Reddit mentions of Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Amazon

Its suggesting my upgrade include 64gb of memory. Very cool concept, needs work.

|Part type|Name|URL|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|motherboard|Asrock Z390M Pro4|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157858|109.99|
|processor|Intel Core i7 9700k|https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/?tag=envybits-20|409.99|
|memory|Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB 3000MHz CL16|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236354|312.99|
|video_card|Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080Ti||0|
|drive|SSD 960-1024GB||0|
|power_supply|XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold||0|
|total|-|-|832.97|

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_io0jDbF8TKN23


the 3600x seems to be way cheaper and very close to the same performance.. i see no reason to buy a 9700k in 2019 at its current price.

I think the sale begins in 2 days - Amazon

Brand new 9700k for $5 more at Bestbuy and Amazon

It wasn't! Literally this listing Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lXwCDbF3QFM77

I paid full price - not used or anything weird.

First google result is $364 shipped, it's really not that big of a difference. The 9th gens are coming down in price fairly quickly throwing off some of these value comparisons because the Intel chips are older and no longer having shortages.

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ

> Does anyone else remember when flagship Intel, like 6700k were priced at $349 USD

The 9700k is 349$ USD on Amazon.com

> You just can't multitask as much since the the core count is lower, but so what. Who needs 20 Chrome tabs, discord, twitch and youtube in the background when you need max FPS.

You're severely overestimating the CPU usage of these tasks. GamersNexus did a great explanation here.

As others pointed out, i7-8700K for $350 or even the i7-9700K for $362 Intel Core i7-9700K: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Fi8pDb8PQX4BE

Primary components were:

• i7-9700K Cpu - Had to buy CPU cooler separately, went with a liquid cooler.
  
• RTX 2060
  
• Some MSI mobo
  
  For a while I actually had bad airflow in my case, and it still ran most games at 120 FPS. Once I started playing APEX and MW more, I had some frame drops due to thermal throttling. I realized I had poor airflow in my case, and ended up fixing it.
  
  Now it works like a charm. Love this setup.

Dang!

Well, I just pre-ordered the 9700k from Amazon as a backup. Perhaps you should consider the same.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HHN6KBZ/

Yo I'm from the UK, but if you don't mind pushing the boat to our shores...

Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6GHz Octa Core LGA1151 CPU
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TQ-1Db8QMDQ5A

i7 just got put on for 399.99

Might want to be weary of changing brands. Given he uses an intel processor and an Nvidia graphics card, he might not be a fan of AMD. The best and safest CPU you can get in that price range is an i7 9700k. It’s a higher tier than his processor and a solid 3 generations newer.

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fqBCDbMMRWWCQ

He can use the same RAM, power supply, and graphics card. We also don’t know if he already had an SSD. Upgrading the drive might be futile, plus it won’t help lag in most games anyway. The only other thing you would need is a new motherboard. Something like this would be more than enough and still within your price range:
Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WiFi (Intel LGA1151/Z390/ATX/2xM.2 Thermal Guard/Onboard AC Wi-Fi/RGB Fusion/Gaming Motherboard) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRZKPXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-tBCDbFC2FK90

The AMD or the Intel chips?

Intel don't go on sale super often and tend to stick pretty close to msrp.

the numbers listed for the intel chips above are actually all lower than the average prices for the chips over the last while.
9600k, 9700k, 9900k - in the price of the i7 the price in the chart is actually lower than the lowest price on amazon

edit: based on a quick bpcsales seems like the prices may be reflections of the best sales prices over the last month or so, most in the last 4 days - whereas previously they'd not been on sale.

price history

on amazon for $399.99

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I7 here

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This isn't Amazon? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/fewtarius I dont have Osxaptiofix3drv in there at the moment.

Hardware is:

Gigabyte Z390 Pro Arous

Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6GHz

Corsair CMU16GX4M2C3000C15R Vengeance LED 16 GB

BCM943602CS Combo Bluetooth/Wifi Card

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ

I'd go ahead mate.

Well... I have been meaning to build a new desktop and an Intel i7 sounds pretty good right now :)

Alright Ill give you two options an amd and an intel option. The intel will be better for most games in the current year and probably for some time, but it will also be more expensive.

INTEL CPU, MOBO, RAM, COOLER , €740.67AMD CPU, The tomahawk max ( I cant link it because It cant be bought in US yet), RAM, COOLER €559.88

The cooler is largely my preference and I would only highly recommend that you use it on 9700k, you could get away with something cheaper on the 3600. If you are planning doing anything like streaming/recording, or using editors that aren't PS you should probably go for an amd chip. The amd chip is obviously significantly cheaper, but I think that its also probably the better deal, that said.If you are purely gaming go with the 9700k to really get the performance that you want for now and the coming years.

Impressions on this build?

I play new games and want all the FPS and expect to use the pc probably for atleast 5 years.

Updated with Intel processor and motherboard, instead of 2700x. Likely going to go with these. Thoughts appreciated.

