ASRock Unveils Motherboards For Ryzen 9000 At Computex 2024: X870E Taichi and X870E Taichi Lite
During Computex 2024, ASRock held an event to unveil some of its upcoming X870E motherboards, designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors. ASRock's announcement includes a pair of Taichi-branded boards, the X870E Taichi and the lighter X870E Taichi lite, which uses AMD's Promontory 21 chipset for AM5.
The current flagship model announced from ASRock's X870E line-up for Ryzen 9000 is the ASRock X870E Taichi. ASRock is advertising a large 27-phase power delivery through 110A SPS, suggesting this board is designed for overclockers and all-around power users. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide high-speed bandwidth for cutting-edge graphics cards and other devices. The four DDR5 DIMM slots allow users to experience the most advanced memory technology for faster and more powerful configurations.
The storage offering is impressive, with three Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4. Also present are two USB4 Type-C ports that deliver expansive and high-bandwidth connectivity with solid networking capabilities, including a Realtek 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 CNVi. The audio setup includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec and ESS SABRE9218 DAC supporting high-fidelity sound. The BIOS flashback feature is also a nice touch, and we believe this should be a feature on all mid-range to high-end motherboards, which provides an easy way to update the firmware without installing a CPU. The X870E Taichi is a premium motherboard with a slew of features to help attain superior performance and be future-proof for emerging technologies.
The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite offers a streamlined alternative to the X870E Taichi, retaining key features like the 27-phase power delivery with 110A smart power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operating at x16 or x8/x8, four DDR5 DIMM slots, and three Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4). It includes Realtek 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and the ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9218 DAC for high-quality audio as the more premium Taichi; the Taichi Lite features a simpler silver-themed design, while the standard Taichi has a more intricate gold-accented and fanciful aesthetics.
In terms of availability, there's no actual release date, and according to Andreas Schilling from HawrdwareLUXX, the X870E and X870 motherboards aren't expected to be launched at the same time as the Ryzen 9000 series featuring Zen 5 cores. We will investigate this and contact the motherboard vendors to confirm the situation. Still, as X870E/X870 barely differ from the current X670E/X670 motherboards, and as they are all AM5 socketed, users can use these with Ryzen 9000 processors when they launch.
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Western Digital Introduces 4 TB microSDUC, 8 TB SDUC, and 16 TB External SSDs 
Western Digital's BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND is being put to good use in a wide range of client and enterprise platforms, including WD's upcoming Gen 5 client SSDs and 128 TB-class datacenter SSD. On the external storage front, the company demonstrated four different products: for card-based media, 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards with UHS-I speeds, and on the portable SSD front we had two 16 TB drives. One will be a SanDisk Desk Drive with external power, and the other in the SanDisk Extreme Pro housing with a lanyard opening in the case.
All of these are using BiCS8 QLC NAND, though I did hear booth talk (as I was taking leave) that they were not supposed to divulge the use of QLC in these products. The 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards are rated for UHS-I speeds. They are being marketed under the SanDisk Ultra branding.
The SanDisk Desk Drive is an external SSD with a 18W power adapter, and it has been in the market for a few months now. Initially launched in capacities up to 8 TB, Western Digital had promised a 16 TB version before the end of the year. It appears that the product is coming to retail quite soon. One aspect to note is that this drive has been using TLC for the SKUs that are currently in the market, so it appears unlikely that the 16 TB version would be QLC. The units (at least up to the 8 TB capacity point) come with two SN850XE drives. Given the recent introduction of the 8 TB SN850X, an 'E' version with tweaked firmware is likely to be present in the 16 TB Desk Drive.
The 16 TB portable SSD in the SanDisk Extreme housing was a technology demonstration. It is definitely the highest capacity bus-powered portable SSD demonstrated by any vendor at any trade show thus far. Given the 16 TB Desk Drive's imminent market introduction, it is just a matter of time before the technology demonstration of the bus-powered version becomes a retail reality.
Storage
Western Digital Introduces 4 TB microSDUC, 8 TB SDUC, and 16 TB External SSDs
Western Digital's BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND is being put to good use in a wide range of client and enterprise platforms, including WD's upcoming Gen 5 client SSDs and 128 TB-class datacenter SSD. On the external storage front, the company demonstrated four different products: for card-based media, 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards with UHS-I speeds, and on the portable SSD front we had two 16 TB drives. One will be a SanDisk Desk Drive with external power, and the other in the SanDisk Extreme Pro housing with a lanyard opening in the case.
