IntelCore i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

I love this CPU, but be prepared for its high heat generation. To maximize performance, consider investing in an AIO or liquid cooling system right from the start. Trust me, relying on an air cooler may lead to overheating issues. I made that mistake and now I'm eagerly waiting to switch to an AIO cooler for better temperature control. Highly recommend prioritizing cooling solutions for this powerhouse processor!

I purchased this CPU without realizing this generation runs HOT. If youre planning on purchasing one of these bad boys GET AN AIO OR LIQUID COOLING SETUP. Do not bother yourself with weather or not using an air cooler is gonna work fine, I did that and now I'm waiting to purchase an AIO cooler just to keep the temps down.

I am a computer science teacher. This processor is wonderful. I have used AMD processors my entire life and made the switch to intel with this processor. This most recent purchase was actually my second copy of this processor. It is very doubtful you will reach its maximum. Because it is Intel and not AMD, each core is more powerful but there are less cores. This makes this processor better for things like video games, and less effective for things like machine learning. The installation is much easier now that Intel is not using long easy to bend pins. I have never had any heat sync issues with this processor, it is incredibly stable and works perfectly with a RTX 4080 ti.

I am extremely impressed with the performance of the Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset. With its 125W power, it provides exceptional speed and efficiency for my gaming and productivity needs. The chipset is rock-solid, supporting my Intel Core processor without a hitch, and it delivers smooth multitasking and impressive overall performance.Overclocking capabilities are a bonus, allowing me to push my system to new levels without compromising stability. If you're looking for a high-quality chipset that offers great performance and power efficiency, I highly recommend this LGA1700 600 Series chipset.

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The Intel Core i9-12900KF is an absolute powerhouse for gaming and high-performance tasks. With 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficiency), it delivers incredible speeds up to 5.2 GHz. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or handling demanding software, this processor handles it all with ease. The unlocked feature gives you flexibility for overclocking, making it a great choice for enthusiasts. If you're building a high-end gaming PC, this is definitely the processor to go for. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for top-tier performance!

I wanted to upgrade from my i5 and figured it didn't get much better than this run of i9s. It was packaged well, looked brand new, and clean. It went in my big box easily and fit nicely. It is a huge speed upgrade. Everything loads 116% faster. My browsers are lightning fast. My video editing runs smooth and fast. The gaming is insane. Everything renders so smoothly and faster than I have ever seen. However, the dual cooler I had purchased for this i9 is NOT working to keep it cool enough. I have six or so fans running inside the box, and when playing online games like Path Of Exile and Once Human, it overheats to 160 degrees within five minutes. So, I need to do more research to figure out how to cool this thing down. If anyone has a recommendation, let me know. Bang for your buck, though, this is a HUGE upgrade from even an i7.

Update: August 25, 2024: New case and OLED upgrade makes this overall PC upgrade even better. The display is the LG Ultra Gear 27GS95QE. The case is the NZXT H6 Flow. Added some extra pictures to display the new style...along with a clean look and some Diorama fun, courtesy of the fish-tank style case...YOOOO JOE!COOOOOBRAAAAAAA LALALAL!The i9 12900KF is still holding strong and usage stays nice and low in games while the GPU usage is maxed out, the sweet spot for no bottle necking. After a year, I definitely still recommend this cpu with the addition of the cpu bracket especially since the 13th and 14th gen are non failures as of this date. Good luck with what ever you choose!Picked this cpu up in August 2023. I upgraded from an i7 4770K to this beast. The i7 4770k was still capable, but honestly I wanted RCPS3 to run better because their getting closer to 75% of the library being playable. Also, I could tell my 8gb of g-skill sniper ram was holding me back and i could not for the life of me find 16gb of ram available that would run with trusted compatibility with my current board. The i9 12900kf hardly touches 20% usage for any new game and older games are even less usage while the video card sits at 99-100% usage, this is the sweet spot for no bottle necking and high performance.The video card is an RTX 2060 Super @ 1440P on Dell's 32" monitor S3220DGF. With zero brightness and contrast at a hundred, the colors pop. I'd say comparable to OLED with those settings or at least IPS. The CPU is paired with the Z690 Strix motherboard and 32gb of Corsair vengeance ram. 32gb is the sweet spot. I watched a Linus Tech Tip video that said 8gb is good enough but when I run MSI afterburner along with Riva Tuner-statistics , the ram usage is usually between 10 and 12gb's used and sometimes as high as 14gb, with no known programs of mine running in the background. Perhaps we definitely passed the 8gb minimum by now. Itunes, Video Proc Converter, RPCS3, and Virtual DJ are some of my most demanding apps and this cpu just handles them like it's lite work I'm throwing at it. Well, there's the value. Highly recommending this chip but if you do go for it, be sure to pick up the Thermalright CPU Contact Frame for LGA 1700 Retrofit Kit or else, your cpu will burn, literally, that’s the only caveat to the 12th generation.