Any thoughts on mobo choices?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W | $409.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI Z390-A PRO LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) | $129.99 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $110.98 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung - 860 Evo 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $67.89 @ OutletPC
Storage | Kingston - UV500 960 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $165.27 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB VENTUS OC Video Card | $359.99 @ B&H
Case | Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case | $54.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair - RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $109.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1317.66
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $1307.66
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-21 09:07 EST-0500 |


Thanks!

AMD processors are good for balance, Intel is good for gaming. (You can still stream very well with intel, I highly prefer intel because all their processors are amazing.

Nvidea or evga for GPU'S. (They're the best at making graphics cards)

MSI for the motherboard, Always MSI, MSI is the best at making motherboards. (There are a lot of brands that make motherboards but nothing will beat MSI in my opinion.

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I built a good pc that's 916$ all together minus the RTX 2080 video card i got for it.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133359&nm_mc=KNC-MSNSearch-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-MSNSearch-PC-_-pla-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-Thermaltake-_-11133359&msclkid=081609770d6c1cb8aa3255153cc45a36&gclid=CJPWhZKVteACFWusZQodRD0IlQ&gclsrc=ds

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144217&nm_mc=KNC-MSNSearch-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-MSNSearch-PC-_-pla-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-MSI-_-13144217&msclkid=0073e5f863851f408e77b99a5227cbce&gclid=CMTl646VteACFd2jZQodo1oE7g&gclsrc=ds

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820215166

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=77721822937002&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=intel+core+i7-9700k+coffee+lake&qid=1549939090&s=gateway&sr=8-1&tag=mh0b-20

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487404&nm_mc=KNC-MSNSearch-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-MSNSearch-PC-_-pla-_-Video+Card+-+Nvidia-_-EVGA-_-14487404&msclkid=a3d53512982112241a806970a999174c&gclid=CMCVuJmVteACFdmNxQId1EABJw&gclsrc=ds

With this video card in total is 1772$ (I love this PC and I hope you will too)

This was my first PC build and so far I'm in love with this monster pc.

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It plays everything ultra and always will give you 60 fps no matter what. (Besides BFV, You can't have 200% resolution in that game with ray tracing on)

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I tried to find the cheapest parts. (Well, Besides the PSU, I wanted it to be a monster so I will never overheat)

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Computers are expensive, You just need to find the right parts.

Are you sure those numbers are right?

Amazon India has the 9700K at about 35k.

Which would mean your friend is getting it for ~15k, or the equivalent of ~$210?

If so, that's an incredibly good deal. I'd totally go for it.

Intel Core i7 9700K 3.6GHz Octa Core LGA1151 CPU https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jq56BbSZJC7W9

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540123111&sr=8-1&keywords=i7-9700k

it says intel, so I guess it's legit.

>https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

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sorry my mistake ,, i mean i7-9700

depending on what motherboad you decide you can go AMD which is a bit cheaper but i like them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B428M7F/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07B428M7F&pd_rd_w=nioFV&pf_rd_p=10ebaf99-73de-4f5d-a994-e7f5fc52f86f&pd_rd_wg=XHETS&pf_rd_r=MB4J2Y9BJNCWP9JTRNV5&pd_rd_r=eb45e760-346c-11e9-bab1-b73a398bb341

Or you could go Intel

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=238F0880F7VXU&keywords=i7+9700k&qid=1550597950&s=gateway&sprefix=i7+%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3

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https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-8700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07598VZR8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=238F0880F7VXU&keywords=i7+9700k&qid=1550597980&s=gateway&sprefix=i7+%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-4

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Which is a little more expensive. Up to you, both those CPUs will run your game at max when paired with your 1080

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CPU-

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=asc_df_B07HHN6KBZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309743296044&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10516491920940159060&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027845&hvtargid=pla-566842592158&psc=1

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GPU-

https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-rtx-2060-rtx-2060-ventus-6g-oc/p/N82E16814137380?item=N82E16814137380&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-video+card+-+nvidia-_-N82E16814137380&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0ejFwbZarPbx9Gigp7dQCKRPrz5ImKyT15S5ifUMF5Xmik3I5HJzq6YaAg7tEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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RAM-

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Vengeance-3200MHz-Desktop-Memory/dp/B07D5SN1ZK/ref=pd_bxgy_147_2/134-8476758-9150138?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07D5SN1ZK&pd_rd_r=869af21d-e573-4b55-a547-7896f0ec1d13&pd_rd_w=13uEo&pd_rd_wg=twXY8&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=HHJ7W8SH1KRPRBEJS9SX&psc=1&refRID=HHJ7W8SH1KRPRBEJS9SX

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Motherboard-

https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Z390-Motherboard-LGA1151-Gigabit/dp/B07HCY7K9L/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3/134-8476758-9150138?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07HCY7K9L&pd_rd_r=49a19db4-867a-422a-aa04-be3cc434ac88&pd_rd_w=4wtzZ&pd_rd_wg=SqeZh&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=1TYV0S2JN6NA26JQTRPQ&psc=1&refRID=1TYV0S2JN6NA26JQTRPQ

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Case-

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811353172?item=N82E16811353172&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-cases+%28computer+cases+-+atx+form%29-_-N82E16811353172&gclid=CjwKCAjwnf7qBRAtEiwAseBO_Dzip1q4rvUBwD6UU1zPap3o75ja04dmWHQ0K7EcHQTxfa7uOjNRwBoCUQkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Memory-

