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Asrock Z890 TAICHI AQUA, Intel Z890, 1851, EATX, 4 DDR5, 2 TB4, Wi-Fi 7, 10G & 5G LAN, RGB, 6x M.2, Hybrid Cooling

Stock Code: NEX-SPR-ASMBZ890TAICHIAQUA

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£688.29

£825.94 inc VAT

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Z890 TAICHI AQUA

Z890 Taichi AQUA sets a new industry standard with its pioneering hybrid cooling design, featuring the first-ever detachable VRM and M.2 water block. Additionally, the innovative All USB Type-C On Rear IO configuration marks a leap forward in connectivity. Our mission is to lead the future and establish a new benchmark for top-tier motherboards.

Supports Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
28+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore
4 x DDR5 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 9200+ (OC)
2 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
Graphics Output Options: 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
Realtek ALC4082 5.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA Audio Cap, Nahimic Audio
4 SATA3
2 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4)
3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
4 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (Front)
4 USB 2.0 (Front)
Marvell 10Gbps LAN, 5Gbps LAN
Killer 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
Supports Memory OC Shield, 20K Caps with 1000uF Capacitance, EZ Release Design

A New Era of Taichi

ASRock's flagship motherboard lineup is undergoing a major overhaul, unifying water cooling, extreme overclocking, and all-around flagship models into a powerful Taichi family.

This expansion incorporates the highly acclaimed AQUA series water-cooling motherboards and OC Formula series overclocking motherboards, resulting in the Taichi AQUA for custom water cooling, Taichi OCF for extreme overclocking, and the all-around flagship Taichi/Taichi Lite.

This transformation refines product positioning, centralizing ASRock's flagship offerings under the Taichi brand to meet the diverse needs of high-end PC enthusiasts. This strategic combination enhances the brand's impact, delivering exponential synergy and reinforcing its status as a premier flagship motherboard brand.

Unique Cooling Blocks

Individual Water Blocks for VRM and M.2 - Staying cool with this hybrid thermal design. Choose your way to chill.
The First Detachable M.2 Water Block for Gen5 SSD - Designed to optimize cooling and ensure sustained performance. Its detachable design offers convenience while delivering top-tier thermal efficiency, perfect for high-performance storage solutions.

Plenty of Type-C on Rear IO

Taichi AQUA motherboard features an all USB Type-C Rear IO configuration, totaling 10 ports, including 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, greatly enhancing user experience.

Benefits:

Sleeker Design: Provides a cleaner and more organized appearance.
Faster Data Transfer: Supports higher data transfer rates, especially with Thunderbolt 4.
Better Compatibility: Works with a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets and portable storage devices.
Multi-functionality: Type-C port supports charging, data transfer, and reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

Deluxe 6xM.2 Sockets (Dual Gen5 SSD)

Supports up to 6xNVMe M.2 SSDs and two of which is able to accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard

Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C

It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects versatile devices with a single Thunderbolt™ 4 cable.

Optimized VRM Design - 28+1+2+1+1 Power Phase

Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.

Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance

The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF, bringing several benefits:

Higher Capacitance: Greater charge storage for better support under high loads.
Lower Ripple: Reduced power output fluctuations, improving quality.
More Stable Output Current: Stable power supply, minimizing voltage impacts.
Better Performance & System Stability: Increased reliability and consistent performance.

Premium PCB Solution

Server-Grade Ultra Low-Loss PCB

The server grade ultra low-loss PCB improves signal integrity, allowing motherboard to support PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD, it also improves memory OC potential to deliver the most extreme memory performance.

Extreme Memory Overclocking

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

DIY Friendly Design

Graphics Card EZ Release - ASRock redesigned the PCIe slot installation method to cater to user needs, allowing for hassle-free installation and removal of the graphics card effortlessly.
M.2 Heatsink Toolless Design - Besides the M.2 SSD toolless design on the motherboard, ASRock up a notch by introducing this industry first M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism on the motherboard. The user friendly toolless design helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple
M.2 Bottom Heatsink - The M.2 bottom heatsink is able to dissipate heat of the M.2 SSD efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.

Intel® Killer™ Networking Powered By AI

Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 solutions, powered by AI, further optimize performance with features like application priority auto-detection, autonomous bandwidth management, and smart AP selection, ensuring the best network performance with minimal effort.

AI-based scoring enables automatic connections to the best available APs.

Intel® Killer™ Intelligence Center

The Intel® Killer™ Intelligence Center interface is packed with valuable features for gamer and creator PC users. It adds the ability to analyze, optimize, and control your PC’s networking performance.

The dashboard gives you a complete view of your computer’s network usage and shows which types of applications and websites are using bandwidth. While the Intel® Killer™ software automatically connects you to the strongest access points it can, you can also check the Wi-Fi scores of the networks near you. You can also have the Intel® Killer™ Intelligence center automatically switch to the best access point or alert you if there is a better one nearby.

Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine

Lag Less, Win More - The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine ensures you get your lowest in-game latencies by prioritizing your gaming traffic above everything else.
Less Buffering - Automatically detect, classify, and prioritize network traffic for streaming videos and entertainment to give you the best possible online experience.
Custom Control - The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine works automatically, and the Intel® Killer™ Intelligence Center allows you to customize and prioritize your network traffic to your liking.

AQUANTIA® 10Gb/s BASE-T Ethernet

The new 10Gb/s network standard was specially designed to satisfy the user who is seeking immediate performance improvements. Based on AQUANTIA's AQtion™ client controller, it offers blazingly fast 10-gigabit/sec transfer speed over Cat6 cable. The 10Gb/s Ethernet not only fully compatible with 5Gb/s, 2.5Gb/s & Gigabit Lan but also delivers lightning fast transfer speed, perfect for media center, workstation and gaming PC.

Optimized 5Gb/s LAN

ASRock's 5Gb/s LAN Connector features an exclusive, patent-pending design, boasting superior electromagnetic interference resistance, ensuring high-speed stable performance and providing users with a better networking experience.

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

High Definition Sound Effects

ESS SABRE9219 DAC - Embrace the audio stunning performance with ES9219 SABRE DAC!
WIMA Audio Cap - Optimized for high end audio applications! Deliver crystal and balanced sound to satisfy even the pickiest audiophile.
Nahimic Audio - Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Enhance Communication Quality - The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
Sound Tracker - The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.
Works on any devices! - Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.

BIOS Flashback

Get the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and power supply, No CPU, RAM or other components required.

Product specifications

Product Group	Motherboards
Manufacturer	ASROCK
Product Code	NEX-SPR-ASMBZ890TAICHIAQUA
Product Name	Asrock Z890 TAICHI AQUA, Intel Z890, 1851, EATX, 4 DDR5, 2 TB4, Wi-Fi 7, 10G & 5G LAN, RGB, 6x M.2, Hybrid Cooling
Package Type	Retail
Warranty	3 Year Replacement Warranty
Audio	5.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
Chipset	Intel Z890
LAN	10GB LAN & 5GB LAN
PCI/PCI Express	Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Series 2): 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)* Intel Z890 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (supports x4 mode)* *If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode. PCIE1 supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots.
Graphics Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 4
Graphics	Integrated Graphics Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
Maximum Memory	256GB
RAM Speeds	Up to 9200+(OC)
Storage	4 x SATA III 6 x M.2 Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Series 2): M.2_1 (2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2_2 (2280) - PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2_3 (2280) - PCIe 4.0 x4 Intel Z890 Chipset: M.2_4 (2280) PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_5 (2280) PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_6 (2242/2260/2280) PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA NOTE: If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode and PCIE2 will downgrade to x4 mode.
RAM Technology	DDR5 (Dual Channel) Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) Supports Intel XMP
CPU Support	Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) Click here for CPU support
#Hide#DDR Type	DDR5
Socket	Intel 1851
Form Factor	Extended ATX
RAM Slots	4 x DIMM
Motherboard Type	Desktop
Wireless	802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth w/ 6GHz frequency band 1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity tech Supports Bluetooth 5.4 Supports MU-MIMO
#Hide#RGB Lighting	Out of the box RGB lighting
USB Ports Supported	Rear: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) (up to 15W PD 3.0) 4 x USB 10Gbps Type-C 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-C Front: 2 x USB 20Gbps Type-C 4 x USB 5Gbps 4 x USB 2.0
Back Panel I/O Ports	2 x Antenna 1 x Optical SPDIF Out 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40 Gb/s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (USB32_TC_56 support Ultra USB Power) 2 x RJ-45 LAN 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Line Out Jack 1 x Microphone Input Jack
Internal I/O Connectors	3 x Thermistor Cable 1 x SPI TPM 1 x Power LED and Speaker 1 x RGB LED 3 x Addressable LED 2 x CPU Fan 4 x Chassis Fan 1 x AIO Pump Fan 1 x Water Pump Fan 1 x 24 pin ATX 2 x 8 pin 12V
.	1 x Front Panel Audio 2 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 2 x Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 1 x Dr. Debug with LED 1 x Power Button with LED 1 x Reset Button with LED
Accessories	3 x Thermistor Cable 1 x SPI TPM 1 x Power LED and Speaker 4 x SATA Data Cables 1 x USB 2.0 Bracket 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable 3 x Thermistor Cables
Additional Features	See Overview
Package Weight	4.8000 kg
#Hide#M.2 Slot(s)	Yes (M.2)
#Hide#No. LAN Ports	2 x LAN
#Hide#Max LAN Speed	10GB LAN
#Hide#Wi-Fi	Yes (Wi-Fi)
RAID	Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

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