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$259.99 | 16-Core Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor (8P+8E) at Amazon

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Aug 12, 2026 2:07 AM
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BabyTantrumAug 12, 2026 2:07 AM
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This i9
Or the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ? I believe that if you're building a new system definitely the ultra 7 270K plus.
Aug 12, 2026 9:19 PM
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StrongCalendar499Aug 12, 2026 9:19 PM
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Quote from BabyTantrum :
This i9
Or the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ? I believe that if you're building a new system definitely the ultra 7 270K plus.
This isnt as effecient as the newer chip, but the i9 has the ability to run DDR4, which in this market is much much cheaper.
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Aug 15, 2026 9:58 AM
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Quote from StrongCalendar499 :
This isnt as effecient as the newer chip, but the i9 has the ability to run DDR4, which in this market is much much cheaper.
All things considered, it might be worth it to eat the cost on DDR5 and plan on using it for your next system.

If prices on RAM get worse in 2027, you'll be kicking yourself for not pulling the trigger sooner (128GB of DDR5 in mid-2025 was around $500 and it's now around $1700, just to make it sting for everyone).

But let's say prices do come down. Now, you're stuck on a platform with no DDR5 and limited PCIe 5.0 support.
Aug 15, 2026 12:51 PM
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StrongCalendar499Aug 15, 2026 12:51 PM
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Quote from wherestheanykey :
All things considered, it might be worth it to eat the cost on DDR5 and plan on using it for your next system.

If prices on RAM get worse in 2027, you'll be kicking yourself for not pulling the trigger sooner (128GB of DDR5 in mid-2025 was around $500 and it's now around $1700, just to make it sting for everyone).

But let's say prices do come down. Now, you're stuck on a platform with no DDR5 and limited PCIe 5.0 support.
12th gen has the ability to run both DDR4/5 so if prices do come down, buy another motherboard to use ddr5. (I have a 12700k with 64gb DDR5)
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Quote from StrongCalendar499 :
12th gen has the ability to run both DDR4/5 so if prices do come down, buy another motherboard to use ddr5. (I have a 12700k with 64gb DDR5)
If you're buying a new motherboard, it only makes sense to get a new processor since bundles are so cheap.
Aug 16, 2026 12:54 AM
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TrekieSaverAug 16, 2026 12:54 AM
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I got this paired with a 7900xt and 64gb ddr4 on my daughters pc. Kicks Minecraft's ass lol
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Aug 16, 2026 5:43 AM
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Bulwark99Aug 16, 2026 5:43 AM
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I have an i9-10850K with 64GB DDR4. I am tempted to upgrade to this or a 14th gen and keep the 64GB, but the efficiency of these chips is absurd compared to the newer generation. I wish there were a 64GB DDR5 bundle at Microcenter. I can't go back to less than 64GB ram in my system, and the prices of 64GB DDR5 kits are insane.

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Aug 21, 2026 9:04 PM
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sdaddict001Aug 21, 2026 9:04 PM
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Quote from Bulwark99 :
I have an i9-10850K with 64GB DDR4. I am tempted to upgrade to this or a 14th gen and keep the 64GB, but the efficiency of these chips is absurd compared to the newer generation. I wish there were a 64GB DDR5 bundle at Microcenter. I can't go back to less than 64GB ram in my system, and the prices of 64GB DDR5 kits are insane.
What do you use that much RAM for?
Aug 24, 2026 12:38 AM
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Bulwark99Aug 24, 2026 12:38 AM
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What do you use that much RAM for?
I have multiple browsers open and a bunch of background processes at any given time. Other things I use that require this much RAM include LLMs and virtual machines.
Aug 24, 2026 1:18 PM
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sdaddict001Aug 24, 2026 1:18 PM
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Quote from Bulwark99 :
I have multiple browsers open and a bunch of background processes at any given time. Other things I use that require this much RAM include LLMs and virtual machines.
Ok got it. Yeah those LLMs and VMs can definitely hog up the RAM. I'd suggest picking up two of the bundles from microcenter and then sell of the CPU and motherboard on one of the bundles to get your 64gb and somewhat reasonable price point then sell off your existing setup to recoup additional costs.
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