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Intel i7 12700K Processor + Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite MB & 16GB G.Skill DDR4 Mem

+ Free Curbside Pickup Only

$350

$573

38% off
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Micro Center has Intel Core i7 12700K Desktop Processor w/ Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX Motherboard + 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 Desktop Memory Kit on sale for $349.99. Select free curbside pickup only if stock permits.

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Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location. Product may not be available in all locations.

Includes
  • Intel Core i7 12700K 3.6GHz LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Alder Lake)
  • Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
  • 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 (PC4-25600) CL 16 Desktop Memory Kit (F4-3200C16D-16GVKB)
Warranty
  • Desktop Procesor + Motherboard will include 3-years limited warranty (parts + labor) + lifetime limited warranty (for memory kit) w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This is a computer build combo kit offered through Micro Center; $222.97 Off or 38.92% Overall Savings
  • Product/pricing may not be available in all locations for purchase
  • Heatsink/cooler is not included w/ the desktop processor (CPU only)
  • Product will include free 60 day of tech support
  • Product may be returned within 30 days of purchase
  • Limit one per household
  • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Micro Center has Intel Core i7 12700K Desktop Processor w/ Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX Motherboard + 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 Desktop Memory Kit on sale for $349.99. Select free curbside pickup only if stock permits.

Thanks to community member wesbc for finding this deal

Note, curbside pickup may vary depending on location. Product may not be available in all locations.

Includes
  • Intel Core i7 12700K 3.6GHz LGA 1700 Desktop Processor (Alder Lake)
  • Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX DDR4 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
  • 16GB (2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200 (PC4-25600) CL 16 Desktop Memory Kit (F4-3200C16D-16GVKB)
Warranty
  • Desktop Procesor + Motherboard will include 3-years limited warranty (parts + labor) + lifetime limited warranty (for memory kit) w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • This is a computer build combo kit offered through Micro Center; $222.97 Off or 38.92% Overall Savings
  • Product/pricing may not be available in all locations for purchase
  • Heatsink/cooler is not included w/ the desktop processor (CPU only)
  • Product will include free 60 day of tech support
  • Product may be returned within 30 days of purchase
  • Limit one per household
  • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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essix8
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Absolutely. While it is a generation old, it's still a top 5 CPU for gaming, and more than enough multi-threaded performance for most users. This build should easily last you 5+ years.

But performance aside, this is a great value. The motherboard is worth around $200, the 12700k $300, and RAM $40. So $540 of product for $350.
AdamA8790
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As a 13900k/3090/DDR5 owner, if I didn't have the need for what I have now, I would have picked this up in a heartbeat (maybe two!).
The processor will still chew up anything you throw at it and I have the z790 version of that board for my 13900k and it is wonderful; packed with good connections and options.
I'd wait for matching RAM to go on sale and then buy at least one more stick but being that RAM is so cheap now I would rather get three and max out the board.
This setup calls for an air cooler if you want stability. I've got a Noctua NH-U12A for mine as these professors are very hot and hard to tame but that fan is like half the price of this system and I think you can be aas with a lower cost one. I would look at the Noctua D-15.
Get the biggest GPU you can afford and throw it into a Fractal case (I love the Torrent) and you're not only good to go, but you'll lead the pack for years to come.

