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Intel Core i9-12900KS 16-Core 2.50GHz Gaming Desktop Processor $339.99 + Free Shipping

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  • Built for the Next Generation of Gaming. Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel's performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
  • Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
  • 14 MB L2 + 30 MB L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance
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About this item:
  • Built for the Next Generation of Gaming. Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel's performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor.
  • Integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics
  • Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards
  • 14 MB L2 + 30 MB L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance

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Aug 19, 2023
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ben_r_
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Hmmmm…. Looking to build a new PC.
This and save what looks to be about $60, or a 13700K?
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Jerky_san
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Quote from ben_r_ :
Hmmmm…. Looking to build a new PC.
This and save what looks to be about $60, or a 13700K?
I kind of wonder about this as well. I've always been told to go to the 13k series and spend a little extra but I wonder if this would be an exception?
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ghostfreckle
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This has got to be for NASA engineers or Digital professionals. Right?

No game on the planet, even for the next 5 years, needs or can even use this much juice... Right?
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ben_r_
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Quote from Jerky_san :
I kind of wonder about this as well. I've always been told to go to the 13k series and spend a little extra but I wonder if this would be an exception?
Found this article after a bit of searching that made it seem like for non-gaming they are pretty much equal with the 12th gen running a little more power hungry. LINK [tech4gamers.com]
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Danimal86
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Quote from ben_r_ :
Hmmmm…. Looking to build a new PC.
This and save what looks to be about $60, or a 13700K?
this and the 13900k are borderline uncoolable. I'd go with the 13700k.
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Jerky_san
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Quote from ben_r_ :
Found this article after a bit of searching that made it seem like for non-gaming they are pretty much equal with the 12th gen running a little more power hungry. LINK [tech4gamers.com]
Thank you.. appreciate the link
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Quote from ghostfreckle :
This has got to be for NASA engineers or Digital professionals. Right?

No game on the planet, even for the next 5 years, needs or can even use this much juice... Right?
Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 says hello!
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Selman

Quote from ben_r_ :
Hmmmm…. Looking to build a new PC.
This and save what looks to be about $60, or a 13700K?
The 13700K is superior. It's about 5-10% faster in most tasks. You just decide if that's worth the $30 difference.

Intel Core i7-13700K (Latest Gen) Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked https://a.co/d/aJy9yP1

To me, 10% faster for 8.8% more cost is a no brainer. I'll be getting a 13700 to replace my 12100 when the price hits under $240 next year.
Last edited by Selman August 19, 2023 at 05:26 PM.
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nathanddrews
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Or for $60 more you can get a motherboard and 32GB RAM...
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ild-bundle
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ben_r_
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Quote from Selman :
The 13700K is superior. It's about 5-10% faster in most tasks. You just decide if that's worth the $30 difference.

Intel Core i7-13700K (Latest Gen) Gaming Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked https://a.co/d/aJy9yP1

To me, 10% faster for 8.8% more cost is a no brainer. I'll be getting a 13700 to replace my 12100 when the price hits under $240 next year.
Thank you, that's the cheapest I've seen the 13700K. So yea, that pretty much answers it for me.
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BPD007
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Quote from Danimal86 :
this and the 13900k are borderline uncoolable. I'd go with the 13700k.
What?
Running AIO liquid cooler. It runs fines. On normal PC usage it stays at about 30-32 Celsius. Even gaming it doesn't get that much higher.
Then again, I have a spacious case with excellent fans and air circulation as well.
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Danimal86
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Quote from BPD007 :
What?
Running AIO liquid cooler. It runs fines. On normal PC usage it stays at about 30-32 Celsius. Even gaming it doesn't get that much higher.
Then again, I have a spacious case with excellent fans and air circulation as well.
That's pretty good. 360aio?
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Quote from Danimal86 :
That's pretty good. 360aio?
Yes, Corsa

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BPD007
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Quote from Danimal86 :
That's pretty good. 360aio?

Yes, Corsair i150. Running CinebenchR23 to get you some numbers. 3 minutes in the multi-core test and the CPU temp is 38 degrees celsius.
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