[US] 10700 non-K for $279 at Best Buy

RandallFlagg · Dec 22, 2020

Very tempting.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-core-i7-10700-10th-generation-8-core-16-thread-2-9-ghz-4-8-ghz-turbo-socket-lga1200-locked-desktop-processor/6411495.p?skuId=6411495

thebluebumblebee · Dec 23, 2020

And since the "K" isn't needed....

Intel Core i7-10700 Review - Way to Overclock without the K

In our Intel Core i7-10700 review, we're taking a look at one of Intel's most affordable 8-core/16-thread processors. Its low TDP of 65 W makes it power-efficient, but also limits performance. We unlocked that limit and gained up to 30% real-life performance without ever risking an unstable system.

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System Name	Legion
Processor	i7-12700KF
Motherboard	Asus Z690-Plus TUF Gaming WiFi D5
Cooling	Arctic Liquid Freezer 2 240mm AIO
Memory	PNY MAKO DDR5-6000 C36-36-36-76
Video Card(s)	PowerColor Hellhound 6700 XT 12GB
Storage	WD SN770 512GB m.2, Samsung 980 Pro m.2 2TB
Display(s)	Acer K272HUL 1440p / 34" MSI MAG341CQ 3440x1440
Case	Montech Air X
Power Supply	Corsair CX750M
Mouse	Logitech MX Anywhere 25
Keyboard	Logitech MX Keys
Software	Lots

System Name	Main/DC
Processor	i7-3770K/i7-2600K
Motherboard	MSI Z77A-GD55/GA-P67A-UD4-B3
Cooling	Phanteks PH-TC14CS/H80
Memory	Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) LP /4GB Kingston DDR3 1600
Video Card(s)	Asus GTX 660 Ti/MSI HD7770
Storage	Crucial MX100 256GB/120GB Samsung 830 & Seagate 2TB(died)
Display(s)	Asus 24' LED/Samsung SyncMaster B1940
Case	P100/Antec P280 It's huge!
Audio Device(s)	on board
Power Supply	SeaSonic SS-660XP2/Seasonic SS-760XP2
Software	Win 7 Home Premiun 64 Bit

[US] 10700 non-K for $279 at Best Buy

RandallFlagg

thebluebumblebee

Intel Core i7-10700 Review - Way to Overclock without the K