--- title: PCBuilder Intel Core Ultra 9 285K LEVEL UP Core Upgrade Kit date: 2026-02-19T15:24:19Z modified: 2026-05-26T10:34:48Z permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/pcbuilder-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-level-up-core-upgrade-kit/" type: product status: publish excerpt: "QUICK SPEC:\\n\\nCPU – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.20GHz LGA1851 CPU (Up to 5.70GHz)\\nMotherboard – Asus Z890-E Chipset Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard\\nMemory – 32GB DDR5 6400MHz Memory (16GB x2)\\nCooler – 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler\\nStorage – 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD\\n\\nBreathe new life into your desktop PC with the PCBuilder Intel Core Ultra 9 285K LEVEL UP Core Upgrade Kit. This upgrade kit is designed for desktop PCs and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. It also comes with an Asus Z890-E chipset motherboard, 32GB of high-speed DDR5 memory, a high-speed 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD, and a 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler.\\nThis Intel Ultra 9 Upgrade Kit ensures smooth and fast performance for all your gaming and multitasking needs. The LEVEL UP Core features a reliable Intel Ultra 9 CPU and DDR5 memory, which will ensure that every task gets completed quickly and efficiently. With 24 cores and 32GB of DDR5 memory, no task is too much for it to handle. Built for speed, reliability, and intelligent design, the 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD is ideal for gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts alike.\\nAll the components are held together with a high-performance Asus Intel LGA1851 Motherboard with PCIe 5.0 support. Asus motherboards take all the essential elements of the latest Intel processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability for a unique and reliable user experience.\\nFEATURES:\\n\\n5-in-1 CPU, Memory, Motherboard, SSD, and CPU Cooler Kit\\nTwenty four-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU with a boost clock of up to 5.70GHz\\nVisualize, synchronize, and mesmerise with DDR5 Memory\\nAccess your apps with lightning-fast speeds with the 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive.\\nDurable and versatile Asus Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard\\n2.5Gb Ethernet support for faster data transfer\\nKeep your system cool with the 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler\\nIdeal for gaming or the office\\n\\nSPECIFICATIONS:\\n\\nIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.20GHz LGA1851 CPU\\n\\nCores: 24 Cores\\nBase Clock Speed: 3.20GHz\\nBoost Clock Speed: 5.70GHz\\nSocket: LGA1851\\n\\n\\nAsus Z890-E Chipset Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard\\n\\nSocket: LGA1851\\nForm Factor: ATX\\nDIMM Slots: 4\\n\\n\\n32GB DDR5 6400MHz Memory\\n\\nCapacity: 16GB x 2\\nData Transfer Rate: 6400MHz\\nGeneration: DDR5\\n\\n\\n2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive\\n\\nCapacity: 2TB\\nRead Speed: 14,800MB/s\\nWrite Speed: 12,800MB/s\\n\\n\\n360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler\\n\\nCooler Type: Liquid Cooler\\nRadiator Size: 360mm\\nFan Type: 3 x 120mm ARGB PWM Fans\\n\\n\\n\\nWHAT’S IN THE BOX:\\n\\nIntel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.20GHz LGA1851 CPU x1\\nAsus Z890-E Chipset Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard x1\\n16GB DDR5 6400MHz Memory x2\\n1TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive x1\\n360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler x1\\n\\nPlease note that the images displayed are for illustrative purposes only. Components will be supplied as per the technical specifications in this listing. 3DMark FPS & Time Spy benchmark scores are estimates only." wpid: 571839 product_brand: - PCBuilder product_type: - simple product_visibility: - featured - outofstock product_cat: - Components pa_cpu: - Core i9 pa_ram: - 32GB pa_storage: - 2TB SSD featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PCB_UPK_ROGZ890-285Ka.jpg" --- **QUICK SPEC:** - CPU – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.20GHz LGA1851 CPU (Up to 5.70GHz) - Motherboard – Asus Z890-E Chipset Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard - Memory – 32GB DDR5 6400MHz Memory (16GB x2) - Cooler – 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - Storage – 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD Breathe new life into your desktop PC with the PCBuilder Intel Core Ultra 9 285K LEVEL UP Core Upgrade Kit. This upgrade kit is designed for desktop PCs and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. It also comes with an Asus Z890-E chipset motherboard, 32GB of high-speed DDR5 memory, a high-speed 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD, and a 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler. This Intel Ultra 9 Upgrade Kit ensures smooth and fast performance for all your gaming and multitasking needs. The LEVEL UP Core features a reliable Intel Ultra 9 CPU and DDR5 memory, which will ensure that every task gets completed quickly and efficiently. With 24 cores and 32GB of DDR5 memory, no task is too much for it to handle. Built for speed, reliability, and intelligent design, the 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD is ideal for gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts alike. All the components are held together with a high-performance Asus Intel LGA1851 Motherboard with PCIe 5.0 support. Asus motherboards take all the essential elements of the latest Intel processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability for a unique and reliable user experience. ### FEATURES: - 5-in-1 CPU, Memory, Motherboard, SSD, and CPU Cooler Kit - Twenty four-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU with a boost clock of up to 5.70GHz - Visualize, synchronize, and mesmerise with DDR5 Memory - Access your apps with lightning-fast speeds with the 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive. - Durable and versatile Asus Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard - 2.5Gb Ethernet support for faster data transfer - Keep your system cool with the 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - Ideal for gaming or the office ### SPECIFICATIONS: - Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.20GHz LGA1851 CPU - Cores: 24 Cores - Base Clock Speed: 3.20GHz - Boost Clock Speed: 5.70GHz - Socket: LGA1851 - Asus Z890-E Chipset Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard - Socket: LGA1851 - Form Factor: ATX - DIMM Slots: 4 - 32GB DDR5 6400MHz Memory - Capacity: 16GB x 2 - Data Transfer Rate: 6400MHz - Generation: DDR5 - 2TB Gen5 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive - Capacity: 2TB - Read Speed: 14,800MB/s - Write Speed: 12,800MB/s - 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - Cooler Type: Liquid Cooler - Radiator Size: 360mm - Fan Type: 3 x 120mm ARGB PWM Fans ### WHAT’S IN THE BOX: - Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.20GHz LGA1851 CPU x1 - Asus Z890-E Chipset Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard x1 - 16GB DDR5 6400MHz Memory x2 - 1TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive x1 - 360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler x1 _Please note that the images displayed are for illustrative purposes only. Components will be supplied as per the technical specifications in this listing. 3DMark FPS & Time Spy benchmark scores are estimates only._