How many Intel paper launches is this in a row? I don't follow HEDT super closely, but 5000 series, 8000 series, and now 9000 have all been MIA. I don't remember if I had to wait to pick up my 7700K or not. 6000 and 7000 series were, of course, the same chips. And 8000 and 9000 are also the same chip as the 6000, just with more cores crammed together.