Introducing ASRock's Four New X870 Motherboards
ASRock has been continuously evolving its 800-series motherboard lineup and has added four exceptional X870 motherboards, ranging from budget to high-end tier. Whether you are a gamer, a content creator, or an overclocking enthusiast, these four motherboards have you covered.
On the budget-end side, we have the X870 LiveMixer WiFi, a gorgeous motherboard ideal for the masses, particularly for streamers who need a plethora of connectivity options. By bringing a solid 16+2 power phase VRAM, it can deliver stable power to the CPU and dissipate heat faster via dense and well-grooved heatsinks. The board comes with a staggering 25 USB ports (front+rear), allowing users to connect tons of devices, including those that can leverage LiveMixer's USB 40 Gbps port for fast transfers.
ASRock X870 LiveMixer WiFi Key Features:
- 23 USB Ports and dual USB4 Type C
- 16+2+1 power phase VRM
- Dual PCIe x4 slots
- 5 GbE LAN
- BIOS Flash and Clear CMOS at rear I/O
The Phantom Gaming X870 NOVA WiFi is next, featuring an even more robust VRM, delivering 18+2+1 power phase VRM to handle overclocking without a hassle. Equipped with multiple M.2 SSD slots, including Dual Gen 5, it offers support for incredibly fast storage solutions. With onboard troubleshooting features, it's quite handy for fixing the problems in no time as well. For users who want a hassle-free building experience, the motherboard also provides EZ Release design for the GPU, enabling installation/uninstallation a breeze.
ASRock Phantom Gaming X870 Nova WiFi Key Features:
- 18+2+1 80A SPS power delivery
- Dual Gen 5 x4 M.2 ports
- Dual USB4 Type-C ports
- EZ Release Design for PCIe x16 slot
- Toolless M.2 SSD heatsink installation
Then we have the new X870 Taichi Creator for professionals, which offers dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, exceptional connectivity, including USB Type C 40 Gbps ports, multiple USB 3.1 ports, and dual LAN for fast internet speeds, supporting 10 GbE and 5GbE bandwidth respectively.
ASRock X870 Taichi Creator Key Features:
- 18+2+1 80A SPS power delivery
- Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for GPUs
- Dual LAN ports (10G + 5G)
- Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Charging
- Dual USB4 Type-C ports
On the enthusiast-grade side, the X870E Taichi OCF offers the best possible VRM, consisting of 22+2+1 power phase VRM bringing 110A SPS (smart power stage) for incredibly stable power delivery. It's overkill in every area, bringing exceptional and fast storage support, extreme overclocking performance, and is loaded with tons of overclocking tools onboard.
ASRock X870 Taichi OCF Key Features:
- Powerful 22+2+1 110A SPS VRM
- Dual USB4 Type-C
- Dual M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 slots
- Enhanced memory overclocking via 1DPC Design
- Onboard overclocking toolkit
Build a Powerful Gaming Rig by Pairing Ryzen 7 9800X3D with ASRock's X870 Motherboards
Ryzen 7 9800X3D needs no introduction when it comes to leading gaming performance. The processor is simply the fastest to exist on the planet and delivers an excellent 8-core/16-thread configuration based on AMD's latest Zen 5 architecture. Thanks to ASRock's diverse motherboard collection, gamers can achieve leading gaming performance by using one of the above-mentioned motherboards and can unlock even more possibilities through overclocking.
By using Ryzen 9800X3D on ASRock's Phantom Gaming X870 Nova WiFi, gamers can have one of the most powerful gaming rigs on the planet without breaking the bank. With a robust VRM, it's easier to bump up the Ryzen 9800X3D's clocks to gain free performance, and with excellent DDR5 memory support, gamers and professionals can achieve new heights.
Since the motherboard is equipped with the latest Gen 5.0 PCIe x16 slot and dual Gen 5.0 SSD ports, users can install the latest AMD RX 9000 and NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs and have the fastest mainstream Gen 5.0 SSDs installed for quick OS boot, faster transfer rates, and loading games quickly. Also, with EZ DIY-friendly design, building a PC will be hassle-free.
Benchmark Numbers Reveal Excellent Productivity and Gaming Performance
We have tested three of these motherboards ourselves and have found excellent all-around performance. The Phantom Gaming X870 Nova WiFi is one of the best mid-range motherboards that delivers the latest connectivity, decent overclocking support, DDR5-8400 MT/s support, and lots of headers for fans and RGB/ARGB devices.
Memory Support
VRMs
X870 LiveMixer WiFi is another budget-tier motherboard that impressed us with tons of modern features and is one of the best options for streamers. We achieved great scores in CPU-intensive workloads at low VRM temperatures, which suggests that you don't necessarily need to spend $300+ for a great overclocking motherboard.
On the other hand, the ASRock X870 Taichi Creator was an exceptional motherboard that helped us achieve 2,295 points in Cinebench R24 multi-core test with Ryzen 9 9950X, 21,707 points in Geekbench 6, and, of course, competitive gaming performance. All of these excellent scores were achieved without seeing overheating, thanks to robust VRM, exceptional cooling, and great component support.
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