The ASRock X870 Riptide won't win the battle of the spec sheets, but it has got it where it counts, while offering great bang for your buck. ASRock's Riptide sub-brand is relatively new.

Most motherboard manufacturers only throw in a handful of Type-C connectors on the rear IO panel but ASRock has decided enough is enough. Its forthcoming Z890 Taichi Aqua eschews Type-A altogether ...