Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Frontpage

PowerSpec G517 Desktop: Ryzen 7 5800X3D, RX7600, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD

$700
$1,100.00
+ Free Store Pickup
+44 Deal Score
31,706 Views
Micro Center has PowerSpec G517 Gaming Desktop on sale for $699.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks Deal Hunter reptarSnax for sharing this deal

Note, availability for store pickup varies by location

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Processor
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM
  • 500GB Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • Inputs:
    • Front
      • 2x USB 3.1 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • Audio
      • 1x headphone
      • 1x microphone
    • Rear
      • 4x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-A)
      • 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
      • 1x RJ-45
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
Deal Image
Get Deal at Micro Center
Good Deal?

Original Post

Written by
Edited May 15, 2024 at 12:45 AM by
Micro Center [microcenter.com] has PowerSpec G517 Gaming Desktop PC: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Processor, AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6, 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM, 500GB Solid State Drive for $699.99. Select free store pickup where available.
Add Comment
Reply
Created 05-14-2024 at 10:04 AM by reptarSnax
in Desktop Computers (3) Get Micro Center Coupons
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score +44
31,706 Views
$700
$1,100.00
Get Deal at Micro Center

62 Comments

View Forum Thread
12345

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

It would definitely be a good value. If you got a bundle at microcenter with this processor , a mobo, and memory it would run you $330, the GPU is $260. So for $100 more you get the PSU, case, ssd etc fully assembled. It would definitely cost more to build this yourself.
·
Something very important to realize about this PowerSpec stuff is that, unlike mainstream brand prebuilts, these are just built with off the shelf components as if you were building them yourself. No weird DTX mobos or converted business cases (I'm looking at you Dell…)
·
Never purchased anything by the PowerSpec brand and am not even a gamer, but would this be a good value for a desktop that can handle heavy duty multitasking, photo and video editing and could last a while? Processor looks like no slouch and only 2 years old. Is the only drawback that it's a power hog for my needs? Not DDR5? Or still too expensive for what it is?
·

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2016
New User
> bubble2 4 Posts
14 Reputation
jerry898969
05-16-2024 at 01:06 PM.
05-16-2024 at 01:06 PM.
Quote from TH0R :
I wouldn't take the hit on credit to save 10%, but that's up to you.

I would ask CC companies if they offer another year warranty (in addition to the 1 year warranty from the manufacturer) and if that covers computers.
Great. Thanks for the advice.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2014
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 47 Posts
26 Reputation
viinncceee
05-16-2024 at 04:25 PM.
05-16-2024 at 04:25 PM.
What fps would I get with this on Warzone?
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2006
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,534 Posts
974 Reputation
bjsguess
05-16-2024 at 07:46 PM.
05-16-2024 at 07:46 PM.
Quote from TH0R :
No, it's actually perfect for now and the graphics card (which contains the GPU) can be upgraded in the future. Any modern CPU is fine to match with any graphics card up to $800 or so. The included 650 watt Gold+ rated power supply is very good for a $700 desktop computer.
We'll agree to disagree.

The 5800X3D is built for gamers. It is at least $100 more than an equivalent processor for non-gaming needs. Additionally, paired with such a low-end video card, the CPU won't ever bottleneck your experience.

It's not that you can't use the included CPU, of course you can. It's about maximizing the build. And in that case, this CPU should never be paired with this GPU. If you end up keeping the GPU you overpaid for the CPU. If you bought for the CPU then you will need to upgrade the GPU.

This CPU has been written about and reviewed extensively. I have yet to see a single person suggest that it is a good fit for a productivity-focused build. Much better options for the price. Here is just one reputable review: https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...eview/6​
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,479 Posts
755 Reputation
TH0R
05-16-2024 at 08:28 PM.
05-16-2024 at 08:28 PM.
Quote from bjsguess :
We'll agree to disagree.

The 5800X3D is built for gamers. It is at least $100 more than an equivalent processor for non-gaming needs. Additionally, paired with such a low-end video card, the CPU won't ever bottleneck your experience.

