Thermaltake LCGS Reactor u2890 Gaming Desktop T6BK-Z890-590-LCS
Status: Thermaltake LCGS Reactor u2890 Gaming Desktop (Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 gaming PC on file; an Amazon search for "Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5090 gaming PC" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Display Port/HDMI
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
What better way to power your battle station than the Reactor u2890. Its unique octagonal prism shape isn't just a statement piece; it's a testament to innovation, designed to offer superior cooling and performance. Powered by the formidable Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K processor and the revolutionary RTX 5090 graphics card, this gaming behemoth delivers unmatched performance for an immersive gaming experience. With 32GB of high-speed 6400MT/s Memory and a massive 2TB NVMe SSD, say goodbye to load times and hello to instant action.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, Intel Z890 Chipset motherboard, 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s RGB, 2TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 11
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Display Port/HDMI
- Enjoy Panoramic Views with 3mm TG Front panels and Excellent Airflow with Perforated Side Panels
- Closed Loop Liquid Cooling with 360mm Radiator
- Chassis I/O - 1x Type C, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone, 1x Mic Ports
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermaltake |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Intel Core i9 |
| CPU Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Cache Size | 32 MB |
| Model Name | Reactor u2890 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Style Name | 285KF | 5090 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Connectivity | USB, WiFi |
| Display Type | LED |
| Memory Speed | 6400 mt_s |
| Model Number | T6BK-Z890-590-LCS |
| Speaker Type | External Speakers Required |
| Video Output | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Built-In Media | RGB Lighting |
| Cooling Method | Liquid |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Full listing title | Thermaltake LCGS Reactor u2890 Gaming Desktop (Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K, ToughRam 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s RGB Memory, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090, 2TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 11) T6BK-Z890-590-LCS |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Related benchmarks: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K benchmarks
Which local LLMs fit in 32 GB?
32 GB holds a 30–35B model at Q4 with a long context window; a 70B model runs only with layers resident in system RAM.
- ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — fits at Q4
- ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+
Across 6 community runs from 4 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 generates a median 185.9 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per Hardware Corner).
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