SeekerASRock Z690 Taichi
At $589.99, the ASRock Z690 Taichi sports an overbuilt VRM, three M.2 sockets, Thunderbolt 4 ports, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6E and an updated appearance. If you’re in the market for a sub-$600 board and the three M.2 sockets or price point aren’t prohibitive, the Z690 Taichi is a solid option to build your system around.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
- Digi Power design
- 20 Power Phase design
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
PROS
+ + Overbuilt VRMs
+ + Dual Thunderbolt ports
+ + Taichi style
+ + No Torx screws!
CONS
- Only 6 USB Type-A Ports
- Only 3 M.2 slots
- Expensive
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on November 22, 2021
At $589.99, the ASRock Z690 Taichi sports an overbuilt VRM, three M.2 sockets, Thunderbolt 4 ports, 2.5 GbE with Wi-Fi 6E and an updated appearance. If you’re in the market for a sub-$600 board and the three M.2 sockets or price point aren’t prohibitive, the Z690 Taichi is a solid option to build your system around.
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By PCMag on February 01, 2022
Asrock's Z690 Taichi is a smart choice for extreme overclocking attempts on Intel "Alder Lake" CPUs, but it's overpriced for other uses, and saddled with some questionable board-layout decisions.
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