It's not that you can't use the included CPU, of course you can. It's about maximizing the build. And in that case, this CPU should never be paired with this GPU. If you end up keeping the GPU you overpaid for the CPU. If you bought for the CPU then you will need to upgrade the GPU.

This CPU has been written about and reviewed extensively. I have yet to see a single person suggest that it is a good fit for a productivity-focused build. Much better options for the price. Here is just one reputable review: https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...eview/6​
Unless you can post a better deal for a $700 PC with say, a better graphics card to make up for that $100 you claim is a waste, I am 100% right. I'll be kind though, so go ahead and post anything with better specs for $700 in a desktop and you win.

If the computer was $800 to $1,000, you might have a point... but because it's only $700, your argument is totally negated by the extremely low, "slick" price.

Similarly, if you can find this exact PC for $600 but with a better matched CPU, you'd have a point.
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by TH0R May 16, 2024 at 08:30 PM.
Joined May 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,479 Posts
755 Reputation
TH0R
05-16-2024 at 08:32 PM.
05-16-2024 at 08:32 PM.
Quote from jerry898969 :
Thank you so much for your reply.
Quote from jerry898969 :
Great. Thanks for the advice.
Happy to help. nod
1
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jan 2019
New User
> bubble2 13 Posts
10 Reputation
MinoK
05-16-2024 at 08:35 PM.
05-16-2024 at 08:35 PM.
Quote from fis :
Never purchased anything by the PowerSpec brand and am not even a gamer, but would this be a good value for a desktop that can handle heavy duty multitasking, photo and video editing and could last a while? Processor looks like no slouch and only 2 years old. Is the only drawback that it's a power hog for my needs? Not DDR5? Or still too expensive for what it is?
Powerspec is an internal Microcenter brand that they use, The PSU (will be powerspec branded), SSD (Inland a different Microcenter brand), are the only things that are Microcenter brand, the rest will be piece parts from other after market brands. This varies but from some videos they've posted you can see this is true.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,479 Posts
755 Reputation
TH0R
05-16-2024 at 08:54 PM.
05-16-2024 at 08:54 PM.
Quote from bjsguess :
such a low-end video card, the CPU won't ever bottleneck your experience.
1) The RX 7600 is not at all "such a low-end video card."
It is more of a mid-range graphics card, as shown:
https://www.tomshardware.com/revi...,4388.html

Maybe if it was a 6600 non-XT, you could get away with saying "such a low-end video card" -
but it would still be a stretch imo, especially for a $700 PC.

2) That's a GOOD thing the CPU won't be a bottleneck! laugh out loud
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by TH0R May 16, 2024 at 08:56 PM.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined May 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,479 Posts
755 Reputation
TH0R
05-16-2024 at 08:57 PM.
05-16-2024 at 08:57 PM.
By the way, it's fine to agree to disagree, but only if I get the last word. nod Cool

laugh out loudLMAO
1
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,479 Posts
755 Reputation
TH0R
05-16-2024 at 09:01 PM.
05-16-2024 at 09:01 PM.
Quote from viinncceee :
What fps would I get with this on Warzone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPb3k2vmHD8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWnfPVqgtkY
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2024
New User
> bubble2 1 Posts
10 Reputation
LavenderCrow677
05-18-2024 at 12:59 PM.
05-18-2024 at 12:59 PM.
Any monitor recommendations for this?
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2010
L3: Novice
> bubble2 134 Posts
25 Reputation
sw7aznluv77
05-19-2024 at 03:49 AM.
05-19-2024 at 03:49 AM.
Which is better for light gaming for my son, this G517 (open box $595) or the hp omen 40L ($725 w/epp)

Thanks!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 492 Posts
119 Reputation
sonicjet
05-19-2024 at 04:41 PM.
05-19-2024 at 04:41 PM.
Quote from sw7aznluv77 :
Which is better for light gaming for my son, this G517 (open box $595) or the hp omen 40L ($725 w/epp)

Thanks!
Honestly, this. Not because it is faster or anything, it might not be even. I mean it is plenty fast… But this uses standardized components and HP uses weird proprietary parts. You can fix or upgrade this PC by just buying standard parts. In that perspective, this is better because when you want more, you can just buy faster parts.if you want to fix an issue with it, you just go buy whatever standard part from Microcenter, Amazon or Best Buy.

