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ASRock

ASRock

Good6.5/10

Taiwanese motherboard maker, originally spun out of ASUS, also making Radeon and Arc cards.

Founded
2002
From
Taiwan
HQ
Taipei, Taiwan
Owned by
Pegatron
Made in
Mainly China
Also sold as
ASRock Phantom Gaming
www.asrock.com

Graphics card

Good7/10Mid-range

ASRock has become a credible Radeon and Arc partner, with well-reviewed Steel Legend and Taichi cards. It lacks GeForce models and has less support infrastructure than the biggest brands.

Good at

  • Steel Legend and Challenger are good value
  • Taichi is a strong premium Radeon card
  • Makes both Radeon and Intel Arc cards

Weak at

  • No GeForce cards
  • Taichi RX 9070 XT uses 12V-2x6; one early melt report
  • Smaller support network than ASUS or MSI
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
TaichiPhantom GamingSteel LegendChallenger

Best for: Radeon or Arc buyers after good value

nzauukushk

Motherboard

Mixed6/10Budget

ASRock is a value favourite, but most reported Ryzen 7 9800X3D deaths in 2025 involved its AM5 boards. It released several BIOS updates into 2026, yet user reports continued. For AM5, update the BIOS before first boot or weigh another brand.

Good at

  • Lots of features for the money at each price tier
  • Taichi and Steel Legend boards are well regarded
  • Good small form factor (ITX) options

Weak at

  • Many 9800X3D failure reports on its AM5 boards (2025–26)
  • Blamed on BIOS defaults; later BIOSes didn't end reports
  • BIOS polish and update pace trail MSI and Asus
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
TaichiPhantom GamingSteel LegendPro RSChallenger / Pro (budget)

Best for: value-focused Intel or budget builders

nzauukushk

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.