Question Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285K availability?

[sundancer268]

I am trying to source the new Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285K and the only ones that seem to be available are from scalpers. Any idea when the chip will make it back into the main stream sellers? What is the issue with this chip, I want to build my new computer before tariffs and the price goes up.

 

[COLGeek]

Like any new high-end component, the CPU was likely released with limited availability. Then scalpers take advantage of demand and drive up costs.

Give it some time, eventually the market will adjust back to normal(ish).