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Asrock Z690 TAICHI RAZER Edition, Intel Z690, 1700, ATX, 4 DDR5, HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi, 2.5G LAN, PCIe5, Razer Chroma RGB, 3x M.2

Stock Code: NEX-SPR-ASMBZ690TAICHIRAZER

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£215.74

£258.88 inc VAT

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Product info

The COOLEST flagship motherboard, ASRock Taichi, stands out for its incredible OC performance and premium specification. Here comes the new version, Taichi - Razer Edition

The worlds first motherboard natively integrated with Razer Chroma RGB lighting It is the ultimate control center for all things Chroma RGB, and enables universal compatibility with thousands of ARGB components directly into the ecosystem.

Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
20 Phase SPS Dr.MOS Power Design
Supports DDR5 6400MHz (OC)
2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1
Graphics Output Options: HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt™ Type-C
Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
ESS SABRE 9218 DAC, WIMA Audio Caps
6 SATA3, 1 Independent SATA3
2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x2 & SATA3)
2 Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4 Type-C
1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Front Type-C
2 USB 3.2 Gen2 (Rear)
8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
1 Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A Port
Killer E3100 2.5G LAN, Intel® Gigabit LAN
Killer AX1690 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) + Bluetooth
Killer DoubleShot™ Pro X3
Intel® Double Connect Technology
Razer Synapse

Razer Chroma

Razer Synapse allows you to customize the lighting on your motherboard and other Addressable RGB (ARGB) devices connected to the motherboard’s headers. To set up, follow these steps:

Plug your ARGB LED strips or devices to any of the 3-pin 5V ARGB headers on the motherboard.
Download Razer Synapse from razer.com/synapse then install and login.
Use Razer Synapse to access in-depth lighting customization options; and integrate games and applications across your ARGB and Razer Chroma-enabled devices for a truly immersive experience.

ASRock Z690 Taichi Razer Edition

Killer Ethernet E3100 and Killer WiFi 6E AX1690, designed specifically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, prioritize real time packets over other packets and offer an uninterrupted online entertainment experience.

Killer DoubleShot Pro X3 enables massive throughput and unbeatable online performance for systems that have both the Killer AX1690 and Killer Ethernet products. It enables your computer to get the aggregated throughput of all interfaces (Ethernet, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and 5/6GHz Wi-Fi), and critical traffic (games) will be sent over the optimal interface intelligently.

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Product specifications

Product Group	Motherboards
Manufacturer	ASROCK
Product Code	NEX-SPR-ASMBZ690TAICHIRAZER
Product Name	Asrock Z690 TAICHI RAZER Edition, Intel Z690, 1700, ATX, 4 DDR5, HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi, 2.5G LAN, PCIe5, Razer Chroma RGB, 3x M.2
Package Type	Retail
Warranty	2 Year Replacement Warranty
Chipset	Intel Z690
Audio	7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
LAN	2.5GB LAN & GB LAN
RAM Technology	DDR5 (Dual Channel)
PCI/PCI Express	2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Multi-GPU Support	Supports AMD CrossFire
Graphics Ports	1 x HDMI 2 x USB 4.0 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
Graphics	Integrated Graphics* *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
Maximum Memory	256GB
Storage	6 x SATA III 1 x Independent SATA III Connector 1 x M.2 (2280) - PCIe 1 x M.2 (2242/2260/2280) - PCIe 1 x M.2 (2230/2242/2260/2280) - SATA & PCIe
RAM Slots	4 x DIMM
CPU Support	Click here for CPU support
#Hide#DDR Type	DDR5
Socket	Intel 1700
Form Factor	ATX
RAM Speeds	Up to 6400+(OC)
Motherboard Type	Desktop
Wireless	802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax Supports Dual-Band 2x2 160MHz w/ ext 6GHz band support 2 antennas - 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity tech Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II Supports MU-MIMO Supports Killer DoubleShot Pro X3 Supports Intel� Double Connect Technology
#Hide#RGB Lighting	Out of the box RGB lighting
USB Ports Supported	2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C (at back) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (at back) 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 at back, 4 at mid-board) 3 x USB 2.0 (at mid-board) 1 x Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A connector 1 x Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header
Back Panel I/O Ports	2 x Antenna 1 x HDMI 1 x Optical SPDIF Out 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 2 x USB 4.0 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 2 x RJ-45 LAN 1 x BIOS Flashback Button HD Audio Jacks
Internal I/O Connectors	1 x SPI TPM 1 x Power LED and Speaker 1 x RGB LED 3 x Addressable LED 1 x CPU Fan 2 x CPU/Water Pump Fan 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan 1 x VRM/Water Pump Fan 1 x 24 pin ATX 2 x 8 pin 12V 1 x Front Audio 2 x USB 2.0
.	1 x Independent USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x Dr. Debug with LED 1 x Power Button with LED 1 x Reset Button with LED
Accessories	Quick Installation Guide, Support CD 4 x SATA Data Cables 1 x Graphics Card Holder 1 x Wireless Dongle USB Bracket 1 x 3010 Cooling Fan w/ Bracket & Screw Package 1 x 4010 Cooling Fan Bracket & Screw Package 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket
Additional Features	See Overview / Video
Package Weight	3.2100 kg
#Hide#M.2 Slot(s)	Yes (M.2)
#Hide#No. LAN Ports	2 x LAN
#Hide#Max LAN Speed	2.5GB LAN
#Hide#Wi-Fi	Yes (Wi-Fi)
RAID	Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

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