In order to provide warranty-backed systems with delivered Core i9-14900KS CPUs, Intel is collaborating with a few PC manufacturers. In his first video, overclocker and YouTuber Roman ‘der8auer’ Hartung discusses this revolutionary step for Intel and examines what is presumably the company’s final-ever Core i9 CPU.

Maingear is the first PC manufacturer that we have seen providing delidded Core i9-14900KS CPUs as an option. In addition to the already high cost of the Core i9-14900KS construction choice, buyers should budget a another $200 for the delivered edition. As of the time of writing, the delidded Core i9-14900KS appeared to be a possibility for the majority of Maingear models. You also need to select a 360mm AiO or better as the cooling option when you upgrade to the Dell Core i9 in the Maingear configuration.

asked Intel for more information about its recently announced delidded warranty policy. The terms and conditions of the guarantee and the complete list of PC manufacturers offering delidded CPU systems would be very helpful.

Der8auer hailed the imminent deliveries of pre-built Core i9-14900KS PCs as “something special, something I have not seen and heard about before.” The important thing to remember is that these authorized delivered 14900KS PCs will “come officially with Intel’s warranty,” according to der8auer. Of course, PC manufacturers are free to do as they choose.

With these impending high-end delidded systems, the overclocking expert openly pondered what cooling method would be used. According to him, it is quite likely that they will come pre-installed with a direct die cooling system. As we have previously seen with der8auer combinations with direct die coolers, they might also employ liquid metal thermal compounds. Given that exposed CPU dies can be somewhat brittle, PC manufacturers may choose to use anti-tamper stickers as a means of confirming warranties. The product pages for Maingear don’t go into enough detail to address these concerns.

They applaud Intel’s delidded warranty coverage, and der8auer even expresses hope that “us normal consumers” may be able to obtain authorized delidded chips for do-it-yourself projects. While Intel can work with specific system integrators to guarantee a certain level of quality and process control, DIYers will find it more difficult to put such a plan into practice.

Der8auer promises to post the second installment of his coverage on the Intel Core i9-14900KS soon. He will focus on de-loading the 14900KS sample(s) he has and examining the effects on overclocking, performance, and temps in his next video. The content may be targeted by certain PC manufacturers who will be marketing delidded 14900KS PCs, and it is designed to be a must-watch for anyone who expects the best from their computer.