i9-9900k vs i9-9900ks

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07-17-2018, 05:02 PM

I purchased the i9-9900K last week and it remains in the packaging. I noticed Intel just announced a release for the i9-9900K today, so I’m thinking about whether to exchange my current model or upgrade to the new one.

CyberPhoenix

07-17-2018, 05:02 PM #1

SlurbnBeef
Junior Member

07-18-2018, 10:07 PM

It relies on how much the price varies and whether you were already pushing the CPU beyond its limits. I’d recommend keeping the 9900k unless you had specific reasons to consider other options.

SlurbnBeef

07-18-2018, 10:07 PM #2

It relies on how much the price varies and whether you were already pushing the CPU beyond its limits. I’d recommend keeping the 9900k unless you had specific reasons to consider other options.

lol_Angela_lol
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07-19-2018, 04:32 PM

Check if the costs match or vary. If they’re identical, proceed; otherwise skip. Just boost to 5GHz and aim for 90% or higher performance. Avoid any extra charges.

lol_Angela_lol

07-19-2018, 04:32 PM #3

Check if the costs match or vary. If they’re identical, proceed; otherwise skip. Just boost to 5GHz and aim for 90% or higher performance. Avoid any extra charges.

xDirtBlock
Member

07-19-2018, 06:17 PM

It seems the 9900KS is a 5GHz processor and there hasn't been any experience overclocking it to that frequency.

xDirtBlock

07-19-2018, 06:17 PM #4

It seems the 9900KS is a 5GHz processor and there hasn't been any experience overclocking it to that frequency.

Wastingman
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07-20-2018, 04:16 PM

Unless you're after a collector's piece, they're essentially identical, just with varying stock configurations.

Wastingman

07-20-2018, 04:16 PM #5

Unless you're after a collector's piece, they're essentially identical, just with varying stock configurations.

SGSnake21
Junior Member

08-11-2018, 06:59 AM

In reality, the 9900K beat the 9900KS version—it's just luck, and it doesn't look like it matters.

SGSnake21

08-11-2018, 06:59 AM #6

In reality, the 9900K beat the 9900KS version—it's just luck, and it doesn't look like it matters.

maxo1973
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08-11-2018, 07:22 AM

they remain identical yet the 9900ks sits a bit higher in the category

maxo1973

08-11-2018, 07:22 AM #7

they remain identical yet the 9900ks sits a bit higher in the category

Noobso
Member

08-12-2018, 08:07 PM

Activate MCE using the identical CPU. No changes needed.

Noobso

08-12-2018, 08:07 PM #8

Activate MCE using the identical CPU. No changes needed.

8BitStevo
Junior Member

08-13-2018, 04:35 AM

I installed my 9900K in the motherboard and powered it on. It started up smoothly at 5GHz with all cores active, and the mainboard automatically set MCE as the default. No problems encountered.

8BitStevo

08-13-2018, 04:35 AM #9

I installed my 9900K in the motherboard and powered it on. It started up smoothly at 5GHz with all cores active, and the mainboard automatically set MCE as the default. No problems encountered.

Donutpower2002
Junior Member

08-15-2018, 02:39 PM

#10

The additional expense of the 9900KS doesn't justify the value I see.

Donutpower2002

08-15-2018, 02:39 PM #10

The additional expense of the 9900KS doesn't justify the value I see.

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