ASRock introduces new DeskMeet with Intel Arc A380 mini PCs and announces PCMark 10 Express world record achievement with the ASRock X870E Taichi OCF overclocking motherboard.
DeskMeet Series paired with Intel Arc A380 for high-value gaming
ASRock recommends pairing its DeskMeet Series with the Intel Arc A380 Challenger ITX 6GB OC graphics card to create a balanced mainstream gaming system. With Intel’s latest graphics driver optimised for XeSS 3 technology, the Arc A380 reportedly delivers significantly improved gaming performance.
• With XeSS 3 enabled, the Arc A380 can deliver a 1080p gaming experience comparable to the Radeon RX 6600
• AI-based upscaling generates images close to native resolution while increasing frame rates
• Supports AV1 encoding and decoding for enhanced media processing and content creation
• DeskMeet Series includes DeskMeet X600, DeskMeet X300, and DeskMeet B760 platforms
• Highly integrated design supports discrete GPUs and up to four memory slots
ASRock says the combination offers an attractive balance between cost and performance for mainstream gaming builds, while also serving as a compact system suitable for living-room or Steam Machine-style setups.
X870E Taichi OCF achieves PCMark 10 Express world record
In the enthusiast segment, ASRock also announced that professional overclocker Alex2305 achieved a new world record using the X870E Taichi OCF motherboard paired with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor.
• PCMark 10 Express score: 14290 marks
• Achieved first place on HWBOT rankings
• System powered by AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Result demonstrates the platform’s overclocking capability and stability
The ASRock X870E Taichi OCF is designed specifically for overclockers, featuring advanced power delivery, premium components, and an optimised PCB layout intended to maintain stability during extreme workloads and performance tuning.
ASRock states that it continues to collaborate closely with the global overclocking community to push hardware performance limits while delivering products tailored for enthusiasts and competitive benchmarking. Pricing and availability of the platforms mentioned were not disclosed.
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ASRock DeskMeet Series × Intel Arc A380 Announcement
ASRock X870E Taichi OCF World Record Announcement
