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Compare MSI X399 SLI PLUS vs ASRock X399 TAICHI

MSI X399 SLI PLUS and ASRock X399 TAICHI are both motherboards with the same Socket (sTR4), Form factor (ATX) and Chipset (AMD X399). The main differences are in Supported Memory, Audio Channels, LAN Chipset and Max LAN Speed.
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Brand
MSI
Brand
ASRock
Model
X399 SLI PLUS
Model
X399 TAICHI
Release Date
📅 November 2017
Release Date
📅 February 2018
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Series
Series
Socket
sTR4
Socket
sTR4
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
AMD X399
Chipset
AMD X399
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz 3200Mhz 3333Mhz 3466Mhz 3600Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3200Mhz 3600Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
Yes
* ECC memory support also depends on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
Yes
* ECC memory support also depends on the CPU memory controller
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC1220
Audio Channels
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
Intel I211
LAN Chipset
Intel i211AT
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Max LAN Speed
Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
SLI Support
Yes
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
-
Back I/O Ports
  • 2 x Antenna Ports
  • 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
  • 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10Gb/s) (Supports ESD Protection)
  • 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)*
  • 2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
  • 1 x BIOS Flashback Switch
  • HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)
  • * Ultra USB Power is supported on USB3_6 port.
  • * ACPI wake-up function is not supported on USB3_6 port.
Wireless LAN
No
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
-
Wi-Fi Generation
5
PCI-Express x16 Slots
4
PCI-Express x16 Slots
4
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
2
PCI-Express x1 Slots
1
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
3
M.2 Ports
4
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
8
RAM Slots
8
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the MSI X399 SLI PLUS:

  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2

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Reasons to buy the ASRock X399 TAICHI:

  • 64% cheaper, you can save $592.81
  • Wireless LAN Integrated
  • +1 Ports M.2

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