Intel 12900K Z690 DDR5 32GB upgrade kit
Product information
Pros and cons
- Thanks to the 16 cores and 24 threads, you can perform multiple demanding tasks at the same time, such as gaming, streaming, and extracting files at the same time.
- The AORUS ELITE AX has space for 4 M.2 SSDs, so you can create a fast storage space.
- The DDR5 5200MHz RAM is up to 63% faster than a DDR4 3200MHz module.
- This setup doesn't work with Intel processors older than the 12th generation or with a DDR4 RAM.
Product description
Note: the Intel Core i9-12900K has an Intel LGA1700 socket. Make sure your motherboard has the same socket or your processor won't work.
Bring your PC to the next level with this ultimate upgrade kit, which contains the Intel Core i9 12900KF CPU, Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. These components are compatible with each other and work together seamlessly. The Intel Core i9-12900K is one of the most powerful processors of Intel's 12th generation. This i9 CPU has 16 cores and 24 threads, so it's suitable for performing several intensive tasks at the same time. Think of professional video editing and 3D content creation, or a stream while you game. Thanks to the 3.2GHz base clock and 5.2GHz turbo clock, the processor is also suitable for high-end gaming. On the Gigabyte motherboard, you have space for 4 M.2 SSDs, and you can create up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM. The heatsinks and temperature sensors get rid of hot and warm air well. This way, your components are protected well and you always know when your motherboard starts to become too hot. You can get a 2.4Gb/s maximum internet speed via both the LAN port and the built-in WiFi 6E module. This way, you'll always have a fast internet connection. Lastly, you also have 32GB of DDR5 RAM on the motherboard. These 2 Kingston FURY Beast modules of 16 GB have a 5200MHz clock speed, so they're 63% faster than a 3200Mhz DDR4 module. In addition to the high clock speed, this new DDR5 module has better heat distribution, so the lifespan stays guaranteed. Do you want to try to overclock? Thanks to the Intel XMP 3.0 support, you set 2 custom speeds in addition to the standard one. This way, you'll always have the right settings for your setup.
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Included by default
Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE AX
- Manual
- I/O shield
Contents of this set
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Specifications
Product
- Product number
- 896461
- Manufacturer code
- BX8071512900K
- Brand
- Intel
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Processing of your defect
- Carry-in warranty
Physical properties and compatibility
- Socket (CPU)
- 1700 (12th gen Intel)
- Included by default
- Installation kit, Manual
Speed and performance
- Processor cores
- Hexadeca-Core (16)
- Number of performance cores
- 8
- Threads
- 24
- Clock speed
- 3,2 GHz
- Turbo speed
- 5,2 GHz
- Overclockable
- Integrated graphics
General properties
- Processor code name
- Alder Lake
- Processor family
- Core i9
- Processor brand
- Intel
- Intel Processor Suffix
- K (Overclockable)
Suitable for type (RAM) memory
- Memory controller (CPU)
- DDR5-3200