What does "Boxed'' mean in Intel Core i3/5/7 Boxed

DoctorDomino · Jan 26, 2016

So i am going to build a new pc and i heard somewhere that "Boxed" (Intel i5 "Boxed") means that it includes CPU cooler is that true or not?

nigelivey · Jan 26, 2016

Yes the "boxed" version is retail and includes the stock cooler. "Tray" or "OEM" would be without AFAIK

Gingerbread · Jan 26, 2016

Boxed means that it includes a stock CPU cooler. For the new skylake K series 6700k and 6600k it means extended warranty.

Mr Kagouris · Jan 26, 2016

Depends on the CPU. Skylake K-series CPUs (i5 6600k and i7 6700k) do not include a stock cooler, but every other boxed CPU does.

DoctorDomino · Jan 26, 2016

Mr Kagouris :

So i am going to buy an Intel Core i5-6500 - Boxed. So what i understand from your answer is: This cpu has a cooler.

RCFProd · Jan 26, 2016

That's correct.

eurotruck1516 · Jan 3, 2018

I will buy i5-8600k does this come with cooler too? its coffe lake! (Procesors Intel Core i5-8600K, Hexa Core, 3.60GHz, 9MB, LGA1151, 14nm, BOX)

nigelivey · Jan 3, 2018

eurotruck1516 :

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