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This “i7” Is Actually an i9 (i7-13850HX Review)

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Quick review of the i7-13850HX laptop-to-desktop from AliExpress: one of those strange laptop CPUs adapted to LGA1700 with a dual PCB. The reason this one is special is simple: even though it’s called an i7, it behaves much closer to an i9-class chip in multi-core workloads, while still letting you build around cheap DDR4 / laptop DDR4 and avoid the current RAM mess :) It's currently the best one to buy! 🧩 Parts used • i7-13850HX: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2wSxF5x • LGA1700 motherboard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3GNzaW1 • SODIMM adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4bS9JIz 0:00 Why this “i7” is special 1:05 What it actually is + pricing 2:25 Socket mod and compatibility 3:55 Benchmarks and real performance 5:10 Why it may be the best value one now 6:00 Final verdict 📷 Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imwateringpsus Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/imwateringpsus YT Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyTZ7F7OGSwUl5ZQos02-vw/join ⚙️ Gear & Recommendations: Thermal Paste I use: https://amzn.to/4lS2tuV Electric screwdriver for PC building: https://amzn.to/4stgJga Mini Air Duster for PC cleaning: https://amzn.to/4bAWJSZ My fav mouse: https://madcatz.store/products/mad-catz-m-m-o-7-wireless-gaming-mouse?sca_ref=10580619.Vzo1VpjdXGZIC&sca_source=YouTube Deskmat: https://deskmat.io/imwateringpsus DISCLOSURE: Some links are affiliate links, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. #AliExpressCPU #i713850HX #PCBuild

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Today I’m reviewing one of the weirdest (and honestly best value) AliExpress CPUs right now: the i7-13850HX laptop-to-desktop chip on a dual-PCB adapter for LGA1700. The reason it’s special is simple: even though it’s labeled an i7, in multi-core it behaves way closer to an i9-class CPU. You’re looking at 20 cores / 28 threads with the usual P-core/E-core setup, and the stock CPU-Z numbers are already kind of insane for what this costs. I also go over the practical stuff people actually care about: pricing (don’t pay the “normal” AliExpress price), compatibility, and the tiny socket mod you do with washers/screws. It takes like two minutes, it’s easy, and you’re not destroying your board if you do it correctly. The big win is you can skip the current RAM mess and build with cheap DDR4—or even laptop DDR4 via SODIMM adapters—without really hurting performance, because this thing was made to run on laptop platforms. My verdict: if you can grab it under about $170 with coupons, it’s currently the best one to buy. On a cheap board it’s already great, and if you’re an enthusiast and do some power limit unlocking + a slight undervolt + RAM tuning, you can get massive gains (I’m talking up to 50% more gaming performance).

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