Who's getting/got a 8086k?

[DarkSmith2]

5 minutes ago, O9B0666 said:

https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Signature-2666MHz-PC4-21300-Channel/dp/B07BRWRFC8/ref=sr_1_3?tag=sciestud09-20&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1527988432&sr=1-3&keywords=16gb+ddr4+2666

i cant find any detailed info about this kit. Only https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/20c502_86840d713ba04e6eaa21196382dcc2d7.pdf

pretty hard to find the actual specs. What chips are on it, and if its dual rank or single rank, but i guess you could get it somewhat higher im pretty sure.

2666CL19 isnt the fastest though. 

[porina]

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Our competitor recently kicked off a sweepstakes to celebrate the first 40 years of the x86 processor by giving away 8,086 limited edition processors.

We appreciate the advancements they’ve helped drive with the x86 architecture over the last four decades. But, we’re ready to take it from here. That’s why we’re giving 40 performance-hungry enthusiasts in the U.S. an opportunity to celebrate the next 40 years of high-performance computing by trading in their commemorative processor prize for our CPU that enables you to work, play and create with heavy metal.

Source: https://www.amd.com/en/campaigns/threadripper-exchange

 

AMD want to join this thread it seems. Not to be outdone by Intel's recent 8086k giveaway, AMD are now offering to swap that 8086k for a Threadripper 1950X, giving you a bunch more cores to play with. Based on current UK pricing, the 1950X would cost you around 75% more to buy, not including mobo or other stuff.

 

Small print applies but in particular note it is limited to USA.

[Christophe Corazza]

30 minutes ago, porina said:

Source: https://www.amd.com/en/campaigns/threadripper-exchange

 

AMD want to join this thread it seems. Not to be outdone by Intel's recent 8086k giveaway, AMD are now offering to swap that 8086k for a Threadripper 1950X, giving you a bunch more cores to play with. Based on current UK pricing, the 1950X would cost you around 75% more to buy, not including mobo or other stuff.

 

Small print applies but in particular note it is limited to USA.

 

So, this is AMD kind of trolling Intel.

But this is funny as hell. 

[mkdragon]

I got one I just need a z370 motherboard so i can put the build together it sucks to have to change motherboards just to go from 7700k to 8700k/8086k 

   

[Christophe Corazza]

40 minutes ago, mkdragon said:

I got one I just need a z370 motherboard so i can put the build together it sucks to have to change motherboards just to go from 7700k to 8700k/8086k 

 

This also makes the Ryzen 3 much more attractive for the budget builder. The prospect of getting a decent B350 motherboard, and being able to overclock, then upgrade in a year or two without having to buy a new motherboard is a big deal.