The ASRock Taichi X299 is a premium Intel X299 (LGA2066) ATX motherboard designed for high-end desktop platforms, supporting Intel Core X-series processors. It features a robust 12-phase digital power design with 60A power chokes for superior overclocking capability. The motherboard supports Quad Channel DDR4 memory across 8 DIMM slots with XMP 2.0 profiles, accommodating up to 128GB capacity.
For expansion, it provides 3 PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x16/x8 electrical) with steel slot armor, plus 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Storage options include 8 SATA3 6Gbps ports supporting RAID 0/1/5/10, plus 3 Ultra M.2 slots (PCIe Gen3 x4) with heatsinks for NVMe SSDs. Networking features dual Intel Gigabit LAN (I219V + I211AT) and 802.11ac WiFi with Bluetooth 4.2.
The board offers comprehensive conNECtivity with USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A/C ports, 7.1 CH HD audio with Purity Sound 4, and multiple display outputs including HDMI. Unique features include a customizable Polychrome RGB lighting system, reinforced PCIe slots, and the signature Taichi gear-inspired heatsink design. Premium components like Nichicon audio capacitors and server-grade PCB enhance durability and performance for demanding workloads.