Intel launches 12th Gen 5.5 GHz Intel Core i9-12900KS


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What’s New: Intel today announced full details and availability for the new 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS, the world’s fastest desktop processor1. It delivers up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency — in spec with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost and features Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (Intel® ABT) to provide the ultimate gaming experience.

“Intel continues to push the envelope for desktop gaming with the new 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS processor. Based on Intel’s 12th Gen performance hybrid architecture, this processor can hit 5.5 GHz on up to two cores for the first time, giving the most extreme gamers the ability to maximize performance.”
–Marcus Kennedy, general manager of Gaming, Creator & Esports Segment at Intel

Why It Matters: The unlocked i9-12900KS processor is the ultimate processor for enthusiasts and gamers who want the fastest processor available. With 16 cores (eight Performance-cores and eight Efficient-cores) and 24 threads, and up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, 150W processor base power and 30MB Intel® Smart Cache for even more gaming power and performance.

What It Offers: Key features and capabilities of the i9-12900KS include:
  • Up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost.
  • Intel Adaptive Boost Technology for improved gaming performance by opportunistically allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies.
  • 16 cores (eight P-cores and eight E-cores), 24 threads, 150W processor base power, 30MB Intel Smart Cache, and PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0 support.
  • Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s and DDR4 3200 MT/s support.
  • Chipset compatible with existing Z690 motherboards with latest BIOS recommended for the best gaming experience.
The i9-12900KS processor allows gamers and overclocking enthusiasts to take performance to the next level.

When It’s Available: This special edition processor will be available beginning April 5 with a recommended customer price starting at $739. It can be found at retailers worldwide as a boxed processor and integrated into systems from Intel’s channel and OEM partners.

More Context: 12th Gen Intel Core Gaming

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Just a little out of my price range. :cool:
 

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I'm sure some reviewers will kill it cause "it's not a good overclocker" ;-)

Anyway, when I do my new build next year, this will definitely be the one to go for.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.4391)
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
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    Intel i9-9900K
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    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
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    Radeon (XFX MERC 310) RX 7900XT
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    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
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    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
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    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
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    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
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    Cooler Master H500M
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    Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
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    Logitech Craft
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12)
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro® Processor
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    32 GB LPDDR5X-6400MHz (Soldered)
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    Intel Graphics
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    14" 2.8K OLED, Anti Reflection, Touch, HDR 500, 400 nits, 120Hz
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    1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal
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    Vapor Chamber Cooling
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    100MB
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    Windows Security
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    202. Build Your Own laptop.
    vPro Certified Model: vPro Enterprise
The downside with these new CPUs is they require water cooling for optimum performance. Water cooling is fun at the beginning. But too much work to maintain the PC. I only water cooled once just for experience. 😁 I am back to giant air coolers.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
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    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
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    MSI MPG Gaming Edge Wifi (X570)
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    32GB Adata XPG DDR4
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    ASUS GTX 1070 8GB ROG
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    LG Ultrawide 34"
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    3440x1440
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    Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
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    EVGA 600 Watts Gold
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    Deepcool Genome II
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    Deepcool Fryzen
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    1Gbps
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    "Moderna"
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    PC/Desktop
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    i7-4790K
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    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
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    16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
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    MSI R9 290
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    LG Ultrawide 34"
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    3440x1440
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    Samsung M.2
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    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
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    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
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    Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
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    Logitech G402
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    Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
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    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
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    Moderna :)
The downside with these new CPUs is they require water cooling for optimum performance. Water cooling is fun at the beginning. But too much work to maintain the PC. I only water cooled once just for experience. 😁 I am back to giant air coolers.
I think it's too early to say what cooling said CPU needs. And how would you define water cooling - custom or AIO (All-In-One) closed loop system such as Corsair's H115i Pro, which I'm currently using on my i9-9900K.

Now I understand my 9900K isn't a 16-Core processor running at 5.5gig out the box, but I know many use such coolers when overclocking to those speeds. Anyway, once the processor is out in the wild and fully tested, I guess that's when we'll find out what cooling issues there are and what's the best solution.

