Intel LGA1151 Processors
The CPU is the brain of the PC and Intel processors continue to rule the roost. There are many grades of Intel desktop CPU from entry-level models to high-end models, including some that can be overclocked (K-suffix) for additional performance. Those looking for a performance PC ought to make a beeline for Intel Core i5, Core i7 and Core i9 processors, with the latter offering staggering performance that makes a mockery of benchmarks and multi-threaded applications.
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Intel 9th Gen Core i7 9700K 3.6GHz 8C/8T 95W 12MB Coffee Lake CPU Save 9%
- Intel 9th generation Coffee Lake Refresh processor
- TDP (thermal design power) heat output, 95 watts
- Compatible with socket 1151 motherboards, 300 series chipset only
- K version allows overclocking
- Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 630
- i7 version 3.6 - 4.9 GHz with 8 cores, 8 threads and 12MB Cache
- Typical Passmark score 14,894
Intel 9th Gen Core i3 9350K 4.0GHz 4C/4T 91W 8MB Coffee Lake CPU Save 24%
- Intel’s latest 9th generation processor
- TDP (thermal design power) heat output, 91 watts
- Compatible with socket 1151 motherboards, 300 series chipset only
- Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 630
- i3 version 4.0 - 4.6 GHz with 4-cores, 4-threads and 8MB Cache
- Typical Passmark score Soon
Intel 9th Gen Core i3 9100 3.6GHz 4C/4T 65W 6MB Coffee Lake CPU Save 9%
- Intel’s latest 9th generation processor
- TDP (thermal design power) heat output, 65 watts
- Compatible with socket 1151 motherboards, 300 series chipset only
- Built-in Intel UHD Graphics 630
- i3 version 3.6 - 4.2GHz with 4-cores, 4-threads and 6MB Cache
- Typical Passmark score 6884
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I experienced excellent communications and recommendations from the team via email before I went ahead and placed my order, they were more than happy to recommend the cheaper options that closely fit my requirements without trying to upsell to slightly better performing items for more money.
The build time and dispatch was very quick, it arrived packaged in one large box which was slightly surprising, but all padded nicely. Luckily having it delivered at work and fitting it in to the back of my car was possible :)
Once I had it all connected and ready to go the only noise it made was a tiny click when pressing the on switch, it booted up smoothly and was quick to go through the Windows initial set-up, and I love that only the required programs are installed to keep it as clean as possible. I have been using it for a few weeks now and have thoroughly enjoyed my purchase. I would highly recommend a silent running PC, and with Quiet PC as the company to purchase from.”