High End Plus Photography PC V2

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Photography Computer – Built in the UK

The High End Plus Photography PC V2 is a Core Ultra 9 285K photography computer for editing large RAW files and layered documents in Photoshop and Lightroom Classic, with 64GB of DDR5 memory and three drives for working files and archive.

This is a build for the serious photographer whose image library keeps growing. It pairs a 24-core Intel processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB graphics card, a fast pair of NVMe SSDs and a 10TB hard drive, so that a Core Ultra 9 285K photography computer of this class can keep the catalogue, the current shoot and the long-term archive on one machine. A built-in multi-format card reader on the front of the case means cards can go straight from the camera bag into the PC.

The High End Plus Photography PC V2 is built on an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 24 cores on a Gigabyte Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 motherboard, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics card and 64GB of DDR5 6000MHz memory. Storage is a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, a 2TB WD Black SN7100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and a 10TB Seagate IronWolf Pro hard drive. It is supplied with genuine, pre-installed Microsoft Windows 11 Home and a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Core Ultra 9 285K processor for large image files

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores, made up of 8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores, and runs 24 threads because Arrow Lake does not use Hyper-Threading. The performance cores start at 3.7GHz and reach a maximum turbo of 5.7GHz, backed by 36MB of L3 cache. High clock speeds help with the interactive side of editing, such as opening big files, moving between modules and applying filters, while the extra cores handle exports, batch work and several applications open at once.

The same processor suits photographers who also cut 4K video or use AI-based photo editing tools, since both workloads can use the cores and the graphics card together. The processor also includes integrated graphics. It is cooled by an MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 240mm AIO liquid cooler.

RTX 5070 graphics with 12GB of GDDR7

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings 12GB of GDDR7 video memory, support for 10-bit colour and dedicated AI acceleration for the more demanding enhancement and noise reduction tools. Its GPU acceleration also helps with video work in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, including native 4K editing and GPU-accelerated colour grading.

The card provides 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1 x HDMI 2.1b outputs and can drive up to four monitors. Photographers who want to judge colour accurately should pair the PC with a suitable display from our monitors range.

64GB DDR5 memory and three drives

The 64GB of Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 6000MHz CL30 memory is fitted as two 32GB modules in dual channel, leaving two of the four DIMM slots free. The board supports up to 256GB. That much memory lets you keep many large, multi-layer images open at once without slowing down, and it gives video editing on the same PC more room to breathe.

The 1TB WD Blue SN5100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (7100MB/s read, 6700MB/s write) holds Windows and your applications. The 2TB WD Black SN7100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (7250MB/s read, 6900MB/s write) is the place for your active catalogue and current projects. The 10TB Seagate IronWolf Pro is a 3.5in SATA hard drive running at 7200rpm, suited to the archive of finished shoots. Two M.2 slots and three SATA ports remain free, and the case has mounts for three 3.5in and eight 2.5in drives.

Be Quiet! Pure Base 600 case, cooling and power

The system is housed in a black Be Quiet! Pure Base 600 solid steel mid tower measuring 492mm deep, 220mm wide and 470mm high. It has a 120mm rear fan and a 140mm front fan pre-installed, with an additional Be Quiet! PureWings 2 120mm black fan fitted. The 240mm radiator of the MSI liquid cooler keeps the processor cool during long exports and batch jobs. A Contour 850W ATX 3.1 power supply leaves plenty of headroom for future upgrades.

Connectivity and card reader

The Gigabyte Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 motherboard provides 2.5GbE wired networking, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus 7.1 HD audio. At the rear there is a Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C port, a second Type-C port at 10Gbps and two Type-A ports at 10Gbps. The front panel adds 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A, a headphone jack and a microphone jack.

The Kingwin 5.25in bay multi card reader adds USB 3.0 and eSATA, and handles Memory Stick, Compact Flash and SD cards, including SDXC and SDHC. A USB 3.0 PCIe card with two internal dual header ports adds further USB connectivity.

Ideal for

• Professional photographers editing large RAW files and layered documents in Photoshop and Lightroom Classic
• Studio and event photographers building a large local archive across fast working drives and a 10TB storage drive
• Photographers who also edit 4K video in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve on the same PC
• Photographers using AI-based enhancement tools that make use of the GPU and its 12GB of video memory
• Anyone importing from Compact Flash, SD or Memory Stick cards every day who wants a built-in card reader

For photographers who want a powerful, well-balanced machine, this Core Ultra 9 285K photography computer combines a fast 24-core processor, 64GB of DDR5 memory and three storage drives in a quiet-minded Be Quiet! case with room to grow. It is a sound choice if you want one PC that handles editing, archiving and a bit of video work without compromise.

Built to order and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, backed by over 30 years of PC building experience. The estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.

What is the High End Plus Photography PC V2 best for?

The High End Plus Photography PC V2 is primarily a photo editing and image archiving workstation for photographers who handle large RAW files and many-layered documents. Its 64GB of memory suits big composites and multi-image workflows, and the three-tier storage keeps system files, active work and finished shoots on separate drives. Its 5.7GHz maximum turbo keeps day-to-day editing responsive.

In Photoshop and Lightroom Classic it is built for large catalogues, heavy retouching and batch exports. When the work moves to video, the RTX 5070 handles native 4K editing and GPU-accelerated colour grading in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. It is not aimed at 8K or sustained multi-stream 4K production, where a higher graphics tier is the better match.

Where does the High End Plus Photography PC V2 sit in the range?

Below it, the High End Photography PC uses a Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with the same RTX 5070 and 64GB of DDR5 memory, while the Performance Plus Photography Computer uses a Core i7-14700KF with 64GB of DDR4. Both of those list a single 1TB drive, whereas this PC adds a 2TB WD Black SN7100 and a 10TB archive drive. Above it, the Professional Photography PC V2 keeps the Core Ultra 9 285K but moves to an RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, and the Professional Plus Photography PC V2 adds an RTX 5080 16GB and 96GB of memory. Choose the High End Plus if storage and processor power matter most; choose a Professional model if you need more graphics power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the High End Plus Photography PC V2 run Photoshop and Lightroom Classic smoothly?

Yes, it is specified for both. The Core Ultra 9 285K, 64GB of DDR5 memory, two PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs and the RTX 5070 12GB are well suited to large RAW files, layered Photoshop documents and big Lightroom Classic catalogues. The same hardware also covers video work in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve at 4K.

How much storage does it have, and can I add more?

It has 13TB across three drives: a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, a 2TB WD Black SN7100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and a 10TB Seagate IronWolf Pro hard drive. Two of the four M.2 slots and three of the four SATA ports are free, and the case has mounts for three 3.5in and eight 2.5in drives.

Can I add more memory to the High End Plus Photography PC V2 later?

Yes. The 64GB is fitted as two 32GB modules in two of the four DIMM slots, and the motherboard supports up to 256GB. Matching the existing kit is the simplest route, and Punch can advise on compatible memory.

Can I change the parts in the High End Plus Photography PC V2?

Yes. This is a configurable PC, built to order, so you can change parts in the configurator before you order. The estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.

Who is this PC best suited for?

It is best suited to professional and serious enthusiast photographers who edit large RAW files and layered images, keep a sizeable archive on the same machine, and want a fast processor, 64GB of memory and a built-in card reader. It also suits photographers who add 4K video editing to their workflow.

Does it come with Windows, a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse?

It comes with Microsoft Windows 11 Home (genuine, pre-installed). No keyboard or mouse is included, and a monitor is not part of the default build. You can add monitors, keyboards and mice from our accessories range.