic Audio software provides immersive sound enhancement, noise cancellation, and Sound Tracker positioning for gaming.

DIY-Friendly Features

Graphics Card EZ Release mechanism simplifies GPU installation and removal. Toolless M.2 heatsink design with quick-release mechanism enables effortless SSD installation. M.2 bottom heatsinks dissipate heat through the PCB for optimal thermal performance. BIOS Flashback allows firmware updates using only USB and power supply.

Expansion and Connectivity

Three PCIe slots include two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots supporting x16 or x8/x8 configurations, plus one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Front panel headers support USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), USB 5Gbps, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Multiple fan headers accommodate complex cooling configurations.