Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC
Description
Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC: Configure Your Spec, Ginger6 Builds It
The Ginger6 Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC is a configurator, not a fixed spec. The seven-step Custom Options form on this page walks you through every component decision: case, processor, motherboard, memory, GPU, storage, power, cooling, software, peripherals, warranty. Pick the parts that fit your monitor, your games, and your budget. We hand-build the machine in our Wolverhampton workshop on Intel current performance platform, stress-test the configured build for 24 hours under sustained load, and ship it on a 3-year warranty with lifetime UK phone support. Configuring custom Ginger PCs since 2001.
This is the dedicated Core Ultra lane of the Ginger6 Intel custom-built range. Step 1 of the configurator lands on the Gigabyte H810M H (LGA 1851, DDR5) with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F (10 cores, 4.90GHz), 16GB DDR5 5200MHz (2x8GB) Dual Channel, the Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB, and a 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD at £1029.99 as the entry price. The configurator climbs the LGA 1851 Core Ultra stack from there: Core Ultra 7 265KF for streaming and 1440p, Core Ultra 9 285K for 4K and heavy creator workloads. The motherboard dropdown spans the H810M H entry chipset (default), B860-class boards (mid-tier), and Z890-class boards (top-tier with PCIe 5.0 and USB4 Type-C). Single-platform clarity: no cross-over alt motherboard on this configurator, the entire build sheet stays on LGA 1851 throughout. Prefer to talk it through? Call Kevin on 01902 714533. He builds the machine, answers the phone, and gives a straight answer based on the games and the panel you have.
Core Ultra is Intel current performance platform on Socket LGA 1851, with DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 GPU support on the higher chipsets, and an integrated NPU on every Core Ultra CPU for AI-accelerated workloads alongside gaming. The default Gigabyte H810M H is the LGA 1851 entry chipset: 1GbE Realtek LAN, two DDR5 DIMM slots, an M.2 NVMe slot for the included 1TB Gen 4 SSD, and Wi-Fi connectivity supplied by an included USB Wi-Fi adapter. Step the board up at Step 1 of the configurator to a B860-class board for more I/O and overclocking headroom, or to a Gigabyte Z890 board for the full Z-series feature set with PCIe 5.0, USB4 Type-C, onboard Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5GbE LAN. The Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC sits inside our Custom PCs hub, the Intel Custom PCs sub-hub, and the wider Ginger6 gaming PC catalogue. Browse the Intel Core Ultra tiers at Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 9 if you would like to see the fixed-spec Core Ultra range alongside the configurator.
The Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC is the dedicated LGA 1851 single-platform configurator. If you want broader Intel reach with both LGA 1700 and an LGA 1851 cross-over option in the same configurator, the Ginger6 Intel Custom Gaming PC is the broad-range sibling. If you want a Z-series LGA 1700 build with a Z890 LGA 1851 cross-over alt motherboard, the Intel Z790 DDR5 Custom Gaming PC covers that lane. If you would prefer us to pick the spec, the fixed-spec G6 ND1300 Core Ultra 7 Next Day ships within one working day at the same Core Ultra platform, and the G6 ND2000 Core Ultra 7 sits one tier above on the next-day shelf. If you prefer the AMD platform configurator, the AMD Ryzen 7000 Custom Gaming PC on AM5 is the cross-platform current-platform sibling.
Three Reasons to Configure on Core Ultra Rather Than Buy a Fixed Spec
The Ginger6 Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC configurator exists because no two buyers have the same monitor, the same games, or the same budget. A fixed-spec gaming PC is an opinion. A custom build is your decision.
You Pick the Spec, Ginger6 Builds It
Choose the CPU, the GPU, the RAM, the storage, the case, the cooler, the PSU, and the warranty. The Ginger6 workshop assembles the build to your decisions, not to a marketing-defined tier. The default options in each step are the most-asked starting points, but every dropdown changes price and lead time live as you configure.
Intel Current Performance Platform with NPU Headroom
Core Ultra silicon sits on LGA 1851 with DDR5 native, PCIe Gen 5 on the higher chipsets, and an integrated NPU on every Core Ultra CPU for AI-accelerated workloads alongside gaming. Single-platform clarity means no cross-platform decision at Step 1: every CPU option, every motherboard option, every memory kit option in this configurator is on LGA 1851 throughout. The platform you configure today carries the upgrade path forward.
