With the new Intel, 10th generation, CPUs set to launch toward the end of the second quarter of 2020, there are several new upgrades and features that are worth checking before committing to a new build which integrates these CPUs. For the overall upgrades and changes that the 10th generation brings to all of its […]
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Intel Core i9 9900KS vs 9900K (vs Ryzen 9 3900X/3950X)
For many years, 5GHz all-clock overclocks were a dream target. Most modern Intel CPU’s can get there with the proper cooling solution, but the silicon lottery still plays a role in determining if you’re lucky enough to have a chip that can reach that round 5GHz number. Among those Intel chips that were often pushed […]
Will Z370 Motherboards work with Coffee Lake S (i7-9700K, i9-9900K) CPUs?
With the new Coffee-Lake S CPUs from Intel – the i5-9600k, i7-9700k and i9-9900k – having been released recently, you may wonder if you also need the newly released Z390 motherboards to run one of them. The short answer to that is no, the new processors are also on the LGA1151v2 socket, meaning they will […]
Best motherboards for i9-9900K builds
The i9-9900K processor is designed for the most extreme builds in 2020, with mind bending performance in gaming and threaded applications – this is the processor to go for if you want to build the best enthusiast system in 2020. The i9-9900K is the king of processors at the moment -but you likely already know […]
Best CPU Coolers for i9-9900K/9900KS in 2021
The intel core i9-9900K is one of the fastest and most extreme CPUs available for PC builders in 2020 and is the processor to opt for (on Intel’s side) if building a top-of-the-range PC rig, with impressive performance. It’s important to get the most out of the processor, and this can be achieved by overclocking […]
Best Power Supplies (PSUs) for i7-9700k and i9-9900k Builds
One often overlooked component is the power supply. It’s not uncommon for builders to simply slap a 750-watt gold rated PSU into their build and move on. Therefore, I think it’s one of the biggest areas that the average builder could improve on. It’s not a trivial decision but is often treated that way. To […]