{"id":52208,"date":"2025-01-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=52208"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:16:17","slug":"your-guide-to-intel-core-ultra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/your-guide-to-intel-core-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Intel Core Ultra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking to upgrade to <strong>Intel Core Ultra<\/strong>? If the answer is yes \u2013 then this is the blog post for you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our ultimate guide to Intel Core Ultra, we\u2019ve rounded up everything you need to know about these processors and all the hardware you need to upgrade.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52209\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guide-to-Intel-Core-Ultra.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Intel Core Ultra 200 Series<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intel Core Ultra processors have been built upon Intel\u2019s new Arrow Lake architecture, boasting an advanced 20A (2nm) process along with a combination of powerful P (performance) and E (efficiency) cores. Unlike previous Intel CPUs, this blend of P- and E-cores is now built on two separate architectures, with P- utilising Lion Cove and E- harnessing Skymont arranged in a 3D five chiplet design. All of which works in tandem to facilitate outstanding performance, rapid processing, and effortless multitasking in even the most demanding applications. Plus, the integrated Intel Thread Director ensures the best core is assigned to the job.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cpus-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Pile of processors\" class=\"wp-image-47021\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cpus-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cpus-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cpus-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cpus-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cpus.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to this, Intel Core Ultra CPUs come equipped with an on-board NPU (Neural Processing Unit) to deliver maximum efficiency and ultra-fast speeds across a range of AI workflows, helping to boost your productivity. Plus, support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 ensure quick transfer speeds, rapid in-game loading times, and near-zero latency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The CPUs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are currently five CPUs in the Intel Core Ultra line-up. This includes:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Core Ultra 5 245KF<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core Ultra 5 245K<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core Ultra 7 265KF&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core Ultra 7 265K<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core Ultra 9 285K<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve broken down their key details in the table below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CPU<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cores &amp; Threads<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Base Clock Speed (GHz)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Boost Clock Speed (GHz)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cache<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>TDP<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Core Ultra 5 <br>245KF<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14 cores<br>14 threads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.6GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.2GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24MB<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Core Ultra 5 <br>245K<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14 cores<br>14 threads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.6GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.2GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24MB<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Core Ultra 7 <br>265KF<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 cores<br>20 threads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.6GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.5GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30MB<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Core Ultra 7 <br>265K<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 cores<br>20 threads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.6GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.4GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30MB<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Core Ultra 9 <br>285K<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24 cores<br>24 threads<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.6GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5.7GHz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36MB<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125W<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Ultra 5 245&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 CPU harnesses 14 cores and threads to deliver outstanding performance and efficiency, perfect for both work and play.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intel Arrow Lake architecture <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KF model <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 cores and 14 threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.2GHz boosted clock speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboard graphics not included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/intel-core-ultra-5-245kf-arrow-lake-socket-lga-1851-processor-retail-pro-int-03114.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra5-245KF-264x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52212\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra5-245KF-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra5-245KF.png 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Intel-CoreUltra-5245K-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51554\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Intel-CoreUltra-5245K-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Intel-CoreUltra-5245K.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel Core Ultra 5 245<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intel Arrow Lake architecutre <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K model <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 cores and 14 threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.2GHz boosted clock speed <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboard graphics included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/intel-core-ultra-5-245k-arrow-lake-socket-lga-1851-processor-retail-pro-int-03113.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Ultra 7 265<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armed with 20 cores and threads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 CPU has been optimised for gamers and professionals alike, facilitating superior performance and rapid processing at up to 5.4GHz.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intel Arrow Lake architecture <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KF model <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 cores and 20 threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.5GHz boosted clock speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No onboard graphics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/intel-core-ultra-7-265kf-arrow-lake-socket-lga-1851-processor-retail-pro-int-03112.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra7-265KF-266x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52213\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra7-265KF-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra7-265KF.png 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra7-265K-263x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52214\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra7-265K-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra7-265K.png 429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel Core Ultra 7 265K<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intel Arrow Lake architecture <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 cores and 20 threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.4GHz boosted clock speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboard graphics included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-arrow-lake-socket-lga-1851-processor-retail-pro-int-03111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Ultra 9 285<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the flagship CPU of the series, sporting 24 cores and threads up to 5.7GHz boosted clock speeds to deliver blisteringly fast performance and maximum efficiency. The perfect upgrade for gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel Core Ultra 9 285<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intel Arrow Lake architecture <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LGA 1851 socket <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 cores and 24 threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.7GHz boosted clock speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onboard Intel Xe graphics included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-arrow-lake-socket-lga-1851-processor-retail-pro-int-03110.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra9-285K-265x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52215\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra9-285K-265x300.png 265w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ultra9-285K.png 455w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8Pack and Intel Core Ultra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8Pack sat down with Briony to talk all things Intel Core Ultra and the overclocking capabilities of this CPU series. Check out the video below to hear his thoughts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Overclocking and Memory Speeds with 8PACK \ud83d\udcaa\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJaaJctInpY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Hardware Will You Need to Upgrade to Intel Core Ultra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motherboard<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to upgrade to the Intel Core Ultra Series, you\u2019ll first need to ensure you have a compatible motherboard with an <strong>LGA 1851 socket<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ASUSROGStrix-Z790A-300x265.