24-Hour Test on the Configuration You Ordered
The 24-hour stress test runs on the exact configuration that ships, not a representative build. Thermal headroom on the configured Core Ultra CPU, memory stability at the configured DDR5 speed in dual-channel mode, NVMe storage under sustained read/write, and the configured cooler holding sustained load on the CPU and GPU you picked: all logged before despatch. Core Ultra silicon is more efficient under sustained load than 14th-gen K-SKUs, but the K-suffix Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 still benefit from active monitoring during the test.
The Seven-Step Walk-Through
The Custom Options form on this product page is a seven-step build sheet. Every dropdown changes price and lead time live. The screenshots below walk through what each step contains and how to decide.
Step 1: Core Components
What this step decides: the five components that anchor the build. The Case, the Processor (CPU), the Motherboard, the Memory, and the Graphics card (GPU). This is a dedicated LGA 1851 configurator: the entire CPU dropdown is Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 9 on Intel current performance platform, and the motherboard dropdown spans H810M H (entry chipset, default), B860-class boards (mid-tier), and Z890-class boards (top-tier with PCIe 5.0 and USB4 Type-C).
How to decide: Core Ultra 5 225F (10 cores, 4.90GHz, default) is the entry pick for 1080p high-refresh gaming. Step up to Core Ultra 7 265KF for 1440p with streaming or content creation, or to Core Ultra 9 285K for 4K and the heaviest creator workloads. Match the GPU to the monitor (RTX 3050 / RX 7600 for 1080p, RTX 5060 Ti / RX 9060 XT for 1080p Ultra, RTX 5070 / RX 9070 for 1440p, RTX 5080 / RX 9070 XT for 4K). The default memory is 16GB DDR5 5200MHz (2x8GB) Dual Channel; step up to 32GB or 64GB if the workload calls for it. Every kit ships as a matched dual-channel pair. Core Ultra silicon also brings an integrated NPU for AI workloads alongside gaming, useful if your content creation includes ML-accelerated tools.
Step 2: Storage
What this step decides: the primary M.2 NVMe boot drive (default 1TB Gen 4 PCIe x4, up to 5000MB/R, 4200MB/W), additional M.2 NVMe drives, hard drives, and optical drive.
How to decide: the default 1TB Gen 4 NVMe is sized for the OS, a generous handful of modern games, and project work. Step up to 2TB or 4TB Gen 4 if you carry a larger Steam, Epic, or Game Pass library and prefer everything on fast storage. The Z890 alternative motherboard adds PCIe 5.0 lanes, so a future Gen 5 NVMe upgrade has the bandwidth headroom on that step-up board.
Step 3: Power and Cooling
What this step decides: the Power Supply (default 500w 80+ Bronze), the PSU cable colour, the Processor Cooler (21 cooler options on this configurator, the largest cooler ladder of any Intel custom), the Case Fans, and the Lighting profile.
How to decide: Core Ultra silicon is more efficient under sustained load than 14th-gen K-SKUs, but the K-suffix Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 still benefit from a larger air cooler or a 240mm or 360mm AIO under prolonged boost. Size the PSU to the GPU draw with future-upgrade headroom: 750w Gold for RTX 5070, 850w Gold for RTX 5080. The cooler dropdown spans stock Intel through high-end 360mm liquid solutions to suit the configured CPU thermal envelope.
Step 4: Additional Cards
What this step decides: the Wi-Fi option, plus any add-in PCI-E card for the second slot. The default H810M H motherboard has no onboard Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (per Gigabyte datasheet), so an included USB Wi-Fi adapter ships with the default build to provide wireless connectivity out of the box.
How to decide: the included USB Wi-Fi adapter ships at no extra cost and connects to any 2.4GHz or 5GHz home network. Two upgrade paths if you want Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi: choose a combo USB Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth adapter from the Step 4 dropdown (swap-out for the included one), or step the motherboard up at Step 1 to a B860 or Z890 board with onboard Wi-Fi 6 plus Bluetooth 5.3 for fully integrated wireless connectivity.
Step 5: Software
What this step decides: Operating System (default Windows 11 Home 64-bit; Windows 11 Pro available), Office Software (default none; Microsoft Office 2024 Home / Business / Professional options), and Internet Security (Norton 360 with Game Optimizer, VPN, and 50GB cloud storage included free for 1 year on 3 devices).
How to decide: Windows 11 Home covers gaming use cases completely. Step up to Pro if you need BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop incoming connections, or domain join for a work-from-home setup. Core Ultra silicon also enables Windows 11 Copilot Plus features when paired with Windows 11 Pro on an eligible Ultra 7 or Ultra 9 CPU. Add Office only if you do not already have a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Step 6: Peripherals
What this step decides: Monitor, Keyboard / Mouse / Headset bundles, individual peripherals. Skip if you already have a setup. If you are buying a first PC, the bundles offer a complete desk solution at a single price.
