Question 1

Is this good for gaming

Accepted Answer

The Intel Core i9-12900K is considered a top choice for gaming rigs and high-performance workstations, demonstrating significant improvements over previous generations. It excels in handling demanding applications and multitasking, making it highly recommended for those looking for the latest in CPU technology.

Question 2

can i run this on a 750w power supply if the gpu requires 650w?

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Power supplies do not push out wattage, they only let out what is demanded.  A low wattage power supply only means that it will burn out faster because it is working near capacity all the time.  Extra power or wattage, just means it is not working near capacity, and will last longer as it does not have to work as hard.

Question 3

I put these on auto-notify for 11/4 release, are they sold out?  I never got a notification, and not sure what time these go on sale.

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I got the notification early in the morning. It said it would be available 11/04/21and I ordered it. I just got the notification that it was being shipped. But now it says sold out with no date?  Keep checking as I doubt the demand is that high like GPUs.

Question 4

is this ok to buy?

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The Intel Core i9-12900K is highly rated with a score of 4.9 out of 5 eggs. It is considered the fastest gaming CPU available, with impressive single and multicore performance, and supports future-proof features like DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. However, it tends to run hot and has high power consumption, requiring a significant investment in cooling solutions. Additionally, it may be expensive due to the need for a new motherboard and DDR5 RAM. Compatibility with Windows 11 is essential for optimal performance. Overall, it is recommended for users seeking top performance, but cost, cooling, and power considerations should be taken into account.

Question 5

Ok you lucky ones who got one of these. Tell me, what cooler are you using that is compatible? I find that there is not a lot to choose from yet that come with a Socket (LGA 1700 bracket. At least none that I like all that much.

Accepted Answer

Got mine with the corsair combo, look at the mobo's that are out there. Alot of the ASUS boards have a second set of holes drilled for backwards compatibility with the 1200 mounting bracket. Or you can purchase the adapter screws from corsair, they won't RMA them to you. (I'm leaving them a 4-star review)

Question 6

How much wattage doe's this need from a power supply?

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The Intel Core i9-12900K has a Processor Base Power of 125W and a Maximum Turbo Power of 241W.

Question 7

Dos this have igpu

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Yes, it has integrated graphics with Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Question 8

Does this CPU support hyperthreading?

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Yes, this CPU supports hyper-threading.

Question 9

What is the ram this needs for this cpu?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Core i9-12900K supports DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800 memory types.

Question 10

what aio system is mostly used for this cpu?

Accepted Answer

The product information does not specify any AIO (All-in-One) cooling systems that are commonly used for this CPU.

Brand	Intel
Processors Type	Desktop
Series	Core i9 12th Gen
Name	Core i9-12900K
Model	BX8071512900K

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1700
Core Name	Alder Lake
# of Cores	16-Core (8P+8E)
# of Threads	24-Threads
Operating Frequency	P-core Base Frequency: 3.2 GHz E-core Base Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency	Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: Up to 5.2 GHz Single P-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.1 GHz Single E-core Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.9 GHz
L2 Cache	14MB
L3 Cache	30MB
Manufacturing Tech	Intel 7
Instruction Set	64-Bit
Hyper-Threading Support	Yes
Memory Types	DDR4 3200 / DDR5 4800
Memory Channel	2
Max Memory Size	128 GB
ECC Memory	Supported
Max Memory Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
Virtualization Technology Support	Yes
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Graphics Base Frequency	300 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency	1.55 GHz
PCI Express Revision	5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes	20
Thermal Design Power	Processor Base Power: 125W Maximum Turbo Power: 241W
Cooling Device	Cooling device not included - Processor Only
Operating System Supported	Windows 11

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