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Micro Center: Intel Core i9-12900K + ASUS Z790-P Prime + 32GB G.Skill DDR5 RAM Expired

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Micro Center has Intel Core i9-12900K Processor + ASUS Z790-P Prime WiFi Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard + 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR5 S5 Memory Kit Bundle on sale for $399.99. Select free store pick up where available.

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Includes:
  • 32GB (2 x 16GB) G.Skill Ripjaws S5 Series DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit (F5-6000J3238F16GX2-RS5K, Black)
  • ASUS Z790-P PRIME WiFi Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
  • Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor (Heatsink Not Included, BX8071512900K)
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Micro Center Computer Build Bundle

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ild-bundle

Includes:
Intel Core i9-12900K Alder Lake 3.2GHz Sixteen-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
ASUS Z790-P PRIME WiFi Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3238F16GX2-RS5K - Black


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Isnt it the same price for months now for this bundle?
it says wifi though
A 12900k build like this would easily last you 6+ years. It makes little sense to wait if you are doing video editing and streaming now. Sure in 7 months there will be better deals, but that's always how the industry works. It doesnt make sense to try and save $50 or get a bit more performance if it means a slower workload for months.

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lookingforDLZ
04-06-2024 at 08:40 AM.
04-06-2024 at 08:40 AM.
Quote from WarlockLord :
I bought this for my son for Christmas. Overall, it's a solid combo. Just keep in that the 12900k requires a lot of cooling at max TDP and you'll need a 360mm water cooler (and big enough case to house one) if you're going to push it hard.

I have been using the Thermalright PS120SE CPU air cooler (7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler) from Amazon. No problems so far. I also used a Fractal PC case that B&H once sold for $35. No problems so far.
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SmilingRaccoon1274
04-06-2024 at 08:46 AM.
04-06-2024 at 08:46 AM.
Quote from Kreati0n :
Anyone know the website that will lay out the compatible parts to go along with this? Not a tech guy but floating the possibility of attempting a build with this
You don't have to be a tech guy these days. It's not like it was 30 years ago when I started building, or even 20 years ago. There's so much info online these days too, and they've begun making parts sort of idiot proof (not calling you and idiot lol). It's even fairly straight forward to install modern OS's. You'll be fine, and I'd say do it. You'll be happy with it after. Just get yourself a nice ATX case because that's what you'll be seeing most of.
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04-06-2024 at 08:48 AM.

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04-06-2024 at 08:48 AM.
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I have an i7-7700, 8x2gb RAM and a gigabyte board i bought 7 years ago to build my first pc. I do very light gaming, but I have now started streaming and making videos through Davinci Resolve. Im guessing this would be very helpful with the amount of cores, but im wondering if it's worth waiting for something better during a holiday, assuming the likelyhood of any better deals on a 13/14th gen. I am looking to refresh my build or even just make a new pc, so I'm not in a rush, but my current setup is strained when video editing, so id like to jump on a deal that makes sense.
A 12900k build like this would easily last you 6+ years. It makes little sense to wait if you are doing video editing and streaming now. Sure in 7 months there will be better deals, but that's always how the industry works. It doesnt make sense to try and save $50 or get a bit more performance if it means a slower workload for months.
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04-06-2024 at 09:28 AM.
04-06-2024 at 09:28 AM.
Quote from RulzMD :
In genera: all 1*900 bundles or i9 runs hotter than any of the previous model i3/i5.
13700k vs 14700k they both are great! and the dif is just a gain of 3-5% in speed. If you want the best for your money you can go for the 13700k but honestly for now, if you have the 12900, stay there, get a better AIO Cooler and wait for the upcoming generation. save some money because it will change CPU socket and Motherboard as well.
Yeah, so I'm keeping the 12900 system running on a driving simulator. This is for a completely new build in a different room, and will be used for gaming, CAD, and Blender.
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04-06-2024 at 09:29 AM.
04-06-2024 at 09:29 AM.
I've been running a 3770 since release. I only now decided to upgrade and this bundle had been phenomenal for my needs. Just a casual gamer. No streaming or recording. The only extra item I purchased was a thermalright contact frame due to the potential for cpu bending issues.
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04-06-2024 at 09:35 AM.
04-06-2024 at 09:35 AM.
Quote from lookingforDLZ :
This deal looks a lot better than the Ryzen 5950x + B550, which is currently selling for $380 on eBay.

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...4118vs4086

Yes, but also because the deal you referenced doesn't come with RAM
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04-06-2024 at 10:12 AM.
04-06-2024 at 10:12 AM.
Quote from TexusSooner :
Yes, but also because the deal you referenced doesn't come with RAM

Yep, I made it clear that this combo deal from Microcenter is much better than the Ryzen 5950x + B550 deal from eBay, lol…I've included benchmarks from i9 12900k and Ryzen 5950x users.
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04-06-2024 at 10:25 AM.
04-06-2024 at 10:25 AM.
Quote from lookingforDLZ :
This combo deal from Microcenter looks a lot better than the Ryzen 5950x + B550, which is currently selling for $380 on eBay.

https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Com...4118vs4086

It certainly is. This is a great deal. If one wishes to squeeze all the performance out of a 12900k, it's going to use a lot of power, and create a lot of heat. If those things aren't concerning, it's a great chip.
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04-06-2024 at 10:34 AM.
04-06-2024 at 10:34 AM.
Quote from mvdafvka :
If I understand correctly. The board doesn't come with Wi-Fi. You must buy the adapter separately.

It does. Onboard WiFi.
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04-06-2024 at 11:51 AM.
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I've been wanting to build a rig for race car games for my kids. I don't know what the good games are but since you guys are going to ask say Assetto Corsa and Forza.

Would this be a bad, good, or great combo for PC Racing games?
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04-06-2024 at 12:19 PM.
04-06-2024 at 12:19 PM.
Wish I could swap out the cpu for something newer and lower count (better efficiency) and swap the RAM out for 64gb.
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04-06-2024 at 01:18 PM.
04-06-2024 at 01:18 PM.
Anyone have an opinion on what the best bang for your buck bundle is of the current microcenter options?
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04-06-2024 at 01:19 PM.
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Quote from jrbt :
Anyone have an opinion on what the best bang for your buck bundle is of the current microcenter options?
Depends on what you want to use it for. Most folks don't need this much power
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Quote from scout007 :
I've been wanting to build a rig for race car games for my kids. I don't know what the good games are but since you guys are going to ask say Assetto Corsa and Forza.

Would this be a bad, good, or great combo for PC Racing games?

Its great.
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04-06-2024 at 04:10 PM.
04-06-2024 at 04:10 PM.
Quote from Deltahedge365 :
Is the 14700 bundle worth looking at for $150 more?
(Same question for 13700 at $100 more)

I already have a 12900 system in a driving simulator and it runs HOT! I'm building a system for another room for games and 3-d modeling and I'm tempted to spend the extra money for a 14700 bundle.

Does the 14700 run less hot?
I got this deal last time and just about to build the computer.

Might make another for 3D.
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