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Apr 30, 2023
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hxn12
Apr 30, 2023
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Just picked this bundle up at the NJ store. Pretty big discount on the i7 and the mobo.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...uild-combo
Apr 30, 2023
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elliotzero
Apr 30, 2023
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I picked this up yesterday, but didn't know about the $25 coupon. Any chance they'll honor it after the sale?
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wesbc
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Quote from elliotzero :
I picked this up yesterday, but didn't know about the $25 coupon. Any chance they'll honor it after the sale?
Hard to say. But you can always ask and if they say no tell them you would like to return and repurchase.
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AdamA8790
Apr 30, 2023
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As a 13900k/3090/DDR5 owner, if I didn't have the need for what I have now, I would have picked this up in a heartbeat (maybe two!).
The processor will still chew up anything you throw at it and I have the z790 version of that board for my 13900k and it is wonderful; packed with good connections and options.
I'd wait for matching RAM to go on sale and then buy at least one more stick but being that RAM is so cheap now I would rather get three and max out the board.
This setup calls for an air cooler if you want stability. I've got a Noctua NH-U12A for mine as these professors are very hot and hard to tame but that fan is like half the price of this system and I think you can be aas with a lower cost one. I would look at the Noctua D-15.
Get the biggest GPU you can afford and throw it into a Fractal case (I love the Torrent) and you're not only good to go, but you'll lead the pack for years to come.
Last edited by AdamA8790 April 30, 2023 at 01:28 AM.
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LesCaster
Apr 30, 2023
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In-stock as of 8:40 a.m. 4/30/2023 in Cambridge, MA
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iyg
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Quote from AdamA8790 :
As a 13900k/3090/DDR5 owner, if I didn't have the need for what I have now, I would have picked this up in a heartbeat (maybe two!).
The processor will still chew up anything you throw at it and I have the z790 version of that board for my 13900k and it is wonderful; packed with good connections and options.
I'd wait for matching RAM to go on sale and then buy at least one more stick but being that RAM is so cheap now I would rather get three and max out the board.
This setup calls for an air cooler if you want stability. I've got a Noctua NH-U12A for mine as these professors are very hot and hard to tame but that fan is like half the price of this system and I think you can be aas with a lower cost one. I would look at the Noctua D-15.
Get the biggest GPU you can afford and throw it into a Fractal case (I love the Torrent) and you're not only good to go, but you'll lead the pack for years to come.
Isn't i7-12700k compatible with DDR5? I also read that it's better to run 2 sticks of RAM than 4 sticks.
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AdamA8790
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Quote from iyg :
Isn't i7-12700k compatible with DDR5? I also read that it's better to run 2 sticks of RAM than 4 sticks.
Yes it is compatible and you're suggesting that two sticks of matched RAM is better than four? As in is 32gb better than 64g? Not sure why? There are some arguments about those kinds of things but if and when it is applicable, there are specific reasons. But you're not going to get worse performance with more RAM id the same kind but I also wouldn't suggest more than 32gb if you aren't doing shit that requires it.
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gameson
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Quote from elliotzero :
I picked this up yesterday, but didn't know about the $25 coupon. Any chance they'll honor it after the sale?
How to get $25 coupon?
Apr 30, 2023
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ethanweisinger
Apr 30, 2023
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BooHooHoo, none in Houston Frown
Apr 30, 2023
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ceramicdragon
Apr 30, 2023
33 Posts
This board has ok reviews. Wasn't able to manually add another mojo to get a similar discount. Total jumps to full price. The deal with the asus mobo was better.
Apr 30, 2023
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ceramicdragon
Apr 30, 2023
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Quote from elliotzero :
I picked this up yesterday, but didn't know about the $25 coupon. Any chance they'll honor it after the sale?
What coupon is this?
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Apr 30, 2023
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wesbc
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Quote from ceramicdragon :
What coupon is this?
Just search microcenter new customer coupon. It's $25 off any CPU. You will need a cell number that is not already in there system.
Apr 30, 2023
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fast200
Apr 30, 2023
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Wish this was a Ddr5 bundle.
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iyg
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Quote from AdamA8790 :
Yes it is compatible and you're suggesting that two sticks of matched RAM is better than four? As in is 32gb better than 64g? Not sure why? There are some arguments about those kinds of things but if and when it is applicable, there are specific reasons. But you're not going to get worse performance with more RAM id the same kind but I also wouldn't suggest more than 32gb if you aren't doing shit that requires it.
Because they are only 2 channels with 4 slots. There's a high chance they would be out of sync if you use all 4 slots. Especially DDR5
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dannytrance
Apr 30, 2023
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Is this a quality combo for the price? Good deal?

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