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expiredwesbc posted Apr 30, 2023 3:30 AM

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

$350

$573

38% off
+ Free Curbside Pickup Onlyat Micro Center
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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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Written by wesbc
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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.
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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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May 2, 2023 9:07 PM
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katapaltesMay 2, 2023 9:07 PM
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Quote from IanB8513 :
This bundle says "sold out" in Dallas, yet every item within the bundle is showing 25+ "in stock". Does this mean they aren't selling the bundle anymore but haven't removed the page? Seems kinda crummy.
Dallas is my store. The problem is RAM kit availability. They have only one new kit available as of this moment.

If you assemble the bundle yourself (add the mobo, CPU, and RAM individually to your cart from the bundle page), it should show $350 at checkout. I did that successfully today and placed an order.
May 2, 2023 9:07 PM
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link575May 2, 2023 9:07 PM
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Quote from RulzMD :
It all depends on the wattage needed. Here is a place where you can look it up

https://www.newegg.com/tools/powe...alculator/ [newegg.com]
Thank you for that but I meant more in terms of connector compatibility. Nothing has changed there I assume?
May 2, 2023 9:23 PM
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RulzMDMay 2, 2023 9:23 PM
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Quote from link575 :
Thank you for that but I meant more in terms of connector compatibility. Nothing has changed there I assume?
No, as far as you have CPU 8 connector, 24 Pin Motherboard you should be fine, the PCI6 for the GPU are the same and i just got the RTX 4070, requires 2 PCI6-2 but the Card itself came with the adapter to 12 PIN... So if you have that, you are fine
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May 2, 2023 10:15 PM
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wesbc
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May 2, 2023 10:15 PM
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Quote from ALS :
If I wanted to use this as a base build, can anyone use PartPicker to supplement this bundle?

So to add a suitable graphics card, PSU, cooler and case to pair with this package?

Got a $25 microcenter coupon burning a hole in my phone.
Here's my build.
Corsair 4000D - $40 after rebate from a deal 2 years ago lol.
This bundle - $335
RX 5700 XT - $120 FB marketplace deal
Samsung 980 pro 1TB - $5 after pricematch and $75 staples reward
Peerless Assassin CPU cooler - $42
6x white rgb fans - $27 (This is me splurging)
PSU - gonna resuse something I have lying around.

Total cost is around $570 for me. This is going to be my daughter's first gaming build. Going DDR5 route would bump this build up at least $150 - $200. I think I'm good.
May 2, 2023 10:39 PM
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RulzMDMay 2, 2023 10:39 PM
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Quote from wesbc :
Here's my build.
Corsair 4000D - $40 after rebate from a deal 2 years ago lol.
This bundle - $335
RX 5700 XT - $120 FB marketplace deal
Samsung 980 pro 1TB - $5 after pricematch and $75 staples reward
Peerless Assassin CPU cooler - $42
6x white rgb fans - $27 (This is me splurging)
PSU - gonna resuse something I have lying around.

Total cost is around $570 for me. This is going to be my daughter's first gaming build. Going DDR5 route would bump this build up at least $150 - $200. I think I'm good.
You can use DDR5 if you want, no problem and i recommend it, but DDR4 for her will be great specially if you choose high mhz and good brand,, she wont notice difference from 64gb ddr4 vs ddr5.

Also, That SSD you can snipe one for around 60 samsung/WD with patient.
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May 2, 2023 11:31 PM
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wesbc
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May 2, 2023 11:31 PM
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Quote from RulzMD :
You can use DDR5 if you want, no problem and i recommend it, but DDR4 for her will be great specially if you choose high mhz and good brand,, she wont notice difference from 64gb ddr4 vs ddr5.

Also, That SSD you can snipe one for around 60 samsung/WD with patient.
The MB only supports ddr4. So it'll do just fine compare to her current Alienware Alpha which has a 4130t.
May 3, 2023 11:30 AM
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echowaveMay 3, 2023 11:30 AM
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I just bought the last bundle at Tustin. I added ddr4 4000 but one dim was defected I need to exchange or return it.

So far so good. I matched it with Asus Tuf 4090 and 1200w Be quiet platinum PS.

I can go any game 4k 60hz and more. I tested with RX7900 XT but it can't hold 4k 60hz.

