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 245KF 14-Core Processor and ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX 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 245KF 14-Core LGA 1851 Processor. Designed for content creators and gamers, this 15th generation 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 245KF also supports PCI Express 5.0 and up to 192GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory at 6400 MHz.
The Core Ultra 5 245KF does not include integrated graphics, meaning that users will need to purchase a separate dedicated graphics card. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included. This processor is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Outfit your computer build for high performance with the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Motherboard as the foundation. Designed for immersive entertainment and demanding creative workflows, this ATX motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra series 2 desktop processors with the LGA 1851 socket and may be equipped to smoothly handle creative applications and AI workloads.
Install up to three M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSDs alongside one PCIe 4.0 drive. Two more M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs may be added using the included DIMM.2 adapter, and there are four SATA III connectors, providing you with plenty of space to store your games library, applications, and multimedia files. The two DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 96GB at 9600 MT/s overclocked speeds. With two PCIe 5.0 x16 and two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, you can install powerful graphics cards and other compatible expansions.
The rear panel features two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can transfer up to 40 Gb/s with compatible devices or connect a USB-C compatible 8K displays. There is also a 20 Gb/s compatible USB-C port alongside four 10 Gb/s USB-A ports and four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports that work with 5 Gb/s compatible devices. Internal headers allow you to connect front panel 20 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s USB-C ports. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and a 5 Gb/s Ethernet port provide you with 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.