On July 20th， according to Kuaitech， ASRock has officially unveiled a series of new motherboards for AMD’s X870 and X870E chipsets， notably including their first-ever OC Formula overclocking motherboard for the AMD platform – the X870E Taichi OCF. This launch signifies ASRock’s renewed focus on high-performance overclocking within the AMD ecosystem.
The X870E Taichi OCF is engineered from the ground up for extreme overclocking enthusiasts. It features a robust 22+2+1 phase 110A SPS power delivery system， designed to provide stable and ample power for demanding overclocking scenarios. Furthermore， its innovative memory layout employing a 1DPC (one DIMM per channel) architecture is a significant enhancement， aiming to unlock greater memory overclocking potential by reducing signal complexity and improving signal integrity.
In terms of I/O， the board boasts dual front-panel USB Type-C ports for convenient access， alongside two rear USB4 Type-C ports， offering high-speed connectivity for external devices. Storage is well-catered for with a total of six M.2 SSD slots， two of which support the latest PCIe 5.0 x4 standard， providing ultra-fast data transfer rates for NVMe SSDs.
For creators， ASRock introduces the X870 Taichi Creator， a motherboard tailored to the needs of content creators and professionals. It offers dual network connectivity， featuring both 10GbE and 5GbE ports， which allows for rapid and efficient connection to home servers， Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices， or high-speed local networks， crucial for large file transfers and collaborative workflows.
This creator-focused board is equipped with two PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 slots for cutting-edge storage solutions and a USB4 Type-C interface. It also includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots with generous spacing between them， facilitating the installation of multiple high-end graphics cards or other expansion cards that require significant bandwidth and cooling.
Designed with competitive gamers in mind， the X870 NOVA WiFi features an 18+2+1 phase 80A SPS power delivery system and an 8-layer 2oz PCB construction. This robust build quality contributes to system stability and longevity， especially under sustained gaming loads. It supports dual PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 slots for gaming-specific storage and offers a front-panel USB Type-C port with PD 3.0 fast charging capabilities， delivering up to 36W output for quickly powering compatible devices.
The X870 LiveMixer WiFi provides extensive connectivity and expansion capabilities， supporting up to 25 USB devices， including two USB4 Type-C ports. Its dual PCIe x4 slots are ideally suited for connecting capture cards or other specialized peripheral devices， enhancing content creation or streaming setups. The inclusion of 5GbE networking and Lightning Gaming Ports ensures a low-latency online experience， which is paramount for competitive gaming and real-time applications.
For the more budget-conscious users without compromising on essential features， the X870 Pro-A WiFi is presented with a 16+2+1 phase power design complemented by large heatsinks for effective thermal management. It includes a PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 slot and features an M.2 Bottom Heatsink for dual-sided cooling of M.2 SSDs， a thoughtful addition to maintain performance under heavy load. Connectivity is future-proofed with support for the latest 802.11be WiFi 7 wireless networking and dual USB4 Type-C ports.
