ASRock is making waves once again at Computex 2025, giving us a first look at their latest graphics card lineup. On display at their booth were two variants of the new RX 9060 XT. STEEL LEGEND and CHALLENGER and as well as their CREATOR line, the AI PRO R9700 Creator.


The CHALLENGER comes in with a more traditional gamer-centric design. It features a dual-fan setup, a subtle RGB strip, and that signature striped ring fan design ASRock has been using lately. Around the back, there’s a metal backplate for added rigidity and heat dissipation. It’s a pretty solid card for those who want something simple but still has a bit of flair.

Meanwhile, the RX 9060 XT STEEL LEGEND steps it up a notcH. Not just in cooling, but in aesthetics too. Wrapped in a clean white shroud, the card sports a triple-fan layout, complete with striped ring fans, a full metal backplate, and ultra-fit heat pipes for improved thermal transfer. This one’s definitely going to appeal to white-themed PC builds or anyone who wants their rig to look as cool as it runs.

But what really caught my attention was something a little different: the AI PRO R9700 Creator.

Designed for AI workloads and heavy creative tasks, this card ditches the flashy gaming look for a much more minimalist, professional design. It uses a blower-style cooler, which might raise eyebrows, but ASRock didn’t skimp on performance. This one’s packing vapor chamber cooling, a solid metal backplate, and a die-cast metal shroud. It’s not just about looks; it’s built to handle serious work without the noise and RGB.

ASRock is clearly pushing in two directions this year: performance and purpose. Whether you’re building a clean white gaming beast or setting up an AI workstation, they’ve got something in the pipeline that’s worth checking out.

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