ASRock has expanded its flagship Taichi brand into the monitor market with the launch of three new OLED gaming monitors. 

All three 27-inch displays include factory calibration (DeltaE less than 2), AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, built-in KVM switches, and USB-C ports that deliver 65W Power Delivery. The lineup also includes high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 inputs, plus Taichi rear lighting.

The TCO27USA pairs a 27-inch 4K UHD Penta Tandem OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification. ASRock also equips this model with a signature dual-lighting setup. The TCO27QXA uses a QHD QD-OLED panel instead, but with a higher 500Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.

Finally, there is also a WOLED option – the TCO27QXB, which features a 27-inch Tandem WOLED panel with Dual Mode, so you can swap between QHD at 540Hz, or 720p at 720Hz.

KitGuru says: Interested in any of ASRock's new Taichi OLED monitors?

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ASRock has introduced the Rock Series, a new family of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers available in eight configurations. The lineup features 240mm and 360mm radiator options in black or white, alongside a choice between Digital models with integrated hardware monitoring and traditional ARGB variants.

Digital editions include a 1.05‑inch display on the pump block for real‑time CPU temperature readouts. ARGB versions omit the screen for those who prefer a simpler lighting‑focused design. Each cooler in the Rock Series uses a three‑phase, six‑slot pump with a dual‑side inlet structure, while the radiator fans arrive pre‑installed in a unified frame to streamline cable routing and assembly.

A zero‑RPM mode allows the fans to stop entirely during low‑load operation. ASRock uses IIR and EPDM tubing for improved resistance to heat, leakage and coolant loss, and each cooler ships with Therm‑X1 thermal paste. The full range carries a six‑year warranty. ASRock has not yet announced pricing, release dates, socket compatibility or detailed fan specifications.

KitGuru says: The unified fan frame and built-in screen option make the Rock Series a more minimalist choice for those who prefer that aesthetic. The option to choose a 240mm or 360mm radiator, with or without a screen, is also welcome.

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ASRock has launched the AMD Radeon RX 9050 Challenger 8GB graphics card. Based on AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture, the new dual-fan graphics card arrives with 8GB of GDDR6 memory and is heading to system integrators and retail customers across LATAM and Asia Pacific.

Built on the RDNA 4 architecture, the AMD Radeon RX 9050 features up to 16 CUs, 16 ray accelerators based on 3rd Gen Raytracing hardware, and 32 AI accelerators. Supported software features include AMD HYPR-RX and AMD FSR technology, alongside modern hardware standards like DisplayPort 2.1a and PCI Express 5.0 compatibility. ASRock sets the Boost Clock on its Challenger model to up to 2600MHz, while the game clock is set to 1920MHz. That translates into 10.6TFLOPS of FP32 computing performance, which is just slightly above what you can expect from a PS5.

The 8GB of GDDR6 memory is clocked at 18Gbps over a 128-bit memory interface. Moreover, it has 32MB of Infinity Cache. ASRock recommends a 450W PSU for a system featuring its new card, but the card's rated TBP is only 92W.

Cooling is handled by a dual-fan thermal solution incorporating ASRock's Striped Axial Fan design (with 0db operation) and Ultra-fit Heatpipes. Additional hardware features include a metal backplate for structural rigidity and integrated LED indicators.

KitGuru says: ASRock's new RX 9050 Challenger 8GB gives mainstream builders in LATAM and Asia Pacific an affordable entry point into AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture. Do you think this card should also be available in other regions?

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ASRock has announced the launch of the Phantom Gaming PGO27QSA and PGO27QSA-W OLED gaming monitors. Both models pack a 27-inch QD-OLED panel with QHD resolution and an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate.

As you would expect from an OLED display, colour performance is strong here, covering 99% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, with factory calibrated Delta E < 2 colour accuracy. Support for AMD FreeSync Premium is also included to reduce screen tearing and stuttering, along with a 0.03ms G2G response time.

Typical brightness is rated at 200nits in SDR, increasing to 400nits in HDR mode at peak. The 10-bit colour panel is coated in a glossy finish with an anti-reflection treatment and features a low blue light mode to reduce eye strain.

Ergonomic adjustments include height, swivel, tilt, and pivot functionality. Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, and a headphone output for multi-device setups. While the standard PGO27QSA sports ASRock's signature Phantom Gaming black chassis, the PGO27QSA-W offers identical hardware, but in white instead of black.

KitGuru says: Are you thinking of making the jump to an OLED gaming monitor this year? 

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ASRock has launched the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Steel Legend Dark 12GB OC graphics card, using the newly launched AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU. Designed with a black-and-grey colour scheme, the new model features factory pre-overclocking and a triple-fan cooling system.

