So, okay, computer stuff. Pretty cool, right? Or maybe not, depending on your interests. But let’s dive into this ASRock thing at Computex because, well, why not. They’re flaunting these new AMD AM5 motherboards, and apparently, the X870E Taichi OCF is stealing the show — or at least that’s what they’re aiming for at their booth.
Right, ASRock’s Taichi OCF — it’s apparently some kind of sweetheart for folks into overclocking. Until now, only Intel users got to enjoy these babies, but hey, looks like AMD’s getting in on the action this time. These specs? Buckle up. We’re talking a 25-Phase design with 110A SPS power stages. No idea what that technically means, but it sounds impressive. Dual 8-pin connectors for the CPU, two DDR5 DIMM slots supporting 128 GB and speeds over 9000 MT/s — yes, that’s a lot of letters and numbers.
Moving on, the I/O. There’s a smorgasbord of slots — two PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x4, several M.2 options, etc. Enough storage to open a digital hoarder’s dream shop. Throw in some USB — and not just any USB, but stuff like USB4 Type-C — total cutting-edge biz right there. Oh, and there’s 5 GbE LAN, WIFI7, all the bells and whistles, even some professional overclocking toolkit bundled in. Sounds like an adventurer’s kit in motherboard land.
The look? Think black and gold. Fancy, right? Overclocking buttons nestled beside the DIMM slots — because you know, everyone needs those.
Then there’s this X870 Taichi Creator version for artsy types needing beefy specs — 21 Phase 80A SPS, four DDR5 slots, sits on enough M.2 and USB ports to make even the most tech-savvy raise an eyebrow. 10 GbE + 5GbE LAN, WIFI7, things I’ll forget as soon as I scroll down, but hey, they’re there.
And oh, pulling up the rear is the X870 NOVA WIFI, comes in cheaper than its sibling, promising affordability without skimping on traits like a stellar IO/VRM spec. Expect it to hover around $250-$300 — don’t quote me on it though.
Finally — and I mean it this time — there’s the A620AI WIFI, a Mini-ITX for the budget-conscious. It’s got an 11-phase 80A VRM layout, dual DDR5 slots, and powered by an 8-pin connector. More USB and PCIe slots than you’d know what to do with. Price tag? Roughly $100, give or take a bit.
Who knew motherboards could sound this theatrical, huh? Anyway, there you have it. ASRock’s leap into AMD AM5 territory — done with a bit of spicy flair!
