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Jul 11, 2023 8:33 AM

Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 + MSI Z690 Force WiFi Gaming Motherboard for $469.99

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sold and shipped by amazon, and because it is a bundle you can return any of the products and keep the other

1 of Intel Core i9-12900K for $264.87
1 of MSI Z690 for $205.12

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sold and shipped by amazon, and because it is a bundle you can return any of the products and keep the other

1 of Intel Core i9-12900K for $264.87
1 of MSI Z690 for $205.12

other bundles
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8WDK5JG?psc=1​ [amazon.com]
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8X7847Y?psc=1​ [amazon.com]


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8WD29J5?th=1

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Jul 11, 2023 3:47 PM
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aznmixer01Jul 11, 2023 3:47 PM
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is this a good deal? PC partpicker shows $584 for the combo
Jul 11, 2023 3:47 PM
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aznmixer01Jul 11, 2023 3:47 PM
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Is this a good price? PC partpicker lowest combo shows $584
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Jul 12, 2023 4:33 PM
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logers80Jul 12, 2023 4:33 PM
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This seems like an amazing deal! In for one.
Jul 12, 2023 4:39 PM
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dirtbag88Jul 12, 2023 4:39 PM
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These processors have crazy heat issues. I have a friend that says avoid at any price.
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Jul 12, 2023 4:43 PM
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logers80Jul 12, 2023 4:43 PM
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Quote from dirtbag88 View quoted comment :
These processors have crazy heat issues. I have a friend that says avoid at any price.
I see you're right on that, thanks. It still looks great for my needs for an overclocked GPU/CPU system for AI dev. I will watercool though because of this.
Jul 12, 2023 6:28 PM
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RarianRJul 12, 2023 6:28 PM
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Quote from logers80 View quoted comment :
I see you're right on that, thanks. It still looks great for my needs for an overclocked GPU/CPU system for AI dev. I will watercool though because of this.
Not worth it unless you actually need the cores for a server/workstation imho.

You'll get better performance gaming on a non-integrated GPU core i5 which when watercooled can do 5.4ghz+ all day long on a single core.

This beast will be lucky to do spec.
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Jul 12, 2023 8:42 PM
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Manny102907Jul 12, 2023 8:42 PM
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So can I return the motherboard and keep the cpu?

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Jul 12, 2023 8:57 PM
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koolaid2000Jul 12, 2023 8:57 PM
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Quote from Manny102907 View quoted comment :
So can I return the motherboard and keep the cpu?
Lol they will just prorate it as if you're buying the cpu without the bundle
Jul 13, 2023 12:47 AM
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worthminingJul 13, 2023 12:47 AM
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Quote from aznmixer01 View quoted comment :
is this a good deal? PC partpicker shows $584 for the combo
Is it a Ddr5 motherboard? Then avoid it with the 12th gen cpu. The memory controller in the 12th gen is not as good as the 13th gen, and your OC luck with ddr5 ram is hit and miss. The 12th gen cpu is better combo with the ddr4 motherboard.
Jul 13, 2023 1:00 AM
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DreneepsJul 13, 2023 1:00 AM
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Quote from worthmining View quoted comment :
Is it a Ddr5 motherboard? Then avoid it with the 12th gen cpu. The memory controller in the 12th gen is not as good as the 13th gen, and your OC luck with ddr5 ram is hit and miss. The 12th gen cpu is better combo with the ddr4 motherboard.
Could you mind explaining in a little more detail about why some ddr5 motherboards would be less capable at utilizing the ram than other DDR5 motherboards?
Jul 13, 2023 1:23 AM
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EBAN44Jul 13, 2023 1:23 AM
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Quote from dirtbag88 View quoted comment :
These processors have crazy heat issues. I have a friend that says avoid at any price.
This is wrong, this processor is a K model, so it allows full unlocking, so if you put no lock on the power and it takes 320+w then you better have a cooler that can handle that much.
My 13900k works fine and stays in the 80°s when running benchmarks, which is not real world usage.
Gaming is 60s or below.
Jul 13, 2023 1:27 AM
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BPD007Jul 13, 2023 1:27 AM
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I have this processor. It flies!
Jul 13, 2023 1:53 AM
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LonWJul 13, 2023 1:53 AM
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If your looking for a white MB but are having trouble, this is close, it's mostly silver but in a white case it looks white. Plus it's a solid Z690 board.
Jul 13, 2023 2:05 AM
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crazygideonJul 13, 2023 2:05 AM
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Quote from dirtbag88 View quoted comment :
These processors have crazy heat issues. I have a friend that says avoid at any price.
I have a 12900K in a SFF build with only a 240mm AIO, there are no heat issues. Your friend probably has posters of Lisa Su on the wall.

I have a 13900KS so I know what real heat is like, the 12900K is nowhere near it. Even running R23, a 12900K is a good 20-30C below a 13900KS in terms of thermals. If you're concerned about thermals buy a cheap $11 contact frame (because the ILM on 12/13th gen causes CPU bowing) and use thermal paste that doesn't pump out after 2 weeks.

I used to have my 12900K in a full custom loop but it wasn't required since it's obviously doing peachy in a SFF now with only a paltry 240mm AIO. This is a good price for it, just don't pair with any crazy fast DDR5 due to the IMC not being as good as Raptorlake.

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Jul 13, 2023 3:35 AM
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racebumJul 13, 2023 3:35 AM
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Quote from dirtbag88 View quoted comment :
These processors have crazy heat issues. I have a friend that says avoid at any price.
These are very easy to cool if you actually set the voltage correctly. If you have a motherboard that overvolts and you don't know what you're doing then yeah they can be a bit of a handful. Any decent 280 rad will work

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