All of these are using BiCS8 QLC NAND, though I did hear booth talk (as I was taking leave) that they were not supposed to divulge the use of QLC in these products. The 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards are rated for UHS-I speeds. They are being marketed under the SanDisk Ultra branding.
The SanDisk Desk Drive is an external SSD with a 18W power adapter, and it has been in the market for a few months now. Initially launched in capacities up to 8 TB, Western Digital had promised a 16 TB version before the end of the year. It appears that the product is coming to retail quite soon. One aspect to note is that this drive has been using TLC for the SKUs that are currently in the market, so it appears unlikely that the 16 TB version would be QLC. The units (at least up to the 8 TB capacity point) come with two SN850XE drives. Given the recent introduction of the 8 TB SN850X, an 'E' version with tweaked firmware is likely to be present in the 16 TB Desk Drive.
The 16 TB portable SSD in the SanDisk Extreme housing was a technology demonstration. It is definitely the highest capacity bus-powered portable SSD demonstrated by any vendor at any trade show thus far. Given the 16 TB Desk Drive's imminent market introduction, it is just a matter of time before the technology demonstration of the bus-powered version becomes a retail reality.
Storage
Micron Expands Datacenter DRAM Portfolio with MR-DIMMs 
The compute market has always been hungry for memory bandwidth, particularly for high-performance applications in servers and datacenters. In recent years, the explosion in core counts per socket has further accentuated this need. Despite progress in DDR speeds, the available bandwidth per core has unfortunately not seen a corresponding scaling.
The stakeholders in the industry have been attempting to address this by building additional technology on top of existing widely-adopted memory standards. With DDR5, there are currently two technologies attempting to increase the peak bandwidth beyond the official speeds. In late 2022, SK hynix introduced MCR-DIMMs meant for operating with specific Intel server platforms. On the other hand, JEDEC - the standards-setting body - also developed specifications for MR-DIMMs with a similar approach. Both of them build upon existing DDR5 technologies by attempting to combine multiple ranks to improve peak bandwidth and latency.
How MR-DIMMs Work
The MR-DIMM standard is conceptually simple - there are multiple ranks of memory modules operating at standard DDR5 speeds with a data buffer in front. The buffer operates at 2x the speed on the host interface side, allowing for essentially double the transfer rates. The challenges obviously lie in being able to operate the logic in the host memory controller at the higher speed and keeping the power consumption / thermals in check.
The first version of the JEDEC MR-DIMM standard specifies speeds of 8800 MT/s, with the next generation at 12800 MT/s. JEDEC also has a clear roadmap for this technology, keeping it in sync with the the improvements in the DDR5 standard.
Micron MR-DIMMs - Bandwidth and Capacity Plays
Micron and Intel have been working closely in the last few quarters to bring their former's first-generation MR-DIMM lineup to the market. Intel's Xeon 6 Family with P-Cores (Granite Rapids) is the first platform to bring MR-DIMM support at 8800 MT/s on the host side. Micron's standard-sized MR-DIMMs (suitable for 1U servers) and TFF (tall form-factor) MR-DIMMs (for 2U+ servers) have been qualified for use with the same.
The benefits offered by MR-DIMMs are evident from the JEDEC specifications, allowing for increased data rates and system bandwidth, with improvements in latency. On the capacity side, allowing for additional ranks on the modules has enabled Micron to offer a 256 GB capacity point. It must be noted that some vendors are also using TSV (through-silicon vias) technology to to increase the per-package capacity at standard DDR5 speeds, but this adds additional cost and complexity that are largely absent in the MR-DIMM manufacturing process.
The tall form-factor (TFF) MR-DIMMs have a larger surface area compared to the standard-sized ones. For the same airflow configuration, this allows the DIMM to have a better thermal profile. This provides benefits for energy efficiency as well by reducing the possibility of thermal throttling.
Micron is launching a comprehensive lineup of MR-DIMMs in both standard and tall form-factors today, with multiple DRAM densities and speed options as noted above.
