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ASUS Barebones PC: RTX 3060 Ti, ASUS Z590-A PRIME Motherboard, 750W PSU

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Micro Center has ASUS BB Intel Value 2 Barebones PC on sale for $699.99. Available for in-store pick-up only (via "Reserve Now" button on product page.

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  • This is a barebones PC, meaning it still needs a CPU, RAM, and SSD/HDD.
  • Availability will vary by location.
Specs:
  • ASUS Z590-A PRIME Intel LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard
  • ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti V2 Mini LHR Overclocked Dual-Fan 8GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
  • ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
  • ASUS TUF GAMING 750 Watt 80 Plus Bronze ATX Non-Modular Power Supply
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Micro Center [microcenter.com] has ASUS BB Intel Value 2 Barebones PC on sale for $699.99. Available for in-store pick-up only.

Note: Click reserve now to select store pickup option. Availability will vary by location.

Specs:
  • ASUS Z590-A PRIME Intel LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard
  • ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti V2 Mini LHR Overclocked Dual-Fan 8GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
  • ASUS TUF Gaming GT301 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
  • ASUS TUF GAMING 750 Watt 80 Plus Bronze ATX Non-Modular Power Supply
Note: This is a barebones PC, meaning it still needs a CPU, RAM, and SSD/HDD.
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Created 04-14-2022 at 06:41 AM by plu388
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Note this is a 10/11 gen mobo, and if you want 12th gen, it wont work.
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Pass for me. Z590 mobo is 11th Gen intel. For price-performance value, the i5 12400 is the sweet spot. Needs a z6xx mobo that supports ddr4 to be hot. A z690 would give you a solid upgrade path.
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Don't get hung up on the 12th gen Techtooober hype.
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RaiTech
04-14-2022 at 08:35 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:35 AM.
Quote from puttingdog :
no worries man....LMAO
I'm tempted myself to get it to build a unraid server, the motherboard looks pretty beefy and feature rich
only downside is....it's Intel....laugh out loudlaugh out loud

they have the AMD version for same price too FYI
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shaqweek
04-14-2022 at 08:38 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:38 AM.
That bronze rated PSU can take a walk.
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puttingdog
04-14-2022 at 08:43 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:43 AM.
Quote from RaiTech :
they have the AMD version for same price too FYI
Ya, I saw the listing:
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...+PCs+Broad

it didn't say anything about the motherboard in the description so kind of concerns me (it was listed in the title)
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04-14-2022 at 08:44 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:44 AM.
Quote from turbodog :
If you price it all out you're getting the GPU for $275. But some of the components are kinda meh and overpriced:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TTXTJM

Anyway here's real nice 11600K buildout for about $1500:

PCPartPicker Part List [pcpartpicker.com]

CPU: Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor [pcpartpicker.com] ($214.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Asus TUF GAMING LC 240 ARGB 67 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler [pcpartpicker.com] ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z590-A ATX LGA1200 Motherboard [pcpartpicker.com] ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 CL18 Memory [pcpartpicker.com] ($146.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive [pcpartpicker.com] ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 6 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive [pcpartpicker.com] ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB DUAL MINI OC Video Card [pcpartpicker.com] ($274.00)
Case: Asus TUF Gaming GT301 ATX Mid Tower Case [pcpartpicker.com] ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Asus TUF Gaming 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply [pcpartpicker.com] ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1492.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker [pcpartpicker.com] 2022-04-14 10:24 EDT-0400

I'll post a basic ~$1000 build when PPP stops lagging.
You don't benefit from the fast ram. You don't need an expensive liquid cooler. If you're going to spend $230 on a z590, you might as well buy a z690 + 12600k for the same money combined. Why combine an overpriced 2tb m.2 ssd with a 6tb hdd? You would be fine with a 1tb m.2 for OS (~$90 for a fast one) then add the storage drive. Then you added in a super overpriced bronze PSU?