Step 7: Delivery and Services
What this step decides: the warranty level (default 3 Year Bronze; Silver and Gold options extend the parts cover and the return-to-base period) and the build time (default Standard 3-5 working days including the 24-hour stress test; Express options available).
How to decide: the default 3 Year Bronze covers most buyers. Step up to Silver or Gold if the build sits in a busy household or office environment. Standard Build is the right pick unless you have a hard deadline.
When the configuration is right, the price at the top of the Custom Options form is the final price. Click Add to Cart to checkout, or call Kevin on 01902 714533 to talk through the build first.
Open the ConfiguratorFour Configurations for Four Buyer Profiles
If your situation matches one of these, the suggested configurator pick is the starting point. Adjust from there to your panel and your budget.
For CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, and Rocket League on a 144Hz or 240Hz 1080p panel. The default Core Ultra 5 225F (10 cores, 4.90GHz) at Step 1 with the Nvidia RTX 5060 lands the build at the right side of the price-to-frame curve for competitive 1080p on the current Intel platform. Keep 16GB DDR5 (2x8GB) Dual Channel, 1TB Gen 4 NVMe at Step 2, the default 500w 80+ Bronze PSU at Step 3, and the included USB Wi-Fi adapter at Step 4.
For Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth Wukong, Hogwarts Legacy, Baldur’s Gate 3, and the modern open-world rotation at 1080p Ultra with streaming alongside. Step the CPU at Step 1 to the Core Ultra 7 265KF (20 cores) for thread headroom and the NPU-accelerated encoding paths, step the GPU to the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, step the memory to 32GB DDR5 (2x16GB) Dual Channel for recording-buffer headroom, step the motherboard to a B860-class board for the I/O upgrade, step the PSU to 750w Gold at Step 3.
For 1440p Ultra on the modern AAA rotation, with comfortable ray tracing and DLSS 4 quality headroom. Step the CPU at Step 1 to the Core Ultra 7 265KF, step the GPU to the RTX 5070 12GB, step the memory to 32GB DDR5 (2x16GB) Dual Channel, step the motherboard to a Z890 board for PCIe 5.0 lanes and onboard Wi-Fi 6E, step the PSU to 750w Gold at Step 3, and consider a 240mm AIO at Step 3 for the K-suffix sustained-boost behaviour.
For 4K gaming, MSFS, racing-sim rigs with multi-monitor, or AI-accelerated creator workloads where Core Ultra NPU paths matter (Stable Diffusion, local LLM inference, video upscaling). Step the CPU at Step 1 to the Core Ultra 9 285K (24 cores) at the top of the LGA 1851 stack, step the GPU to the RTX 5080 16GB or the Radeon RX 9070 XT, step the memory to 64GB DDR5 (2x32GB) Dual Channel, step the motherboard to a Z890 with PCIe 5.0 and USB4 Type-C, step the PSU to 1000w Gold at Step 3, step the cooling to a 360mm AIO. If your workload is creator-led rather than gaming-led, the AMD Custom Workstation is the cross-platform alternative tuned for that lane.
Which Intel Configurator Fits Your Build?
Ginger6 runs three Intel custom configurators, each tuned to a different platform lane: broad Intel with LGA 1700 entry and a Core Ultra cross-over, Z790 DDR5 mid-to-top focus with Z890 cross-over, and dedicated LGA 1851 Core Ultra. Pick the one that matches your starting point and configure from there. All three share the same hand-built Wolverhampton workshop, the same 24-hour stress test, the same 3-year warranty, and the same lifetime UK phone support.
Not certain which configurator fits? Call Kevin on 01902 714533. Tell him the games or office workload, the monitor (or that there is no gaming monitor), and the budget. He will point you at the right configurator for your starting point.
Built by Hand in Wolverhampton
Every configured Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC goes through the same three-stage workshop process. The 24-hour stress test is the gate that holds dispatch.
Before assembly begins, the configuration submitted via the seven-step form is reviewed against the games you play, the monitor resolution you own, and any creative work, streaming, or AI-accelerated workload you run alongside gaming. If you have spoken to Kevin on the phone, the build sheet reflects that conversation. Components are verified against current stock, the chosen cooler mounting hardware is confirmed for the configured LGA 1851 CPU socket, and the build is queued in the workshop schedule. No shortcuts on stock substitution: the part you configured is the part in the build.