MRDIMM Benefits - Intel Granite Rapids Gets a Performance Boost
Micron and Intel hosted a media / analyst briefing recently to demonstrate the benefits of MR-DIMMs for Xeon 6 with P-Cores (Granite Rapids). Using a 2P configuration with 96-core Xeon 6 processors, benchmarks for different ... Memory
TSMC: Performance and Yields of 2nm on Track, Mass Production To Start In 2025 
In addition to revealing its roadmap and plans concerning its current leading-edge process technologies, TSMC also shared progress of its N2 node as part of its Symposiums 2024. The company's first 2nm-class fabrication node, and predominantly featuring gate-all-around transistors, according to TSMC N2 has almost achieved its target performance and yield goals, which places it on track to enter high-volume manufacturing in the second half of 2025.
TSMC states that 'N2 development is well on track and N2P is next.' In particular, gate-all-around nanosheet devices currently achieve over 90% of their expected performance, whereas yields of 256 Mb SRAM (32 MB) devices already exceeds 80%, depending on the batch. All of this for a node that is over a year away from mass production.
Meanwhile, average yield of a 256 Mb SRAM was around 70% as of March, 2024, up from around 35% in April, 2023. Device performance has also been improving with higher frequencies being achieved while keeping power consumption in check.
Chip designer interest towards TSMC's first 2nm-class gate-all-around nanosheet transistor-based technology is significant, too. The number of new tape-outs (NTOs) in the first year of N2 is over two-times higher than it was for N5. Though with that said, given TSMC's close working relationship with a handful of high-volume vendors – most notably Appe – NTOs can be a very misleading figure since the first year of a new node at TSMC is capacity constrained, and consequently the bulk of that capacity goes to TSMC's priority partners.
Meanwhile, there were considerably more N5 tapeouts in its second year (some where N5P, of course) and N2 promises to have 2.6X more NTOs in its second year. So the node indeed looks quite promising. In fact, based on TSMC's slides (which we're unfortunately not able to republish), N2 is more popular than N3 in terms of NTOs both in the first and the second years of existence.
When it comes to the second year of N2, in the second half of 2026 TSMC plans to roll out its N2P technology, which promises additional performance and power benefits. N2P is expected to improve frequency by 15% - 20%, reduce power consumption by 30% - 40%, and increase chip density by over 1.15 times compared to N3E, significant benefits to move to all-new GAA nanosheet transistors.
Finally, for those companies that need the best in performance, power, and density, TSMC is poised to offer their A16 process in 2026. That node will also bring in backside power delivery, which will add costs, but is expected to greatly improve performance efficiency and scaling.
Semiconductors
ASRock Unveils Motherboards For Ryzen 9000 At Computex 2024: X870E Taichi and X870E Taichi Lite
During Computex 2024, ASRock held an event to unveil some of its upcoming X870E motherboards, designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors. ASRock's announcement includes a pair of Taichi-branded boards, the X870E Taichi and the lighter X870E Taichi lite, which uses AMD's Promontory 21 chipset for AM5.
The current flagship model announced from ASRock's X870E line-up for Ryzen 9000 is the ASRock X870E Taichi. ASRock is advertising a large 27-phase power delivery through 110A SPS, suggesting this board is designed for overclockers and all-around power users. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide high-speed bandwidth for cutting-edge graphics cards and other devices. The four DDR5 DIMM slots allow users to experience the most advanced memory technology for faster and more powerful configurations.
The storage offering is impressive, with three Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4. Also present are two USB4 Type-C ports that deliver expansive and high-bandwidth connectivity with solid networking capabilities, including a Realtek 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 CNVi. The audio setup includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec and ESS SABRE9218 DAC supporting high-fidelity sound. The BIOS flashback feature is also a nice touch, and we believe this should be a feature on all mid-range to high-end motherboards, which provides an easy way to update the firmware without installing a CPU. The X870E Taichi is a premium motherboard with a slew of features to help attain superior performance and be future-proof for emerging technologies.
The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite offers a streamlined alternative to the X870E Taichi, retaining key features like the 27-phase power delivery with 110A smart power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operating at x16 or x8/x8, four DDR5 DIMM slots, and three Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4). It includes Realtek 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and the ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9218 DAC for high-quality audio as the more premium Taichi; the Taichi Lite features a simpler silver-themed design, while the standard Taichi has a more intricate gold-accented and fanciful aesthetics.
