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Intel Core i5-10400 2.9GHz 6-Core LGA 1200 Desktop Processor Expired

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Staples has Intel Core i5-10400 2.9GHz 6-Core LGA 1200 Desktop Processor (CM8070104282718) on sale for $149.99 when you apply coupon code 55093 at checkout. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free, or choose free store pickup where stock permits.
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  1. Go to Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor
  2. Add item to cart
  3. Proceed to cart
  4. Apply coupon code 55093
    • Note: Discount will not appear in cart, but will appear on checkout page
  5. Proceed to checkout
  6. Your total will be $149.99
Specs:
  • Number of Cores: 6-Core
  • Number of Threads: 12
  • Processor Base Frequency: 2.9GHz
  • Processor Turbo Frequency: 4.3GHz
  • Unlocked Processor: No
  • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1200
  • Integrated Graphics: Yes
  • Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • Generation: 10th Gen

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Intel Core i5-10400

https://www.staples.com/intel-cor..._IM17MU542

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I like this comment because it makes it sound like this processor can only handle surfing the web. Intel sure has screwed things up because my i5 6500 can easily surf the web AND play games.
Pure bullshit right here. You have no idea what you are talking about.
??

As the post below you pointed out the CPU mark score is ~60% higher for the 11th gen 11600

+60% is not 'negligible' ..

Not that I think its worht the extra $100 for most folks though.

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MrBean411
10-18-2021 at 06:39 AM.
10-18-2021 at 06:39 AM.
Was planning to buy i5-11600k. Not planning to overclock, do you think the extra $100 would be worth it?
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hodaddy
10-18-2021 at 06:47 AM.
10-18-2021 at 06:47 AM.
Hmm, the i5-10400F is $140.99 but the coupon doesn't apply to that one.
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ShillDeals
10-18-2021 at 07:27 AM.
10-18-2021 at 07:27 AM.
Quote from MrBean411 :
Was planning to buy i5-11600k. Not planning to overclock, do you think the extra $100 would be worth it?
It's not worth it; the difference between the same 10th and 11th gen intel equivalents is extremely negligible to begin with. Either get this or the 10600K for overclocking, if you're not overclocking then get this.

The AlderLake announcement is also in a week and a half if you want next gen instead.
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10-18-2021 at 07:32 AM.

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10-18-2021 at 07:32 AM.
Quote from MrBean411 :
Was planning to buy i5-11600k. Not planning to overclock, do you think the extra $100 would be worth it?
The i5-11600k is
  • Big, Better Faster it does give you more power (CPU Mark - 20004 vs 12374)
  • Gives off more almost double the heat (Max TDP 125W vs 65W)

If you are NOT planning to overclock, I say save the $100.

But the final decision is up to you.
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JimR2075
10-18-2021 at 10:35 AM.
10-18-2021 at 10:35 AM.
Quote from ShillDeals :
... the difference between the same 10th and 11th gen intel equivalents is extremely negligible to begin with. ...
??

As the post below you pointed out the CPU mark score is ~60% higher for the 11th gen 11600

+60% is not 'negligible' ..

Not that I think its worht the extra $100 for most folks though.
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paul3000
10-18-2021 at 10:44 AM.
10-18-2021 at 10:44 AM.
Quote from tigrad :
$350 gets your triple the processing power 10850k. But this is way cheaper-- and just fine if you plan to do light web surfing only.
I like this comment because it makes it sound like this processor can only handle surfing the web. Intel sure has screwed things up because my i5 6500 can easily surf the web AND play games.
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10-18-2021 at 10:48 AM.
10-18-2021 at 10:48 AM.
Quote from MrBean411 :
Was planning to buy i5-11600k. Not planning to overclock, do you think the extra $100 would be worth it?

if have dedicated GPU the i5 10600KF is $177.49 after coupon.

https://www.staples.com/intel-cor..._IM17MM830
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10-18-2021 at 10:50 AM.
10-18-2021 at 10:50 AM.
Quote from paul3000 :
I like this comment because it makes it sound like this processor can only handle surfing the web. Intel sure has screwed things up because my i5 6500 can easily surf the web AND play games.
Watch a 4k 60 FPS Youtube video and your processor will fry
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10-18-2021 at 10:53 AM.
10-18-2021 at 10:53 AM.
Quote from JimR2075 :
??

As the post below you pointed out the CPU mark score is ~60% higher for the 11th gen 11600

+60% is not 'negligible' ..

Not that I think its worht the extra $100 for most folks though.
I said the equivalent which is the 10600K. Most of the 11th Gen use way more power and some are actually worse for gaming.

https://www.anandtech.com/bench/p...11?vs=2788

There's no point in going for a 11th gen at all which is why I brought up the 10600K instead for overclocking which goes for $50 cheaper at my MC over the 11600K. Or the 10400 if not overclocking, I guess I wasn't clear.
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JimR2075
10-18-2021 at 11:09 AM.
10-18-2021 at 11:09 AM.
Quote from ShillDeals :
I said the equivalent which is the 10600K. Most of the 11th Gen use way more power and some are actually worse for gaming.

https://www.anandtech.com/bench/p...11?vs=2788 [anandtech.com]

still, i5-11600k is 30% higher CPU mark than i5-10600k
Yes the 11th gen uses more power. (but thats irrelevant to my point)

The Anandtech link shows pretty decent increase in performance on average across the sample of benchmarks.

There may be some exceptions on specific tests, but it is just not correct to say its 'negligible' in general.

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gamingdroid
10-18-2021 at 11:13 AM.
10-18-2021 at 11:13 AM.
TIL, Staples sell CPUs.
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RangerJay
10-18-2021 at 01:28 PM.
10-18-2021 at 01:28 PM.
Don't be surprised if you get a tray unit. However the price is great
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