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20413\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ASUSROGStrix-Z790A-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ASUSROGStrix-Z790A.jpg 485w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming DDR5 ATX Motherboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ATX form factor&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Z890 chipset&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LGA 1851 socket&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DDR5 RAM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wi-Fi 7&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-lga-1851-ddr5-atx-motherboard-mot-asu-03417.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CPU Cooler<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to your motherboard, you\u2019ll also need a CPU cooler that supports the LGA 1851 socket to facilitate optimum cooling and effective heat dissipation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TRYX Panorama 280mm ARGB AiO White CPU Cooler<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AiO CPU cooler&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>280mm radiator&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ARGB ROTA Pro fans\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.5\u2019\u2019 L-Shaped AMOLED screen\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Intel Core Ultra processors&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/tryx-panorama-280mm-argb-white-all-in-one-cpu-cooler-coo-trx-03058.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ddc7c32f642048f968d1f602366fbf21-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61815\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ddc7c32f642048f968d1f602366fbf21-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ddc7c32f642048f968d1f602366fbf21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ddc7c32f642048f968d1f602366fbf21-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ddc7c32f642048f968d1f602366fbf21-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ddc7c32f642048f968d1f602366fbf21.png 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RAM<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Intel Core Ultra Series only supports DDR5 RAM, you\u2019ll need a compatible RAM kit. With DDR5 RAM you can enjoy enhanced efficiency over DDR4, along with rapid loading times and minimal latency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/86cf0202b1ad339dcd9ac88fe0e8f9da-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61817\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/86cf0202b1ad339dcd9ac88fe0e8f9da-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/86cf0202b1ad339dcd9ac88fe0e8f9da-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/86cf0202b1ad339dcd9ac88fe0e8f9da-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/86cf0202b1ad339dcd9ac88fe0e8f9da-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/86cf0202b1ad339dcd9ac88fe0e8f9da.png 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TeamGroup Delta RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 Dual-Channel RAM Kit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32GB capacity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 x 16GB RAM modules&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DDR5 standard&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6000MHz\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30-36-36-76 CAS timings\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/teamgroup-delta-rgb-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-pc5-44800c30-6000mhz-dual-channel-ki-my-0b8-tg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graphics Card<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No gaming PC is complete with a graphics card to render your gaming worlds in glorious detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zotac GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GGDR7 Graphics Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RTX 50 Series\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackwell architecture\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8960 CUDA cores\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2482MHz boost clock speed\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16GB GDDR7 VRAM\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/zotac-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-solid-core-oc-white-edition-16gb-gddr7-graphics-c-gra-ztc-04946.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a7d988d86601bf439615b939b5344919-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61816\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a7d988d86601bf439615b939b5344919-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a7d988d86601bf439615b939b5344919-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a7d988d86601bf439615b939b5344919-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a7d988d86601bf439615b939b5344919-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a7d988d86601bf439615b939b5344919.png 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PSU<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To supply your PC with all the power it needs, you\u2019ll need a reliable PSU. A high 80 PLUS rating is also a must as you can enjoy maximum efficiency even under heavy loads.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a1f402ab1b1a9186f48c8553a72288aa-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61818\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a1f402ab1b1a9186f48c8553a72288aa-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a1f402ab1b1a9186f48c8553a72288aa-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a1f402ab1b1a9186f48c8553a72288aa-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a1f402ab1b1a9186f48c8553a72288aa-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/a1f402ab1b1a9186f48c8553a72288aa-1.png 926w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kolink Regulator 1200W 80 PLUS Gold Gen5 Modular PSU<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modular form factor&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1200W capacity\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80 PLUS Gold rating &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATX 3.0 compatible&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/kolink-regulator-1200w-80-plus-gold-gen5-modular-power-supply-ca-07x-kk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Storage<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your expanding gaming library and creative projects need a home! A powerful PCIe 5.0 M.2 means you can take advantage of rapid transfer rates and blisteringly fast in-game loading times.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crucial T705 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2TB capacity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2280 form factor&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCIe 5.0&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14500MB\/s read\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12700MB\/s write\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/crucial-t705-2tb-nvme-pcie-5.0-m.2-solid-state-drive-with-heatsink-sto-cru-01873.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61819\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/488f6652f3937a558057b1938c28cf0b-1.png 1074w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Intel Core Ultra FAQ<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Socket Does the Intel Core Ultra Series Use?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intel Core Ultra Series harnesses the all-new LGA 1851 socket.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will I Need to Upgrade My Motherboard for the Intel Core Ultra Series?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t already have a motherboard with the LGA 1851 socket, you\u2019ll need a motherboard upgrade to fully utilise your shiny new Intel Core Ultra CPU.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the Intel Core Ultra Series Support DDR4 RAM?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intel Core Series doesn\u2019t support DDR4, meaning if you don\u2019t already have DDR5, it\u2019s time for you to make the jump!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Intel Core Ultra Series Good for Gaming?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Intel Core Ultra Series is a fantastic choice for gamers. These CPUs harness powerful P- and E-cores to deliver ultra-fast processing, maximum efficiency, and seamless multitasking across all your applications. The integrated Intel Thread Directors means only the best core is assigned to the job for uninterrupted gameplay and near-zero latency every time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More CPU Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-optimise-cpu-usage\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61785\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/optimse-cpu-usage-square.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/mainstream-cpu-showdown-intel-core-ultra-5-vs-amd-ryzen-5\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58943\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mainstream-CPU-Showdown-Overclockers-UK-Blog-Feature-Image-Standard-Blog-1080x1080Light-Text.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-reset-a-cpu-to-its-factory-settings-hvc\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58348\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cpu-factory-settings-square.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have You Upgraded to Intel Core Ultra?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you upgraded to the Intel Core Ultra Series? 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