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Nov 5, 2021 10:46 PM

AMD Ryzen 7 AM4 Processor: 5700G 3.8GHz 8-Core $280, 5600G 3.9GHz 6-Core

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Micro Center has AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9GHz 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor (100-100000252BOX) for $199.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits via Reserve Button.

Also available, Micro Center has AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8GHz 8-Core Desktop Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler (100-100000263BOX) for $279.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits via Reserve Button.

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  • Price Research: Our research indicates that AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9GHz 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor is $39.01 less (13% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $239.
  • Warranty: Includes 3-Year Warranty for labor and parts
  • Micro Center Return Policy: May be returned within 15 days of purchase

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Micro Center has AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9GHz 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor (100-100000252BOX) for $199.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits via Reserve Button.

Also available, Micro Center has AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8GHz 8-Core Desktop Processor w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler (100-100000263BOX) for $279.99. Select Free Store Pickup where stock permits via Reserve Button.

Thanks to community member AD211 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Price Research: Our research indicates that AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9GHz 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor is $39.01 less (13% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $239.
  • Warranty: Includes 3-Year Warranty for labor and parts
  • Micro Center Return Policy: May be returned within 15 days of purchase

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Nov 6, 2021 8:56 PM
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FeistyChicken6661Nov 6, 2021 8:56 PM
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It is barely cheaper than buying a new tool from Home Depot with free shipping.
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Nov 6, 2021 9:13 PM
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nautiliiNov 6, 2021 9:13 PM
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Quote from ulieq View quoted comment :
What are you talking about alder lake is like 20% faster than the best rise and chips on ddr5 for gaming specifically
There aren't any DDR5 Ryzen chips yet.

Personally, I'm disappointed that the first Intel chips with DDR5 support don't even have Xe graphics. The 5600G graphics are still much better than Intel's, even on something like DDR4 3600 CL18, which is really cheap RAM.
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Nov 6, 2021 9:31 PM
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link626Nov 6, 2021 9:31 PM
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this price is appropriate for the performance.

the $299 12600k is much faster than the 5600g, and even the 5700g

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-p...iew,8.html

you're paying a 10% discount on the 5700g, but you're getting more than a 10% deficit in performance compared to the $299 12600k


just wait 2 months for more boards to come out.


The ryzen chips have outdated graphics, even if they have more horsepower than Intel graphics.

The ryzen chips are not future proof, lacking the AV1 hardware decoder support. Future video streaming will shift toward AV1 codec.
Currently AMD chips use lots of cpu power to play av1 videos.
Last edited by link626 November 6, 2021 at 02:47 PM.
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Nov 6, 2021 9:48 PM
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CoreyH8836Nov 6, 2021 9:48 PM
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Quote from _A2 View quoted comment :
Yeah I picked up at 135W power supply for the ThinkCentre, so that shouldn't be an issue.


Ahhh sh!t, you're right. Typical 65W, I was looking at "TDP Down" initially lol. Probably best not to push this little ThinkCentre laugh out loud. Thanks for the reply.
I saw some YouTube reviews saying that the fan gets loud. Not too many fan upgrade options, unless you take the top off the tiny lol.
Nov 6, 2021 9:57 PM
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CoreyH8836Nov 6, 2021 9:57 PM
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Quote from link626 View quoted comment :
this price is appropriate for the performance.

the $299 12600k is much faster than the 5600g, and even the 5700g

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-p...iew,8.html

you're paying a 10% discount on the 5700g, but you're getting more than a 10% deficit in performance compared to the $299 12600k


just wait 2 months for more boards to come out.


The ryzen chips have outdated graphics, even if they have more horsepower than Intel graphics.

