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

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BX8071512900K
SKU:
10180547
Your price for this item is $309.99
The comparable value price is $409.99

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 401 reviews

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  • Good cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cpu, mine is water cooled so temps stay around 30s and 40s.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • CPU Champ

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thank you for great price and getting it in stock. It lives up to hype. It rips through threads. I use it to game. Easy in stall. Fastest computer to date.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello Sean. Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We are pleased to know that you are happy with the performance of your 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor! Continue to enjoy the remarkable performance and blazing speeds of your new Intel® Core™ i9 Processor!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Powerful CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome, poweful cpu. Purchased to replace a i9-10900k. Paired with an Asus z690 Strix Gaming-E MB. Stays cool with an NZXT Kraken Z73-360 AIO cooler.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello ScottB. Thank you for sharing your review! We hope you can continue to enjoy the outstanding performance, lightning speeds and amazing graphics quality of your new Intel® Core™ i9 Processor!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Stream

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from a 8700k i7 and the performance is amazing streaming while gaming is great!!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Processor

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

    Great processor, very powerful and runs great. I think you should buy an i7 13th gen because you get more out of your money but this is good too.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best of the best

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little over kill for gaming which I got it for. No complaints! I’d go for intel over any Amd cpu. It needs great cooling.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Top of the line...for now.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used this CPU for my second ever computer build and had no problems with booting up. The price is up there but it is worth it for the performance. Paired it with DDR5 memory and no problems.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello Showmestate. Thank you for your great review! We are glad to know that you are happy with the performance of your new 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor! We hope you can continue to take good advantage of the blazing speeds and easy overclocking capabilities of your new Intel® Core™ i9 Processor.

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Nice CPU but it does run very hot!

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

    Just wanted to warn anyone considering this cpu - it is very hot - youtube it. You will need a very good water cooling setup for this one :) Of course if you are buying this then you should be getting comparable stuff to go with it. I will post later when I have some real time with it. BTW do not get the MSI Z690 board - it is junk.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good CPU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great CPU. Overall upgrade and good quality for the price.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A beast!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Intel is back and giving AMD a run. No heat sink with this but it’s unlocked so grab some water cooling and enjoy. This thing will handle what ever you throw at it for some time to come.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Super Processor!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super hype to make the change on my old i7 11 gen processor, got the i9 when it was on discount at 300!!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Processor

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great processor works amazing and still running good

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Overkill but great for video rendering!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Paired with a Z690 DDR4 motherboard use it for both gaming and video rendering. It works wonderfully! The E cores / Windows 11 still needs some work but overall great CPU!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • If ur looking for a good cpu

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

    I play a lot of games this processor runs amazing. High recommended no problems at all.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Incredibly powerful

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    an absolute beast. no more waiting for code to compile.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Can handle rigorous programs/games

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure what to say i9 can handle anything you throw at it

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best decision ever! I’ve installed over a year ago and had no problems.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best CPU hands down

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

    What else can you say but WOW! Hands down the best in its class. But you definitely need not only a good PSU but a liquid cooled system to get the full benefit from this beast.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Intel team
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      Hello MegaGIXXER. Thank you for sharing your review! Indeed, the performance of this 12Th Generation Intel® Core™ i9-12900K Processor is very remarkable, it really is a powerhouse! We hope you can continue to take good advantage of the outstanding performance, lightning speeds and easy overclocking capabilities of this processor!

      Thank you for choosing Intel!

  • Fasted CPU on the market!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The fastest CPU I've ever had...wow. This thing is amazing. A bit pricey but it's future proof....if you want to keep gaming on ultra for the next decade buy this!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect cpu

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly in my pc and sky rocketed the strength of my pc.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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