The build is assembled inside the case you selected at Step 1 of the configurator. The cooler is seated on the Core Ultra CPU with the cold-plate contact verified, the configured case fans are wired and the airflow path checked, the configured GPU is seated with the anti-sag bracket where the card calls for one. Cable management routes the high-current GPU cable behind the cable shroud, supporting airflow inside the case, reducing dust build-up, and making future maintenance simpler. BIOS settings, DDR5 dual-channel mode at the configured speed, NVMe boot order, the on-board firmware update, and the included USB Wi-Fi adapter driver are confirmed before the 24-hour test begins.
Every configured build runs sustained CPU plus GPU load for a full day before it ships. The test loop covers thermal behaviour under sustained boost on the configured Core Ultra CPU, memory stability at the configured DDR5 speed in dual-channel mode, NVMe storage performance under sustained read/write, and frame-pacing behaviour in a representative modern AAA workload at the resolution your configuration is sized for. The chosen CPU is monitored for thermal headroom across all cores; the chosen GPU is held at sustained boost. K-suffix Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9 builds are watched particularly carefully under sustained boost. Boost behaviour, fan curves, cooler thermal performance, and storage performance are all logged before despatch. Your build ships free to mainland UK addresses, fully insured and tracked.
- Thermal behaviour on the configured Core Ultra CPU and cooler combination
- Processor and graphics stability during extended use
- Memory stability at the configured DDR5 speed in dual-channel mode
- Storage performance and consistency on the configured M.2 NVMe drives
- BIOS and firmware stability at the configured microcode version
- Frame pacing in representative modern AAA at the configuration’s target resolution
What Custom-Build Buyers Say
Over 1,100 reviews on Trustpilot with a 93% five-star rating. The person who guides you through the configurator on the phone is the person who builds your Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC and answers the phone after delivery. Read the reviews on Trustpilot directly, nothing here is curated.
Bought a gaming PC for our 16-year-old son and the machine is fantastic. Delivery time was unbelievably fast and the build quality is excellent. Ginger6 walked us through the configuration on the phone and made the whole process easy. He is delighted with it.
Excellent company for made-to-order gaming computers. Very helpful and reliable staff. I would not look elsewhere now for a gaming PC, the personal touch on the configuration call is hard to find elsewhere. Three-year warranty is reassuring too.
Not knowing much about gaming PCs I found Ginger6 very knowledgeable and helpful. They answered all my questions in a polite and patient way and helped me land on a configuration that fits how I actually play. The system arrived on time, beautifully packaged, and worked first time.
Questions About Configuring Your PC
Scroll down to the Custom Options section under this product page. The seven-step form walks you through the build in order: Step 1 Core Components, Step 2 Storage, Step 3 Power and Cooling, Step 4 Additional Cards, Step 5 Software, Step 6 Peripherals, and Step 7 Delivery and Services. Every dropdown updates the price and the lead time live as you change it. When you are happy with the configuration, click Add to Cart. If you would prefer to talk it through first, call Kevin on 01902 714533 and he will configure it with you on the phone.
This configurator is single-platform on LGA 1851 throughout. Every CPU option is Core Ultra (5, 7, or 9), every motherboard option is LGA 1851, and there is no cross-platform alt-mobo decision at Step 1. That makes it simpler to walk through if you already know you want Intel current performance platform with the integrated NPU for AI-accelerated workloads. The broader Intel Custom Gaming PC defaults to LGA 1700 with an LGA 1851 cross-over alt, useful if you want both platforms in one configurator. The Intel Z790 DDR5 Custom Gaming PC is Z790 default with a Z890 alt, useful if you want Z-series feature set on LGA 1700 with a Z890 step-up option.
The default Core Ultra 5 225F (10 cores, 4.90GHz boost) covers 1080p high-refresh competitive gaming and 1080p Ultra AAA at the entry price point. Step up to the Core Ultra 7 265KF (20 cores) for 1440p AAA with streaming alongside or for moderate content creation. Step up to the Core Ultra 9 285K (24 cores) for 4K, racing-sim rigs with multi-monitor, or AI-accelerated creator workloads where the NPU paths matter (Stable Diffusion, local LLM inference, video upscaling).
Match the GPU to the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. For 1080p 144Hz competitive, the RTX 3050 or RTX 5060 are sized correctly. For 1080p Ultra AAA, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. For 1440p, the RTX 5070 or the RX 9070. For 4K or VR, the RTX 5080 or the RX 9070 XT. The full Nvidia and AMD Radeon ranges are in the Graphics dropdown at Step 1; the default 6GB Nvidia RTX 3050 is the entry-price starting point that anchors the £1029.99 list price.