In terms of availability, there's no actual release date, and according to Andreas Schilling from HawrdwareLUXX, the X870E and X870 motherboards aren't expected to be launched at the same time as the Ryzen 9000 series featuring Zen 5 cores. We will investigate this and contact the motherboard vendors to confirm the situation. Still, as X870E/X870 barely differ from the current X670E/X670 motherboards, and as they are all AM5 socketed, users can use these with Ryzen 9000 processors when they launch.
Motherboards
![](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://compbuddey.blogspot.com/2024/06/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen.html&text=ASRock Unveils Motherboards For Ryzen 9000 At Computex 2024: X870E Taichi and X870E Taichi Lite <p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1841_575px.jpg" alt="" /></a></p><p><p>During Computex 2024, ASRock held an event to unveil some of its upcoming X870E motherboards, designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors. ASRock's announcement includes a pair of Taichi-branded boards, the X870E Taichi and the lighter X870E Taichi lite, which uses AMD's Promontory 21 chipset for AM5.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1865_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The current flagship model announced from ASRock's X870E line-up for Ryzen 9000 is the ASRock X870E Taichi. ASRock is advertising a large 27-phase power delivery through 110A SPS, suggesting this board is designed for overclockers and all-around power users. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide high-speed bandwidth for cutting-edge graphics cards and other devices. The four DDR5 DIMM slots allow users to experience the most advanced memory technology for faster and more powerful configurations.</p>
<p>The storage offering is impressive, with three Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4. Also present are two USB4 Type-C ports that deliver expansive and high-bandwidth connectivity with solid networking capabilities, including a Realtek 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 CNVi. The audio setup includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec and ESS SABRE9218 DAC supporting high-fidelity sound. The BIOS flashback feature is also a nice touch, and we believe this should be a feature on all mid-range to high-end motherboards, which provides an easy way to update the firmware without installing a CPU. The X870E Taichi is a premium motherboard with a slew of features to help attain superior performance and be future-proof for emerging technologies.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1866_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite offers a streamlined alternative to the X870E Taichi, retaining key features like the 27-phase power delivery with 110A smart power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operating at x16 or x8/x8, four DDR5 DIMM slots, and three Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4). It includes Realtek 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and the ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9218 DAC for high-quality audio as the more premium Taichi; the Taichi Lite features a simpler silver-themed design, while the standard Taichi has a more intricate gold-accented and fanciful aesthetics.</p>
<p>In terms of availability, there's no actual release date, and according to <a href="https://www.hardwareluxx.de/index.php/news/hardware/mainboards/63788-amd-ryzen-9000-x870-und-x870e-boards-kommen-nach-dem-start-der-prozessoren.html">Andreas Schilling from HawrdwareLUXX</a>, the X870E and X870 motherboards aren't expected to be launched at the same time as the Ryzen 9000 series featuring Zen 5 cores. We will investigate this and contact the motherboard vendors to confirm the situation. Still, as X870E/X870 barely differ from the current X670E/X670 motherboards, and as they are all AM5 socketed, users can use these with Ryzen 9000 processors when they launch.</p>
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![](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://compbuddey.blogspot.com/2024/06/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen.html&media=https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_toCSJoQp6igiR2BbN8ZArwWTTx2NRkE2aSgR9OMW5zycKGZ66ptvTsl3ugkMytgecqWtw-QYut5q5ab5h9uAech0oMP70__08vonwpAeCSiU2ewOWPPXlXWIGgsA&description=ASRock Unveils Motherboards For Ryzen 9000 At Computex 2024: X870E Taichi and X870E Taichi Lite <p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1841_575px.jpg" alt="" /></a></p><p><p>During Computex 2024, ASRock held an event to unveil some of its upcoming X870E motherboards, designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors. ASRock's announcement includes a pair of Taichi-branded boards, the X870E Taichi and the lighter X870E Taichi lite, which uses AMD's Promontory 21 chipset for AM5.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1865_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The current flagship model announced from ASRock's X870E line-up for Ryzen 9000 is the ASRock X870E Taichi. ASRock is advertising a large 27-phase power delivery through 110A SPS, suggesting this board is designed for overclockers and all-around power users. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide high-speed bandwidth for cutting-edge graphics cards and other devices. The four DDR5 DIMM slots allow users to experience the most advanced memory technology for faster and more powerful configurations.</p>
