The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus processor, featuring 6 performance cores and 12 efficient cores, serves as the foundation for a capable 4K gaming PC built for under $2,000. This build utilizes the ASRock B860M Pro-A motherboard, which supports the LGA 1851 socket and DDR5 memory, paired with an ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. The system is housed in a Gamdias Athena M4M case and powered by a Seasonic Focus GX V4 ATX 3 850W power supply. Performance testing shows the system achieves 50-80 FPS in demanding titles like Expedition 33 and Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K resolution with high settings, demonstrating that high-end gaming is achievable without exceeding a $2,000 budget. The build process highlights the importance of proper component selection, such as utilizing NVMe storage to meet modern game requirements and ensuring compatibility between the CPU socket and cooling solutions.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus processor features 18 total cores, including 6 performance cores and 12 efficient cores. The system utilizes the ASRock B860M Pro-A motherboard, which supports the LGA 1851 socket and DDR5 memory.
The build includes an ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, providing 16GB of GDDR7 memory for 4K gaming. The PC is powered by a Seasonic Focus GX V4 ATX 3 850W power supply, which is fully modular and 80+ Gold certified.
The system achieves 50-80 FPS in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K resolution with high settings. The total cost of the build is approximately $1,974, demonstrating that high-end 4K gaming is possible under $2,000.
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Worth noting
- The build is sponsored by Seasonic, which provided the power supply used in the system.
- The performance results are based on the specific components and settings used in the video and may vary in other configurations.