Streamline your desktop computer build with this B&H Kit, which includes a 3.2 GHz Intel Core i9-12900K 16-Core LGA 1700 Processor and an MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI ATX Motherboard. Having both a powerful 12th generation Intel CPU and a 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 i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-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 16 cores combine the performance of eight Efficient-cores and eight 3.2 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 5.2 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency with 30MB of cache for fast and reliable performance. The Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K 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.
Streamline overclocking performance and connectivity with the MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI LGA 1700 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 128GB 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 one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot can be used to install various adapter cards. This board also supports AMD CrossFireX for boosted multi-GPU performance.
Connect accessories via a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port or via five USB 3.2 Gen 2 and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the rear I/O panel. Pair to wireless peripherals via Bluetooth 5.2 or go online with Wi-Fi 6E. An RJ45 port is also present, supporting wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connections. Connect to monitors via the DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 outputs. Internal headers provide connections for liquid or air cooling, dual CPU power, a TPM module, chassis intrusion alarm, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port on the front panel, and more. Relying on the Realtek ALC4080 Audio Codec, the MSI MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI supports 8-channel audio, sample rates up to 32-bit/384 kHz, and digital audio output.