<p>The storage offering is impressive, with three Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4. Also present are two USB4 Type-C ports that deliver expansive and high-bandwidth connectivity with solid networking capabilities, including a Realtek 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 CNVi. The audio setup includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec and ESS SABRE9218 DAC supporting high-fidelity sound. The BIOS flashback feature is also a nice touch, and we believe this should be a feature on all mid-range to high-end motherboards, which provides an easy way to update the firmware without installing a CPU. The X870E Taichi is a premium motherboard with a slew of features to help attain superior performance and be future-proof for emerging technologies.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1866_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite offers a streamlined alternative to the X870E Taichi, retaining key features like the 27-phase power delivery with 110A smart power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operating at x16 or x8/x8, four DDR5 DIMM slots, and three Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4). It includes Realtek 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and the ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9218 DAC for high-quality audio as the more premium Taichi; the Taichi Lite features a simpler silver-themed design, while the standard Taichi has a more intricate gold-accented and fanciful aesthetics.</p>
<p>In terms of availability, there's no actual release date, and according to <a href="https://www.hardwareluxx.de/index.php/news/hardware/mainboards/63788-amd-ryzen-9000-x870-und-x870e-boards-kommen-nach-dem-start-der-prozessoren.html">Andreas Schilling from HawrdwareLUXX</a>, the X870E and X870 motherboards aren't expected to be launched at the same time as the Ryzen 9000 series featuring Zen 5 cores. We will investigate this and contact the motherboard vendors to confirm the situation. Still, as X870E/X870 barely differ from the current X670E/X670 motherboards, and as they are all AM5 socketed, users can use these with Ryzen 9000 processors when they launch.</p>
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![](https://web.whatsapp.com/send?text=ASRock Unveils Motherboards For Ryzen 9000 At Computex 2024: X870E Taichi and X870E Taichi Lite <p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1841_575px.jpg" alt="" /></a></p><p><p>During Computex 2024, ASRock held an event to unveil some of its upcoming X870E motherboards, designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors. ASRock's announcement includes a pair of Taichi-branded boards, the X870E Taichi and the lighter X870E Taichi lite, which uses AMD's Promontory 21 chipset for AM5.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1865_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The current flagship model announced from ASRock's X870E line-up for Ryzen 9000 is the ASRock X870E Taichi. ASRock is advertising a large 27-phase power delivery through 110A SPS, suggesting this board is designed for overclockers and all-around power users. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide high-speed bandwidth for cutting-edge graphics cards and other devices. The four DDR5 DIMM slots allow users to experience the most advanced memory technology for faster and more powerful configurations.</p>
<p>The storage offering is impressive, with three Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4. Also present are two USB4 Type-C ports that deliver expansive and high-bandwidth connectivity with solid networking capabilities, including a Realtek 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 CNVi. The audio setup includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec and ESS SABRE9218 DAC supporting high-fidelity sound. The BIOS flashback feature is also a nice touch, and we believe this should be a feature on all mid-range to high-end motherboards, which provides an easy way to update the firmware without installing a CPU. The X870E Taichi is a premium motherboard with a slew of features to help attain superior performance and be future-proof for emerging technologies.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1866_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite offers a streamlined alternative to the X870E Taichi, retaining key features like the 27-phase power delivery with 110A smart power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operating at x16 or x8/x8, four DDR5 DIMM slots, and three Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4). It includes Realtek 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and the ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9218 DAC for high-quality audio as the more premium Taichi; the Taichi Lite features a simpler silver-themed design, while the standard Taichi has a more intricate gold-accented and fanciful aesthetics.</p>
<p>In terms of availability, there's no actual release date, and according to <a href="https://www.hardwareluxx.de/index.php/news/hardware/mainboards/63788-amd-ryzen-9000-x870-und-x870e-boards-kommen-nach-dem-start-der-prozessoren.html">Andreas Schilling from HawrdwareLUXX</a>, the X870E and X870 motherboards aren't expected to be launched at the same time as the Ryzen 9000 series featuring Zen 5 cores. We will investigate this and contact the motherboard vendors to confirm the situation. Still, as X870E/X870 barely differ from the current X670E/X670 motherboards, and as they are all AM5 socketed, users can use these with Ryzen 9000 processors when they launch.</p>
