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Micro Center Stores: Intel i5-12600KF + MSI Z790-P Pro WiFi + 16GB G.Skill DDR4 3200

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Micro Center has Intel Core i5-12600KF + MSI Z790-P Pro WiFi DDR4 + G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3200 Bundle on sale for $249.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member SmartSnail793 for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Includes:
  • Intel i5-12600KF 10-Core (6P+4E) / 16-Thread Processor
  • MSI Z790-P Pro WiFi D4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
  • 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 Desktop Memory Kit

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For those on the fence about upgrading from old gen CPU: this is all you need to change and al else can remain the same. Ideally you should swap out the power supply unit but that is completely optional. If you have upgrade in mind, this is a really cheap way to get ready for a graphic card upgrade, all the way into 4090 and possibly more. Sure, it will leave "performance on the table" that more money would grab, but I am reaching out to those who are so budget sensitive even $100 more will cause ginormous stress.

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Sorry, was my first post! Will remember to do so in future.

I should have also mentioned that this CPU is a "F" version meaning a separate graphic card is needed to run this CPU. "K" means unlocked and overclocking compatible but such activity is best left to hardcore performance optimizers. Take it from intel that they do more QC testing to release unlocked K versions that can operate under hotter temperature, stress etc so overall you are getting a "better lot" than standard CPU without the "K". However, this is not a CPU you want to overclock as there is far little to gain overclocking an i5 than i7 or i9. Always snap a photo of the numbers on CPU box before throwing away- FPO as "Batch#" and the ATPO as "S/N" on the box of your CPU for RMA purposes.
pretty amazing budget kit
Some gamers including me may want an integrated GPU for their second monitor to ensure that gaming performance on the first monitor is not compromised.

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03-29-2024 at 12:13 PM.

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you could at least put MicroCenter in the title so people know it's going to be in store only
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03-29-2024 at 08:09 PM.
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Picked one of these up today for my Zwift PC build, felt it was a really good deal on a mid tier CPU.
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pretty amazing budget kit
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03-30-2024 at 02:55 AM.
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My Microcenter doesnt open until 5/10. Frown
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03-30-2024 at 04:52 AM.

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Quote from Blorg :
you could at least put MicroCenter in the title so people know it's going to be in store only

Sorry, was my first post! Will remember to do so in future.

I should have also mentioned that this CPU is a "F" version meaning a separate graphic card is needed to run this CPU. "K" means unlocked and overclocking compatible but such activity is best left to hardcore performance optimizers. Take it from intel that they do more QC testing to release unlocked K versions that can operate under hotter temperature, stress etc so overall you are getting a "better lot" than standard CPU without the "K". However, this is not a CPU you want to overclock as there is far little to gain overclocking an i5 than i7 or i9. Always snap a photo of the numbers on CPU box before throwing away- FPO as "Batch#" and the ATPO as "S/N" on the box of your CPU for RMA purposes.
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03-30-2024 at 05:10 AM.
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To bad it's the F processor (no eGPU). Amazing deal for gamers that will add GPU though.
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03-30-2024 at 07:17 AM.
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At least you're getting one! Many of us either don't have one or not too close to make worth while for these deals.
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03-30-2024 at 07:27 AM.
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Quote from djsvetljo :
To bad it's the F processor (no eGPU). Amazing deal for gamers that will add GPU though.
Some gamers including me may want an integrated GPU for their second monitor to ensure that gaming performance on the first monitor is not compromised.
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Quote from WittyWealth785 :
Some gamers including me may want an integrated GPU for their second monitor to ensure that gaming performance on the first monitor is not compromised.
I would love to see some stats on this. I'm assuming you plug secondary monitor into motherboard?
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03-30-2024 at 09:32 AM.
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I am hoping to do a computer build for a golf simulator in the not to distant future. Based on these packages, are you pretty much (from a hardware perspective) left needing a ssd, gpu, power supply and case?
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03-30-2024 at 09:36 AM.
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Quote from Caddyskack :
I am hoping to do a computer build for a golf simulator in the not to distant future. Based on these packages, are you pretty much (from a hardware perspective) left needing a ssd, gpu, power supply and case?
Correct. In a addition to that a CPU cooler. It doesn't look like this CPU comes with one.
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03-30-2024 at 10:06 AM.
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Correct. In a addition to that a CPU cooler. It doesn't look like this CPU comes with one.

Yes, I got this package. It does not come with a CPU cooler, but there are good ones like Cooler Master that only costs $16. Contains thermal paste too! So long as you are not going to overclock they work amazing.
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Waiting for another $120 price mistake. 🤣
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