Micro Center CPU Motherboard Combo – Intel Ultra 7 265KF 20-Cores Unlocked Desktop Processor with MAG Z890 Tomahawk WiFi Gaming LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard
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Price: $499.99
(as of Nov 01, 2025 08:07:29 UTC – Details)
Product description
Intel Ultra 7 265KF + MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI 
1)Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF Desktop Processor
Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (series 2) are the ultimate desktop and entry workstation platform, engineered to unlock new levels of intelligent performance for the most demanding daily tasks.
2)MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard
MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with Wi-Fi 7 solution and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power and exclusive EZ DIY features, it’s ready for the Intel Ultra processors
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Ultra 7 265KF Desktop Processor
These processors are desktop powerhouses, featuring up to 20 cores with new P-core and E-core architecture, along with new overclocking1 features and performance technologies.NPU for AI Performance: Neural nets are the new apps, and the AI accelerators in Intel Core Ultra processors are designed to efficiently speed up the matrix multiplications at the heart of these neural networks.Offering next-gen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the latest Thunderbolt technology, and numerous PCIe lanes.
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The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI Intel LGA 1851 gaming motherboard delivers cutting-edge connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, and M.2 Gen5. Designed for AI-PCs and EZ DIY, it’s an ideal Z890 ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra CPU.
Supports Intel Ultra Processors (Series 2)
The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).
Form Factor: ATXSocket Type: LGA 1851Chipset: Intel Z890 
Ultra Power – 16 Duet Rail Power System with 90A Smart Power Stage
With exclusive Core Boost technology and dual 8 pin power connectors, the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
Digital PWM IC and 16 Duet Rail Power System (90A / SPS)1-Phase SA Power and 1-Phase GT Power1-Phase VNNAON Power Frozr Design
Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink design, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, extra choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II for improved thermal dissipation.
Frozr Sync: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers – including CPU fan header (2A), Combo fan (3A, supports both pump fan and system fan) and system fans.
Frozr Control: Manage speeds and temperature for all fans of your system in MSI Center with Cooling Wizard and Frozr AI Cooling.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (9200+ MT/s OC)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP Profiles in the MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
Gen5 M.2 Connector
The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard features the latest M.2 slots:
1 x Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot* (with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)
3 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots*
Ultra Connect
5G LAN: An Intel Killer 5G LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 40Gbps, with 8K display support*.
Wi-Fi 7: Features the full-speed Wi-Fi 7 solution (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 4 & S/PDIF output.
1 Exclusive Features
2 Thermal Solutions
3 High-Speed Transmission
Get ultra-efficient with Intel Ultra desktop processors that improve both performance and efficiency so your PC can run cooler, quieter, and quicker.
Core & Threads 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) and 20 threads, performance unlocked Up to 5.5 GHz. 36MB Cache, Intel LGA 1851 Socket and 125W Processor Base Power.
MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds, supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Extended Heatsink Design: extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors run in full speed
Quadruple M.2 Connectors: onboard quadruple M.2 connectors for maximum storage performance
Wi-Fi 7: the latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps
Customers say
Customers find the CPU and motherboard combination to be a great foundation for their local LLM and appreciate its amazing speed. Moreover, they consider it good value for money, with one customer noting the BIOS update is super easy. However, the performance receives mixed feedback, with some saying it works well while others report poor performance. Additionally, the screw quality is mixed, with one customer mentioning missing components.