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![](mailto:?subject=ASRock Unveils Motherboards For Ryzen 9000 At Computex 2024: X870E Taichi and X870E Taichi Lite <p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1841_575px.jpg" alt="" /></a></p><p><p>During Computex 2024, ASRock held an event to unveil some of its upcoming X870E motherboards, designed for AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series processors. ASRock's announcement includes a pair of Taichi-branded boards, the X870E Taichi and the lighter X870E Taichi lite, which uses AMD's Promontory 21 chipset for AM5.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1865_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The current flagship model announced from ASRock's X870E line-up for Ryzen 9000 is the ASRock X870E Taichi. ASRock is advertising a large 27-phase power delivery through 110A SPS, suggesting this board is designed for overclockers and all-around power users. Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide high-speed bandwidth for cutting-edge graphics cards and other devices. The four DDR5 DIMM slots allow users to experience the most advanced memory technology for faster and more powerful configurations.</p>
<p>The storage offering is impressive, with three Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen5 x4. Also present are two USB4 Type-C ports that deliver expansive and high-bandwidth connectivity with solid networking capabilities, including a Realtek 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 CNVi. The audio setup includes a Realtek ALC4082 codec and ESS SABRE9218 DAC supporting high-fidelity sound. The BIOS flashback feature is also a nice touch, and we believe this should be a feature on all mid-range to high-end motherboards, which provides an easy way to update the firmware without installing a CPU. The X870E Taichi is a premium motherboard with a slew of features to help attain superior performance and be future-proof for emerging technologies.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/21433/asrock-unveils-motherboards-for-ryzen-9000-at-computex-2024-x870e-taichi-and-x870e-taichi-lite"><img alt="" src="https://images.anandtech.com/doci/21433/IMG_1866_575px.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>The ASRock X870E Taichi Lite offers a streamlined alternative to the X870E Taichi, retaining key features like the 27-phase power delivery with 110A smart power stages, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots operating at x16 or x8/x8, four DDR5 DIMM slots, and three Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen5 x4). It includes Realtek 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and the ALC4082 codec with ESS SABRE9218 DAC for high-quality audio as the more premium Taichi; the Taichi Lite features a simpler silver-themed design, while the standard Taichi has a more intricate gold-accented and fanciful aesthetics.</p>
<p>In terms of availability, there's no actual release date, and according to <a href="https://www.hardwareluxx.de/index.php/news/hardware/mainboards/63788-amd-ryzen-9000-x870-und-x870e-boards-kommen-nach-dem-start-der-prozessoren.html">Andreas Schilling from HawrdwareLUXX</a>, the X870E and X870 motherboards aren't expected to be launched at the same time as the Ryzen 9000 series featuring Zen 5 cores. We will investigate this and contact the motherboard vendors to confirm the situation. Still, as X870E/X870 barely differ from the current X670E/X670 motherboards, and as they are all AM5 socketed, users can use these with Ryzen 9000 processors when they launch.</p>
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Western Digital Introduces 4 TB microSDUC, 8 TB SDUC, and 16 TB External SSDs
Western Digital's BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND is being put to good use in a wide range of client and enterprise platforms, including WD's upcoming Gen 5 client SSDs and 128 TB-class datacenter SSD. On the external storage front, the company demonstrated four different products: for card-based media, 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards with UHS-I speeds, and on the portable SSD front we had two 16 TB drives. One will be a SanDisk Desk Drive with external power, and the other in the SanDisk Extreme Pro housing with a lanyard opening in the case.
All of these are using BiCS8 QLC NAND, though I did hear booth talk (as I was taking leave) that they were not supposed to divulge the use of QLC in these products. The 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards are rated for UHS-I speeds. They are being marketed under the SanDisk Ultra branding.
The SanDisk Desk Drive is an external SSD with a 18W power adapter, and it has been in the market for a few months now. Initially launched in capacities up to 8 TB, Western Digital had promised a 16 TB version before the end of the year. It appears that the product is coming to retail quite soon. One aspect to note is that this drive has been using TLC for the SKUs that are currently in the market, so it appears unlikely that the 16 TB version would be QLC. The units (at least up to the 8 TB capacity point) come with two SN850XE drives. Given the recent introduction of the 8 TB SN850X, an 'E' version with tweaked firmware is likely to be present in the 16 TB Desk Drive.
The 16 TB portable SSD in the SanDisk Extreme housing was a technology demonstration. It is definitely the highest capacity bus-powered portable SSD demonstrated by any vendor at any trade show thus far. Given the 16 TB Desk Drive's imminent market introduction, it is just a matter of time before the technology demonstration of the bus-powered version becomes a retail reality.
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