Intel will formally provide a “delidded” model of the Core i9-14900KS via its PC companions, together with a guaranty, an official consultant confirmed Friday. The firm’s new choice was reported earlier via YouTube Roman ‘der8auer’ Hartung after which at Tom’s Hardware, which picked up on the information.

CPUs usually ship as a packaged chip, generally with a PC cooling resolution within the field. “Delidding” is a much more excessive step that includes eradicating the processor bundle and warmth sink to supply entry on to the die itself. Consumers and even fanatics not often do that, because it exposes the delicate processor die to the weather. However, it additionally permits for extra aggressive cooling options, which may permit the chip to run at even increased speeds. It’s well timed, as Intel’s newest chip as already been overclocked from its inventory pace of 6.2GHz to eight.8GHz.

“Intel is working with a select group of partners to provide support for delidded i9-14900KS-powered systems with a one-year limited warranty,” an Intel consultant stated in an e-mail. “No other Intel Core SKUs–including standalone i9-14900KS box/tray units–are eligible for delidded warranty support.”

It’s unknown, nonetheless, what that guarantee covers. Intel has provided guarantee assist for overclocking earlier than and it was known as the Performance Tuning Protection Plan. But Intel axed it in 2021. The firm additionally isn’t saying who its companions might be, although Tom’s Hardware famous that Maingear is among the many listing. Hot Hardware reports that it’ll price $247 additional: $200 for the chip and one other $47 for an upgraded cooler.

PCWorld has additionally been informed by Corsair Gaming’s Origin PC enterprise to anticipate a desktop with a delidded Core i9-14900KS to overview, however we didn’t know on the time that it could be a normal choice. Look for that overview video quickly.