Confirmed - i9 9900k will have soldered IHS, no more toothpaste TIM

[coercitiv]

I will probably buy this if I can get it for under $500. Don't need it, but why not. Can sell the 8700k so won't be hugely out of pocket.

I have a feeling prices are going to get quite a bit out of hand until Intel resolves it's capacity issues. It's the first time in years I see a shortage of current gen CPUs in my country, coupled with price hikes.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Well I care as this packaging looks like a huge waste of plastic. old Intel stuff was packaged very nicely and Eco-friendly. I remember my G2 ssd which came in brown cardboard box. Yeah this and AMDs packaging are anything but that.

I get that thinking, but I also like nice packaging as I hold onto it myself. It might be getting out of hand though (if it hasn't already, I seem to recall the first gen Threadripper packaging being difficult for people to open, which often means they'll just tear it to pieces, nullifying aesthetics).

 

[Zucker2k]

its a dodecahedron you stick in the mud, aka 12sided die.

clearly the next gen will be 12 cores 24 threads /illuminati


cant wait for the 20 side die for 10th gen

What a waste of cash. Solder; and now this.

 

[coercitiv]

What a waste of cash. Solder; and now this.

Were you hoping to save $2 on your $500+ purchase?

Why did you ever imagine Intel would pull this i9 branding out of the hat, if not to sell pretty shiny things to enthusiastic consumers?

 

[coercitiv]

As a side-note, when it comes to packaging both Intel and AMD should learn more from phone makers and less from toy makers.

 

[Borealis7]

No worries, just get a friend who works at Intel. Employees get new CPUs at half price, and they can order up to 5 units, pending inventory and availability. (i got my 7700K that way at launch)

as of today, there are 106,000 Intel employees scattered around the world, shouldn't be a problem finding one. even on these forums!

 

[LTC8K6]

Intel still sells some CPU in USA?Here in EU/czech republic intel dont sell any cpu.All cpu are gone and rest is overpriced.i dont epxpecting 9700/9900 even start selling at this point.
Here is list of most selling cpus

I guess Intel is not shipping many 8000 series chips to Europe anymore. Probably to make sure the 9000 series chips sell well over there.

 

[LTC8K6]

its a dodecahedron you stick in the mud, aka 12sided die.

clearly the next gen will be 12 cores 24 threads /illuminati


cant wait for the 20 side die for 10th gen

I'll take an OEM tray chip please.

 

[epsilon84]

I have a feeling prices are going to get quite a bit out of hand until Intel resolves it's capacity issues. It's the first time in years I see a shortage of current gen CPUs in my country, coupled with price hikes.

Hmmm, I'm considering selling my 8700K now due to the shortages, I'll be travelling soon until early 2019 anyway so will be away from my desktop for 2 months. Hopefully by then 9900K stock and prices will have settled at a reasonble level... If I only end up $100 or even $150 out of pocket I'll jump at a 9900K. I really don't need it at all, I just want it... 8C/16T @ 5.0GHz

 

[DrMrLordX]

I'll take an OEM tray chip please.

I remember when that was still a big thing. Get the tray CPU, save like $25-$50 depending on the SKU. Nowadays it's hard to find vendors willing to sell those at a reasonable price.

 

[coercitiv]

Hmmm, I'm considering selling my 8700K now due to the shortages, I'll be travelling soon until early 2019 anyway so will be away from my desktop for 2 months.

If your desktop is not needed at all, go ahead and sell, my guess is you can get very close to initial retail value.

 

[epsilon84]

If your desktop is not needed at all, go ahead and sell, my guess is you can get very close to initial retail value.

Yeah, that's the hope, if I can get close to original MSRP and that the 9900K is not grossly inflated by the time I get back.

 

[zinfamous]

I doubt it stayed up for long. Most likely a place holder.

Are you guys planning to build your new computer inside the box that the CPU ships in?

 

[jpiniero]

Probably only a matter of time before Intel offers a RGB cooler too.

 

[LTC8K6]

Are you guys planning to build your new computer inside the box that the CPU ships in?

Only if I see an AMD version...

 

[moonbogg]

Apparently this is the i9 9900K packaging

and apparently this is the NDA dates for 9th gen

Lol. Like I already knew. This is a $500+ no point in existing just buy a damn Ryzen type of CPU. I'm not interested in super expensive halo CPUs and GPUs anymore that offer slight improvement for a ton more money. This thing should be $399 and that would be perfect for what it is and where it's at. I might even get stupid and buy one for that price. I ain't made outta money, people! Come on! Give me a price Intel! Give me a price to work with here, man. Geeze.

 

[happy medium]

i7 6800K @4.2Ghz - 16GB DDR4 @ 3200 - GTX 1080TI :

moonbogg, why do you need to upgrade?
you are gpu limited @ 4k, the retail price of your i7 6800k is $435.

 

[epsilon84]

Lol. Like I already knew. This is a $500+ no point in existing just buy a damn Ryzen type of CPU. I'm not interested in super expensive halo CPUs and GPUs anymore that offer slight improvement for a ton more money. This thing should be $399 and that would be perfect for what it is and where it's at. I might even get stupid and buy one for that price. I ain't made outta money, people! Come on! Give me a price Intel! Give me a price to work with here, man. Geeze.

How much did you spend on your 6800K? Probably close to $500 no? Kinda funny how you say there is no point for this 'halo' CPU when you're running a previous generation halo CPU yourself

There will be a distinct separation in performance between a 9900K and 2700X so the price premium is to be expected. Whether that difference is too great, the market will decide. I think even at $500 a 9900K will sell well, even if I personally think $450 would be a fairer price for this chip.

 

[LTC8K6]

Lol. Like I already knew. This is a $500+ no point in existing just buy a damn Ryzen type of CPU. I'm not interested in super expensive halo CPUs and GPUs anymore that offer slight improvement for a ton more money. This thing should be $399 and that would be perfect for what it is and where it's at. I might even get stupid and buy one for that price. I ain't made outta money, people! Come on! Give me a price Intel! Give me a price to work with here, man. Geeze.

Which price do you believe, though? There have been many different prices leaked for the 9900K.

I will say that $582 is a non-starter price, though. I'd be shocked if that was Intel's suggested price.

 

[PingSpike]

Probably only a matter of time before Intel offers a RGB cooler too.

They made motherboards with skulls on them before they exited the motherboard market.

 

[AtenRa]

I believe MSRP for the 9900K will be close to 450-470 USD. Availability should be the real problem in the first months.

 

[asendra]

Probably only a matter of time before Intel offers a RGB cooler too.

They made motherboards with skulls on them before they exited the motherboard market.

Have you guys seen the Hades canyon NUC?

I mean...

 

[PingSpike]

Have you guys seen the Hades canyon NUC?

I mean...

Intel: Are we the baddies?

 

[moonbogg]

How much did you spend on your 6800K? Probably close to $500 no? Kinda funny how you say there is no point for this 'halo' CPU when you're running a previous generation halo CPU yourself

There will be a distinct separation in performance between a 9900K and 2700X so the price premium is to be expected. Whether that difference is too great, the market will decide. I think even at $500 a 9900K will sell well, even if I personally think $450 would be a fairer price for this chip.

$360 at microcenter. Now what? Come at me!

 

[LTC8K6]

$360 at microcenter. Now what? Come at me!

So you look for good deals, and don't buy anywhere near MSRP anyway...