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expiredyokeholy posted Aug 03, 2023 07:26 PM
expiredyokeholy posted Aug 03, 2023 07:26 PM

Micro Center Stores: Intel i9-12900K, Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX, 32GB G.Skill DDR5

+ Free Store Pickup (Select Locations Only)

$400

$700

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Micro Center has Intel Core i9-12900K + Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX DDR5 + 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 Build Bundle on sale for $399.99. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise you may visit your local store to purchase.

Thanks to Community Member yokeholy for sharing this deal.
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Bundle Includes:
  • Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor (BX8071512900K)
  • Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR5 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard (Z690AORUSELITAX)
  • 32GB (2x16GB) G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Memory Kit (F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K)

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  • About this Deal:
    • Per forum thread discussion you may be able to visit your local store and bundle these items for a lower price, however this will vary from store to store.

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Micro Center has Intel Core i9-12900K + Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Elite AX DDR5 + 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 Build Bundle on sale for $399.99. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise you may visit your local store to purchase.

Thanks to Community Member yokeholy for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability may vary by location.
Bundle Includes:
  • Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor (BX8071512900K)
  • Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR5 Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard (Z690AORUSELITAX)
  • 32GB (2x16GB) G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Memory Kit (F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K)

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Per forum thread discussion you may be able to visit your local store and bundle these items for a lower price, however this will vary from store to store.

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ww2style
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Maybe not worth the new thread, but as I and others have been pointing out, the bundle prices online don't always match what the bundles are ringing up for in store. If you're near a micro center, it's worth going in and working with a sales associate to bundle it, it may be cheaper. They'll print out a price sheet when they put in the order, and it'll show the price before you get to the register.

I also pointed out in a different thread but it's worth repeating. When I went in to bundle with the 7950X3D, I didn't reserve it online. The sales associate said the RAM was out of stock and offered to check with his manager about offering a different set in its place. Even if it shows out of stock, they might be willing to work with you to make a sale. It might not be as good, it could potentially be better. They also eventually found the bundled RAM in the back; I think there were a handful of reservations placed that were never picked up, so the website may say out of stock but the store might still have it. You won't know if you don't try, which I highly recommend if you're even on the fence.

These bundles have also changed about once every two months or so between prices and components for the few months. If you aren't sold yet, it could change next month.

Lastly, I was able to get the $25 new customer discount. It required the cashier to individually price and scan items based on the sale price without scanning it as a bundle. UFD Tech on YouTube has a video up sponsored by Micro Center which specifically calls out these bundles and that the discount applies. https://youtu.be/wO4QiOrk81o @3:29. It could be worth referencing if they say it's not meant to work that way. YMMV.
Slickbuyer
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I bought it in store and the cashier rang up each item one by one and the total was $649+. Then the cashier did some keystrokes to make it the $400 bundle. No discounts applied up to that point.

Had to use the new customer $25 off discount and had to get a manager to do it manually. Scanning the coupon was not enough. The manager did it quickly since they were very busy.

$403.99 after $25 coupon OTD. Was in the Tustin, CA location.
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Oh that's a great combo. Add a 7900XT for around 700 and a decent monitor for 300 and you've got a stonking setup

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Aug 04, 2023 07:03 PM
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hy_tekAug 04, 2023 07:03 PM
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Quote from mutigers42 :
I picked this up today and after asking (and I was clear I have no intent of overclocking or anything special)…..he pointed me towards this:

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...cpu-cooler

It was $5 cheaper in store and based on the specs, it appears to clearly handle the CPU wattage.
So how can you make sure an air cooler will fit in your case? Are there charts somwhere? The cooler looks huge.
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Aug 04, 2023 07:07 PM
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Quote from mutigers42 :
I picked this up today and after asking (and I was clear I have no intent of overclocking or anything special)…..he pointed me towards this:

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...cpu-cooler

It was $5 cheaper in store and based on the specs, it appears to clearly handle the CPU wattage.
Would just get new SCYTHE Fuma 3 for $49.99 or Thermalright PA120 for $32. $70 for aircooler is a lot unless paying for Noctua D15

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Int...0C9PXRK1C/
Last edited by Jaggsta August 4, 2023 at 01:12 PM.
Aug 04, 2023 07:07 PM
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ThePeoplesElbowAug 04, 2023 07:07 PM
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Quote from hy_tek :
So how can you make sure an air cooler will fit in your case? Are there charts somwhere? The cooler looks huge.
Use pcpartpicker [pcpartpicker.com] for compatibility check. Select your air cooler and then case and the site will let you know if there's a fitment issue.

Also, you can get a pretty-close fitment determination by looking at cooler height and case width. If the cooler height exceeds case width you know you have a problem.
Aug 04, 2023 09:52 PM
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SharpSwing982Aug 04, 2023 09:52 PM
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Anyone want to buy the ram off this combo? I only need the CPU/Mobo.
Aug 04, 2023 09:58 PM
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SharpSwing982Aug 04, 2023 09:58 PM
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Oops this the guy who wants the CPU Mobo only. If anyone wants the ram, hit me up.
Aug 04, 2023 10:28 PM
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tommycat95Aug 04, 2023 10:28 PM
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Quote from gboy13 :
As long as youre not over clocking , have a decent case, and keep your house at or below 72 you'll be fine
...as long as you cover your butt with blankets and as long as you make sure that it is cold to the touch? What crap. I have a 130w cpu that runs on an air cooler in a room that is always over 80+ degrees. This dude wants 72...what crap!
Aug 05, 2023 01:23 AM
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geekwithoutacauseAug 05, 2023 01:23 AM
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Quote from SMAX :
Does MicroCenter ever have any combo deals that will ship? Almost everything I've seen is pickup online.
Micro center needs to open stores in every city. Dang it

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Aug 05, 2023 02:12 AM
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RonA2700Aug 05, 2023 02:12 AM
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Quote from geekwithoutacause :
Micro center needs to open stores in every city. Dang it
Good news, one is opening in Charlotte early next year.
Aug 05, 2023 02:13 AM
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vo_danhAug 05, 2023 02:13 AM
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I don't need it. I don't need it.
Aug 05, 2023 02:50 AM
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durvasaAug 05, 2023 02:50 AM
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Great deal...injsut picked up the 7900x bundle last week but would have gone for this at this rate. Undervolt the intel and add a 6950xt or 7900xt and be happy.

BTW a lot of things go below prices (Amzon, Newegg etc)....picket up a 980pro for 99 usd (Amazon price 20 usd more) and there were similar deals for other items. Also price match means you get things quickly with no wait.
Aug 05, 2023 04:18 AM
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DanzillaAug 05, 2023 04:18 AM
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tempting just for the geeky cred of owning a i9, but thinking the 7700x combo for $40 less might be the better buy...
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Aug 05, 2023 11:44 AM
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JayL2087Aug 05, 2023 11:44 AM
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Quote from mutigers42 :
I picked this up today and after asking (and I was clear I have no intent of overclocking or anything special)…..he pointed me towards this:

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...cpu-cooler

It was $5 cheaper in store and based on the specs, it appears to clearly handle the CPU wattage.
That's overkill for stock. I used a $20 deep cool cooler with 12900k and temps never got to a point where I can hear the fans.
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LesCasterAug 05, 2023 01:07 PM
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Quote from T1mmyT :
Gonna go with a no. You are likely to buy more things if you go in the store and/or the employees have the opportunity to upsell you.
100% this. And, overall, it works which is why and how they have been doing this for years. I've bought bundles and hit the door with nothing else but I've also come home to "what ELSE did you buy?!" :-)
Aug 05, 2023 03:24 PM
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MattTheRadarTechAug 05, 2023 03:24 PM
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Quote from JayL2087 :
That's overkill for stock. I used a $20 deep cool cooler with 12900k and temps never got to a point where I can hear the fans.
Do you have a name for that cooler? Smilie I see this one at MC for around $30: https://www.microcenter.com/produ...oler-white

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mutigers42Aug 05, 2023 04:55 PM
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Quote from JayL2087 :
That's overkill for stock. I used a $20 deep cool cooler with 12900k and temps never got to a point where I can hear the fans.
I'm so glad you said this.

One, I've now discovered the cooler is about 5mm too high for my case. When I took it out of the box, I was like holy crap this is big.

I have no intention of overlocking or even hitting a max often. I'm going to return and get a smaller one.

Appreciate the tip!

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