I was going to build a 2nd system - w/ 8700k - I know that the 9700k is probably better and not gonna go into the 9900k because I am looking at what I set as budget here. I'm trying to get it on sale or used - but, not having any luck. Maybe, I'm not destined to have one. I missed a few 'sales' and some used processors got sold.
I'm in Canada so it's even more difficult to find a good price. As of now, the cheapest retail one is $480 and $10 off if buying on ebay. Some used sellers won't you to travel to them - won't ship it.
AMD is releasing their 3000 series of processors this year - so maybe I should just wait for that?
I currently have a R7 2700 that was (is?) going to be my first build - I got it on sale so I bought it for that reason only - was originally going to choose 2700X if I went with AMD.
Anyway, I want the Intel part for a few reasons including an interest in building a hackintosh which supposedly is easier on current Intel hardware. I guess, for Americans, you could look at it this way - the price in USD would be around $345.
The other issue or concern is what happens in the New Year with tariffs and possible increases in prices. If it goes any higher in price, I'm 'dropping out of the running' for certain based on that. :-(
I'm in Canada so it's even more difficult to find a good price. As of now, the cheapest retail one is $480 and $10 off if buying on ebay. Some used sellers won't you to travel to them - won't ship it.
AMD is releasing their 3000 series of processors this year - so maybe I should just wait for that?
I currently have a R7 2700 that was (is?) going to be my first build - I got it on sale so I bought it for that reason only - was originally going to choose 2700X if I went with AMD.
Anyway, I want the Intel part for a few reasons including an interest in building a hackintosh which supposedly is easier on current Intel hardware. I guess, for Americans, you could look at it this way - the price in USD would be around $345.
The other issue or concern is what happens in the New Year with tariffs and possible increases in prices. If it goes any higher in price, I'm 'dropping out of the running' for certain based on that. :-(