I was looking at the Micro Center's Intel i7 14700K, MSI Z790-P Pro WiFi, G.Skill 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit for $704.97 and then saw Newegg's Combo Up Savings for the following which was better priced than Micro Center's deal:
Intel Core i7-14700K CPU
https://www.newegg.com/asus-rog-s...6813119635
ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-H Gaming (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel14th &13th&12th Gen) ATX gaming motherboard(DDR5 up to 7800 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with Q-Release, 4xPCIe 4.0 M.2 slots,USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front-panel connector, AI Motherboard)
https://www.newegg.com/asus-rog-s...6813119635
G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6400 Desktop Memory Model F5-6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5RK
https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-32...6820374358 (this RAM is listed on ASUS's QVL page)
This combo price is $691.53 (after $80 off and the G.SKILL memory shows an additional $7 off with promo code CCBDN9263) making this total combo price $684.53, which is cheaper than Micro Center's $704.97 combo deal. Free shipping.
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Here are the previous microcenter deals:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17072740-microcenter-intel-i7-14700k-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-g-skill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle-499-99
https://slickdeals.net/f/17035831-intel-core-i7-14700k-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-mb-32gb-ddr53-in-1-combo-549-99-microcenter
https://slickdeals.net/f/17020960-micro-center-intel-core-i7-13700k-asus-z790-p-prime-wifi-ddr5-g-skill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle-449-99
It should also be noted that the 14700k is a rather minor improvement over the 13700k, even with 4 additional e-cores its performance uplift is in the low single digits in all but a few specific productivity applications where it can reach a 10% performance improvement. Most people are far better off looking for a discounted 13700k deal as opposed to spending more on a 14700k. Here's gamers nexus reviewing the 14700k: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KKE-7BzB_M
The 14700k normally goes for ~$400 from online retailers (and $370 from microcenter), with occasional sales a bit lower. The 13700k can be found on sale as low as $345 from online retailers. The motherboard in this bundle is rather nice, but motherboards only marginally worse (not in ways that'll matter to 90% of people) can be found for around $200 on a good sale. If you don't need all the high-end motherboard features you can find competent z690 ddr5 boards in the $150 range on sale (there have been occasional clearances even cheaper, but I haven't seen any recently). The ram in this combo is good, ddr5 6400 cl32 is guaranteed to use hynix memory chips. The ram is worth around $110 at most to those who won't do any manual overclocking/tuning, for those who are willing to do so you can find ddr5 6000 cl30 kits that have similar potential for as low as $90 on an excellent sale.
Overall, this is an absolutely terrible deal if you live within driving distance of a microcenter and are willing to wait for them to drop prices on the bundles again. If you don't live in range of a microcenter, this is still a lukewarm deal at best.
Here are the previous microcenter deals:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17072740-microcenter-intel-i7-14700k-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-g-skill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle-499-99
https://slickdeals.net/f/17035831-intel-core-i7-14700k-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-mb-32gb-ddr53-in-1-combo-549-99-microcenter
https://slickdeals.net/f/17020960-micro-center-intel-core-i7-13700k-asus-z790-p-prime-wifi-ddr5-g-skill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle-449-99
It should also be noted that the 14700k is a rather minor improvement over the 13700k, even with 4 additional e-cores its performance uplift is in the low single digits in all but a few specific productivity applications where it can reach a 10% performance improvement. Most people are far better off looking for a discounted 13700k deal as opposed to spending more on a 14700k. Here's gamers nexus reviewing the 14700k: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KKE-7BzB_M
The 14700k normally goes for ~$400 from online retailers (and $370 from microcenter), with occasional sales a bit lower. The 13700k can be found on sale as low as $345 from online retailers. The motherboard in this bundle is rather nice, but motherboards only marginally worse (not in ways that'll matter to 90% of people) can be found for around $200 on a good sale. If you don't need all the high-end motherboard features you can find competent z690 ddr5 boards in the $150 range on sale (there have been occasional clearances even cheaper, but I haven't seen any recently). The ram in this combo is good, ddr5 6400 cl32 is guaranteed to use hynix memory chips. The ram is worth around $110 at most to those who won't do any manual overclocking/tuning, for those who are willing to do so you can find ddr5 6000 cl30 kits that have similar potential for as low as $90 on an excellent sale.
