Both Amazon, Newegg  has best price for 14900K right now. get it now.

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tbh I am in the exact same boat as you and it is honestly super frustrating trying to predict these Intel price cycles... I have been sitting on my upgrade plans for ages now and I still cannot decide if waiting for late 2025 is a genius move or just a waste of time. I am also looking at that 14900K for a mix of dev work and gaming but the pricing patterns are just so inconsistent it is driving me nuts. Before I dive deeper into the rabbit hole tho, what kind of VMs are you actually running? Like, are you doing heavy compile jobs or just keeping a bunch of lightweight Linux distros open for testing? Just trying to see if our performance needs actually align because if we are doing similar heavy lifting, maybe we can figure out the price-to-performance floor together. I have been dealing with this indecision for like three months now and still have nothing solid.

TIL! Thanks for sharing

Hey,

You’re not the only one planning that far ahead, I promise 😅 I did something similar with my 12900K → 13900K upgrade and watched Black Friday/Cyber Monday pricing like a hawk for two years.

**Background / what I saw:**
On high‑end Intel SKUs, I’ve *rarely* seen true 20–30% drops on just the flagship CPU. What I usually saw was:
- ~10–15% off the top chip itself
- or much better **combo** deals (CPU + mobo, sometimes RAM) that effectively saved another 5–10%

**Why it matters for you:**
Since you’re already on a Z690 + 1000W, you *might* be tempted to just grab a CPU-only deal. But in my experience, the best value I got was a Micro Center bundle (CPU + board) that beat every Amazon / Newegg CPU-only sale by a good margin.

**What I’d actually do in your shoes:**
- **Set realistic expectations:** hope for ~10–15% off 14900K by Cyber Monday 2025, not 30%.
- **Watch Micro Center / local shops first** if you have them – their in‑store bundles were way better than Amazon for my 13900K.
- **Be careful with mobo support:** make sure your Z690 has solid BIOS support for 14900K and decent VRMs/VRM cooling. If it’s a mid/low tier board, you might want to consider a bundle with a stronger Z790 instead of pushing a hot chip on a weak board.
- **Plan two paths:**
1) CPU-only deal if your board is good and you see ~15% off.
2) If a combo shows up that effectively knocks another $50–100 off vs separate parts, grab that.

In my case, the bundle route ended up being the smarter long-term move, even though it meant replacing a "perfectly fine" board.

Hope this helps! Happy to compare boards if you share your exact Z690 model.

Honestly, by Cyber Monday 2025 I’d *expect* the 14900K to be more of a “last‑gen halo chip” with decent but not insane cuts – think ~15–25% off MSRP, with the best stuff usually as in‑store Micro Center bundles (CPU + mobo, sometimes RAM) and online deals being more like smaller rebates / coupons. Since you’re already on Z690 + 1000W, I’d actually plan two paths: 1) if your board’s VRMs are solid and BIOS support for 14900K is confirmed, hunt a CPU‑only deal and reuse everything; 2) if 15th/16th gen (or whatever’s out then) has dropped, check if you can snag a newer i7/i9 combo for the *same* price as a discounted 14900K alone. For high‑refresh 1440p + VMs, you’ll barely feel the gaming difference between a 14900K and a newer mid‑tier i7, but you *will* feel it in power/temps and platform longevity. So my plan in your shoes: watch Intel price cuts around late summer 2025, check your board’s CPU support list, and only commit to a 14900K if it hits a “no‑brainer” number like strong sub‑MSRP pricing *and* you don’t need a new board. Otherwise, aim for a newer‑gen combo deal instead of locking yourself into the last Raptor Refresh chip.

Hey,

If your main goal is value, I’d actually plan around **“what price makes this upgrade worth it?”** rather than assuming huge Cyber Monday magic.

Based on past gens (9900K → 11900K → 12900K → 13900K), the top SKU usually:
- Ends up ~**15–20% off MSRP** during big sales, not 30%+ unless it’s clearance or a weird regional promo.
- Gets the best “effective discount” via **bundles** (MC CPU+MB, or Amazon combo with RAM) rather than raw CPU-only % off.

With a 12700K already, I’d personally set some hard numbers:
- Decide a **max CPU price** you’ll actually be happy with (e.g. “I only bite if 14900K hits $X”).
- Add in what you can get selling your 12700K right before/around that time. That resale often matters more than an extra 5–10% discount.

For your use case (VMs + editing), the 14900K is a decent bump, but not night-and-day vs 12700K in gaming. So from a budget standpoint, I’d:
- Prioritize **total platform cost**: if DDR5 prices and a nice Z790 combo drop hard, that’s a better long‑term value than just a cheap CPU.
- Watch **local shops + Micro Center** style deals for in-store bundles (those are usually the only times you see “wow” pricing on flagships).
- Start tracking prices a few months before BF/Cyber and note the **real floor price**, so you know if the “sale” is actually good or just rebranded MSRP.

