Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

When rebuilding my failed desktop computer I had to buy a new motherboard which would not accomodate my previous CPU chip. I researched an i9 core but it really wasnt faster enough to spend the extra cash on one.

If you are looking at my review, please exit this page and look for ryzens 5000 cpu. I bought 11700k just to play around with OC. (5800x has more gaming performance as well as low heat and also, it has less price) Only down side for ryzen is that it is little more harder to put it on to the motherboard since pin is not on the motherboard but on the cpu itself but its not biggy. If you are buying this product, make sure it is for overclock and dont expect it to have more performance over cheaper ryzen cpu.

Got mine all out in go to push power button and! Nothing….absolutely…NOTHING…put old CPU back in starts up like a champ…tf? Even checked compatibility before buying…I sure hope I can get my money back…

All signs point up. Stable on Msi pro wifi, runs like a stealth fighter. Using as work and gaming work horse.

Good CPU for general desktop use.

...some of the draw backs are basically runs VERY hot even at idle compared to other generations (stays at 40+ C with 24 C ambient temp), but I concede I think I may need to adjust my case fan speeds to get a more aggressively positive pressure airflow in the case. HOWEVER< it barely gets much hotter under full load so perhaps I have tuned fairly well...

this replaced my 10 year old i7 but doesnt seam much of a speed change what a joke 10 years and a small improvement. In every day use just ok the User Bench Mark test shows a good improvement of 40% but I dont notice it.

Solid single and multi-core gains over previous generation, no regrets after upgrading from 8700k (due to motherboard crash). Wait for alder lake if you have the time, otherwise a good choice. Amd has better stuff at the moment, but theyre unavailable and/or sold way overpriced.

I preordered this cpu and got it on the release day, coming from the 4th gen i7 4790k its a huge leap, its a great processor and handles everything I have thrown at it extremely well while only getting 70C max with an average of 64C while gaming. Best yet, it has PCI-E 4.0 Support and I gained an extra 20-30 frames with my RTX 3080 in Modern Warfare (average of ~160 fps with everything on ultra and ray tracing on). Highly recommended for an upgrade.

Good product, works perfectly in my build and powerful enough, probably more than needed, to do what I want on my pc.