[cpu] Intel i7 8080k ( $569.99 - $70 = $499.99 + FS) [ebay]
ebay.ca/itm/Intel-Core-i7-8086K-Coffee-Lake-6...Posted Jul 29, 2018, 6:01 PM UTC
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You mean i7 8086k.....
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At this point, I would probably hold off for the 9700k/9900k.
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The 9000 series CPU's are Coffee Lake refresh, not Cannon Lake.
They will be launching on the existing 300-series chipset in the next month as well as the addition of the new Z390 chipset.
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No point in upgrading from 8600K then if mainly for gaming right?
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There's value to be had with higher core counts both in modern titles and with future titles regarding gaming performance, but with the 8600k being a strong 6-core entry you would be extremely hard pressed to find anything that it couldn't handle unless you had a 240hz display to power.
By the time you would actually NEED the extra performance these 9-series chips will probably be available for a decent discount via eBay etc.
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Next i7 won't have HT either it seems.
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Curious, why would you get this over a 8700k (which goes on sale for ~400CAD)? It only has a 2% speed difference and the 5GHz turbo boost is only for 1 core. It seems like you can get a 8700k and decent cooler for less and beat the 8086k in all metrics.
For the novelty, and 8086k are intel binned chips so they are better at OC. Mostly novelty.
What's binned mean?
Basically, they test and pick out chips based on their performance since all chips are not made equal, even on the silicone. This is how you get your i3 i5 i7 etc. After the tests, they can then pick the best ones from this process which is where you get your 8086k
You have to understand that not everyone cares about getting the best value for their money.
They're supposedly binned from the best I7-8700k's for slightly better overclocks.
Not really worth it for the additional 100-200mhz, especially with the 9000-series right around the corner.
Yeah Intel Osborne'd this CPU by launching 8 core chips so soon.
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