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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 392 reviews

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85%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the processor speed and overall performance of the Core i9-14900K, noting it as a significant upgrade and the best performance experienced. The CPU is also praised for its multitasking capabilities. However, some customers have concerns about the excessive heat generated by the processor and consider the price to be too high.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Intel

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

    Very good and stable., fast. And very stabled. Paired with a asus mb new memory and hard drive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    A Nightmare product

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

    A scam product. Before this I had an i9-14900KF and it would shut down during a shader compilation when I played Uncharted 4 PC and Returnal PC so I Bought this item brand new and went through two motherboards only to find out I was sold a dud and was a nightmare to try and get a refund after the employees treated my mother and I like 3rd rate thugs accusing us of things we don’t do. In the end I ended up with nice 7800x3D with 64 gigs ram and a b650 Steel legend WiFi motherboard instead off of Amazon. First image illustrated is an example of a dud and the 2nd image was the cpu I had bought. I’m not doing this for the $400 review money or whatever that is. I’ve already called corporate.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Even with intel's on going power profiles fail

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

    its a great cpu if you know how to tweak the necessary voltages in bios

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome

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

    I am very happy with my purchase, bestbuy delivered my order the next day. awesome, right now enjoying my new processor

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intel i9

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

    So far I love it runs a little hotter then what I was use to but supper fast

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU

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

    great cpu, preforms great in games and multiple tasks

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

    Great so far.

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

    Great CPU and not too hard to install if you follow a video. So far it’s been great.

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

    Good cpu

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

    Yeah its good buy it, i had to replace my other i9 that didnt even last a year so lets hope this one does good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Perfect balance between performance and efficiency

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very powerful CPU.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great powerful processor, although maybe a little overkill for most applications. Make sure your motherboard is compatible with this CPU before purchasing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and easy

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

    My son needed this and Best Buy was the only place we could get it locally. Super easy online order and pick up. Part was perfect, very happy with the overall experience

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy Customer!

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

    Upgraded from the I9 13900K. No issues so far. Order was completed quickly and customer service was great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A beast

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

    A beast of a cpu, does everything I want and more. Nothing else I can say but buy this thing we all know you want to

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast processor, but a bit of tweaking to stabilize

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

    Porwerful processor, but as a forewarning, a lot of motherboards seem to not provide the right voltages by default foe the cpu.

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

    Speed

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

    I didn’t use it but it the speed is impressive according to the reviews

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse Performance, But Is It Built to Last?

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

    The Intel Core i9-14900K 14th Gen processor offers impressive performance with its 24 cores and 32 threads, making it a powerhouse for heavy multitasking, gaming, and content creation. Its boost in single-core performance is particularly strong, and the overall speed is hard to match. However, while the raw power is undeniable, there are concerns about long-term reliability. The biggest downside is the potential for faults beyond the warranty period. This processor runs hot under heavy loads, even with proper cooling, which could lead to long-term stability issues. Given the premium price point, the worry of failure just outside the warranty window is a notable drawback. For those looking for high performance and are willing to take the risk, it may still be worth it, but for those prioritizing durability, it might be better to explore other options or ensure you have an extended warranty plan in place.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    14900k

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

    Seems to run decently warmer then im used to in higher load even with a aio cooler but performs great n very fast

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cpu

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

    This is a very nice cpu have had no problems at all

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    A little hot but a really good chip. Good chip for a high end pc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Core i9 14900k

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

    Fast CPU. Upgraded my 12700k to this and it is Amazing. If you are into gaming, emulation and converting video files you can't go wrong with this chip

    I would recommend this to a friend
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