First Intel Core Ultra 285K gaming PCs go live on Amazon ahead of launch
Prebuilt gaming PCs featuring Intel Core Ultra CPUs go live on Amazon
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Prebuilt gaming PCs featuring Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 285K processor are already going live on Amazon, with no signs of the standalone chip to be found.
Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 285K processor is set to go live on the 24th of October, 2024, leaving behind the old I-based moniker for a fresh “Core Ultra” start. While there’s still no signs of the standalone chip on Amazon just yet, we are seeing a slew of prebuilt gaming PCs go live – seemingly ahead of schedule.
Well, not really – many of the Core Ultra 9 285K-yeilding PCs are currently either “Out of stock” or available for “pre order now”, with delivery dates expected from anywhere between the 24th to the 29th of October.
The gaming PCs in question currently range between $2,600 and $4,900, depending on the configuration of the PC. The most expensive Core Ultra 285K PC is the Panorama Gaming Desktop PC, featuring an RTX 4090, 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2 TB NVMe SSD.
Around 5 other gaming PCs are available at the time of writing, giving early adopters of the tech plenty of options to choose from. Be aware though, the flagship CPU is being paired with equally impressive hardware, meaning you’ll be looking at well over $2,500 if you want one of the latest builds.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K gaming PCs on Amazon
Below, we’ll be listing all the latest prebuilt gaming PC options on Amazon.
- Thermaltake LCGS Vista u480S Gaming Desktop (Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K, ToughRam 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s RGB Memory, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Super – $2,799
- YEYIAN Gaming PC Intel 15th Gen Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 4080 Super 16GB Odachi Desktop Computer – $2,899
- Panorama Gaming Desktop PC (NVD GeForce RTX 4090, Intel 24-Core Ultra 9 285K Processor, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD + 6TB HDD, WaterCooled – $4,849
- Mantis V2 Gaming Desktop PC (NVD GeForce RTX 4080 Super, Intel 24-Core Ultra 9 285K Processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 3TB HDD, WaterCooled – $2,899
- Panorama Gaming Desktop PC (NVD GeForce RTX 4070 Super, Intel 24-Core Ultra 9 285K Processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 3TB HDD, WaterCooled – $2,649
All the PCs in question are high-end options that will feature, at minimum, the RTX 4070 Super. This entry-level option, if you can call it that, will run you up $2,649. Other options include the RTX 4080 Super and the RTX 4090, respectively, and they start from anywhere between $2,799 and $4,800.
Is it worth getting an Intel 285K prebuilt gaming PC?
Intel will leave the I-series moniker behind with the arrival of the Core Ultra 200 series of chips, hopefully abandoning any lasting remnants of instability issues and degradation that plagued the brand’s 13th and 14th gen processors. But will the Core Ultra 285K prebuilt PCs be worth the investment?
Well, from a performance perspective, Intel has already openly announced that its new CPU lineup won’t be able to compete with AMD’s X3D series – claiming a 5% deficit in gaming performance. Having said that, some impressive benchmarks have already leaked that suggest a decent generational uplift over the 14th gen predecessors. So on performance alone, it really depends who your allegiance lies with and what your specific use case is. It’s safe to say that the 285K will still be an excellent gaming CPU, making it a fine choice for any gamer looking to push the limits of their gaming PC.
Outside of that, it’s also worth noting that, if you do plan on purchasing one of the Core Ultra Series chips, then it’ll need a new motherboard (a Z890 chipset, preferably) and a new cooler – as the CPUs feature a new hotspot.
With all that factored in, it’s easy to see a scenario where people would rather save the hassle and just upgrade the entire PC. For us, we enjoy the art of DIY PC Building – so we’ll definitely be putting a few builds together from scratch. That said, if you aren’t into the nitty gritty of PC building, it’s definitely worth purchasing a prebuilt gaming PC instead.