If you run into a warranty issue, you can walk into Microcenter rather than talk to HP support on the other side of the planet.
3
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2010
L3: Novice
> bubble2 134 Posts
25 Reputation
sw7aznluv77
05-21-2024 at 03:35 AM.
05-21-2024 at 03:35 AM.
Quote from sonicjet :
Honestly, this. Not because it is faster or anything, it might not be even. I mean it is plenty fast… But this uses standardized components and HP uses weird proprietary parts. You can fix or upgrade this PC by just buying standard parts. In that perspective, this is better because when you want more, you can just buy faster parts.if you want to fix an issue with it, you just go buy whatever standard part from Microcenter, Amazon or Best Buy.

If you run into a warranty issue, you can walk into Microcenter rather than talk to HP support on the other side of the planet.
Thanks for the input. I hope i didnt make a mistake but I ended up getting PowerSpec G518 Gaming Desktop (open box $765+tax):

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
32GB DDR4-3200 RAM
1TB Solid State Drive
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
10/100/1000 Network
Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 492 Posts
119 Reputation
sonicjet
05-21-2024 at 08:23 AM.
05-21-2024 at 08:23 AM.
Quote from sw7aznluv77 :
Thanks for the input. I hope i didnt make a mistake but I ended up getting PowerSpec G518 Gaming Desktop (open box $765+tax):

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4GHz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
32GB DDR4-3200 RAM
1TB Solid State Drive
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
10/100/1000 Network
Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2
Thats a good choice. The 4060 has DLSS 3 which means it can use AI to generate frames between the rendered frames. It allows it, for some cases, to be smoother than other GPUs in it's price range. The 518 also doubles up ram and storage, both of which combined would make up the price difference from this one. It is a perfectly fine machine.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Aug 2008
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 77 Posts
20 Reputation
hobbes0022
05-21-2024 at 03:53 PM.
05-21-2024 at 03:53 PM.
I'm looking to get my son a gaming PC, and like that this seems to be a good beginner option that allows for upgrades overtime. For a novice, can someone explain what would be the max this can be upgraded? Like, could you swap out to a RTX 4090 card on this in a year, or would that require basically upgrading everything? And like, liquid cooling I see mentioned everywhere, could you upgrade to liquid cooling, or is that a stupid question?
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Page 4 of 5
12345
Start the Conversation
 

More Computers Deals & Discounts

View All
ABS Cyclone Ruby: Ryzen 7 7700X, RTX 4070 Super, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD $1399.99
$1,399.99
5 1
Frontpage
256GB Apple iPad Air 10.9" M1 Wi-Fi Tablet (5th Gen, Various Colors) $550 + Free Shipping
$550
+ Free Shipping
50 55
Frontpage
Select Micro Center Stores: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core 3.0 GHz Processor $190 + Free Store Pickup
$190
+ Free Store Pickup
43 36
Frontpage
Samsung
Samsung EPP/EDU: 43" Odyssey Neo G7 4K UHD 144Hz 1ms VESA Display HDR600 Smart Gaming Monitor $400.01 + Free Shipping
$400
+ Free Shipping
35 49
Frontpage
BJs Wholesale
Apple iPad Pro 11" (2022 M2) 256GB, Wi-Fi - Silver (YMMV) $649.99
$650
+ Free Store Pickup
84 146
Frontpage
Roccat Pyro Full-size Mechanical Linear Switch Wired Gaming Keyboard $35 + Free Shipping
$35
+ Free Shipping
45 31

Popular Deals

Trending Deals

More Computers Deals & Discounts

More Micro Center Deals

Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.