ASROCK X870E Taichi Lite

ASROCK X870E Taichi Lite
The ASROCK X870E Taichi Lite motherboard, featuring an AMD X870E chipset and AM5 socket, is designed for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. This eATX motherboard (30.5×26.7cm) uses a 24+2+1 phase power design with 110A SPS for VCore+SOC and supports four DDR5 modules with overclocking capabilities up to 8200+ MHz. Its features include two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, one M.2 slot with PCIe Gen5 support, three PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots, six SATA III connectors, and USB4 connectivity with a transfer speed of 40Gbps.
Key features of the ASROCK X870E Taichi Lite motherboard
- AMD X870E chipset with extended connectivity options and support for modern standards
- AM5 socket compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors on a single platform
- eATX format for expanded hardware installation and two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
- Dual DDR5 architecture with four slots and overclocking up to 8200+ MHz, with support for XMP and EXPO profiles
- 24+2+1 phase power design with 110A SPS, 20000-hour capacitors, and a server-grade eight-layer PCB
- One PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot for future ultra-fast SSDs and three PCIe Gen4 M.2 slots with tool-less XXL heatsinks
- USB4 connectivity with 40Gbps speed, a Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4, and 5Gbps LAN
Power and memory architecture
The motherboard utilises a 24+2+1 phase power system with 110A SPS, which ensures a stable power supply to the processor and the integrated controller. It is fitted with capacitors rated for a 20000-hour lifespan and 1000µF capacity, which contributes to lower output voltage ripple and a more stable current response under heavy load. The eight-layer PCB with 2oz copper layers meets server-grade specifications, reducing signal loss and enabling full PCIe 5.0 support for graphics cards and M.2 SSDs. The board also supports DDR5 memory overclocking and both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles.
Storage and cooling
The board is equipped with one M.2 slot with a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface (128Gbps) and three PCIe Gen4 x4 slots (64Gbps). These are complemented by six SATA III 6.0Gbps connectors with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. Each M.2 slot features a tool-less mounting system and a passive aluminium heatsink. Cooling is managed by two connectors for CPU fans, four for system fans, one for an AIO pump, and one for a water pump. All connectors support both DC and PWM modes and provide automatic speed control.
Connectivity
The network interface consists of a 5Gbps LAN port and a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) module with Bluetooth 5.4, supporting 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, 160MHz bandwidth, and MU-MIMO technology. The rear panel includes two USB4 Type-C ports (40Gbps, USB PD 3.0 up to 15W), five USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (10Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. A front-panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C connector (20Gbps) is also available.
Audio and graphics outputs
The audio system features a Realtek ALC4082 codec with 5.1-channel output and an ESS SABRE9219 DAC with a 130dB signal-to-noise ratio, supporting headphones with an impedance of up to 600Ω. The board's design uses separate PCB layers for the left and right channels and WIMA capacitors on the rear outputs. Nahimic Audio software provides advanced sound customisation options. Graphics outputs include HDMI 2.1 (HDR, HDCP 2.3, up to 4K at 120Hz) and two USB4 Type-C ports (HDCP 2.3, up to 8K at 30Hz) with support for integrated AMD RDNA graphics.
Port configuration
Storage
- SATA III ports: 6
- M.2 slots: 4
- M.2 Slot 1 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- 3× M.2 Slot 2 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
- Rear USB 2.0: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 3
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 5
- Rear USB4: 2
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, 2× USB4 Type-C
Sound
- Number of channels: 5.1
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm jack, Optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gbps, BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS button, 2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
- Power: 24-pin, 2× 8-pin
- Cooling: 2× CPU fan (4-pin), 4× case fan (4-pin), AIO pump (4-pin), water pump (4-pin)
- Internal: RGB LED header (4-pin), 3× addressable LED header, 3× thermistor cable, power button with LED, reset button with LED, Dr. Debug LED
Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | ASx870et2 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |