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Combo: Intel Core i7-13700K + MSI Z790-P Pro Motherboard + 32GB G.Skill DDR5-6000
$500
$714.97
+ Free Store Pickup
Micro Center has Computer Build Combo: Intel Core i7-13700K + MSI Z790-P Pro Motherboard + 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws S5 DDR5-6000 Memory on sale for $499.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.
Bundle Includes:
- Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Bundle Includes:
- Intel Core i7-13700K Raptor Lake 3.4GHz Twenty-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor (Heatsink Not Included)
- MSI Z790-P Pro WiFi Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
- G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit (F5-6000J3636F16GX2-RS5K - Black)
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Edited April 2, 2024
at 12:38 PM
Been watching this deal for a while, happy to see it is back!
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Previous FP deal with the 14700k and the same Mobo and RAM: 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?src=SiteSear
https://www.microcenter
Previous FP deal with the 14700k and the same Mobo and RAM: 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?src=SiteSear
Created 04-02-2024
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Here are my thoughts:
1. Asus board is better. I had issues with not recognizing nvme and slow boot time with MSI board. The MSI's default voltage is too high and causing high cpu temp, especially with enhanced turbo on. No issues with asus board although you need to get a nvme heatsink since it's not provided with the board.
2. I undervolted both CPUs. Set offset -0.070 and -0.05 and power limited 125w and 120w pl1/pl2 on 12900k and 13700k respectively. 12900k lost about 12% and 13700k lost about 18% in multi thread but the temperatures are <65 c under benchmark and still about 10% faster than 13600k. Gaming temp is around 50-55 c. Overall 13700k runs slightly hotter but still scores better than 12900k in multi thread.
If you are buying for gaming only, just get the 12900k. It's a lot cheaper and the fps is almost the same between these two CPUs.
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When ps5 is $499 there is an absolute cap on buying PC for gaming. Sure 90 fps on Cyberpunk at full ultra is a nice thing to have but at what cost?
Interest rates are high now. It is a national warning to keep your money. When rates are low, splurge.
Here are my thoughts:
1. Asus board is better. I had issues with not recognizing nvme and slow boot time with MSI board. The MSI's default voltage is too high and causing high cpu temp, especially with enhanced turbo on. No issues with asus board although you need to get a nvme heatsink since it's not provided with the board.
2. I undervolted both CPUs. Set offset -0.070 and -0.05 and power limited 125w and 120w pl1/pl2 on 12900k and 13700k respectively. 12900k lost about 12% and 13700k lost about 18% in multi thread but the temperatures are <65 c under benchmark and still about 10% faster than 13600k. Gaming temp is around 50-55 c. Overall 13700k runs slightly hotter but still scores better than 12900k in multi thread.
If you are buying for gaming only, just get the 12900k. It's a lot cheaper and the fps is almost the same between these two CPUs.
I bought the MSI board (elsewhere, not as a bundle). Regarding CPU temperatures, I noticed that it defaults to liquid cooling settings. I switched it to air cooling settings, and it seems to run fine (I also tweaked the fan curve so it starts lower/quieter and goes up slightly faster)
I went down this rabbit hole recently of trying to figure out the best options for my build. An 13700k and 12900k are basically the same when looking at performance and gaming. It would be rare that you notice any differences.
The MSI motherboard has some nice features, but so does the ASUS and they are about equal and trade off on things that won't matter to most folks. 10 slots for SSD's on MSI compared to ASUS 7. 3 PCI slots compared to 4 on ASUS, but the graphics card will block one on ASUS.
My recommendation and what I did was go with the cheaper option and save $100.
Air cooling limits the PL2 to 250w so you will get a lower peak temp but voltage is till too high. A quick voltage offset will drop another 10 c
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Here are my thoughts:
1. Asus board is better. I had issues with not recognizing nvme and slow boot time with MSI board. The MSI's default voltage is too high and causing high cpu temp, especially with enhanced turbo on. No issues with asus board although you need to get a nvme heatsink since it's not provided with the board.
2. I undervolted both CPUs. Set offset -0.070 and -0.05 and power limited 125w and 120w pl1/pl2 on 12900k and 13700k respectively. 12900k lost about 12% and 13700k lost about 18% in multi thread but the temperatures are <65 c under benchmark and still about 10% faster than 13600k. Gaming temp is around 50-55 c. Overall 13700k runs slightly hotter but still scores better than 12900k in multi thread.
If you are buying for gaming only, just get the 12900k. It's a lot cheaper and the fps is almost the same between these two CPUs.
Does anyone have any guidance on the 12900 vs 13700 deal for my planned use case of MSFS2020/2024 on relatively high settings, and some PCVR? Obviously the GPU needs to be a beast but I want to make sure the CPU isn't a bottleneck either.
Will a noctua nh-d15 be enough to cool either of these? Stock ? Overclocked? Yes, my case is big enough and has plenty of ventilation.
Will a noctua nh-d15 be enough to cool either of these? Stock ? Overclocked? Yes, my case is big enough and has plenty of ventilation.
The Noctua NH-D15 should be fine, but would likely not be good enough for overclocking. Depends on your chip and undervoltage capabilities.
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? Still shows $500 for me. https://www.microcenter
It was a flash sale. Price is back to $500 now.