Asrock B550 Taichi “Razer Edition” ATX motherboard – AMD B550 Socket AM4
The COOLEST flagship motherboard, ASRock Taichi, stands out for its incredible OC performance and premium specification. Here comes the new version, Taichi – Razer Edition, which is the world’s first motherboard natively integrated with Razer Chroma RGB lighting. It is the ultimate control center for all things Chroma RGB, and enables universal compatibility with thousands of ARGB components directly into the ecosystem.
Go perfect the Razer build!
Razer Chroma
Razer Synapse 3 allows you to customize the lighting on your motherboard and other Addressable RGB (ARGB) devices connected to the motherboard’s headers. To set up, follow these steps:
1.Plug your ARGB LED strips or devices to any of the 3-pin 5V ARGB headers on the motherboard.
2.Download Razer Synapse 3 from razer.com/synapse then install and login.
3.Use Razer Synapse 3 to access in-depth lighting customization options; and integrate games and applications across your ARGB and Razer Chroma-enabled devices for a truly immersive experience.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS
With 16.8 million colors and a suite of unique lighting effects, our iconic RGB lighting system has made its way onto the battlestations of gamers worldwide. Whether it’s enhancing your immersion through Chroma-integrated games, or designing your dream gaming setup, we offer a level of RGB lighting customization that can’t be found anywhere else.
CHROMA STUDIO
If you’re looking for an RGB lighting effect that’s truly unique, tweak and tinker to your heart’s content with our Chroma Studio—where you can modify our existing effects or design your own.
CHROMA CONNECT
From one convenient dashboard, sync up all your Chroma-enabled devices with Chroma-integrated games and applications for a truly immersive lighting experience. To make the most of this, stay up to date with our latest developments by visiting the Chroma Workshop.
CHROMA VISUALIZER
Enjoy a dynamic level of audio visualization with colorful sound waves that jump up and down on your device as you play your favorite music, games, and videos.
Killer Networking
Killer Ethernet E3100 and Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, designed specifically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users, prioritize real time packets over other packets and offer an uninterrupted online entertainment experience.
Killer DoubleShot Pro enables massive throughput and unbeatable online performance for systems that have both the Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet products. DoubleShot Pro enables your computer to use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time. It automatically utilizes the fastest network connection (Ethernet or Wireless) for all of the PC’s high priority traffic, and all standard traffic is then sent over the other interface.
Nahimic Audio
hether 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.
Surround Sound
Feel the immersion, feel the sound as if you were in the heart of the action
Device Compatibility
Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them.
Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming.
Volume Stabilizer
Nahimic takes care of your eardrums and maintains a constant volume for all elements of your audio experience.
Voice Stabilizer
Nahimic dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation.
Night Mode
Night Mode is a smart volume reduction, keeping the media content intelligible.
Backplate
Strengthens the motherboard to prevent bending caused by heavy coolers or graphics cards with better airflow and enhanced stability.
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Unlike most so called pre-mounted I/O shield that is only decorated with fancy color schemes. We reserve more tolerance space and allow IO shield is adjustable when installing, thus fitting chassis perfectly without any mechanical issue.
Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C header delivers up to 10 Gbps data transfer rate and next generation reversible USB design to the front panel of computer case.
AMD Smart Access Memory
Conventional PC systems processor can only access a fraction of graphics memory and limits system performance. With AMD Smart Access Memory, the data channel gets expanded to harness the full potential of GPU memory, removes the bottleneck and increase performance.
PCIe 4.0 For Everyone
The AMD B550 chipset makes PCIe possible for anyone who wants higher performance, bandwidth and speed.
PCIe 4.0 Clock Generator
PCIe 4.0 external clock generator provides better PCIe 4.0 overclocking performance.
Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]
The reinforced steel slot comes with the various benefits including extra anchor points, stronger latch, ensure signal stability and make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
Dual M.2 Sockets for SSD with Unbeatable heatsink armor
Hyper M.2 socket that supports PCIe Gen4 x4 while Ultra M.2 socket is capable of running PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA3 mode.
Supports PCIe 4.0 x8/x8 mode
This motherboard supports the multiple GPU technology that supports PCIe 4.0 x8/x8 mode. Boost the extreme performance for the games that is Microsoft DirectX 12 or Vulkan ready.
Ultimate POWER
16 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. It offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance for advanced gamers.
premium 60A power choke
ASRock’s premium 60A power chokes make the saturation current up to three times better, providing enhanced Vcore voltage to the motherboard.
Dr. MOS
Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications, providing improved thermal result and superior performance.
Nichicon 12K Black Caps
Supreme 12K black capacitors with lifespans of at least 12,000 hours, offering 20% longer lifespans and provide more stability and reliability.
2oz Copper PCB
Using only carefully selected copper materials for PCB layers, 2oz Copper PCB delivers lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
Hi-Density Power Connector
Reduces 23% power loss and decreases the connector’s temperature by 22 degrees Celsius.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Ryzen™ 3, AMD Ryzen™ 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
| Processor socket | Socket AM4 |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2667,2933,3200,3466,3600,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4200,4266,4333,4400,4466,4533,4600,4666,4733 MHz |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| ECC | Yes |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 10 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| DirectX version | 12.0 |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 5120 x 2880 pixels |
| Parallel processing technology support | 3-Way CrossFireX, CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX |
| Maximum graphics card memory | 16000 MB |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 5 |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 8 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| LAN controller | Killer E3100X |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Certification | FCC, CEErP/EuP |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
| PC health monitoring | Fan, Temperature, Voltage |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD B550 |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| BIOS | |
|---|---|
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 2.3 |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
| ACPI version | 5.1 |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| Logistics data | |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733020 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Cables included | SATA |
