Suggestion, start with the features of the product, then at the end of the review talk about your use case specific gripes/nitpicks. Most people will install the M.2 drives and never need to access them again until they fail. So not an issue. The big issue with the board that I can see is the total lack of pcie x1 slots that add in cards would need to use. Remember your use case (i.e. ease of test benching use) is not a normal one and should not factor in a review. I know reviewers forget that how they use these products is niche and has no place in a review viewed by people just looking to either confirm or steer away from buy a certain product.

@CrazyTechLab

3 ай бұрын

You know you can use a 16x slot for 1x cards right? Unless you have a massive GPU it should work okay. I did think about the features - I kinda did the important ones at 2:17 , then repeated in more detail at the end because that's where the revelation is about the Taichi Lite - I didn't want to do that at the start because the rest of the video would have been pointless :) As for the M.2 - it's not an issue with this board because you have the PCIe 5 slot - can appreciate it's not much of an issue on other boards either for reasons you mentioned but on this board it's most definitely a non issue because you have that easily accessible third slot.

@jokingtiger

3 ай бұрын

@@CrazyTechLab Yes I do, but what if you need more than one expansion card? Also, on most other boards the M.2 slots are blocked by the graphics card. My main point was to do the reviews, knowing that most people do not assemble and disassemble their computers often if ever. I am an IT tech and have firsthand experience with this. Just constructive criticism.

The b650e Taichi Lite and the new Montech Sky Two GX, they will make a good pair for all black build.

That is one very good looking motherboard though I agree.

I have this for a couple months on 2 gaming pcs. Best purchase I ever did...

@Alalpog

Ай бұрын

I've been looking to purchase one. I couldn't find it in my local stores and even in amazon. By any chance, where did you get yours?

@Alalpog

Ай бұрын

Where did you buy one? I've been meaning to purchase one myself but i couldn't find it anywhere. Even in amazon, no luck.

@Wreckedftfoxy

15 күн бұрын

yea asrock is a beast man, i got regular b650 asrock motherboard and i think besides lack of pcie x1 lanes its a half decent motherboard

I have a question, could I plug in two 3090s in the two PCIe slots ? The condition being that both of the cards would be 3 slots thick. Is there a better suited motherboard where I could do this ?

I would consider the lite version for a future build. Maybe another PCI-e 4x port couldn't hurt.

@Daisudori

3 ай бұрын

go with the x670e pro rs instead for same money. 5nvme/6sata no lane sharing. U dont need a vrm on am5. Altho if u need PCI-e slots this is not the right board either :D

@FutureOfGamesNL

3 ай бұрын

Fantastic board. If you don't need the PCI slots. You can't use the second slot after installing a aircooled GPU. The two nvme slots are more then enough if you buy big enough SSD's. For the rest its rock solid in my system! Can't say anything bad about it, after 3 weeks of use.

@XxAtomic646xX

2 ай бұрын

@@Daisudori the lane sharing on the taichi is negligible bc with a 40 series gpu, you not gonna be able to access that 2nd pcie slot anyway so who cares if it gets disabled when using the 3rd m.2 slot.

@Daisudori

2 ай бұрын

@@XxAtomic646xXNobody cares about pcie-e slots except for the gpu. Its still 5 nvme vs 3 and more sata

@XxAtomic646xX

2 ай бұрын

@@Daisudori sata is useless. And none should need more than 3 m.2 slots.

my question is why did tachi gimp on the usb ports on the 670e model? btw i took the adviced ordered the basic 1 the only reason is if u like beautification on this board then the 200 dollars is nothing . but u dont get enough looks i guess...

I just bought the B650E taichi. Why, it was in a 7800x3d bundle and only cost £15 more than the lite, i'm happy to pay that for the extra cooling (and the looks).

@CrazyTechLab

3 ай бұрын

I agree. If it's a good deal it's still a fantastic board!

Actually the taichi have back plates that matters. Also the thermal is better on the back and the chipset on taichi.

I am looking to purchase a Motherboard that will support a Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, but it must have at least 4 Nvme SSD Ports, which should be able to support Gen4 Nvme SSD without comprising the GPU port down from 16 to 8. I want to be able to keep it at 16. So I like to ask do you know any motherboard that you would advise me to get for this, I don't mind the price so much, I just don't want to use any HDD in this new build.

Why would you need an extra port to troubleshoot with iGPU CPUs? Isn't BIOS enabling sufficient to use them regardless of mobo ports?🤔

@CrazyTechLab

Ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean - which extra port?

should i buy an ssd that comes with a heat sink or will the heat sink on this mobo be enough. will a ssd heatsink even fit since this board has one built in. new to pc building and ssd heat sinks is something im not knowledgable in yet.

@CrazyTechLab

4 күн бұрын

If you can get one without a heatsink and use the motherboard one. They're usually more effective and the SSD will be cheaper

@johnvamvo5438

4 күн бұрын

@@CrazyTechLab just realized I have the lite version of this board. I'm not sure if the lite has a heatsink or not.

Pricing in the UK tells a different story for the B650E Lite / non-Lite boards, with the Lite being the more expensive option.

@CrazyTechLab

Ай бұрын

It does now but two months ago the Lite was cheaper.

I'm rocking the Taichi Light, it's amazing. Rocking a 7800x3d, 64Gigs, 5TB storage. The board is built so well, just looking a bit less pretty then the normal one. A few less options. For me to pay 200euro's more... Was and is not worth it.

@CrazyTechLab

3 ай бұрын

I completely agree.

@CrazyTechLab

3 ай бұрын

What storage do you have? Is a PCIe 5 M.2 SSD a consideration or do you view them as too expensive?

@FutureOfGamesNL

3 ай бұрын

@@CrazyTechLab I bought a 1TB 990 Pro, plus a Lexar 4TB NM790. Before this I had a old SSD. So the speed doubled/trippled, maybe even 4-5 quicker right now. This difference I noticed for sure. But the difference between 7,500MB/s or 10-12.000MB/s a second.. How often am I copying documents or files from one place to another. Never! My internet is "only" 1Gbit/s. Downloading + copying to the disk is like 5% usage right now. The 990Pro was the more expensive drive, 120 euros. A Gen5 one is costing 170. The 4TB one costed me 230euro, a gen5 is going for around 550euros. So that's a big no for me. Save up, but a better CPU/GPU up the ram even.

@kamm82606mad

3 ай бұрын

I have the taichi lite also and absolutely agree that for the price it's the best option, and honestly for what you get i personally thought it was the best option out of any other manufacturer as well.

@johnfirst3986

3 ай бұрын

hi sir what GPU are you using with this set up? im planning to copy your build since i will only upgrade for the next 10years again

Indeed, its a bit strange board.

ECLK, ECLK, ECLK!!!! DOES THE TAICHI LITE HAVE AN ECLK!!!!

"As well" again and again, really annoying 😞😞

1 video out (and its hdmi), no thunderbolt or usb4 header, atx in 2024. I take my B650M-HDV/M.2 over this any day. 3/10

@Zolacee

3 ай бұрын

Did you even watch the video or read the specs? Everything you just said is completely wrong.

@michal1693

3 ай бұрын

@@Zolacee - what? im correct in everything

@romaboo6218

3 ай бұрын

Theres USB4 and thunderbolt right there

@michal1693

3 ай бұрын

@@romaboo6218 - there is build in controller, you cant chose which video to send, which is inferior to stand alone

@tlv8555

2 ай бұрын

....it has usb 4 & why are you even using one video out on your motherboard. Plug your monitors into your GPU.