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Name: Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
Brand: Intel
SKU: 10493862
Price: 366.88 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (401 reviews)

Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

Model:: BX8071512900K; |
SKU:: 10493862

User rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars with 401 reviews.

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QuestionHOW IS THIS SOLD OUT? I SAT HERE FROM 11PM TIL 1AM REFRESHING THE PAGE EVERY SECOND. THE LISTING WENT FROM COMING SOON TO SOLD OUT. IT NEVER EVEN SHOWED THE OPTION TO ADD TO CART.
Asked 4 years ago by John.
- Answer Bots and scalpers... Or they never had any in the first place. Friggin best buy...
  Answered 4 years ago by TheAvP
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QuestionDoes this need a graphics card? And if it doesn't once I get one I can still use it with one right?
Asked 4 years ago by Thisairconditioneriscrap.
- Answer Hello there. Thank you for your question. This 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor comes with integrated graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 770. These integrated processor graphics share the capacity of the RAM of your system to work with other system processes. If you can pair this processor with a dedicated graphics card, you can get the best gaming experience since this processor comes with 16 cores, 24 threads and can reach up to 5.20 GHz. Thank you for choosing Intel!
  Answered 4 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionWill this fit in my Commodore 64? Thanks
Asked 3 years ago by Eric.
- Answer Hi, Eric. The Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor is compatible with a form factor FCLGA1700. We recommend checking compatibility with the manufacturer of your device. Here is a list of compatible motherboards for this processor. [ https://compatibleproducts.intel.com/ProductDetails?activeModule=Desktop%20Processors&pcsr_num=i9-12900K ]. Thank you for choosing Intel®
  Answered 3 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionIs Best Buy going to give out vouchers for the 12900K to people outside the front door of stores the morning of the 4th like they did for the RTX 3080 ti, or is this an online only purchase? Need an answer from Best Buy, not Intel.
Asked 4 years ago by SirTarquin.
- Answer Online only for now as far as i can tell. Theyll eventually have in person ordering and voucher system you just need to wait probably
  Answered 4 years ago by Coolkid
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QuestionIs it a possibility that sometime in the near future, this processor can be pre ordered before its release date?
Asked 4 years ago by Jeffroman.
- Answer No. Sorry.
  Answered 4 years ago by Bestbuy
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QuestionWhen will the pre orders be available
Asked 4 years ago by Sniperrecon.
- Answer No Preorders.
  Answered 4 years ago by Bestbuy
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QuestionDoes this product come with thermal paste or do i need to buy my own
Asked 1 year ago by Kevin.
- Answer Buy your own but you could try the new kryo sheet some people says that it’s better than thermal paste
  Answered 1 year ago by Nicmo997
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Questioncan I use ssd with this cpu it does not say
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer CPUs don't determine what kind of hard disk you can use. That's all on the motherboard connections. This is a 12th gen and most 12th gen motherboards are SATA and can use any SSD as well as M2 which is actually faster. So the answer to your question is check the motherboard you want to put this in.
  Answered 1 year ago by Clay
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QuestionWill this Processor pair with the RTX 3060ti?
Asked 2 years ago by SaltyRootz.
- Answer Of course. In fact, this would be way more CPU than you’d ever need for a 3060ti.
  Answered 2 years ago by Detourahead
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QuestionHi, I ordered this CPU but never received a master key for the intel gamer days event, Did anyone else have this problem? intel event said: Once your account is verified, log in and enter your Master Key by April 30, 2022, to claim your software.
Asked 3 years ago by Johnny.
- Answer Hello Johnny. Thank you for your question. For more assistance on this matter, we kindly suggest you to get in contact with Best Buy's support team using the link below: ***https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/customer-service/pcmcat87800050001.c?id=pcmcat87800050001*** You can also chat with a Best Buy agent by clicking the chat button that is located in the lower right corner of the retailer website. Thank you for choosing Intel!
  Answered 3 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionIs this cpu good for gaming and streaming at the same time?
Asked 3 years ago by ray.
- Answer Best Gaming CPU..
  Answered 3 years ago by S634life
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QuestionBestBuy's description states "Integrated Graphics No", but if this is actually a "K" processor, then it will have integrated graphics. Or is this really a "KF" processor that does not have onboard graphics?
Asked 4 years ago by pc.
- Answer I already asked Support about this, and they said they'd take a look. That was a couple weeks ago. They do have a listing for the "KF" version too.
  Answered 4 years ago by William
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Questionwhen can we pre-order the intel 12900k ?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer There will be no preorders. Sorry.
  Answered 4 years ago by Bestbuy
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QuestionWhat is the capacity (size) and what is the speed?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hello there. Thank you for your question. The Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor comes with a total of 16 cores and 24 threads and has a base processor speed of 2.40 GHz and can reach up to 5.20 GHz speed. You can check more technical specifications about this processor here: ***https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134599/intel-core-i912900k-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.html*** Thank you for choosing Intel!
  Answered 3 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionWould this be on sale for Black Friday?
Asked 4 years ago by Esme.
- Answer In 2022 possibly, eslecially with z790 and 13900 release planned around that time
  Answered 3 years ago by Chprog
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QuestionWhy would you even bother to list this on your website? You will constantly show this as "SOLD OUT" and nobody will be able to actually buy one from you. If you care about your customers then you would actually get stock of this to sell.
Asked 4 years ago by ThePeople.
- Answer Give it some time and it will come to you. Getting new releases first hand is a chase game.
  Answered 3 years ago by Chprog
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QuestionWill Best Buy ever fix their queuing system? This item was out of stock immediately after midnight. Less than 10 seconds it was out of stock. Didn't even give the option to purchase! How can anyone purchase this item if this keeps happening?
Asked 4 years ago by Bolo.
- Answer bought one at 1130am et.
  Answered 4 years ago by Gibb313
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QuestionWhen can we pre order this item>
Asked 4 years ago by LeeU.
- Answer No Preorders
  Answered 4 years ago by Bestbuy
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QuestionWill they only offer 1 CPU per customer?
Asked 4 years ago by Giratina.
- Answer Hello Giratina. Thank you for your question. For more information as to how many products will be available per customer, please reach out to Best Buy's support team using the link below: ***https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/customer-service/pcmcat87800050001.c?id=pcmcat87800050001*** You can also chat with a Best Buy agent by clicking the chat button that is located in the lower right corner of the retailer website. Thank you for being a loyal Intel customer!
  Answered 4 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionCan you please let us know if and when this will be available for preorder?
Asked 4 years ago by CarlitosCable.
- Answer Sure
  Answered 2 years ago by Angelus
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Questions & Answers