Such a non-comparable, nonsense build. What was the point?
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04-14-2022 at 08:47 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:47 AM.
Considering the gpu alone goes for this much from scalpers this is really reasonable
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04-14-2022 at 08:48 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:48 AM.
ASUS has the worst branding ever. ROG Strix stuff is RGB puke with their weird logo and "TUF Gaming" is about as lame as brand identities come. Who wants this crap displayed all over their rig?
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04-14-2022 at 08:51 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:51 AM.
Quote from GooG6695 :
You don't benefit from the fast ram. You don't need an expensive liquid cooler. If you're going to spend $230 on a z590, you might as well buy a z690 + 12600k for the same money combined. Why combine an overpriced 2tb m.2 ssd with a 6tb hdd? You would be fine with a 1tb m.2 for OS (~$90 for a fast one) then add the storage drive. Then you added in a super overpriced bronze PSU?

Such a non-comparable, nonsense build. What was the point?
I feel like you're spending too much time on reddit. LMAO

- The PSU comes with the barebones.

- Always get fast, reasonably priced ram, especially with an overclocking CPU.

- 2TB SSD with the cheapest per TB name brand 6TB HDD is a very good real world combo

- The Z590 Prime comes with the barebones. It's a decent MB.

- I picked the Asus cooler because it matches the case, and because I knew it would piss off you in particular. I buy EVGA coolers personally.

Hey if you want to go out and buy a Case, 3060Ti, name brand 750w Gold PSU and Z690 for $700, I'll wait. I'm sure you'll be right back.
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coolkev99
04-14-2022 at 08:52 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:52 AM.
Quote from turbodog :
Don't get hung up on the 12th gen Techtooober hype.
Upcoming 13th gen CPU will work in 12th gen mobo's. So it kind of matters from a longevity standpoint.
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04-14-2022 at 08:52 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:52 AM.
Quote from turbodog :
You could spend a few bucks more and get slightly nicer parts in various spots, but this is perfectly serviceable. Solid for 4K gaming and most 1440P gaming. CPU might run out of steam on some 1080P high fps games.
3060ti + "solid 4k gaming" probably shouldn't be used in the same sentence. Did you mean solid 1080p gaming and most 1440p?
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04-14-2022 at 08:56 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:56 AM.
How hard is it these days to install a CPU? Do we still have to mess with thermal paste?
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04-14-2022 at 08:57 AM.
04-14-2022 at 08:57 AM.
Quote from Grayson73 :
How hard is it these days to install a CPU? Do we still have to mess with thermal paste?
depends, some aftermarket coolers already come with thermalpaste on them
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04-14-2022 at 08:59 AM.
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Quote from GooG6695 :
3060ti + "solid 4k gaming" probably shouldn't be used in the same sentence. Did you mean solid 1080p gaming and most 1440p?
I can game effectively in 4K on a 5600G. What are you doing wrong? LMAO
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I can game effectively in 4K on a 5600G. What are you doing wrong? https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima.../emot-LMAO.gif
4k pong maybe.
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I wish there was a way to filter out Microcenter deals...
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04-14-2022 at 09:23 AM.
04-14-2022 at 09:23 AM.
Quote from turbodog :
If you price it all out you're getting the GPU for $275. But some of the components are kinda meh and overpriced:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TTXTJM

Anyway here's real nice 11600K buildout for about $1500:

PCPartPicker Part List [pcpartpicker.com]

CPU: Intel Core i5-11600K 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor [pcpartpicker.com] ($214.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Asus TUF GAMING LC 240 ARGB 67 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler [pcpartpicker.com] ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z590-A ATX LGA1200 Motherboard [pcpartpicker.com] ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-4000 CL18 Memory [pcpartpicker.com] ($146.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive [pcpartpicker.com] ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 6 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive [pcpartpicker.com] ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB DUAL MINI OC Video Card [pcpartpicker.com] ($274.00)
Case: Asus TUF Gaming GT301 ATX Mid Tower Case [pcpartpicker.com] ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Asus TUF Gaming 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply [pcpartpicker.com] ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1492.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker [pcpartpicker.com] 2022-04-14 10:24 EDT-0400

I'll post a basic ~$1000 build when PPP stops lagging.
Oh wow, someone knows how to use PCPartPicker lol. I don't get how this is supposed to be helpful when anyone can do this? Besides, half the parts you listed aren't even in stock or available at retailโ€ฆ which is why this build is appealing. Whatever.
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