If said processor does require extensive cooling, it may limit the amount of sales moving forward.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.4391)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX MERC 310) RX 7900XT
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
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    Microsoft Edge Chromium
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    Windows Security
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    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.4391)
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    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12)
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    Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro® Processor
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    32 GB LPDDR5X-6400MHz (Soldered)
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    Vapor Chamber Cooling
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    Touchpad: Haptic Touchpad
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    100MB
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    Edge Chromium
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I think it's too early to say what cooling said CPU needs. And how would you define water cooling - custom or AIO (All-In-One) closed loop system such as Corsair's H115i Pro, which I'm currently using on my i9-9900K.

Now I understand my 9900K isn't a 16-Core processor running at 5.5gig out the box, but I know many use such coolers when overclocking to those speeds. Anyway, once the processor is out in the wild and fully tested, I guess that's when we'll find out what cooling issues there are and what's the best solution.

If said processor does require extensive cooling, it may limit the amount of sales moving forward.
Air cooler will work on anything. But of course if the specs say "water cooling recommended", that means you won't be able to maximize it's power. I was looking at R9 5950X but settled with 3900X because 5950X recommends water cooling. Just me and my laziness with water cooling. 😁
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
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    MSI MPG Gaming Edge Wifi (X570)
    Memory
    32GB Adata XPG DDR4
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    ASUS GTX 1070 8GB ROG
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    LG Ultrawide 34"
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    3440x1440
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    Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
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    EVGA 600 Watts Gold
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    Deepcool Genome II
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    Deepcool Fryzen
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    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    "Moderna"
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    PC/Desktop
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    i7-4790K
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    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
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    16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
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    MSI R9 290
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    LG Ultrawide 34"
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    3440x1440
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    Samsung M.2
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    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
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    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
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    Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Keyboard
    Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Moderna :)
Well, I'll see what the reviews say, and go from there whenever get one. That won't be until next year so...
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.4391)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX MERC 310) RX 7900XT
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
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    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
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    3840 x 2160
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    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
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    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
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    Logitech Craft
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
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    Microsoft Edge Chromium
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.4391)
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    Laptop
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    Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12)
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro® Processor
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    Vendor
    Memory
    32 GB LPDDR5X-6400MHz (Soldered)
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    Intel Graphics
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    14" 2.8K OLED, Anti Reflection, Touch, HDR 500, 400 nits, 120Hz
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    2880 x 1800
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    1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance TLC Opal
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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Custom self build
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
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    2560x1440
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    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
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    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
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    Corsair Hydro H115i
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    Logitech wireless K800
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
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    Google Chrome
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    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
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    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
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    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
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    15" HDR
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    2496 x 1664
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    1 TB SSD
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    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Air cooler will work on anything. But of course if the specs say "water cooling recommended", that means you won't be able to maximize it's power. I was looking at R9 5950X but settled with 3900X because 5950X recommends water cooling. Just me and my laziness with water cooling. 😁
I don't water cool either. I prefer air coolers. I run the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 on my Ryzen 5900x.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink SEI8
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8279u
    Motherboard
    AZW SEI
    Memory
    32GB DDR4 2666Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus 655
    Sound Card
    Intel SST
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus ProArt PA278QV
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB NVMe
    PSU
    NA
    Case
    NA
    Cooling
    NA
    Keyboard
    NA
    Mouse
    NA
    Internet Speed
    500/50
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Mini PC used for testing Windows 11.
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
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    Ryzen 9 5900x
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    Asus Rog Strix X570-E Gaming
    Memory
    64GB DDR4-3600
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    EVGA GeForce 3080 FT3 Ultra
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ. ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV 27” WQHD
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    2560x1440
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    2TB WD SN850 PCI-E Gen 4 NVMe
    2TB Sandisk Ultra 2.5" SATA SSD
    PSU
    Seasonic Focus 850
    Case
    Fractal Meshify S2 in White
    Cooling
    Dark Rock Pro CPU cooler, 3 x 140mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Keyboard
    Corsiar K65 RGB Lux
    Internet Speed
    500/50
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Defender.

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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