Intels new i9-14900KS will actually run faster in pre-built systems than custom PCs for one unusual reason

Date:
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:01:19 +0000

Description:
Intels powerful 14900KS CPU gets an unusual advantage in pre-built PCs
system builders, take note.

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Intels latest desktop processor, the Core i9-14900KS, is the record-breaking fastest processor in the world right now. However, if you want it to actually run that fast, youre going to need to do some serious modification and thats going to void your warranty.

But what if you could modify a CPU to run faster without voiding the
warranty? Well, Intel has just given a handful of select PC manufacturers permission to do just that.

Since the 14900KS is so powerful, it runs hot and guzzles power thats part
of why you wont see it on our list of the best processors . So Intel has cut
a special deal with PC-building companies like Maingear, allowing them to partially dismantle the chip and apply a third-party cooling solution
directly to the CPU die, all while retaining the original Intel warranty.

This process is called delidding by CPU overclocking enthusiasts. Basically, it involves carefully removing the slab of metal that sits atop the silicon
to act as a heat spreader (the lid), thus enabling you to affix your own cooling system. Normally, you wont see delidded chips in pre-built PCs, but with Intels temporary new deal, manufacturers can create custom-cooled
systems that squeeze as much performance as possible from the 14900KS. An intruiging move from Intel

Such PCs are already on sale Maingears flagship MG-1 custom desktop can already be configured with a delidded 14900KS for an extra $200 over the regular chip, with Maingear promising increased performance and cooling for the modified CPU.

Although Intel has historically allowed overclocking with external software, its the first time Intel has permitted third-party companies to truly meddle with their processors like this and with warranty support, no less.
Delidding a chip comes with inherent risks to the hardware, so the deal Intel has cut likely includes the PC manufacturers shouldering at least some of the risk. Still, its quite exciting to see; this could pave the way for delidded CPUs inside more pre-built desktop systems, thus boosting the speed and thermal performance of the PCs we can buy. (Image credit: Maingear)

Unfortunately for PC-building enthusiasts, Intels benevolence on the matter does not extend to individuals. Popular tech YouTuber der8auer bemoaned this in a recent video review of the 14900KS, remarking that its something hes never seen before but it doesnt count for us normal consumers. However, he does go on to say that the process is pretty cool, and that he hopes we might see Intel selling pre-delidded enthusiast chips in the future.

As for normal consumers, well, some of my usual PC-building advice just got turned on its head. As a rule of thumb, I generally say that pre-builds are for convenience, while custom builds are for performance. But if you can actually get better performance from the CPU in a pre-built PC without losing your warranty, that rule goes out of the window.

Of course, if youre an overclocking fiend who doesnt care about warranties anyway, then get your coolant of choice ready, because the 14900KS is the new top dog in town. You might also like... Another crypto-mining boom threatens CPU prices, with AMDs Ryzen 7950X now sold out Arrow Lake could offer huge performance gains, but AMDs Zen 5 might still defeat Intels mighty next-gen CPUs Ray tracing could soon be coming to a CPU near you, thanks to one developer



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/intels-new-i9-14900ks-will-actually-ru n-faster-in-pre-built-systems-than-custom-pcs-for-one-unusual-reason


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