The underlying AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU is built on the AMD RDNA 4 architecture. It features 3rd Gen Raytracing and 2nd Gen AI accelerators, delivering up to 48 AMD RDNA 4 CUs. It also supports technologies such as AMD FSR Redstone and AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF).

ASRock has configured the Radeon RX 9070 GRE Steel Legend Dark 12GB OC with a boost clock of up to 2920MHz. To manage thermal performance, the card employs a triple-fan cooling design using the company's proprietary Striped Ring Fans, Air Deflecting Fin, and Ultra-fit Heatpipe technologies. Structural rigidity is handled by a reinforced metal frame and a metal backplate designed to prevent VGA sag.

For aesthetics, an ARGB LED panel is integrated into the side of the shroud, supporting Polychrome Sync lighting technology for user-customisable lighting effects.

KitGuru says: Are you interested in getting a Radeon RX 9070 GRE? 

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We are now beginning our series of Computex booth tours! Our first stop of the week is ASRock, who are showcasing new gaming monitors, AIO liquid coolers, graphics cards and Taichi 10th Anniversary hardware.

Watch via YouTube below:

Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:20 Monitors
02:31 AIO Liquid Coolers
06:35 Graphics cards
06:59 Power Supplies

Following a reveal at CES earlier this year, ASRock is now launching two new flagship AIO liquid coolers – the Taichi Aqua 360 LCD and the Taichi 360 Holo. Designed with enthusiasts in mind, the Taichi Aqua model has a transparent water channel, giving you a little bit of that custom-loop aesthetic with the simplicity of an AIO design. On the other side, the Taichi Holo uses a floating 3D visual effect, created using Persistence of Vision technology.

On the monitor front, ASRock continues to expand with a new line-up of Taichi OLED gaming monitors, offering resolutions up to 4K, and refresh rates as high as 540Hz depending on the model.

The lineup includes the 4K 240Hz TCO27USA and the 2K 500Hz TCO27QXA, both equipped with QD-OLED panels. In addition, the new Taichi TCO27QXB sports a Tandem OLED panel, along with Dual Mode functionality, so you can switch between a higher-resolution mode with a lower refresh rate, or a lower-resolution mode with a maximum 540Hz refresh rate.

The Phantom Gaming line is also getting a new OLED display – the 34″ Ultrawide PG34QSR.

ASRock is also expanding further into the power supply market this year. The flagship Taichi TC-3000P is designed for multi-GPU workstations, you know, the kind that might be running local LLMs and various AI tools.

There is something here for gamers as well though. If you are a fan of Small Form Factor PCs, then the new Phantom Gaming SFX 1000W is probably worth checking out. It has enough power for today's high-end gaming rigs, as well as excellent efficiency and noise ratings. If you don't need a full 1000W, there is also an 850W version, which has a Cybenetics Lambda A++ rating, ranking it as one of the best for quiet operation. As you would expect, both models are fully modular, so you won't have to deal with too much cable clutter.

ASRock also has a new Steel Legend RX 9070 GRE hitting the market. AMD just announced the global launch of this graphics card at Computex, opening the door for board partners like ASRock to finally sell their own custom-cooled solutions. Previously, the RX 9070 GRE had only been made available in China.

KitGuru Says: Is there anything here that you'll be keeping an eye on for a future upgrade?

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ASRock has added a new flagship‑class option to its AM5 lineup with the X870E Taichi White, a pure‑white EATX motherboard built around AMD’s X870E chipset. The board introduces a new sci‑fi‑inspired aesthetic for the Taichi series while targeting high‑end Ryzen 9000‑series builds, including the recently launched Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition.

The X870E Taichi White uses a 24+2+1 phase, 110A SPS power design paired with an enlarged heatsink assembly, server‑grade low‑loss PCB materials, and long‑life conductive polymer capacitors. Expansion support includes dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots that operate in x16 or x8/x8 modes depending on the CPU.

Memory support covers four DDR5 DIMM slots with capacities up to 256GB and overclocked speeds beyond DDR5‑8200, with compatibility for both XMP and EXPO profiles. Storage options include a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot connected to the CPU, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots from the chipset, and three SATA ports, with NVMe RAID 0/1/10 available.

Connectivity features include 10GbE networking, Wi‑Fi 7, and dual USB4 Type‑C ports offering 40Gbps bandwidth and display output up to 8K30 when paired with CPUs featuring integrated graphics. The rear I/O also includes multiple USB 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1, and dedicated buttons for BIOS Flashback and CMOS reset. Audio hardware consists of a Realtek ALC4082 codec, ESS SABRE9219 DAC, WIMA capacitors, and isolated PCB layers for left and right channels.

A 64MB BIOS ROM provides support for future AM5 processors, while onboard headers include multiple fan, pump, RGB, ARGB, and thermistor connectors for system monitoring and cooling control. The X870E Taichi White ships with SATA cables, thermistor leads, an ARGB splitter, and a Wi‑Fi antenna.

