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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 50 reviews

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Customers recognize the Core i5-8600K processor as an ideal choice for gaming enthusiasts, praising its exceptional performance and affordability. Many users have even made the switch from AMD to Intel due to its superior capabilities. While some have expressed concerns about its compatibility with AMD systems, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with customers highly satisfied with their purchase.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Processor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this running at 4.5ghz on stock voltages. Was very pleased since I did not want to do a crazy overclock. Great processor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They didn't have the i7 in stock, but I'm not upset at all this GPU runs extremely fast and runs all games perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intel

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    amazing fast CPU that's gonna handle any game you play on it with ease

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming processor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used it for my first gaming PC build along with a GTX 1070 Ti. Haven't looked back and runs like a champ.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of my staff recently built a new PC for me and so far it seems to be working great with this in it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great processor for a great price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The intel i5 8600k is a beast that rivals even the flagship i7 7700k of the 7th generation processors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Did all I needed it to do

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast processor, great for gaming, or work. You can't go wrong. The benchmarks are outstanding!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did I say it was fast? Runs wicked wicked fast - surprised it was faster than my 2 year old I7

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Original processor got hit by lightening. Replaced it & rebuilt computer. No problems

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Awesome!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a replacement for the previous one that got hit by lightening. Works Awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great for gaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does everything i could hope for. Got my local store to match microcenter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This processor is perfect for my gaming. Much needed and doing the job

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I5 8600k

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Intel.. one of the best Processors made. Does anything you want it too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job well. Works. How many more words do I need to say that?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT PROCESSOR

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    worked well right out of the box. For a processor thats good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This CPU rocks. It is out preforming my 7700K and it cost $100 more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overclocking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Processor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best processors you can buy. Over clocks like a dream.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cpu

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great processor for the price if you don’t have the moneg

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great processor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    used it in my new gaming pc setup and it does the job great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great processor for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great processor comparable to the i7 non overclocked

    I would recommend this to a friend