ASRock is set to release a variety of Socket LGA1851 motherboards based on the Intel Z890 chipset, alongside the new Intel Core Ultra 2-series "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors. The lineup, leaked by VideoCardz, covers a wide range of PC users, from entry-level to enthusiasts and gaming PC builders.
At the top of the lineup are the ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF and the ASRock Z890 Taichi. The Taichi OCF is aimed at professional overclockers with a strong CPU VRM solution, overclocker-friendly features, and a 1 DIMM per channel memory configuration. The regular Z890 Taichi offers similar overclocking features with four DDR5 memory slots and added features like Thunderbolt 4. The Z890 Taichi Lite is a high-end product with premium features but without the dramatic flair of the Z890 Taichi.
Next in the lineup is the Phantom Gaming (PG) series, targeting gaming PC builds. The series offers four products differentiated by connectivity features, CPU VRM phases, and other minor details. The top model is the ASRock Z890 Phantom Gaming Nova, followed by the ASRock Z890 Phantom Gaming Riptide WiFi and the ASRock Z890 Phantom Gaming Lightning WiFi. The only premium Mini-ITX motherboard is the ASRock Z890I Phantom Gaming Nova.
There are also two mid-range motherboard models from ASRock. The Z890 Steel Legend WiFi features a white PCB solder-mask and a feature-set similar to the Z890 PG Lightning WiFi. The ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WiFi is a mid-range motherboard with a slightly premium onboard audio solution.
Lastly, the ASRock PRO series is designed for office desktops or small businesses. The lineup includes the ASRock Z890 PRO RS WiFi/non-WiFi and its white PCB variant, as well as the ASRock Z890 PRO A. Interestingly, there are no Micro-ATX Z890 chipset motherboards from ASRock.
