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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 407 reviews

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86%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:
    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:
    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
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    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 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

    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:
    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
  • 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Works great, Best Buy staff was extremely helpful. I installed this on my new gaming computer and have had 0 issues since installation, I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase.

    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:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This processor is a beast thanks best buy

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

    As you can imagine, the performance of this processor is nothing short of a legendary addition to any pc, runs smooth and allows for lots of productivity to be executed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    upgraded gaming setup

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

    this works so great with my husband's gaming set up and allowed him to upgrade and upgrade my son in the process with his hardly used hand me downs.

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great CPU

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

    This is a very good top of the line CPU. Not much beats it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    After microcode update it’s stable

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

    Works perfectly before and after micro code update runs all the games I want it to

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Intel 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.

    Absolute powerhouse of a chip! 4k gaming is a breeze. Also runs reasonably cool with a 360mm water cooler.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    CPU

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

    Keeps cool while playing games and is a powerhouse of a CPU. I upgraded from a i9 1200k and I can tell the difference between the two. I think it’s so worth it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cpu buy it

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

    Great cpu no complains at all by this time fully recommended

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ripper

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

    Rips through everything. It’s not the same as 13900k because dang it handles much much better. Pay the small difference and make it worth your time

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    i9 Is really fast compared to the outgoing i7

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

    this was purchased to replaced an aging i7 core processor. It’s amazing how much faster this processor was able to process everything.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good performance, latest gen

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

    Slight improvement over last generation but at a better price. Upgrade from several generations old, big difference!

    I would recommend this to a friend