Pros & Cons
Pros
It's worlds apart from my (6+yrs) old 4690k and z97 board. Great cpu,does great job.
Highlights
Quality
Excellent product works perfectly in my custom built computer
Solid cpu for the price , no issues what so ever
For those trying to use an older gpu like me (gtx1070) with the z490 and i7 10700k it may fail to display unless plugged into the mobo.
Price
I did not get the cpu, i paid 300£ and didn't receive anything, contacted amazon, they helped me refunding me the amount, now i... Read More
Getting a gen 3 with 3000mb/s should be plenty of speed for everyone) and the motherboard cost is higher respect amd.
Price was cheaper than last few gens of intel due to ryzen zen upgrades just shame they too or unobtainable.
Competitiveness
I haven't overclocked this one yet as i like to give the system and arctic mx5 thermal paste time to settle.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For those trying to use an older gpu like me gtx1070 with the z490 and i7 10700k it may fail to display unless plugged into the mobo
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You will need to update the firmware on the gpu not a driver update a firmware update which can easily be figured out by a google search
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Anyway its just a plug and play with intel little to no faffing temps are goodfree game included
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Needs a good cooling fansystem
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Arrived wrapped up in a delivery bag with no padding box was quite badly damaged
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have now been using the intel core i710700k 3
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I paid 300£ its getting down to 270£ and with the new generation coming to the price will be even lower which i great i understand that people are still looking to get an amd 5600x but i feel its too hyped up the fact that its not in stock makes it more wanted
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I did not get the cpu i paid 300£ and didnt receive anything contacted amazon they helped me refunding me the amount now i am waiting for the new 590 motherboard and the price to get down so i can get a better deal