Product On Review: Z890 Taichi
Manufacturer: ASRock
Street Price: USD 500 | GBP 720 | AUD NA

The ASRock Z890 Taichi is a flagship offering that aims to blend cutting-edge technology with premium aesthetics, targeting enthusiasts and gamers who demand top-tier performance. As part of ASRock's Taichi lineup, this motherboard is built around the Intel Z890 chipset, supporting the the recently released Intel Arrow Lake CPUs aka 14th-generation Intel Core processors.

This review delves into the Z890 Taichi’s extensive feature set, including its robust power delivery system, expansive connectivity options, and advanced cooling solutions. Highlighting standout features such as DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 lanes, and Thunderbolt 4 integration, we will evaluate how well the motherboard caters to the needs of gamers, content creators, and overclocking enthusiasts.

To provide a comprehensive assessment, this review examines the Z890 Taichi’s performance under various workloads and we'll also compare it against competing models and by the end, you'll have a clear understanding of whether the ASRock Z890 Taichi deserves a spot in your next PC build or whether other alternatives may better suit your needs.