Intel gains momentum on major retailers as aggressive price cuts boost Intel CPU sales. Amazon US Sells Nearly 7800 Units of Intel CPUs in August 2026, Helping the Company Climb From Nearly 10% Share to Over 20% For over a year, we saw Intel staying close to a 10% share, if not under 10%, when it came to shipping its desktop CPUs. This trend was particularly consistent for several months on Amazon US, but things changed drastically last month. Remember the aggressive price cuts by Intel on its latest Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs? Yes, that had an immense impact on […]
Intel is going aggressive, and this is the first time we have seen this monstrous processor dropping under $200. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Drops Under $200 for the First Time Since Launch, Arming Users With Incredible Raw Power for Gaming and Productivity At this rate, most Intel Arrow Lake processors will drop below $200, including high-end offerings, but as of now, only the refreshed chips seem to be enjoying the lowest prices ever. If you remember, a few days ago, Intel slashed the prices of its newest Arrow Lake Refresh chips, including both the Core Ultra 7 270K […]
This is a rare sight and if we can remember correctly, almost all the Intel CPUs were kicked out of top 10 last year. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Finds its Place at 6th Position, While Core i7 14700K Now Ranks 8th in the Top 10 Best Selling CPUs on Amazon This is a shocker, but yes, it's finally happening, but it might be a temporary change as well. After dominating the best-selling CPU chart on Amazon, AMD can be seen losing a few spots to Intel. This doesn't mean that AMD is struggling, but it's the other way […]
One of the best gaming CPUs has dropped by nearly $50 while another 10-core powerful CPU dropped below $100. Amazon Slashes $47 Off Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, Making it the Best Gaming/Productivity Processor While Core Ultra 5 225F is Now the Cheapest 10-Core CPU This might be the biggest CPU deal this year as one of the fastest gaming processors has dropped way below its official MSRP. Just today, we published a deals post, which gives you the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus for lower than MSRP, but this Amazon deal […]
So, it's true that Intel increased the prices of these processors, but they didn't disclose the reason publicly. Intel Confirms Price Hike for Core Ultra 200S Plus Series by $30-$50; Says, "Rising Supply Chain Costs" and "Strong Demand" are the Reasons for the Hike Recently, we spotted changes in the recommended customer price for some Intel Arrow Lake chips, particularly the Core Ultra 200S "Plus" series. The price hike was sudden and unexpected. However, it wasn't a mistake on Intel's part, as it has finally confirmed that the price hike is official. That said, the new processors will now officially […]
Popular overclocker "saltycroissant" just dropped another world record and this time, he's the first one to break the 13,600 MT/s barrier. Corsair 24 GB DDR5 Pushed To 13,606 MT/s on Z890 AORUS Tachyon Duo X ICE, a New DDR5 Memory Overclocking World Record Seeing existing memory overclocking world records getting broken isn't anything new, but this is the first time someone has pushed the DDR5 speed past 13,600 MT/s or 6800 MHz. This is the official record as per the entry on HWBot and CPU-Z, and this positions the overclocker "saltycroissant" at the top of the leaderboard once again. This […]
Unlike the non-Plus variants, the Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs are witnessing a good demand, but Intel just made them more expensive for the consumers. Intel Quietly Raised Core Ultra 7 270K Plus From $299 to $349 While Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Received a $30 Price Hike The recent price hike could raise the actual retail prices for these products, and this will position the Core Ultra 200S Plus chips in a more difficult position, given they are still not on par with the Ryzen 9000 series when it comes to sales. Launched nearly one year after the debut […]
The motherboard maker is introducing its proprietary memory optimization features for superior performance. Colorful Debuts Memory Tuning Mode, Claiming 4% Higher Average FPS in eSports Titles and Up To 10% Improvement in AIDA64 Benchmarks Major motherboard vendors have released their new memory and CPU optimization features for their motherboards. Colorful isn't lagging either and introduced a new memory optimization feature called Memory Tuning Mode. This specifically targets memory optimizations to improve performance in gaming and non-gaming workloads. As per IT Home, Colorful's Memory Tuning Mode is reserved for the Intel 800 series motherboards that are used by the Arrow Lake […]
