F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Compare the three chips and see which offers the best balance of performance and price.

Compare the three chips and see which offers the best balance of performance and price.

Compare the three chips and see which offers the best balance of performance and price.

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jameface
Member
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09-16-2021, 06:50 AM
#1
12th gen price is -114.09, 13th gen drops to -143, 14th gen reaches -150 dollars. I currently own a 12100 paired with an RTX 3060 Ti, an H610M motherboard, a 550 watt PSU, and a Deepcool AK400 CPU cooler.
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jameface
09-16-2021, 06:50 AM #1

12th gen price is -114.09, 13th gen drops to -143, 14th gen reaches -150 dollars. I currently own a 12100 paired with an RTX 3060 Ti, an H610M motherboard, a 550 watt PSU, and a Deepcool AK400 CPU cooler.

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Zalkin_V
Member
110
09-17-2021, 03:08 PM
#2
13400F or 14400F provides four additional E cores, beneficial for multithreaded work, though less impactful in gaming. It also offers a 200MHz increase at 13400F compared to 300MHz at 14400F.
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Zalkin_V
09-17-2021, 03:08 PM #2

13400F or 14400F provides four additional E cores, beneficial for multithreaded work, though less impactful in gaming. It also offers a 200MHz increase at 13400F compared to 300MHz at 14400F.

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Torch15
Member
65
09-19-2021, 12:57 PM
#3
You should choose the most valuable choice for your budget. Adding another $30 for a premium model really adds value.
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Torch15
09-19-2021, 12:57 PM #3

You should choose the most valuable choice for your budget. Adding another $30 for a premium model really adds value.

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itzMikaHackzZ_
Member
193
09-25-2021, 10:13 PM
#4
Minor note – keep an eye on core stepping during a mid-range 13-14th generation CPU purchase. Some models are actually reworked Alder Lake variants rather than Raptor Lake ones. Many folks mistakenly think it doesn’t matter, even though the Alder Lake features noticeably reduced performance and higher temps. Not all Core i5-13400F chips are identical: B0 (Raptor) vs. C0 (Alder) – check cooling solutions like HWCooling.net. If you reach out to the seller, inquire about the stepping used in their batch.
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itzMikaHackzZ_
09-25-2021, 10:13 PM #4

Minor note – keep an eye on core stepping during a mid-range 13-14th generation CPU purchase. Some models are actually reworked Alder Lake variants rather than Raptor Lake ones. Many folks mistakenly think it doesn’t matter, even though the Alder Lake features noticeably reduced performance and higher temps. Not all Core i5-13400F chips are identical: B0 (Raptor) vs. C0 (Alder) – check cooling solutions like HWCooling.net. If you reach out to the seller, inquire about the stepping used in their batch.

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RauloMenino
Member
224
09-26-2021, 01:33 PM
#5
Conserve funds and enhance your system when resources allow.
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RauloMenino
09-26-2021, 01:33 PM #5

Conserve funds and enhance your system when resources allow.

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askjud
Junior Member
46
09-26-2021, 03:00 PM
#6
The value of 12600K/KF is 12600 kilo-ohms per kilofarad.
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askjud
09-26-2021, 03:00 PM #6

The value of 12600K/KF is 12600 kilo-ohms per kilofarad.

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SnowyAwesome
Junior Member
37
09-26-2021, 06:21 PM
#7
they are even more expensive than the 14th generation, nearly 175
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SnowyAwesome
09-26-2021, 06:21 PM #7

they are even more expensive than the 14th generation, nearly 175

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SFSLegacy
Junior Member
25
09-26-2021, 07:02 PM
#8
To ensure you're making a smart purchase, check product reviews, compare prices across sellers, and verify seller ratings on Amazon. Ask specific questions about shipping times, return policies, and customer feedback before buying.
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SFSLegacy
09-26-2021, 07:02 PM #8

To ensure you're making a smart purchase, check product reviews, compare prices across sellers, and verify seller ratings on Amazon. Ask specific questions about shipping times, return policies, and customer feedback before buying.

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Titan_Mark
Junior Member
41
09-26-2021, 11:01 PM
#9
Varies by seller ("sold by" in the listing). You can look up their support team and inquire directly, though it may be challenging if they lack technical knowledge. For items from Amazon, it’s likely difficult to get a clear response. Simply request more details about their process.
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Titan_Mark
09-26-2021, 11:01 PM #9

Varies by seller ("sold by" in the listing). You can look up their support team and inquire directly, though it may be challenging if they lack technical knowledge. For items from Amazon, it’s likely difficult to get a clear response. Simply request more details about their process.