Intel - Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

Q: QuestionHOW IS THIS SOLD OUT? I SAT HERE FROM 11PM TIL 1AM REFRESHING THE PAGE EVERY SECOND. THE LISTING WENT FROM COMING SOON TO SOLD OUT. IT NEVER EVEN SHOWED THE OPTION TO ADD TO CART.

Q: QuestionDoes this need a graphics card? And if it doesn't once I get one I can still use it with one right?

Q: QuestionWill this fit in my Commodore 64? Thanks

Q: QuestionIs Best Buy going to give out vouchers for the 12900K to people outside the front door of stores the morning of the 4th like they did for the RTX 3080 ti, or is this an online only purchase? Need an answer from Best Buy, not Intel.

Q: QuestionIs it a possibility that sometime in the near future, this processor can be pre ordered before its release date?

Q: QuestionWhen will the pre orders be available

Q: QuestionDoes this product come with thermal paste or do i need to buy my own

Q: Questioncan I use ssd with this cpu it does not say

Q: QuestionWill this Processor pair with the RTX 3060ti?

Q: QuestionHi, I ordered this CPU but never received a master key for the intel gamer days event, Did anyone else have this problem? intel event said: Once your account is verified, log in and enter your Master Key by April 30, 2022, to claim your software.

Q: QuestionIs this cpu good for gaming and streaming at the same time?

Q: QuestionBestBuy's description states "Integrated Graphics No", but if this is actually a "K" processor, then it will have integrated graphics. Or is this really a "KF" processor that does not have onboard graphics?

Q: Questionwhen can we pre-order the intel 12900k ?

Q: QuestionWhat is the capacity (size) and what is the speed?

Q: QuestionWould this be on sale for Black Friday?

Q: QuestionWhy would you even bother to list this on your website? You will constantly show this as "SOLD OUT" and nobody will be able to actually buy one from you. If you care about your customers then you would actually get stock of this to sell.

Q: QuestionWill Best Buy ever fix their queuing system? This item was out of stock immediately after midnight. Less than 10 seconds it was out of stock. Didn't even give the option to purchase! How can anyone purchase this item if this keeps happening?

Q: QuestionWhen can we pre order this item>

Q: QuestionWill they only offer 1 CPU per customer?

Q: QuestionCan you please let us know if and when this will be available for preorder?

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QuestionHOW IS THIS SOLD OUT? I SAT HERE FROM 11PM TIL 1AM REFRESHING THE PAGE EVERY SECOND. THE LISTING WENT FROM COMING SOON TO SOLD OUT. IT NEVER EVEN SHOWED THE OPTION TO ADD TO CART.

QuestionDoes this need a graphics card? And if it doesn't once I get one I can still use it with one right?

QuestionWill this fit in my Commodore 64? Thanks

QuestionIs Best Buy going to give out vouchers for the 12900K to people outside the front door of stores the morning of the 4th like they did for the RTX 3080 ti, or is this an online only purchase? Need an answer from Best Buy, not Intel.

QuestionIs it a possibility that sometime in the near future, this processor can be pre ordered before its release date?

QuestionWhen will the pre orders be available

QuestionDoes this product come with thermal paste or do i need to buy my own

Questioncan I use ssd with this cpu it does not say

QuestionWill this Processor pair with the RTX 3060ti?

QuestionHi, I ordered this CPU but never received a master key for the intel gamer days event, Did anyone else have this problem? intel event said: Once your account is verified, log in and enter your Master Key by April 30, 2022, to claim your software.

QuestionIs this cpu good for gaming and streaming at the same time?

QuestionBestBuy's description states "Integrated Graphics No", but if this is actually a "K" processor, then it will have integrated graphics. Or is this really a "KF" processor that does not have onboard graphics?

Questionwhen can we pre-order the intel 12900k ?

QuestionWhat is the capacity (size) and what is the speed?

QuestionWould this be on sale for Black Friday?

QuestionWhy would you even bother to list this on your website? You will constantly show this as "SOLD OUT" and nobody will be able to actually buy one from you. If you care about your customers then you would actually get stock of this to sell.

QuestionWill Best Buy ever fix their queuing system? This item was out of stock immediately after midnight. Less than 10 seconds it was out of stock. Didn't even give the option to purchase! How can anyone purchase this item if this keeps happening?

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QuestionWill they only offer 1 CPU per customer?

QuestionCan you please let us know if and when this will be available for preorder?