More processors are getting a discount on this Prime Day deal, and you shouldn't miss these Ryzen CPUs if you want to build a powerful gaming PC on a budget. AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Drops to Just $179 While Ryzen 5 7600X is Now Down to $146 on Amazon There are some excellent deals on Amazon at the moment, ranging from PC components to pre-built systems, but the processor deals are particularly irresistible. We have just published Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus deal post that gives you the chance to buy the processor at just $264, making it one […]
Once again, AMD back at boasting about its CPU market share on one of the major retailers in US. AMD Says "15 out of 15" CPUs in the Best Selling Amazon Processors are AMD CPUs As Intel's Best Chips Continue to Decline in Rankings After having boasted about the CPU share reaching 45% on the Steam Hardware Survey, AMD is back again. AMD's Senior Director of Marketing has posted a tweet saying, "15 out of 15 incredible CPU lineup @AMD", while sharing a screenshot that shows all the top 15 best-selling CPUs on Amazon US are from AMD. It's nothing […]
Today we are back with another prebuilt system review as we check out the CyberPowerPC Infinity Ultra 7 RTX. This machine is packing in Intel's new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, alongside an RTX 5070, 32GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD. It's also completely free of RGB lighting, with a clean and understated aesthetic achieved thanks to the Lian Li Lancool 217 case and its wooden accents. Let's take a closer look and see if this PC is worth buying.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Core spec + pricing
01:18 Design first impressions
01:43 CPU + memory + cooling setup
02:49 SSD / GPU / Mobo
04:16 PSU and cable management
05:13 CPU + GPU behaviour
06:17 Noise levels, thermal imaging camera
06:47 CPU performance quick check
07:12 Gaming setup
07:39 Cyberpunk 2077
08:24 Doom: The Dark Ages
09:07 COD: Black Ops 7
09:35 Horizon Forbidden West
09:57 Marvel Rivals
10:24 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
10:45 Starfield
11:08 Closing thoughts + value discussion
Specification
Operating system: Windows 11 Home (no recovery media)
Special offers: Norton 360 VPN & Security for Gamers (1-year licence)
Case: Lian Li Lancool 217 Gaming Case (Black, includes 2x 170mm fans)
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core Ultra 7 270K (24 cores: 8P up to 5.50GHz, 16E up to 4.70GHz, 125W TDP, 40MB cache, Intel Graphics)
CPU overclocking: None
CPU cooling: ASRock Challenger Pure 360mm AIO liquid cooler (black)
Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K CPU reaches another fantastic value proposition, hitting $259 at Microcenter, but a delidded version costs twice as much. Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is an Uber CPU Value for just $259 at Microcenter The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is currently the best value option in the Intel CPU family. It offers 24 cores, and its performance more or less matches the 285K with technologies such as BOT (Binary Optimization Tool), offering a nice boost in games. At launch, the CPU was priced at $299, and while it did see an initial price hike […]
The flagship CPU that Intel never released, the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, has now been benchmarked & gives us an idea why it never entered retail segments. Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Would Had Performed Similar To The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Leaving No Choice But To Scrap It The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus was going to be the flagship chip within the Core Ultra 200S Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" family. This chip was expected to retain the same configuration as the Core Ultra 9 285K, & would've offered 24 cores and 24 threads. The clock speeds were […]
The newly launched flagship CPU has already entered the top 10 best-selling CPUs on Amazon and could eventually move up on the chart. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Enjoys Better Popularity Than Intel's Best CPUs on Amazon, Selling as the 10th Best Selling CPU at $899 The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 didn't impress much and brought even smaller uplifts over Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Ryzen 7 9850X3D brought over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Moreover, the hefty price tag of $899 makes it unappealing and unreachable for the masses. But there are always enthusiasts who wouldn't spend a day without buying the latest […]
MSI has recently launched a series of RTX 5070 graphics cards in collaboration with Blizzard and World Of Warcraft. There are two versions of the Midnight-themed cards: Void and Light editions. We took the Void edition and made an MSI World of Warcraft Midnight build featuring the special-edition graphics card and the brand-new Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU!
Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 5070 12G World of Warcraft MIDNIGHT VOID EDITION OC – Available from Currys for £719.99 HERE.
TRI FROZR 4 Cooling – MSI’s latest thermal design brings upgraded fans and refined airflow control for lower temperatures and quieter operation under load.
Factory Overclocked – ships with an “Extreme Performance” clock of 2625 MHz via MSI Centre, giving you an out-of-the-box boost without any tinkering.
Blackwell Architecture + DLSS 4 – built on NVIDIA’s latest platform with AI-enhanced rendering and multi-frame generation, pushing both performance and image quality forward.
12GB of GDDR7 VRAM – fast 192-bit memory running at 28 Gbps, providing plenty of bandwidth for modern titles and high-resolution workloads.
Outputs: DisplayPort x3 (v2.1b), HDMI x1 (up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, VRR, HDR)
HDCP Support: Yes
Power Consumption: 250 W
Power Connectors: 16-pin x1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)
Recommended PSU: 650 W
Dimensions: 338 x 140 x 50 mm
Weight: 1187 g (card) / 1705 g (package)
API Support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6
Maximum Displays: 4
G-SYNC® Technology: Yes
Digital Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320
Motherboard: MSI MAG B860 Tomahawk WiFi – Available now from Scan priced at £199.99 HERE.
Serious power delivery – 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail VRM with 60A SPS and dual 8-pin CPU connectors is built to keep Intel Core Ultra CPUs powered correctly during sustained load.
PCIe 5.0 ready – Full PCIe 5.0 support for GPUs and a Gen5 M.2 slot, designed to support the latest hardware and future upgrades.
Generous Connectivity – Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 for cutting-edge networking and high-bandwidth I/O.
Proper thermal design – extended heatsinks, 7W/mK thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr II all work together to keep temps in check under heavy gaming or workstation loads.
Specifications
Chipset: Intel B860
CPU Support: Supports Intel® Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Audio: Realtek ALC897 codec, 7.1-channel HD audio, S/PDIF output support
Storage: 3× M.2 slots – M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU), M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset, supports up to 22110), M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), 4× SATA 6G ports
RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
Thunderbolt 4: 1× rear port (up to 40Gbps), USB4 (20Gbps), USB 3.2 (10Gbps) backward compatibility
USB Connectivity: 4× USB 2.0, 4× USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1× USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1× USB 40Gbps Type-C(Rear)/ 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1× USB 10Gbps Type-C (Front)
Internal I/O: 1× ATX, 2× CPU, 1× PCIe 8-pin, 1× CPU fan, 1× pump/sys fan, 5× system fans, RGB: 3× ARGB Gen2, 2× RGB, 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 5Gbps Type-A,1× USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2× Front panel headers, Front audio, Chassis intrusion, TPM 2.0 header, JDASH tuning controller
LED Features: 4× EZ Debug LEDs, 1× EZ Memory Detection LED
Rear Panel / Ports: Clear CMOS Button, DisplayPort, USB 2.0 (Flash BIOS Port), 5G LAN, USB 10Gbps Type-A, Audio Connectors, Flash BIOS Button, Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C), HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 10Gbps Type-A, USB 10Gbps Type-C, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, S/PDIF-OUT
CPU Cooler: MSI MPG CoreLiquid P13 360 – Available now from Scan priced at £149.99 HERE.
Curved Glass CPU Block – Curved glass housing a 2.1-inch IPS LCD screen with 480 x 480 resolution and 600 nit peak brightness that can be configured and customised to display real-time system info, animated visuals or used as a secondary display.
Universal Mounting System – Upper mounting bracket compatible with current Intel and AMD desktop sockets makes installation a simple process, while the cables hidden in tube sleeving provide a super clean aesthetic.
Latest Cooling Engine – It's equipped with a new generation screwless full-plane copper base that enhances water tightness and ensures reliable operation, while the 0.1mm micro channel cold plate absorbs heat for efficient CPU heat dissipation and cooling.
