ASRock B550 TAICHI RAZER EditionFor Gamers. By Gamers.

Co-developed in partnership with Razer, this board combines ASRock's signature quality and durability with gorgeous lighting Razer is known for. Crafted with superb components, advanced circuitry, comprehensive onboard cooling, and new-generation connectivity like PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2 Gen2, the ASRock B550 offers a solid foundation for you to build your new powerhouse, in style.

ASRock x Razer

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.

Lighting effects

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

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.

• Speed: DoubleShot Pro Technology delivers the maximum speed and throughput possible for your computer by allowing your computer to use all of your network adapters at the same time.
• Intelligence: Killer DoubleShot Pro utilizes the Killer Prioritization Engine to automatically classify and prioritize high priority traffic like online games, streaming video, and high quality audio to be handled by the systems fastest network interface (the Killer Wi-Fi or the Killer Ethernet). This will provide users with a higher quality experience with fewer inter-ruptions.
• Maximum Control: Utilize the Killer Control Center 2.0 to see and manage which network connection your applications are using. Set limits using Visual Bandwidth Control or shut them down completely with application blocking, so they don't interfere with higher priority apps.

Nahimic Audio

Whether 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 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 to be 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 POWER16 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.

Learn more about ASRock B550 TAICHI RAZER EditionModelBrandASRockModelB550 TAICHI RAZER EditionSupported CPUCPU Socket TypeAM4CPU TypeSupports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Processors** Not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G.ChipsetsChipsetAMD B550MemoryNumber of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)Memory StandardDDR4 4733(OC)+ / 4666(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4533(OC) / 4466(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4333(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133Maximum Memory Supported128GBChannel SupportedDual ChannelECC SupportedYesBuffer SupportedUn-bufferedExpansion SlotsPCI Express 4.0 x162 x PCI Express 4.0 x16** Actual support may vary by CPU.* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express 3.0 x16** If PCIE2 or PCIE4 is occupied, PCIE5 will downgrade to x2 mode.* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.PCI Express x12 x PCI Express 3.0 x1Other Slots1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)Storage DevicesSATA 6Gb/s8 x SATA 6Gb/sM.21 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64Gb/s) (with Vermeer and Matisse) or Gen3x4 (32Gb/s) (with Renoir)*1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks.* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit.SATA RAID0/1/10Onboard VideoOnboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphicOnboard AudioAudio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220Audio Channels7.1 ChannelsOnboard LANLAN ChipsetKiller E3100XMax LAN Speed10/100/1000/2500MbpsWireless LANKiller AX1650x 802.11ax WiFi 5.1Rear Panel PortsBack I/O Ports2 x Antenna Ports1 x HDMI Port1 x DisplayPort 1.41 x Optical SPDIF Out Port1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)* Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_1_2 ports.* ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_1_2 ports.2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)1 x Clear CMOS Button1 x BIOS Flashback ButtonHD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)Internal I/O ConnectorsOnboard USB2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection)1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (Supports ESD Protection)Other Connectors1 x Power LED and Speaker Header2 x RGB LED Headers* Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip.2 x Addressable LED Headers* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip.1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)* The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)* CPU_FAN2/WP_3A supports the water cooler fan of maximum 3A (36W) fan power.5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)* The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.* CPU_FAN2/WP_3A, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN3/WP, CHA_FAN4/WP and CHA_FAN5/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)1 x Dr. Debug with LED1 x Power Button with LED1 x Reset Button with LED1 x Clear CMOS ButtonPhysical SpecForm FactorATXLED LightingRGBDimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)2 x 8-pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)Windows 11 CompatibilityWindows 11SupportedFeaturesFeaturesUnique Feature:ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2- ASRock Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 Header (10Gb/s)- ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s)- ASRock USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s)ASRock Super Alloy- XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink- Premium 60A Power Choke- 50A Dr.MOS- Premium Memory Alloy Choke (Reduces 70% core loss compared to iron powder choke)- Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors)- I/O Armor- Matte Black PCB- High Density Glass Fabric PCB- 2oz Copper PCBKiller 2.5G LANKiller 802.11ax WiFiKiller DoubleShot ProASRock Steel Slot Gen4ASRock Full Coverage M.2 HeatsinkASRock Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4)ASRock Ultra USB PowerASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)ASRock Live Update & APP ShopBIOS Feature:- 256MB AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support- Supports "Plug and Play"- ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events- Supports jumperfree- SMBIOS 2.3 support- CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, VTT_DDR Offset, CPU VDD 1.8 Voltage Multi-adjustmentSupport CD:- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and ToolbarSoftware and UEFI:Software- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)- ASRock Killer LAN Software- ASRock Polychrome SYNC* These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.UEFI- ASRock Full HD UEFI- ASRock Instant FlashHardware Monitor:- Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans- Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans- Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans- Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans- Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, CPU VDD 1.8VOS:- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bitCertifications:- FCC, CE- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)PackagingPackage ContentsAccessories:- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD- 4 x SATA Data Cables- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna- 1 x ASRock Screwdriver- 2 x Screws for M.2 Sockets- 2 x Standoffs for M.2 SocketsShippingEnjoy fast and reliable shipping when you buy your 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