Intel i9-9900k

[elmariachi]

Bah, 9900K is overhyped, 9980XE (basically a speed bump 7980XE) is sheer heat monster (with cores hitting >100C!!!).....seriously, Intel is sorta like AMD when it comes to GPU, no answer to the competition (nVidia). Don't get me wrong, I love AMD, might go with ZEN 2 upgrade next year, and I even love their VEGA's.

Did you see the video of deba8er delidding the 9980XE and he smashed all the resistors when delidding? Even he recommended to get the 7980XE over that? I think Intel is out of ideas on their higher end models still having the mentality to charge stupid prices for stagnant technology.

I feel no point going for the highest offering in both mainstream and HEDT options from Intel. It is just funding Intel for non-creativity.

 

[franky]

Look what I have for the last 10 years ---------->>>>>>>>>>

 

[Rashkae]

The same reason why i7-8700K is hotter than i5-8600K. Both are 6 cores, i7 have HT.

I built a 9900K for a bro here, using be quiet DRP4 dual tower cooler. This cooler is a Noctua NH-D15 equivalent. At stock settings, cinebench is at 80s, peaking at 90s deg C on sg ambience of 28-30 deg C. Without air cond ambience, it's almost impossible to consider. On 5ghz all cores, I can't run any AVX workload without throttling (yes hitting over 100 deg C). Cinebench at high 80s and mid 90s scatter around all 16 logical cores, some peaking over 100 and throttle.

But I keep the OC settings nonetheless as the pc is intended to be used in air conditioned environment, which load temps are lowered to slightly more feasible mid 80s on high load scenario. Otherwise, gaming is at 50s and 60s.

Keeping in mind, the build is inside a very well ventilated FD Meshify C, with 6x GT fans, all on custom fan curves to prevent turbulence and optimal acoustics when it's below 60 deg C. Once exceed, corresponding fans will ramp very aggressively to keep everything cool and under control.

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You may want to double-check the IHS. Lots of people reporting it's not flat, and >10c temperature improvements after lapping the IHS.

 

[singupingu]

Did you run any AVX offset? Could help with temps when running AVX workloads.

For the final OC settings I save to BIOS, yes. Offset value = 7, so any AVX will run 4.3GHz all cores. Still not a very good temp even at this frequency, but at least tolerable at mid 90s on 30 deg ambience. Lowered to mid-high 80s on air cond ambience.

This chip is insanely hot.

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[singupingu]

You may want to double-check the IHS. Lots of people reporting it's not flat, and >10c temperature improvements after lapping the IHS.

Not my chip. So, I dare not do lapping or any stunt on it. Anyway, the package and core temp isn't more 10 deg difference in between, so I believe my IHS and cooler mounting is fine.

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[mavicaste]

If you are open to getting non-local supplied board to offset the higher price of chip, Newegg Global regularly restocks them daily.