The ryzen chips are not future proof, lacking the AV1 hardware decoder support. Future video streaming will shift toward AV1 codec.
Currently AMD chips use lots of cpu power to play av1 videos.
You can also just get a video card as a decoder, when it comes down to that. This is 200 bucks and if they already have an AMD motherboard that supports it, you saving over 200-400 bucks over buying an intel board, cpu and overpriced DDR5 RAM. 10-15% ain't worth that when you can use it to get a 400+ video card and really push your gaming down the road. I believe the best thing to do is see how far these AMD chips will drop (then get it if it hits your price point) or wait to see their real competitor to Intels 12th gen, likely this spring.
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Nov 6, 2021 10:22 PM
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Cisco408caNov 6, 2021 10:22 PM
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No offense but I hate seeing posts from micro center. We don't have any here in Oregon.
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Nov 6, 2021 10:53 PM
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Nov 6, 2021 10:58 PM
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AK00Nov 6, 2021 10:58 PM
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Anyone with an older AM4 motherboard that got the bios update for these 5000 series CPUs and currently running a discrete video card with an older CPU - this is an excellent no brainer upgrade.

$200 to replace my current 2600X in a system (x470) that doesn't support PCI4 anyway...thank you very much!
Nov 6, 2021 11:16 PM
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CoreyH8836Nov 6, 2021 11:16 PM
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Quote from nautilii View quoted comment :
There aren't any DDR5 Ryzen chips yet.

Personally, I'm disappointed that the first Intel chips with DDR5 support don't even have Xe graphics. The 5600G graphics are still much better than Intel's, even on something like DDR4 3600 CL18, which is really cheap RAM.
Wasn't the 11th Gen supposed to be Intels answer to the Ryzen 5th Gen? These 2th Gen Intels should be faster by 10-18+/-%, the AMD 5 series launched Oct. 2020. nautilii forgetting that many people that are looking to upgrade, already got 400 series boards (or can find a cheap one for 50 bucks or more), they just want a cheap upgrade that will boost their current CPU, the 5600G and 5700G price now scratches that itch.
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Nov 7, 2021 12:02 AM
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link626Nov 7, 2021 12:02 AM
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Quote from CoreyH8836 View quoted comment :
You can also just get a video card as a decoder, when it comes down to that. This is 200 bucks and if they already have an AMD motherboard that supports it, you saving over 200-400 bucks over buying an intel board, cpu and overpriced DDR5 RAM. 10-15% ain't worth that when you can use it to get a 400+ video card and really push your gaming down the road. I believe the best thing to do is see how far these AMD chips will drop (then get it if it hits your price point) or wait to see their real competitor to Intels 12th gen, likely this spring.

can't find any video cards under $99 anymore which are next gen.
Nov 7, 2021 12:12 AM
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spike888Nov 7, 2021 12:12 AM
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Quote from liunit92 View quoted comment :
i second this. my gpu crapped out on me and there is no chance of me getting a new gpu these days so i have my iGPU to use as a crutch
I scored a 3060 TI on BB latest drop but I cancelled it anyways
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Nov 7, 2021 12:47 AM
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CoreyH8836Nov 7, 2021 12:47 AM
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Quote from link626 View quoted comment :
can't find any video cards under $99 anymore which are next gen.
Yep, Nvidia what happened to the RTX 2030 and 3030 cards?
Nov 7, 2021 12:53 AM
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CoreyH8836Nov 7, 2021 12:53 AM
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Quote from spike888 View quoted comment :
I scored a 3060 TI on BB latest drop but I cancelled it anyways
I just wish Nvidia would stop sending the OEMs all these GTX 1660 Super's and make them start using the 2060 and 3060s, since consumers never see either of them in retail. Apparently they can make those all day
Nov 7, 2021 1:14 AM
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morrowingNov 7, 2021 1:14 AM
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Only 3 weeks till BF, then Cyber Monday, then winter holidays deal then new Ryzen 6xxx in January.
About Intel - it's sucks now.

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Nov 7, 2021 1:14 AM
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Quote from Cisco408ca View quoted comment :
No offense but I hate seeing posts from micro center. We don't have any here in Oregon.
In that case...let me dedicate my time to finding Microcenter deals!
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