Intel's current Core Ultra desktop lineup is a clean break from older Intel platforms, and buying into it in South Africa means starting fresh rather than reusing an old motherboard. The Intel upgrade kit price reflects that: every option bundles a Core Ultra CPU with a DDR5 motherboard and matching memory, since there is no legacy DDR4 fallback the way AMD still offers. Here is what separates a R9,699 kit from one costing R14,499.

Quick Answer

An Intel upgrade kit is available at Evetech from R9,699 including VAT, with 15 kits in stock at the time of writing. Every kit on the list runs Intel's Core Ultra platform with DDR5 memory, and the price spread comes down to chipset tier, CPU model and whether the board supports overclocking. The cheapest kits pair a Core Ultra 5 225F with a budget H810 board; the priciest pair a Core Ultra 7 270K with a full-featured board suited to more demanding builds.

💰 Current Intel upgrade kit prices in South Africa

Prices verified 16 July 2026. These are in-stock models at Evetech, cheapest first, and every price includes VAT.

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Kit - MSI H810M-B, 16GB DDR5: R9,699
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Kit - Z890-S Wi-Fi, 16GB DDR5: R10,999
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Upgrade Kit + DDR5 5600MHz: R11,999
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Upgrade Kit + MSI PRO Z890-S Wi-Fi: R13,299
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Upgrade Kit for MSI PRO H810M-B: R14,199
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Upgrade Kit w/ DDR5 5600: R14,499

Two things move the price here: the motherboard chipset and the CPU's suffix letter. H810 boards are the budget entry point, built for a straightforward build with no overclocking support, while Z890 boards cost more but unlock overclocking, better power delivery and usually Wi-Fi as standard. On the CPU side, an F suffix means no integrated graphics, so you need a discrete GPU to get a display, while a K suffix is unlocked for overclocking. That is why the same 225F chip appears twice at different prices, R9,699 with an H810 board and R10,999 with a Z890 board, with the CPU itself unchanged. See the current range on the Intel Core Ultra 5 upgrade kits page.

🔧 Choosing between H810 and Z890 boards

If you are not planning to overclock and want the most straightforward, cost-effective build, an H810 board paired with a non-K CPU does everything a mainstream gaming or work PC needs. Z890 earns its higher price if you specifically want to overclock a K-series chip, want faster memory support beyond the base DDR5 speed, or want the extra connectivity and power delivery headroom that better boards provide. For most buyers upgrading an ageing Intel or AMD system into something current, the H810 kits at the bottom of this list are the pragmatic choice, and the extra spend on Z890 only pays off if you will actually use the overclocking headroom it unlocks.

🎮 Matching a Core Ultra kit to your build

Every kit here needs a graphics card if you have chosen an F-suffix CPU, so factor that into your total budget if you are not reusing an existing GPU. The Core Ultra 5 options are well matched to mid-range graphics cards and 1080p to 1440p gaming without the CPU becoming the bottleneck, while the Core Ultra 7 270K kits give more headroom for CPU-heavy workloads like streaming, video editing or running a higher-end GPU without limiting it. Compare Intel and AMD-based bundles side by side on the Intel and AMD bundle packs page before committing to a platform.

🛒 Where to buy an Intel upgrade kit in South Africa

An Intel upgrade kit is available at Evetech from R9,699 including VAT, with 15 kits in stock across Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 options, and nationwide delivery. Every kit carries manufacturer warranty on the CPU, motherboard and memory, and buying them bundled avoids the compatibility research that buying each part separately would otherwise require. Buyers wanting the top of the current Intel lineup can compare options on the Intel Core Ultra 9 upgrade kits page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an Intel upgrade kit cost in South Africa?

An Intel upgrade kit starts at R9,699 including VAT at Evetech, with most Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 kits priced between R9,699 and R14,499 depending on CPU and motherboard chipset.

What is included in an Intel upgrade kit?

A Core Ultra CPU, a compatible DDR5 motherboard and matching memory, sold as one bundle to replace the core of an older PC.

Do all Intel Core Ultra kits use DDR5?

Yes. The current Core Ultra desktop platform only supports DDR5 memory, unlike some AMD platforms that still offer a cheaper DDR4 option.

What does the F suffix mean on an Intel Core Ultra CPU?

An F suffix means the chip has no integrated graphics, so you need a separate graphics card to get a display output.

Should I buy an H810 or Z890 motherboard kit?

Choose H810 for a straightforward build with no overclocking. Choose Z890 if you want to overclock a K-series CPU or want extra connectivity and power delivery headroom.

Ready to upgrade to Intel Core Ultra? Browse every in-stock Intel upgrade kit at Evetech with live South African pricing, and match the CPU and chipset to your build.