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Dec 15, 2021 3:12 PM

Intel Core i7-12700K Alder Lake 3.6GHz $299 microcenter in store

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12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 4.0 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards.

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12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and PCIe Gen 4.0 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for enthusiast gamers and serious creators and help deliver high performance overclocking for an added boost. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...t-included

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Dec 15, 2021 3:16 PM
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arjun90Dec 15, 2021 3:16 PM
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How did this go from $449.99 to $299.99 in a matter of weeks? Is it that bad? Or is nobody buying? What is the reason?
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Dec 15, 2021 4:02 PM
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Dec 15, 2021 4:06 PM
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turbomissionDec 15, 2021 4:06 PM
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Quote from slackingoff7 View quoted comment :
The MSRP was inflated to start with. Microcenter usually does nice discounts for processors. Most importantly, there are no motherboards yet for LGA1700 that don't use DDR5 memory and DDR5 memory is extremely expensive.
I thought there were several DDR4 motherboards available?
Dec 15, 2021 4:07 PM
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juicemane_Dec 15, 2021 4:07 PM
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Quote from slackingoff7 View quoted comment :
The MSRP was inflated to start with. Microcenter usually does nice discounts for processors. Most importantly, there are no motherboards yet for LGA1700 that don't use DDR5 memory and DDR5 memory is extremely expensive.
There are several boards that run DDR4 xD
Dec 15, 2021 4:43 PM
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UdisDec 15, 2021 4:43 PM
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Quote from slackingoff7 View quoted comment :
The MSRP was inflated to start with. Microcenter usually does nice discounts for processors. Most importantly, there are no motherboards yet for LGA1700 that don't use DDR5 memory and DDR5 memory is extremely expensive.
I was in the NJ location on Sunday and there were several ddr4 boards showing out of stock online but sitting there on the shelf.
Dec 15, 2021 4:48 PM
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mingusamongusDec 15, 2021 4:48 PM
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I've been out of the parts/building world for a while, but am looking to do a new build in the next three months. I already have some DDR4 ram to start.

Based on recent prices/sales, does it make sense to snatch this up now (with a matching mobo) even if I sit on it for a couple months?
Dec 15, 2021 4:57 PM
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recluxDec 15, 2021 4:57 PM
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Great price just picked one up this morning

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Dec 15, 2021 5:04 PM
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tymanDec 15, 2021 5:04 PM
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99ways2dieDec 15, 2021 5:22 PM
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Quote from slackingoff7 View quoted comment :
The MSRP was inflated to start with. Microcenter usually does nice discounts for processors. Most importantly, there are no motherboards yet for LGA1700 that don't use DDR5 memory and DDR5 memory is extremely expensive.
Huh?
I bought this "day 1" from MC, and both then and now (I was just at the NJ store 2 days ago as well) they had DDR4 mobos for AlderLake available.

Amazing though, DDR5 RAM evaporated at release, and there is still non to be found AFAIK.
When I went to MC on release day, there were zero lines/ppl waiting. I asked for the CPU, picked out the mobo, and said "whichever DDR5 kit you have, please......maybe not that 6000Mhz, kinda expensive."
Little did I know, had I bought it (or a few kits) I'd be buying a Lambo now!
LoL

Side note:
the i7 12700, at this price, is the best value to performance at the very top of the game, IMO.
While I'm somewhat shocked that it's price came down so much so fast, I am not upset at all that I bought one at MSRP.
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Dec 15, 2021 5:44 PM
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ulieqDec 15, 2021 5:44 PM
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Price has to come down since Motherboards are going for 200-500. Bad market.
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Dec 15, 2021 5:46 PM
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z101Dec 15, 2021 5:46 PM
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Quote from 99ways2die View quoted comment :
Huh?
I bought this "day 1" from MC, and both then and now (I was just at the NJ store 2 days ago as well) they had DDR4 mobos for AlderLake available.

Amazing though, DDR5 RAM evaporated at release, and there is still non to be found AFAIK.
When I went to MC on release day, there were zero lines/ppl waiting. I asked for the CPU, picked out the mobo, and said "whichever DDR5 kit you have, please......maybe not that 6000Mhz, kinda expensive."
Little did I know, had I bought it (or a few kits) I'd be buying a Lambo now!
LoL

Side note:
the i7 12700, at this price, is the best value to performance at the very top of the game, IMO.
While I'm somewhat shocked that it's price came down so much so fast, I am not upset at all that I bought one at MSRP.
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MC does price adjustment, you should ask them.
Dec 15, 2021 6:08 PM
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99ways2dieDec 15, 2021 6:08 PM
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Quote from z101 View quoted comment :
MC does price adjustment, you should ask them.
30 day limit....which I already crossed.
They know WHEN to lower the price!
:/
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Dec 15, 2021 6:13 PM
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paul86Dec 15, 2021 6:13 PM
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Just built a 10700k system LAST_YEAR and already they are on a new motherboard setup and different RAM? Unreal. Maybe the 10700k was one of the final chips of that platform, but sheesh, it does everything I could want and more overclocked to 4.8 ghz
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Dec 15, 2021 6:39 PM
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arjun90Dec 15, 2021 6:39 PM
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Is the reservation system worth the time or is it better to just go to a nearby Micro Center during our free time to see if this CPU is sitting on the shelf?

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