F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop I've been checking out Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 models. I'm curious about something specific.

I've been checking out Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 models. I'm curious about something specific.

I've been checking out Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 models. I'm curious about something specific.

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hippo457
Junior Member
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07-29-2022, 01:09 AM
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I'm looking for official specs for the Core i9 12900T. I'm building a quiet, budget-friendly ASUS shuttle case and want to customize it into a retro or ITX server. I only have the L9X65 cooler from Noctua and don't want to spend much.
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hippo457
07-29-2022, 01:09 AM #1

I'm looking for official specs for the Core i9 12900T. I'm building a quiet, budget-friendly ASUS shuttle case and want to customize it into a retro or ITX server. I only have the L9X65 cooler from Noctua and don't want to spend much.

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teddybear116
Member
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08-03-2022, 07:56 AM
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The 12900T remains unavailable for sale to consumers. It's exclusively available in factory-built OEM configurations. To obtain one, you must collect it from a decommissioned office computer where it's typically stored.
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teddybear116
08-03-2022, 07:56 AM #2

The 12900T remains unavailable for sale to consumers. It's exclusively available in factory-built OEM configurations. To obtain one, you must collect it from a decommissioned office computer where it's typically stored.

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DylanInSA
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08-03-2022, 04:55 PM
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12900t is just a regular 12900 with power constraints. Regardless, it’s impossible to cool even a modest version with just a little L9. The 35W rating mentioned seems based on limited data, and the 10th or 11th generation chips actually performed better. Ignore the limit and push it—boost settings are recommended, aiming for around 106W. That’s a lot beyond what it can handle. You’d be better off choosing an AMD model, which fits the power budget and offers decent graphics. A properly cooled 12900t at 35W would need around 1.4GHz per core, which is quite slow. I’d go with a 5600 or 5700 and put it in eco mode; prices shouldn’t differ much from a used 12900t. The 5600 and 5700 models still manage their low power needs well.
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DylanInSA
08-03-2022, 04:55 PM #3

12900t is just a regular 12900 with power constraints. Regardless, it’s impossible to cool even a modest version with just a little L9. The 35W rating mentioned seems based on limited data, and the 10th or 11th generation chips actually performed better. Ignore the limit and push it—boost settings are recommended, aiming for around 106W. That’s a lot beyond what it can handle. You’d be better off choosing an AMD model, which fits the power budget and offers decent graphics. A properly cooled 12900t at 35W would need around 1.4GHz per core, which is quite slow. I’d go with a 5600 or 5700 and put it in eco mode; prices shouldn’t differ much from a used 12900t. The 5600 and 5700 models still manage their low power needs well.

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Crafter_015
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08-03-2022, 09:02 PM
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They restrict it to a maximum of 35 watts, keep in mind the chip isn't more efficient than the one without T; its power cap comes from not using upgraded binned chips for better performance.
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Crafter_015
08-03-2022, 09:02 PM #4

They restrict it to a maximum of 35 watts, keep in mind the chip isn't more efficient than the one without T; its power cap comes from not using upgraded binned chips for better performance.