A HIGH FPS GAMERS DREAM: INTEL 8086K & 9900K BUNDLES WITH FREE STUFF!!

azazl187 · 1 Nov 2018 at 11:37

Do you get the OEM version of the i9 processor in that cool hexagon shaped case?

Edit: OK so ive read that there are no premium cases in the UK yet... So id assume you dont get the hexagonal case. Does it come in a box at least? Sorry for the dumb question....

Kurgen · 1 Nov 2018 at 12:51

azazl187 said:
Do you get the OEM version of the i9 processor in that cool hexagon shaped case?

Edit: OK so ive read that there are no premium cases in the UK yet... So id assume you dont get the hexagonal case. Does it come in a box at least? Sorry for the dumb question....

why would you care about the packaging.. hopefully the CPU is going in your pc not on your mantle piece? .. if anything all IT should be sent brown boxed etc.

orbitalwalsh · 1 Nov 2018 at 12:51

azazl187 said:
Do you get the OEM version of the i9 processor in that cool hexagon shaped case?

Edit: OK so ive read that there are no premium cases in the UK yet... So id assume you dont get the hexagonal case. Does it come in a box at least? Sorry for the dumb question....

last time i had Tray/OEM, it comes in a very small white box with padding on the inside

azazl187 · 1 Nov 2018 at 13:15

Kurgen said:
why would you care about the packaging.. hopefully the CPU is going in your pc not on your mantle piece? .. if anything all IT should be sent brown boxed etc.

Resale buddy. @Gibbo can you please confirm the OEM processor packaging? Thanks

Kurgen · 1 Nov 2018 at 13:28

fair enough

Distracted · 1 Nov 2018 at 13:31

azazl187 said:
Resale buddy. @Gibbo can you please confirm the OEM processor packaging? Thanks

It is a white box with foam above and below the cpu.

ancientmariner · 1 Nov 2018 at 13:58

Yup, it is. Mine arrived half an hour ago. Small padded white box full of fast, hot, power

orbitalwalsh · 1 Nov 2018 at 14:11

ancientmariner said:
Yup, it is. Mine arrived half an hour ago. Small padded white box full of fast, hot, power

haha

azazl187 · 1 Nov 2018 at 14:41

ancientmariner said:
Yup, it is. Mine arrived half an hour ago. Small padded white box full of fast, hot, power

We can assume you are happy with your purchase then

Gibbo · 1 Nov 2018 at 15:18

azazl187 said:
Resale buddy. @Gibbo can you please confirm the OEM processor packaging? Thanks

Comes in a very basic foam padded white box, how we've shipped OEM for years.

They arrive to use on trays of 21, we remove from trays and put into small white boxes for webshop sales to some what protect the CPU, so yes don't be surprised if there is finger print on CPU as warehouse guys handle them to put them in the little boxes, though they are told to wear gloves.

Distracted · 1 Nov 2018 at 15:21

Gibbo said:
Comes in a very basic foam padded white box, how we've shipped OEM for years.

They arrive to use on trays of 21, we remove from trays and put into small white boxes for webshop sales to some what protect the CPU, so yes don't be surprised if there is finger print on CPU as warehouse guys handle them to put them in the little boxes, though they are told to wear gloves.

They aren't listening

Cleans right off with alcohol before applying TIM anyway.

azazl187 · 1 Nov 2018 at 21:57

Shame really as it's kinda a deal breaker for me not having an "official" box. Yes yes I know, I shouldnt care as it's just slotting into the motherboard.. I'll think a bit more about it...

Thanks @Gibbo for confirming by the way

Gibbo · 1 Nov 2018 at 22:09

Distracted said:
They aren't listening

Cleans right off with alcohol before applying TIM anyway.

I've emailed the warehouse manager to enforce tray CPU's are handled with gloves, I know its only a finger print but when you drop £600 or in case of a 7980xe like £2000 on a CPU you expect it to be spotless.

Gibbo · 1 Nov 2018 at 22:10

azazl187 said:
Shame really as it's kinda a deal breaker for me not having an "official" box. Yes yes I know, I shouldnt care as it's just slotting into the motherboard.. I'll think a bit more about it...

Thanks @Gibbo for confirming by the way

First batch of retails land tomorrow fingers crossed.

Then more next week which should clear all the pre-orders, unfortunately this second batch has cost us £100 more than first batch due to been grey stock, hence the supplier wanted big money for them.

azazl187 · 1 Nov 2018 at 22:14

Gibbo said:
I've emailed the warehouse manager to enforce tray CPU's are handled with gloves, I know its only a finger print but when you drop £600 or in case of a 7980xe like £2000 on a CPU you expect it to be spotless.

Quite right sir!

azazl187 · 1 Nov 2018 at 22:16

Gibbo said:
First batch of retails land tomorrow fingers crossed.
Then more next week which should clear all the pre-orders, unfortunately this second batch has cost us £100 more than first batch due to been grey stock, hence the supplier wanted big money for them.

Yes but they won't be part of this deal will they. You prob don't read this much but it must be hard for you to be consistent with prices when suppliers move them around like they do

Gibbo · 1 Nov 2018 at 22:25

azazl187 said:
Yes but they won't be part of this deal will they. You prob don't read this much but it must be hard for you to be consistent with prices when suppliers move them around like they do

Why we put the price higher, as the second batch was pretty much what we were selling for previously but right now its better to have expensive stock, fulfill the back orders and have product rather than have nothing at all, because if I don't buy it a competitor will.

No retail stock would not be used for these bundles anyway due to retail stock being so hard to source.

azazl187 · 2 Nov 2018 at 08:33

Gibbo said:
Why we put the price higher, as the second batch was pretty much what we were selling for previously but right now its better to have expensive stock, fulfill the back orders and have product rather than have nothing at all, because if I don't buy it a competitor will.

No retail stock would not be used for these bundles anyway due to retail stock being so hard to source.

Yea makes complete sense.

orbitalwalsh · 2 Nov 2018 at 10:23

@Gibbo guessing distributor is EU bound (Intel) ?
guessing come Q2 its going to be a pain in the arse waiting for stock to clear customs maybe =/

Vidar · 2 Nov 2018 at 16:16

@Gibbo how does the 9900k bundle compare performance wise to say picking up the 9900k with say the Strix Z390-e and Team Group Xtreem edition 16gb DDR 4 4500mhz 8pack ram?
I can take or leave the freebies as nice as they may be