KitGuru Says: It's a high-end motherboard so expect a high-end price tag too.

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ASRock has expanded its Phantom Gaming lineup with the release of the PG27QFW2A and the PG32QFT, two QHD gaming monitors targeting two types of gamers.

The standout feature of the PG27QFW2A (27-inch) monitor is its 400 Hz refresh rate and QHD (2560 x 1440) Fast IPS display. The visual performance is backed by a 99% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. To ensure that this high-speed performance remains smooth and free of visual artefacts, the monitor features AMD FreeSync Premium technology.

Beyond the panel specs, ASRock has introduced a unique functional element: a Phantom Gaming Wi-Fi antenna integrated directly into the monitor stand. This patented design can boost wireless signal strength by up to 7 dBi, which should help minimise latency fluctuations and improve stability for gamers without a direct Ethernet connection. The aesthetic design is quite bold, featuring an “alien-inspired” motif on the rear cover that aligns with the Phantom Gaming series' branding.

Alongside the flagship 400 Hz model, ASRock also introduced the PG32QFT, a 32-inch QHD IPS monitor designed for those who prioritise screen size. While it features a more modest 180 Hz refresh rate, it retains the core benefits of the Phantom Gaming ecosystem, including the integrated Wi-Fi antenna and a Fast IPS display. Both monitors come equipped with ASRock's suite of gaming tools, including Dark Boost for improved visibility in shadows, Overdrive tuning, and on-screen crosshair overlays to assist with aiming.

KitGuru says: Of the two new ASRock gaming monitors coming to the Phantom Gaming series, which one do you prefer?

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ASRock has announced the Pro Series full modular PSUs, available in 1000W, 850W, and 750W capacities. The units are fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and include high-quality 12V-2×6 power cables for powering the latest generation of graphics cards. 

The series carries dual 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Gold certifications, meaning it achieves 90% energy conversion efficiency at 50% load. Internally, the PSUs utilise an LLC + DC-DC topology and premium 105°C Japanese main capacitors. ASRock has also implemented a +5V Voltage Compensation feature, branded as 5V Boost, to maintain stable voltage under various load conditions.

Cooling is handled by a 135mm fluid-dynamic bearing fan with striped axial blades. According to ASRock, the 1000W and 850W models have earned Cybenetics Lambda A+ ratings, while the 750W variant is rated at Lambda A++. The fully modular design uses flexible black flat cables to assist with cable management. They also feature a dual-colour12V-2×6 connector system on the cables to help users confirm the installation is secure.

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KitGuru says: Many newer PSUs are focusing on safety features for the 12V-2×6 connector. If this something that you would look for in a new PSU?

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ASRock has officially rolled out its custom take on the Intel Arc Pro B70. Targeting the growing demand for local AI inference and professional rendering, ASRock has introduced two distinct models: the Intel Arc Pro B70 Creator 32GB and the Intel Arc Pro B70 Passive 32GB. 

The Intel Arc Pro B70 Creator 32 GB is designed for high-performance workstations that require sustained reliability. It features a classic 2-slot blower-style cooler built around a vapour chamber, making it suitable for multi-GPU setups. To ensure optimal heat transfer, ASRock is using Honeywell PTM7950 phase-change material, a high-end thermal solution chosen to prevent the performance throttling that often plagues workstation cards during long rendering or training sessions. For high-density server environments and industrial PC (IPC) applications, the Intel Arc Pro B70 Passive 32GB offers a fanless, maintenance-free alternative with a minimalist metal shroud.

Both cards leverage Intel's latest Xe2-HPG microarchitecture, which brings significant improvements to AI-driven creative tools and OpenGL-heavy professional software. Both cards have a 32GB memory pool and a 256-bit bus, providing 608GB/s of bandwidth and a peak AI performance of 367 INT8 TOPS. With 32 Xe cores clocked at 2,540MHz, these B70 cards are positioned as a cost-effective rival to Nvidia's RTX Pro 4000 series.

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KitGuru says: Intel's “Big Battlemage” has finally arrived. Unfortunately for gamers, it's currently limited to the Pro series. 

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ASRock is continuing its aggressive expansion into the gaming peripheral market, announcing a fresh lineup of Phantom Gaming and Challenger series monitors. The new headliners, the PG27FFS2E, PG27FFS2E-W, and PG27FFS1A, are clearly aimed at the heart of the competitive-grade market, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response times on 27-inch IPS panels.

The new Phantom Gaming displays, including the PG27FFS2E, the white-themed PG27FFS2E-W, and the PG27FFS1A, are designed for competitive gaming with a 240Hz refresh rate, Full HD resolution, and a 1ms response time. If you have a modern white gaming setup, then the S2E-W should be of interest to you, as it will match your system and peripherals.

