ASRock Z370 Taichi
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Launch SRP S$379

ASRock Z370 Taichi


7.5/10
Overall rating 7.5/10

The ASRock Z370 Taichi is a well-rounded board that offers all of the essentials at an attractive price.

Performance:
7.5
Features:
7.5
Value:
8
THE GOOD
Plenty of storage expansion options
Onboard Wi-Fi and dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
Relatively affordable
THE BAD
Mediocre overclocking performance
No power or reset buttons
Limited RGB customization options

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors in the LGA1151 package
  • Intel Z370 Express Chipset
Memory Up to 64GB DDR4
Storage
  • 3x M.2
  • 8x SATA 6Gbps (2x by ASMedia ASM1061)
Audio
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
  • Premium Blu-ray Audio support
  • Supports Surge Protection
  • Supports Purity Sound 4
Networking
  • 1x Giga PHY Intel I219V
  • 1x GigaLAN Intel I211AT
  • Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi Module
Rear I/O
  • 2x Antenna Ports
  • 1x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
  • 1x HDMI Port
  • 1x DisplayPort 1.2
  • 1x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3142) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ASMedia ASM3142) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z370) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 2x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
  • 1x Clear CMOS Button
  • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
Internal Connectors
  • 1x TPM Header
  • 1x Power LED and Speaker Header
  • 1x RGB LED Header*
  • 1x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)**
  • 1x CPU Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
  • 2x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
  • 1x Chassis Optional/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
  • 1x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 1x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
  • 1x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
  • 1x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin)
  • 3x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 6 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z370) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 1x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen2 Header (ASMedia ASM3142)
  • 1x Dr. Debug with LED
  • 1x XMP Switch
  • 1x BIOS B Select Jumper
Expansion Slots
  • 3x PCIe x16
  • 2x PCIe x1
  • 1x Vertical M.2 Socket with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module
Form Factor ATX