ASRock shows off a slew of new AIOs, Power Supplies, and 10th Anniversary hardware

At Computex 2024, ASRock unveiled a range of new products including AIO coolers, power supplies, and anniversary Taichi series hardware. The Taichi Aqua 360 LCD cooler features a hybrid design combini... Read original →

ASRock’s Computex 2024 showcase signals a strategic pivot from motherboard vendor to AI infrastructure enabler. Technically, its dual-pump 360mm AIO with aerospace-grade LCP fans pressures Asetek-style pump suppliers and radiator manufacturers to innovate in thermal density and material science. The 3.2kW Taichi WS PSU—capable of powering four RTX 5090s—redefines workstation power envelopes beyond traditional server limits. Regulatory risks loom: EU ErP Lot 14 and U.S. DOE efficiency mandates will raise certification costs for 80Plus Platinum+ units, but ASRock’s early Cybenetics A++ compliance builds a green moat. Against ASUS ROG and MSI’s RGB arms race, ASRock’s POV holographic display offers visual differentiation—likely triggering copycat moves from mid-tier brands, though long-term reliability remains unproven. Over the next 18 months, as AI PCs and edge training rigs surge, such high-TDP cooling and redundant power architectures will become OEM customization staples, especially as Taiwan, China accelerates its domestic AI chip ecosystem.