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Discussing pricing at 10600K and 10700K levels

Discussing pricing at 10600K and 10700K levels

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kraken2406
Junior Member
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06-09-2021, 11:10 PM
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I'm curious to hear what others think about the 10600K versus the 10700K prices you mentioned. At $189 (about $210 with tax) and $279, it seems the 10600K fits your budget better. Your plan was to spend around $250 on a CPU, and the 10600K looked like a solid pick. The price drop from $269 to $229 at Amazon is notable, but the current $189 offer is still competitive. Newegg’s tax situation varies by state, which doesn’t change much for you. Since you’re leaning toward building with an iGPU and not wanting secondhand gear, it makes sense to prioritize usability over maximum specs. The 11600K is a possibility, but unless it hits around $200, the value isn’t clear. Your gaming focus means you’ll want something reliable right away—don’t let delays leave you without a computer. What do you think?
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kraken2406
06-09-2021, 11:10 PM #1

I'm curious to hear what others think about the 10600K versus the 10700K prices you mentioned. At $189 (about $210 with tax) and $279, it seems the 10600K fits your budget better. Your plan was to spend around $250 on a CPU, and the 10600K looked like a solid pick. The price drop from $269 to $229 at Amazon is notable, but the current $189 offer is still competitive. Newegg’s tax situation varies by state, which doesn’t change much for you. Since you’re leaning toward building with an iGPU and not wanting secondhand gear, it makes sense to prioritize usability over maximum specs. The 11600K is a possibility, but unless it hits around $200, the value isn’t clear. Your gaming focus means you’ll want something reliable right away—don’t let delays leave you without a computer. What do you think?

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blazzing_smell
Junior Member
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06-11-2021, 07:50 PM
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Pricing has become increasingly detached from actual value. AMD once dominated with strong pricing and performance, but now its products are scarce and retail markups often exceed 100%, eroding much of its earlier edge. On the other hand, the GPU market has surged due to mining demand. It's unclear if price comparisons are even meaningful right now. Focus on getting what you need and securing the best deal possible—avoiding overly aggressive retail tactics is key. MSRP seems to have vanished.
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blazzing_smell
06-11-2021, 07:50 PM #2

Pricing has become increasingly detached from actual value. AMD once dominated with strong pricing and performance, but now its products are scarce and retail markups often exceed 100%, eroding much of its earlier edge. On the other hand, the GPU market has surged due to mining demand. It's unclear if price comparisons are even meaningful right now. Focus on getting what you need and securing the best deal possible—avoiding overly aggressive retail tactics is key. MSRP seems to have vanished.

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Fredfredbuger
Junior Member
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06-11-2021, 09:51 PM
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I believe choosing a 9th gen Intel processor from Micro Center would be ideal. I went with it and received a 9700K for around $200, which feels like a solid bargain. It eliminates the need for future upgrades, making it a smart financial choice.
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Fredfredbuger
06-11-2021, 09:51 PM #3

I believe choosing a 9th gen Intel processor from Micro Center would be ideal. I went with it and received a 9700K for around $200, which feels like a solid bargain. It eliminates the need for future upgrades, making it a smart financial choice.

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jReew
Member
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06-11-2021, 10:09 PM
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It might be possible. The 9700k runs at 8/8 speed. If something fails due to lack of available threads, you could lose everything. This hasn’t occurred yet, but the GPU market is so complicated that I’m uncertain new games with higher demands will launch successfully.
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jReew
06-11-2021, 10:09 PM #4

It might be possible. The 9700k runs at 8/8 speed. If something fails due to lack of available threads, you could lose everything. This hasn’t occurred yet, but the GPU market is so complicated that I’m uncertain new games with higher demands will launch successfully.

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Texas1047
Posting Freak
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06-25-2021, 12:44 AM
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I noticed the 10600K at Microcenter for $190. It’s just a short drive, so I might pick it up tomorrow. The decision hinges on the motherboard—while Z270/Z370 models offered similar specs, there were some trade-offs (one with a vertically mounted M.2 slot). The Asus Z490-G meets all my needs, and the Z590 pricing isn’t appealing. It seems we’re leaning toward the 8700K 6/12 versus the 9700K 8/8 choice, but with the 10600K. It appears to be faster, though not by more than 5% according to a quick search. I’ll keep it in mind.
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Texas1047
06-25-2021, 12:44 AM #5

I noticed the 10600K at Microcenter for $190. It’s just a short drive, so I might pick it up tomorrow. The decision hinges on the motherboard—while Z270/Z370 models offered similar specs, there were some trade-offs (one with a vertically mounted M.2 slot). The Asus Z490-G meets all my needs, and the Z590 pricing isn’t appealing. It seems we’re leaning toward the 8700K 6/12 versus the 9700K 8/8 choice, but with the 10600K. It appears to be faster, though not by more than 5% according to a quick search. I’ll keep it in mind.

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Nargushk
Member
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06-26-2021, 09:17 AM
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“Faster” can mean different things depending on the context. If you require fewer than 8 threads, the 10600k offers limited performance compared to the 9700k.
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Nargushk
06-26-2021, 09:17 AM #6

“Faster” can mean different things depending on the context. If you require fewer than 8 threads, the 10600k offers limited performance compared to the 9700k.