Get a head start on your desktop computer build with this convenient B&H kit, which bundles together a 4.2 GHz Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-Core Processor and ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI motherboard. With a desktop processor and motherboard together, you can focus on customizing your computer with memory, storage, and a graphics card to play games and create content.
Power your productivity, gaming, and content creation experiences with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 14-Core LGA 1851 Processor. Designed for content creators and gamers, this desktop processor fits LGA 1851 socket motherboards and delivers improved power efficiency, stability, and performance with its optimized Hybrid Core Architecture, single-thread cores, and integrated NPU. Six 4.2 GHz Performance-cores drive demanding applications while the eight low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for smooth multitasking. 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.
With 24MB of cache and a 5.2 GHz Turbo Boost Max frequency that can be pushed higher with Thermal Velocity Boost technology, this processor is made to handle a variety of workloads. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance. The Core Ultra 5 245K also supports PCI Express 5.0 and up to 192GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory at 6400 MHz.
The Core Ultra 5 245K features integrated Intel Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included. This processor is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Designed to provide a balanced DIY experience for both first time and experienced builders, the ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI Motherboard may be outfitted to drive immersive entertainment and high-quality content creation. With support for Intel Core Ultra series 2 desktop processors with the LGA 1851 socket, this M-ATX motherboard fits compact cases while delivering smooth performance for demanding applications and AI workloads.
Install an M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD alongside three PCIe 4.0 drives, providing you with plenty of space to store your games library, applications, and multimedia files. Six SATA III connectors are also available. The four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192GB. You can install a powerful graphics card into the available PCIe 5.0 x16 slot while reserving the PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) and two PCIe 4.0 x16 (x1 mode) slots for other compatible expansions.
The rear panel features one USB-C port that can transfer up to 20 Gb/s compatible devices or connect a compatible display. There is also a 10 Gb/s USB-A port alongside four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports that work with 5 Gb/s devices. You can use the two USB-A 2.0 ports for keyboards, mice, and other peripherals. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and a 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet port provide you with fast connections to compatible network devices for smooth video streaming and low-latency online games. Windows 11 is required to take advantage of all this motherboard's features.