Specifications
CPU Socket Compatibility:Intel LGA 1700 / 1851, AMD AM5/AM4
Radiator Material: Aluminium
Radiator Dimensions:394 x 119.6 x 27.2mm
Radiator Tube Length: 390mm
CPU Block/Pump Dimensions: 70 x 80 x 75mm (approx.)
Pump Speed: 3400 RPM ± 340 RPM
Cold Plate Material: Micro-Skived Copper
Pump Connector: 4-pin PWM
Pump Noise (dBA): 20 dBA ( avg )
VRM Fan:N/A
Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Fan Speed (PWM): 500~2050 ± 150 RPM
Fan Max Airflow: 89 CFM
Fan Max Static Pressure: 59 mmH20
Fan Noise: 7 dBA (max)
Fan Bearing: Rifle bearing
Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM + 3-pin 5V ARGB
LCD Screen: 1” IPS 480 x 480
Warranty: 3 years
Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GLS PCIE5 750W – Available now from Amazon priced at £104.22 HERE.
Compact Size – 150 mm long and 150 mm wide ATX form factor ensures a comfortable and easy fit in most PC cases, freeing up more space for cable management and airflow.
80 Plus Gold Certified – Up to 90% efficiency, ideal for powering hardware with high energy demands, such as GPUs and CPUs.
Native 12V-2×6 – Equipped with native 12V-2×6 PCIe connector to deliver up to 600W of power to support PCIe 5.1 GPUs.
Durable Design – Featuring LLC half-bridge with DC-to-DC converter and an active PFC design ensures a reliable output with OCP / OTP / OPP / SCP / OVP / UVP / SIP / NLO protection.
Be sure to check out the RTX 5070 World of Warcraft Midnight Edition on Currys HERE.
KitGuru says: This new series of graphics cards will certainly appeal to die-hard World Of Warcraft fans and the bold colour schemes bring some life to your PC build!
A user reports how his CPU appeared as a bigger model in most hardware identifiers, but it wasn't the reality. CPU-Z, BIOS, and Even Windows Identified Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus as Ultra 7 270K Plus, Despite Showing 18-Core Configuration A Chiphell user reports that he recently purchased the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, a new Arrow Lake Refresh SKU that boasts more cores than the 245K. However, when he switched his motherboard from Colorful to GIGABYTE, an unusual behavior was observed. While his CPU box clearly mentions "Core Ultra 5 250K Plus", his CPU kept getting detected […]
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, are seeing a price bump before their retail launch. Retailers Bump Up Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus & Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Prices Before Retail Launch, Now 10% Higher Than MSRP Intel recently introduced its Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, which got high praise for their value proposition. The CPUs added more cores, higher clocks, and new features such as the Binary Optimization Tool, which is proving to be a decent tech for gaming and standard applications. Intel had originally priced its […]
New Intel processors are now available in the iBUYPOWER configurator, offering higher gaming and productivity performance. iBUYPOWER Adds Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs in Custom Configurator; Configuration Starts at $1,899 With Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Popular system integrator, iBUYPOWER, has announced the availability of the recently launched Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors for its custom pre-built systems. iBUYPOWER, known for its wide range of pre-built systems, now includes the latest Intel processors in its custom configurator, which can be added manually with the choice of motherboard, RAM, GPU, Storage, etc. The company says that the cheapest Core […]
If you are looking to buy the new Arrow Lake Refresh chips for faster gaming and productivity, here is where you can find them. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Listed at $349, Ultra 5 250K at $219, and Ultra 5 250KF at $199 on Various Retailers Intel's recently launched Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs have started appearing on various retailers, and if you were looking to buy one, here's how the current pricing looks in different stores. The lineup includes a few SKUs, including the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, a 24-core/24-thread CPU that boasts four additional efficient cores than […]
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Ultra 7 270K (24 cores: 8P up to 5.50GHz, 16E up to 4.70GHz, 125W TDP, 40MB cache, Intel Graphics)
