Streamline your desktop computer build with this B&H Kit, which includes an Intel Core Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor and an MSI MEG Z690 ACE LGA 1700 motherboard. Having both a powerful 12th generation Intel CPU and an E-ATX motherboard in one bundle helps to get you started so that you can quickly get your custom system up and running.
Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation experiences by installing the Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core LGA 1700 Processor into your desktop computer system. Built using a Hybrid Core architecture with the Intel 7 process, this 12th generation desktop processor's 12 cores combine the performance of four Efficient-cores and eight 3.6 GHz Performance-cores. The low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for multitasking while the Performance-cores provide speed for demanding applications and games. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time to maximize performance. Additionally, this processor has a 5 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 25MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i7-12700K also includes support for up to PCI Express 5.0 and dual-channel DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz to help run and multitask a variety of demanding applications. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance.
The Core i7-12700K features integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included. The processor is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket motherboards and is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Bring your rig to bear on opponents with the MEG Z690 ACE LGA 1700 E-ATX Motherboard from MSI. Featuring an LGA 1700 socket and Z690 chipset, this motherboard is compatible with Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Install up to 192GB of dual-channel RAM across four DDR5 memory slots, with speeds up to 6666 MHz supported via overclocking. Five M.2 and six SATA III connectors accommodate storage drives, while two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot can be used to install various adapter cards. This board also supports NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX for boosted gaming performance.
Connect accessories via seven USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the rear I/O panel. Pair to wireless peripherals via Bluetooth 5.2 or go online with Wi-Fi 6E. Two RJ45 ports are also present, supporting wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connections. Connect to monitors via the Thunderbolt 4 or mini DisplayPort outputs. Internal headers provide connections for liquid or air cooling, dual CPU power, water flow and thermal sensors, a TPM module, chassis intrusion alarm, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports, and more. Relying on the Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec, the MSI MEG Z690 ACE LGA 1700 E-ATX Motherboard supports 8-channel audio.