TL;DR: expect moderate CPU-only cuts, maybe 15–20%, but build your plan around combo deals + 12700K resale. If the total upgrade delta isn’t compelling, honestly, I’d keep the 12700K and throw money at GPU / storage instead.

Hope this helps you sanity-check the plan.

Hey, long‑term 14900K owner here (upgraded from a 12700K too), so I’m kinda on the other side of the fence you’re planning for.

Story/context: I grabbed my 14900K a few months after launch thinking “this’ll last me 5+ years easy.” It *does* rip through VMs and video work, and 1440p high refresh is no problem… but over time I noticed the real cost wasn’t the price tag, it was heat, noise, and babysitting.

Answer: If you’re aiming for Cyber Monday 2025, I’d plan around **long‑term ownership**, not just the discount. In my experience:
- You’ll definitely want a **serious cooler** (top‑end air or a good 240/360 AIO) and a well‑ventilated case. Otherwise you’ll end up power‑limiting it anyway, which kinda defeats the point of paying for the halo chip.
- Expect to spend time dialing in **power limits / undervolting**. Out of the box it loves to slam into high power draw for small gains. It’s great once tuned, but not “set and forget” like my 12700K was.
- For deals, over the years I’ve seen the big halo chips get **modest percentage cuts** but good *value* once they’re no longer the shiny new toy. I’d personally target something like: “Is the final price (after rebate/combo) worth the extra heat and power vs just keeping the 12700K or dropping one tier (14700K)?” rather than a specific % off.

Lesson learned: If I could redo it, I’d base my upgrade decision less on “Can I get 20–30% off on Cyber Monday?” and more on “Am I willing to live with the thermals, noise, and tuning for the next 3–4 years?”

So yeah, plan for a good deal, but also budget for cooling and time to tune it. The long‑term experience with these high‑end chips is amazing *if* you treat them like a little project, not just a drop‑in speed bump.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

You’re **definitely** not the only one planning this far out 😄 And since no one’s really hit the *regional + climate* angle yet, I’ll throw in that perspective because it actually matters a LOT with a 14900K.

### Option A: Buy wherever it’s cheapest online (Amazon/Newegg/etc.)
**Pros:**
- Sometimes the lowest raw price, especially in US/EU regions.
- Easy to track with price alerts and CamelCamelCamel / Keepa.

**Cons (climate/region side):**
- If you’re in a hotter or more humid region, returns/RMA for heat‑related issues can be a nightmare across borders.
- No local advice on coolers / airflow tuned for your climate.

### Option B: Local retailers / Micro Center–style shops
**Pros:**
- Way better if you live in a **hot climate** or somewhere with **bad power** (voltage drops, frequent outages). You can:
- Ask about real‑world temps on 14900K in *your* region.
- Sometimes bundle with a beefy cooler or case that’s actually in stock locally.
- Easier warranty if the chip gets cooked from running near 100°C all summer.

**Cons:**
- Price might not hit the absolute lowest Cyber Monday numbers.

### Option C: Full combo (CPU + mobo + RAM) tuned for your environment
**Pros:**
- Great if you’re in a **hot, dusty, or high‑humidity place**. You can aim for:
- Board with strong VRMs + good heatsinks (less thermal throttling when ambient is 30°C+).
- DDR5 that’s been stable in local builds (some kits behave differently in hotter rooms).
- Sometimes local shops run region‑specific combos to move last‑gen stock.

**Cons:**
- Might be overkill since you’re already on Z690, and cross‑gen upgrade is easy.

### What I’d plan for in your shoes
If your region is **cool with cheap electricity** → I’d hunt **CPU‑only online**, target ~20–25% off and plan for a **serious cooler**.

If you’re in a **hot/humid region or with pricey electricity** → I’d lean **local or combo** deals and factor in:
- A top‑tier air cooler or 360 AIO.
- Possibly undervolting/PL limits from day one.

Set two numbers:
- “Buy now”: CPU only at $X (or local equivalent).
- “Only if combo is amazing”: CPU + cooling‑friendly mobo at $Y.

Region + climate seriously changes whether a “cheap” 14900K is actually a good deal once you factor thermals and power use.

Hope this helps! Feel free to drop your country/region and people can give more targeted expectations.

Hey,

I’m kinda looking at this from a more “market research / brand vs brand” angle, and honestly… I wouldn’t plan your *entire* 2025 Cyber Monday around the 14900K only.

**Option A – Stick with Intel 14900K**
**Pros:**
- You keep your Z690, so total platform cost stays low.
- Retailers like Micro Center love discounting *Intel flagships* plus giving mobo/RAM bundles – that’s where the best Intel deals usually show up, not Amazon.
**Cons:**
- Top Intel SKUs historically don’t get crazy -30% cuts; it’s more like -10–20% + bundle.
- Power/thermals are still rough, even if you tune it.

