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AORUS Ultra 9 RTX 5080 Enthusiast Rig

This high-end enthusiast build centers on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake-S) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, delivering premium performance for 4K

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cpuIntel Core Ultra 9 285KPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
gpuGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 MASTER 16GPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
ramKingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 32GB (2x16GB) 6800MT/s CL34 Desktop Memory KitPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
storageGIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD 1TBPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
psuGigabyte AORUS ELITE P1000W 80+ Platinum Modular PCIe 5.0 ICE (GP-AE1000PM-PG5-ICE)Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
caseGIGABYTE AORUS C601 GLASS ATX Mid-Tower Case (GB-AC601G)Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.
coolerGigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE II 360 CPU Liquid CoolerPrice not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout.

What this build is good for

This high-end enthusiast build centers on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (Arrow Lake-S) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, delivering premium performance for 4K gaming and professional workloads. The system utilizes the LGA1851 platform and requires a Z890 chipset motherboard. The AORUS C601 case provides generous internal volume for the 360mm AORUS WATERFORCE II liquid cooler and high-wattage components. Connectivity is modernized with native PCIe 5.0 support for storage and graphics, while the 1000W Platinum-rated PSU ensures stable, efficient power delivery. Users should prioritize verifying physical component clearances, specifically the RTX 5080 dimensions, and ensure the power supply includes the necessary 12VHPWR connector. As a new platform, stability and memory compatibility may evolve with future BIOS updates. This is a powerful, well-coordinated system designed for users requiring peak performance in demanding, intensive tasks.

High-end gamingContent creation3D renderingEveryday power-user tasks
What still needs confirmation
  • Specific motherboard model not yet selected
  • Physical clearance for the RTX 5080 in the C601 case requires verification
  • Potential for BIOS-related memory performance updates on new platform

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Useful next steps

high priority

Select Z890 Motherboard

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses the LGA1851 socket, which is only compatible with the new Intel Z890 chipset. Previous generation motherboards are not compatible.

medium priority

Verify PSU Connector

The RTX 5080 requires a 12VHPWR connector. Confirm your specific PSU unit includes a native cable to avoid adapter usage.