16GB DDR5 5200MHz (2x8GB) Dual Channel is the right entry capacity for modern AAA at 1080p. Step up to 32GB DDR5 (2x16GB) Dual Channel for 1440p AAA with streaming alongside, 64GB DDR5 (2x32GB) Dual Channel for content creation or AI-accelerated workloads where local model inference is in play, or 128GB DDR5 (2x64GB) Dual Channel for the heaviest creator workloads if your configured board supports the capacity. Every kit ships as a dual-channel pair so the memory controller runs at full bandwidth from boot.
Call Kevin on 01902 714533. Tell him three things: the games you play most often, your monitor resolution and refresh rate, and your approximate budget. He will configure the build to land on the right spec for your setup, talk through the trade-offs, and either confirm the configuration on the phone or email you a quote with the configurator URL preset to those choices.
Two upgrade paths. At Step 4 of the configurator, choose a USB Wi-Fi adapter that includes Bluetooth in the dropdown (the default H810M H board ships with a USB Wi-Fi adapter for wireless connectivity; the combo Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth options sit below it). Or step the motherboard up at Step 1 to a B860 or Z890 board with onboard Wi-Fi 6 plus Bluetooth 5.3 for fully integrated wireless connectivity on the higher chipset. Either path keeps the rest of the configured build identical.
Yes. 0% finance via PayPal Pay In 3 is available on configured orders above £500. The split is interest-free across three equal payments; eligibility is subject to PayPal’s checks at checkout. The 3-year warranty, the 24-hour stress test, the lifetime UK phone support, and the free mainland UK delivery all apply to finance orders the same way they apply to paid-in-full orders.
Ready to Configure Your Intel Core Ultra Custom Gaming PC?
Use the seven-step Custom Options form above or call Kevin on 01902 714533. He will help you configure the right Core Ultra spec for your monitor, your games, and your budget. Lifetime UK phone support, 3-year warranty, free mainland UK delivery, available on 0% finance via PayPal Pay In 3 for configured orders above £500. Ginger6 has been building custom PCs in Wolverhampton since 2001.
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
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| Processor Type | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| No of Cores | 10 |
| Max Core Speed | 4.90GHz |
| CPU Cooler | Intel Stock Cooler |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte H810M H |
| Case | Vida Zephyr |
| Power Supply | 500w G6 80+ Bronze PSU |
| Memory Size | 16GB |
| Solid State Drive Size | 1TB |
| Graphics | Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB |
| Graphics Card Connections | Displayport, HDMI |
| Audio | 8-Channel High Definition Audio |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN Port, 433mbps Wifi |
| USB2 Ports | 4 |
| USB3 Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Monitors | Optional (See Custom Options) |
| Warranty | 3 Year Bronze Warranty |
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Recommended Review by David C
Quality Price Value Customer Service Hi, I was looking for a high spec computer but my budget was tight. After looking round on Amazon, ebay & various custom PC web sites, Ginger6 offered the flexibility of tailoring a standard PC with parts that I specified at a price that I could afford. I knew I wanted a very fast PC with one of the best CPU's together with very fast disks and adequate RAM - something that would last years before getting too slow.
However, I also historically like to order big items like this from known high street or big companies just because to me, it felt safer. Therefore as I wanted to buy one of the fastest home PC’s available I had a dilemma, do I order from the high street who’d sell me a more expensive default PC with lower spec components or save over £800 whilst specifying top-end components from Ginger6.
I decided to give Ginger6 the chance and I must say how happy I am with them. Before ordering I telephoned to chat about the spec I wanted and they gave wonderful advice. As I work in IT, I know when other companies try to puzzle you with buzz words. My order came extremely quickly and now 6 months on, I can honestly say that this is the best & fastest PC I’ve ever had.
A big thanks to Kevin and his team for providing both pre and post telephone support while I tailored my PC to the way I wanted it. I certainly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to buy further products from them.
For reference on 11th April 2018, I ordered: Intel X299 Core i7 Extreme Custom Built PC, Asus X299-A, 16GB RAM, 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 710, 256GB Samsung 960 EVO M.2, PCIe NVMe, 1TB SATA3 Hard Drive, EVGA GQ 750w Modular Gold, Antec H600 120mm Liquid Cooler and a Corsair Carbide 200R Case for a price that nobody could beat!
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