**Option B – Watch AMD (e.g., 7950X/3D or whatever’s current)**
**Pros:**
- AMD’s high‑end tends to see steeper actual price drops over time, especially on Amazon/Newegg.
- 3D parts can beat Intel in 1440p high‑refresh while still being good for VMs/video.
**Cons:**
- Full platform swap (AM5 board + DDR5 if you’re not already there) can nuke any “deal” feeling.

**Option C – Sit tight on 12700K & target *total platform value***
Honestly, in your shoes I’d:
- Set a target: e.g. *14900K ≤ $X OR AMD combo (CPU+board+RAM) ≤ $Y*.
- Compare **Intel CPU-only deal** vs **AMD full-platform bundle** when 2025 sales hit.

So yeah, plan for 14900K, but *seriously* keep an AMD combo as a Plan B. Sometimes Intel-only "deals" look good… until you see what AMD bundles are going for the same week.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I’m kinda in the same boat, just from the *other* side. I went 12700K → 13900K mainly for high‑refresh 1440p + VMs, and I can tell you what it actually **felt** like vs what the benchmarks say.

**Story/context:**
When I jumped from 12700K, I expected my games to suddenly feel “next‑gen”. Reality: in most GPU‑bound stuff (1440p high/ultra), the difference was honestly pretty small. Where I *really* noticed it was:
- Heavy background loads while gaming (VMs, Discord + Chrome zoo, OBS, etc.)
- Minimum/1% lows being smoother, not raw FPS average
- Export times and big compile jobs dropping noticeably

That’s exactly the kind of "driving experience" change you’d see with a 14900K vs 12700K: not night‑and‑day max FPS, but the system just refuses to choke when you push it.

**Answer / what I’d expect for Cyber Monday 2025:**
If you’re still on 1440p high refresh and doing lots of VMs + video:
- I’d personally set my “buy” line around where the 14900K is a **strong value productivity upgrade**, not just a gaming flex.
- Performance‑wise, you’re probably looking at:
- +5–10% gaming gains in many titles (more in CPU‑bound esports), but much better **frametime consistency** under load.
- Noticeably faster exports and snappier multitasking with VMs hammering the e‑cores.

So for deals:
- I’d aim for a price where you feel you’re paying mainly for **work performance**, and the smoother 1440p gaming is the cherry on top.
- Combo deals (CPU + DDR5 + maybe a Z790 board) can make sense if you’re chasing every bit of performance and want higher DDR5 speeds to help 1% lows.

**Lesson learned (for planning):**
Don’t over‑index on “14900K big discount percentage”; think “what total cost gets me a meaningfully smoother *experience* than my 12700K?”

If you can snag a 14900K (or similar‑class chip then) at a good price *plus* fast DDR5, that’s where you’ll really feel the upgrade day‑to‑day, not just on benchmark screenshots.

Hope this helps! Happy future‑deal hunting 😄

Hey, since no one’s really touched the *safety/reliability* side yet, I’d actually plan your 14900K upgrade around **thermals and power** more than just price.

That chip can pull a ton of watts and run hot, so for Cyber Monday 2025 I’d watch for:
- **Good coolers bundled or on sale** (240/280 AIO or big air) – don’t assume your current one is enough.
- **Boards with strong VRMs** and good power limits, not just the cheapest Z690/Z790 deal.
- **Strict return/warranty policies** from Amazon/Newegg/Micro Center, in case you hit instability, coil whine, or thermal issues.

Also, I’d suggest planning to:
- Update BIOS **before** swapping CPUs.
- Double‑check your case airflow and maybe grab extra fans if they’re discounted.
- Avoid sketchy “too good to be true” listings, especially used 14900Ks that might’ve been hammered with AVX loads.

So yeah, Cyber Monday could be great, but make sure the “deal” includes keeping the thing cool, stable, and within safe power limits, not just a cheap CPU-only price.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

From a DIY angle, I’d actually plan this more like a *project* than just hunting a single Cyber Monday price.

If you’re comfortable doing your own upgrades (which it sounds like you are), you might want to:

1. **Skip “pro install” services and put the savings into the CPU** – places like Micro Center sometimes bundle cheap “build services”, but honestly a 12700K → 14900K swap on Z690 is just BIOS update + drop‑in + thermal paste. I’d rather keep that $50–$100 in my budget for a better deal or nicer cooler.

2. **Watch for DIY‑friendly bundles** – sometimes you’ll see CPU + AIO or CPU + RAM kits on Amazon/Newegg that are basically DIY targeted. Those can be more valuable than CPU + motherboard bundles for you, since you already have Z690.

3. **Plan a ‘DIY upgrade window’ around BF/CM** – I usually:
- Update BIOS in advance
- Set up monitoring (HWInfo, etc.)
- Stress test after swap to catch issues while return windows are open

In your shoes, I’d hope for ~15–25% off CPU-only online, then rely on my own labor instead of paying someone else. That’s the most cost‑effective long‑term, imo.

Hope this helps!