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You're thinking he's picking up the same source as you, since many sell premium components to friends at discounts. This is something I do regularly.
I’m receiving them from a third party, not from Amazon. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the question, but this model is quite expensive at $300.
The i9-7960X features a large number of cores and threads, but its actual performance is quite limited at 2.8 GHz base speed. With a TDP of 165W, running it continuously at the advertised maximum boost would generate around 300W—far beyond what most users expect. For tasks like gaming, coding, or using Adobe software, this CPU isn’t suitable. It’s better suited for applications requiring fewer cores and higher frequency, such as certain high-performance laptops or specialized workstations. If you’re focused on programming languages like C/C++, Python, Java, or working with Verilog/VHDL, ensure your tools are compatible. For Adobe tasks involving PDFs, photo editing, or video, consider more capable hardware.