ASRock has introduced the X870E Taichi White, a new variant of its flagship AM5 motherboard that swaps the usual dark scheme for a full white colorway. This version, however, goes beyond cosmetics. The board bumps Ethernet from 5 GbE to 10 GbE, adds active cooling to the voltage regulators, and includes native support for AMD's upcoming 9950X3D chips. It is ASRock's first motherboard built entirely with white components, from the PCB to the heatsinks.

What You Need to Know

The ASRock X870E Taichi White is a high-end E-ATX motherboard priced around $440. It retains the feature set of the standard Taichi, including dual USB4 ports, a 27-phase power delivery system, and Wi-Fi 7. The upgrade to 10 GbE networking targets content creators and power users who demand faster wired transfers. This board competes directly with other flagship X870E offerings from Asus and Gigabyte, but ASRock aims to undercut them on price while delivering comparable hardware.

All-White Aesthetic With Improved Cooling

The most obvious change is the color. The X870E Taichi White uses white PCBs, white heatsinks, and white shrouds, creating a unified look for system builders who prefer light-themed builds. But ASRock also improved thermal performance by adding an active fan to the VRM heatsink, something the original Taichi lacked. This fan helps keep the 24-phase 110A power stages cool under heavy loads, especially when paired with power-hungry Ryzen 9000 series processors.

DIY-friendly features remain a hallmark. The board includes a post-code debug display, power and reset buttons, and clear CMOS and BIOS flashback buttons on the rear I/O. The rear panel itself is packed with USB connectivity: two USB4 Type-C ports at 40 Gbps, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports at 10 Gbps, and two USB 2.0 ports. There is also a dedicated Lightning Gaming USB port for low-latency peripheral connections.

Performance and Connectivity Upgrades

Performance testing showed the Taichi White delivers consistent results across productivity and gaming workloads. It does not lead the pack in every benchmark, but it matches the average performance of other X870E boards. The upgrade to a Marvell AQC113 controller provides full 10 GbE wired networking, a feature typically reserved for motherboards costing $100 more. Wireless connectivity uses a Mediatek MT7927 module supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Storage options include four M.2 slots, one of which runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds. SATA ports are reduced to three, down from six on the original Taichi, but the board still supports RAID configurations. Multi-GPU is limited to AMD CrossFire, as SLI is not supported.

  • 10 GbE Ethernet: Marvell AQC113 controller provides wired speeds ten times faster than standard 1 GbE.
  • All-white components: Every part from PCB to VRM heatsinks is white, a first for ASRock motherboards.
  • Native 9950X3D support: BIOS and power delivery are optimized for AMD's upcoming 3D V-Cache processors out of the box.

Why This Matters

The X870E Taichi White signals a shift in ASRock's strategy: instead of competing purely on price, it now offers a unique aesthetic paired with premium networking and power delivery. For system builders who want a white-themed high-end PC, this board fills a gap that competitors have largely ignored at the flagship tier. The addition of 10 GbE also matters for professionals who routinely transfer large video files or work with networked storage. With a price around $440, the Taichi White delivers features typically found on $500+ boards, making it a compelling option for enthusiasts who prioritize both looks and performance.