Overall, this is an absolutely terrible deal if you live within driving distance of a microcenter and are willing to wait for them to drop prices on the bundles again. If you don't live in range of a microcenter, this is still a lukewarm deal at best.
Ofc, I don't know who would buy 14th gen at all , unless truly a necessity. 13th Gen is fine and much cheaper, but avoid i9 since heard it's more problematic than it's worth, especially the excellent stability of 13700k.
Unless you're upgrading from Intel 9th Gen or earlier, and NEED, just wait for 15th gen new socket or go for AMD.
Having said all that, it doesn't make this deal bad, relatively. Intel period at this point in time is simply not worth it , unless as you noted buying 13th gen AND coming from a much older chip AND can't wait NOR can use AMD
Here are the previous microcenter deals:
https://slickdeals.net/f/17072740-microcenter-intel-i7-14700k-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-g-skill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle-499-99
https://slickdeals.net/f/17035831-intel-core-i7-14700k-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-mb-32gb-ddr53-in-1-combo-549-99-microcenter
https://slickdeals.net/f/17020960-micro-center-intel-core-i7-13700k-asus-z790-p-prime-wifi-ddr5-g-skill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle-449-99
It should also be noted that the 14700k is a rather minor improvement over the 13700k, even with 4 additional e-cores its performance uplift is in the low single digits in all but a few specific productivity applications where it can reach a 10% performance improvement. Most people are far better off looking for a discounted 13700k deal as opposed to spending more on a 14700k. Here's gamers nexus reviewing the 14700k: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KKE-7BzB_M
The 14700k normally goes for ~$400 from online retailers (and $370 from microcenter), with occasional sales a bit lower. The 13700k can be found on sale as low as $345 from online retailers. The motherboard in this bundle is rather nice, but motherboards only marginally worse (not in ways that'll matter to 90% of people) can be found for around $200 on a good sale. If you don't need all the high-end motherboard features you can find competent z690 ddr5 boards in the $150 range on sale (there have been occasional clearances even cheaper, but I haven't seen any recently). The ram in this combo is good, ddr5 6400 cl32 is guaranteed to use hynix memory chips. The ram is worth around $110 at most to those who won't do any manual overclocking/tuning, for those who are willing to do so you can find ddr5 6000 cl30 kits that have similar potential for as low as $90 on an excellent sale.
Overall, this is an absolutely terrible deal if you live within driving distance of a microcenter and are willing to wait for them to drop prices on the bundles again. If you don't live in range of a microcenter, this is still a lukewarm deal at best.
EDIT - well I stand corrected. I can get within 2 dollars for the same combo at Newegg at the moment.
Current AMD (aka AM5) is only preferable IF you plan on upgrading again within 2-3 years because you can use the same motherboard.
By far the best value today for new build is Intel 13th gen.
If you will upgrade within 2 years OR if you absolutely want AM5 and can spend more, AMD is great too.
Honestly, except for some avid gamers with very specific games, Intel is better for most productivity.
AMD 7950 = Intel 13900k
7900 = 13700k
7700 = 13700k/13600
Any no problem you've read of DDR5, AM5 , etc are past except for some extreme overclockers.
Can go wrong with any Intel 13/14 or AM5 really. Let your wallet decide
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Current AMD (aka AM5) is only preferable IF you plan on upgrading again within 2-3 years because you can use the same motherboard.
By far the best value today for new build is Intel 13th gen.
If you will upgrade within 2 years OR if you absolutely want AM5 and can spend more, AMD is great too.
Honestly, except for some avid gamers with very specific games, Intel is better for most productivity.
AMD 7950 = Intel 13900k
7900 = 13700k
7700 = 13700k/13600
Any no problem you've read of DDR5, AM5 , etc are past except for some extreme overclockers.
Can go wrong with any Intel 13/14 or AM5 really. Let your wallet decide
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