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-Internal-MZ-76Q1T0B-AM/dp/B07L3D19MY/ref=asc_df_B07L3D19MY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312760964359&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18267461919855391634&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027845&hvtargid=pla-602403178962&psc=1

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Power Supply-

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073H3QPJW/ref=twister_B07JJ8BSMZ

Holy crap, thanks so much dude! I honestly mean it, It's nice to know that I can get help on this reddit when it comes to PC building, I wasn't sure because after attempting to build find the specs for building my own PC I was worried they wouldn't work etc, so I went to look at other peoples specs but they didn't include their full builds and stuff. So I'm happy that there are people who can help on here. Also, the money spent still fits nicely into my price range so that's also good :)

just to confirm, I'm going to buy most of this off amazon for the most part, with the CPU is this okay: CPU as long as I buy thermal paste separately?

Again thank you so much for the recommendations and information!

Yeah, my old Mobo was bottlenecking my ram quite a bit, speeds should go up over 1500 MHz with the new one.The ram I currently have already is DDR4 (bought it while keeping in mind I'd be upgrading mobo less than a year later).

I ended up getting a Gigabyte Z390 M Gaming motherboard with an Intel Core i7-9700k 3.6GHz 8-Core processor.

Since it didn't come with a cooler, I also got a Noctua NH-L12S CPU cooler.

Mobo is the same size as my old one (just to be doubly sure it will fit in my case), and the cooler is a smaller air cooler that will fit in my case.

I'm hoping to see noticable performance improvements after I install these next week.

on amazon, that combo comes out to 529 USD or 765 aud

that's pretty much under ops budget

Mobo: Aorus Elite

CPU: i7 9700K

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also the r5 3600 won't be able to the most out of the 2080ti, the 9700K can

Probably like an i7-8700k which is on sale for $350 or for a little more money a i7-9700k for $362

I7-8700k https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-8700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07598VZR8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=i7&qid=1563982100&s=gateway&sr=8-2

I7-9700k https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=i7&qid=1563982100&s=gateway&sr=8-1


I’m not much of a Ryzen guy so I don’t know much about Ryzen.

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I'm going with an MSI Z390 Gaming Edge AC for my build I'm working on. I think they have one without the AC that's cheaper if you don't need wireless internet. I've heard that MSI has the best BIOS of any mobo manufacturer, so that's my logic. It also supports Wi-Fi 6, bluetooth, and any other bells and whistles you could want for gaming. And it's pretty reasonably priced as well!

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-MPG-Z390-AC-Motherboard/dp/B07HM3MD1D

And then I'm going with an i7 9700K for the CPU.

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ

Hope it works out and hope I was a help!

Figured I'd post these here instead of creating another post...

I already have a case, powersupply, drives and video card. I don't care about overclocking, so would this setup be good:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J6Z9KJ2/?coliid=I29IA03CSYUC2T&colid=17L673XID9RTG&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/?coliid=IVDQL45CS9DKI&colid=17L673XID9RTG&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0143UM4TC/?coliid=I2SA689K03YQP&colid=17L673XID9RTG&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?coliid=I38CPU2MZ6ZFIV&colid=17L673XID9RTG&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Anything you would change to save a couple of bucks or increase performance for a little bit more?

Thanks!

So the American price doesnt include 2 things

1. shipping
   
2. import fees
   
   With shipping your amazon prime wont get you free shipping as amazon.com is a seperate entity from amazon.co.uk.
   
   with import tax, amazon will charge you import fees, so all in all if the american price is cheaper it wont be by much but in most cases it will work out more expensive.
   
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   ive included a link as an example
   
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   https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-9700K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9700k&qid=1566699542&s=gateway&sr=8-1
   
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   as you can see, the price is discounted from $410 to $350, thats £285... then you have to play $80.07 (£71) so you are paying in total £356.
   
   on scan.co.uk
   
   https://www.scan.co.uk/products/intel-core-i7-9700-s-1151-coffee-lake-refresh-8-core-8-thread-30ghz-47ghz-turbo-12mb-1200mhz-gpu-65w?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwIPrBRCJARIsAFlVT8-6SeY5se4Vi6B5Zo4RORqKN6a6HYVYNXQZQmpMLfWKZl0FNs4029caAnbuEALw_wcB
   
   the price is £346. so its £10 cheaper to get it in the UK or
   
   https://www.ebuyer.com/859395-intel-core-i7-9700k-3-6-ghz-processor-bx80684i79700k?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwIPrBRCJARIsAFlVT89HB1J9NUBBt2Jm1inkYFS-GIAnlGHntADDLROiTzZhwaes6bzZmZQaAkfQEALw_wcB
   
   which is £375.00 which is £20 more expensive.
   
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   also, keep in mind that with the Uk suppliers, if you need to send it back to get replaced, you are not paying international shipping
   
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   anyway, i hope this helps

Also 457$ on Amazon.ca

Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 Ghz Eight-Core Lga 1151 Processor 3.6 8 BX80684I79700K https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HHN6KBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IWLvDbEGG09A1