I had Ryzen 5800x with gtx 1080 ti it was huge jump on game.

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May 3, 2023 2:49 PM
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dratzMay 3, 2023 2:49 PM
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Man... Im finally getting together money to build another PC, but the closest microcenter is 7 hours away lol. Though some of these deals, the cheapest I could piece together was an additional 300 $ elsewhere.
May 3, 2023 3:26 PM
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eurhmhomMay 3, 2023 3:26 PM
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Quote from DungN :
Ddr4? This is outdated. We have ddr5 now.
i7-12700k? This is outdated. We have 13700k now.
Z690 board? This is outdated. We have Z790 boards now.

Assuming you don't want the latest and greatest, this is a very solid build. Regardless of it being DDR4. This should cover most peoples needs for years to come at a very nice price (imo).
May 3, 2023 7:25 PM
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mc3000May 3, 2023 7:25 PM
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Quote from catbert :
I signed up for the coupon and wasted the phone number. I was told at the store that the coupon does not apply to clearance items. Are they bullshitting me?
The guy at the online pickup counter, the minute i mentioned the coupon he said that is not applicable to combos. and i asked him to scan it and he could not read it from my phone screen with the gun, so I asked him to type it in, he seemed annoyed by my insistence, then stated see it does not take anything off , I told you this wont apply to cpus in kits. he would no honor it unless "the system" automatically allow it. it was like if i was taking the money out of his paycheck, and since i drove 45 min each way , i was like my gas and time are already invested in this price.
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May 3, 2023 7:27 PM
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smartdealsMay 3, 2023 7:27 PM
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Quote from mc3000 :
The guy at the online pickup counter, the minute i mentioned the coupon he said that is not applicable to combos. and i asked him to scanned and he could not read it from my phone screen with the guy, so i asked him to type it in, he then stated see it does not take anything off , i told you this wont apply to combos. he would no honor it unless "the system" automatically allow it.
dont waist time with the guy, ask for a manager
May 3, 2023 8:03 PM
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OzzforesterMay 3, 2023 8:03 PM
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Just got back from Houston store, although website shows it as sold out they still have some bundles available in store. Got the last i9 bundle though.
May 3, 2023 11:57 PM
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RulzMDMay 3, 2023 11:57 PM
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Quote from wesbc :
The MB only supports ddr4. So it'll do just fine compare to her current Alienware Alpha which has a 4130t.
It will do great, i dont have a single doubt!
May 3, 2023 11:58 PM
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RulzMDMay 3, 2023 11:58 PM
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Quote from mc3000 :
The guy at the online pickup counter, the minute i mentioned the coupon he said that is not applicable to combos. and i asked him to scan it and he could not read it from my phone screen with the gun, so I asked him to type it in, he seemed annoyed by my insistence, then stated see it does not take anything off , I told you this wont apply to cpus in kits. he would no honor it unless "the system" automatically allow it. it was like if i was taking the money out of his paycheck, and since i drove 45 min each way , i was like my gas and time are already invested in this price.
I bought personally the 13700K combo back in March... and the MANAGER itself apply it. dont lose your time with him.

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May 4, 2023 12:55 AM
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catbertMay 4, 2023 12:55 AM
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Quote from mc3000 :
The guy at the online pickup counter, the minute i mentioned the coupon he said that is not applicable to combos. and i asked him to scan it and he could not read it from my phone screen with the gun, so I asked him to type it in, he seemed annoyed by my insistence, then stated see it does not take anything off , I told you this wont apply to cpus in kits. he would no honor it unless "the system" automatically allow it. it was like if i was taking the money out of his paycheck, and since i drove 45 min each way , i was like my gas and time are already invested in this price.

I think the managers in Microcenter probably didn't expect the combo deal + coupon would be a bad deal for them until people started using it so somebody inside came up with the bullshit excuse to back out of honoring the coupon. It's turned into a bait-and-switch whether they meant it or not. Nowhere in the coupon language said it cannot be combined with discounts/offers. It just said no stacking with other coupons. The combo deal itself is not a coupon (and not seen that way), and they said the coupon is ok for certain 2-item mobo+cpu combo, so the excuse for 3 item combo (+RAM) is a 100% lie.
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