We have reached the end of the review, and it is once again time to consolidate everything into a few talking points. As with previous reviews, I will start with what ASRock could improve upon to make this an even better product, before finishing on a positive note.

First, let's discuss the state this motherboard BIOS is in. As with any launch, reviewers often get products before the public. It's not uncommon to run into initial bugs, many of which are fixed before the public even know about them. AMD however, is known to have had some rough product launches in the past. Some may remember the early days of Ryzen CPUs, where only a select few DDR4 memory kits worked. If it wasn't on the vendors memory QVL list, it probably wasn't going to work. This plagued Ryzen for the entire first generation, before a lot of those problems were resolved. Since then, AMD continues to be sketchy with AGESA BIOS updates. Some updates may fix all your current problems, other updates don't fix anything important, ending up causing new problems as well. The X570 chipset USB connection dropout issue is still recent history for many people. It's safe to say that whatever oddities that this BIOS has currently should be resolved in the coming weeks, to potentially a few months from now. This is AMD first foray using DDR5, PCIe Gen5 and Gen5 M.2. Just like Intel went through last year, AMD is in the early adopter phase right now. All I can say is to expect and embrace the strange.

Getting to play with new hardware is always fun, but exhausting at the same time. There is practically no outside support for reviewers pre-launch, leaving us to often use educated guesses, until confirmation comes from HQ. Now that the honeymoon phase is over, the lack of a 10 Gb LAN port stands out as something that should have been included. This isn't a requirement, but considering this is a flagship motherboard, these tiers of features are somewhat expected. However, looking at the motherboard block diagram, if a 10 Gb/s LAN was installed, something else would have to be removed. What are you willing to give up for this LAN port? If you were thinking to sacrifice an M.2 or PCIe Gen5 slot, this compromise leads down a winding road. To please one group, you must alienate another.

Let's talk about the price for a bit. Full disclaimer, ASRock has not provided a price to TechPowerUp prior to the launch. When you know, I'll know as well. Here is the catch, some vendors, including ASRock, offer cheaper alternatives with many of the same features found within the X670E Taichi. For the casual gamer or user, it's safe to say, this is not a product for you. Being a flagship motherboard, its marketed strictly towards PC enthusiasts with deep pockets. Those who are frugal with money should not entertain the idea this a product to consider buying. This is the reality of expensive motherboards.

That being said, ASRock puts an emphasis on the aesthetics. Whether it is the Taichi or the Carrara 20th Anniversary edition, there is no denying ASRock has a certain appeal desired by many. The good news is that this isn't just built to be ogled at. ASRock has put a lot of effort into making a motherboard that will last all the way until the end of the AM5 socket. Of course, there is no guarantee that AMD will not switch sockets again, making the X670 and subsequently AM5, a dead platform, but it would be foolish for AMD to throw away their reputation of long socket support, ruining relationships with returning customers.

The ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara is designed with the future in mind. By supporting PCIe Gen5, DDR5 and M.2 Gen5 NVMe drives, upgrading to a new platform doesn't have to be a one time event every 5+ years. In the coming years, as the adoption rate grows for these new technologies, so will they become more affordable. You can buy this motherboard now and continue to reap the benefits of new technologies next year, and the year after that. Ryzen 7000 series is already a great option for those looking to replace an old computer. Buying any X670E motherboard will be an investment none the less. There are three main reasons right now to buy this motherboard;
1) For those who have enjoyed ASRock products previously, 2) For those who are not worried about early adoption growing pains, 3) For those who know exactly what they want and ASRock has something no other vendor can offer them.

ASRock has loaded up the ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara with high-speed internal and external connections, with a massive VRM that is just overengineered in every way. This already places the motherboard slightly ahead of some others. If you already are an fan of ASRock motherboards, this is perfect for that guilt free splurge. For everyone else, look around first and you may just end up circling back at some point. There is no shame in window shopping. However, be aware the more you look, the more you may desire it.