These 27-inch FHD IPS panels strike a balance between fluidity and colour accuracy, with 99% sRGB coverage and factory-calibrated profiles. The inclusion of AMD FreeSync Premium ensures that fast-paced titles remain tear-free, while the four-sided slim bezel design makes them particularly attractive for multi-monitor setups. User comfort is addressed through flicker-free technology and an anti-glare coating. Moreover, it features a 5-way joystick for OSD adjustments, providing quick access to gaming features such as Dark Boost and Overdrive. While the S2E models feature a fully ergonomic stand with height, swivel, and pivot capabilities, the S1A variant offers a more streamlined tilt/swivel stand for those who prioritise a lower price point over full adjustability.

Expanding its reach to mainstream gamers who may not require the speed of the Phantom Gaming series, ASRock also introduced the Challenger series CL25FFB and CL27FFB. These entry-level models move to a 144Hz refresh rate while maintaining FHD resolution and FreeSync support, meeting ENERGY STAR 8.0 standards for improved power efficiency. Across the Phantom Gaming series, specialised display modes let users easily switch between presets for gaming, cinema, and productivity.

KitGuru says: Are you in the market for a new monitor? Are you planning to make the jump to 240Hz or higher? 

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Today Intel expanded its desktop CPU lineup with new Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 Plus processors. These new chips are supported on all existing 800-series chipset motherboards, but some models may require an update first. Today, ASRock is confirming its broad support for these new chips across its full 800-series motherboard lineup.

ASRock’s complete 800 series motherboard lineup, including Z890, B860, and H810 chipset models, all are fully compatible with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors, enabling users to easily upgrade.

In the table below you can see the full list of ASRock 800-series motherboards along with the optimised BIOS version that you'll want to install if running a new Core Ultra 200S Plus CPU:  

Model	Bootable BIOS version	Optimized BIOS version
Z890 Taichi AQUA		3.23
Z890 Taichi OCF	3.17	3.22
Z890 Taichi	3.15	3.24
Z890 Taichi Lite	3.15	3.24
Z890 Nova WiFi	3.15	3.24
Z890 LiveMixer WiFi	3.12	3.21
Z890 Steel Legend WiFi	3.15	3.24
Z890 Lightning WiFi	3.15	3.24
Z890 Riptide WiFi	3.12	3.21
Z890 Pro RS	3.15	3.24
Z890 Pro RS WiFi	3.15	3.24
Z890 Pro RS WiFi White	3.15	3.24
Z890 Pro-A	3.15	3.24
Z890 Pro-A WiFi	3.15	3.24
Z890M Riptide WiFi	3.15	3.24
Z890I Nova WiFi	3.14	3.20
B860 LiveMixer WiFi	2.11	3.21
B860 Steel Legend WiFi	2.11	3.21
B860 Lightning WiFi	2.11	3.21
B860 Challenger WiFi	1.10	3.21
B860 Challenger WiFi White	1.10	3.21
B860 Rock WiFi 7	1.10	3.21
B860 Pro RS	1.27	3.22
B860 Pro RS WiFi	1.27	3.22
B860 Pro-A	1.27	3.22
B860 Pro-A WiFi	1.27	3.22
B860M Steel Legend WiFi	2.06	3.21
B860M Lightning WiFi	2.06	3.21
B860M LiveMixer WiFi	2.04	3.21
B860M Rock WiFi	1.08	3.22
B860M Pro RS	1.25	3.21
B860M Pro RS WiFi	1.25	3.21
B860M Pro-A	1.25	3.21
B860M Pro-A WiFi	1.25	3.21
B860M Pro-A/TPM	1.21	1.22
B860I Lightning WiFi	2.03	3.21
B860I WiFi	3.12	3.22
B860M-X Gen5	2.12	3.22
B860M-X Gen5 WiFi
B860M-X	2.13	3.22
B860M-X WiFi
B860M-H2	2.11	3.22
B860M-HDVP	1.23	1.31
H810M-X Gen5	1.04	3.21
H810M-X Gen5 WiFi	1.04	3.21
H810M-P Gen5	1.03	3.21
H810M-X	2.11	3.21
H810M-X WiFi	2.11	3.21
H810M-HDVP	1.21	1.31

KitGuru Says: Are you thinking about upgrading to a new Intel CPU this year? 

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ASRock has put its mark on the record books. This week, a new overclocking world record was achieved using an ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, along with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor.

Professional overclocker Alex2305 used the hardware to set a new PCMark 10 Express benchmark world record, scoring 14290 points, enough for the 1st Place position.

The ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard was designed with overclocking in mind, with the board including an advanced power delivery system, premium components and an optimised PCB layout to achieve stability under extreme workloads. As you may expect, they are pleased with the world record result.

KitGuru Says: Another impressive world record. We will no doubt see some more records set in the months ahead as we get closer to the OC World Cup at Computex.

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