AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 - Custom Computer Build Bundle - Micro Center - $511.64

McGarnagle

May 7, 2024 12:49 PM

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McGarnagleMay 7, 2024 12:49 PM

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price should be $479.99. At least that is what the bundle is for me.

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k0nkuzh0n

May 7, 2024 12:57 PM

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k0nkuzh0nMay 7, 2024 12:57 PM

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Quote from McGarnagle

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price should be $479.99. At least that is what the bundle is for me.

OP is quoting a slightly different motherboard than the bundle microcenter is offering

McGarnagle

May 7, 2024 5:41 PM

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McGarnagleMay 7, 2024 5:41 PM

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Quote from k0nkuzh0n

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OP is quoting a slightly different motherboard than the bundle microcenter is offering

then the link is wrong because it takes me to the regular bundle.

edit: and when I change out the motherboard I get $501.47. Interesting to know their bundles can include different parts (not sure if intended) but the price and the links are still off.

Last edited by McGarnagle May 7, 2024 at 10:45 AM.

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k0nkuzh0n

May 7, 2024 7:50 PM

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k0nkuzh0nMay 7, 2024 7:50 PM

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Quote from McGarnagle

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then the link is wrong because it takes me to the regular bundle.

edit: and when I change out the motherboard I get $501.47. Interesting to know their bundles can include different parts (not sure if intended) but the price and the links are still off.

Yup you are right, it even shows the name of the motherboard in his link "X-AX-v2" instead of "Elite-AX-ice" like they mentioned. Looks like maybe the RAM price changed, mine is showing $104 in cart instead of 114.99

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fiddlefaddlegumdrops

May 7, 2024 8:58 PM

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fiddlefaddlegumdropsMay 7, 2024 8:58 PM

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Quote from McGarnagle

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then the link is wrong because it takes me to the regular bundle.

edit: and when I change out the motherboard I get $501.47. Interesting to know their bundles can include different parts (not sure if intended) but the price and the links are still off.

Yeah, looks like OP switched out the motherboard for the default bundle.

When you mix and match, you don't get a discount on the part you switch out unless it is stated (Red text: "Save $X bundled with Y). That specific discount still applies if you don't bundle with "Y", so there's some potential savings there if you're looking for specific parts or brands that are no in the default bundle. The biggest discount is with the processor which no one is going to switch out, if you want a specific processor then build from that bundle for that nice discount.

You can make this deal slicker with open boxes, CPUs are usually sturdy, this gen has no pins so open box is much less of a gamble, RAM can be tested, biggest gamble would be motherboard. I personally took the gamble with an open box motherboard and haven't had problems. Anecdotally, with AM5 there just seems to be a lot of complaint/techsupport posts with no mention of BIOS update, end user insisting on using 4 sticks of RAM, and/or trying to EXPO with a wrong RAM kit, so all these user errors seemed like it would favor anyone buying open box motherboards for this generation. YMMV of course.

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JustinMKN

May 8, 2024 1:00 AM

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JustinMKNMay 8, 2024 1:00 AM

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I swung by the Ohio store and got the $480 bundle tonight, was closer to $430 with a microcenter card (10% off CPU or something). I also had them price match a CPU Cooler off Amazon and picked up a open box case for a decent deal. Pretty happy with the bundle, putting to together later this week using some tech from an existing box. Didnt see this deal till I got back hopefully the other motherboard isnt a deal breaker ha ha.

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Crispy_Waffles

May 8, 2024 3:35 PM

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Crispy_WafflesMay 8, 2024 3:35 PM

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I just got the original M/B bundle for $499, it already dropped $20... dang

Crispy_Waffles

May 8, 2024 4:51 PM

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Crispy_WafflesMay 8, 2024 4:51 PM

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I just got the original M/B bundle for $499, it already dropped $20... dang

Actually double checked my location, it's not available or sold out for $479

lmclaurin777

May 8, 2024 4:55 PM

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lmclaurin777May 8, 2024 4:55 PM

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Many of these boards still don't have USB4 after all this time. I get the whole thunderbolt thing, but AMD needs to get it together.

Jaggsta

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May 8, 2024 5:02 PM

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Jaggsta

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May 8, 2024 5:02 PM

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Quote from Exposure

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Actually double checked my location, it's not available or sold out for $479

B650E Riptide is $190 unless want B650 without PCIe 5.0 x12 and Teamgroup 32gb DDR5 RGB 6000 CL30 instead of CL32 $107

add each manually to cart CPU prices changes to $197

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...otherboard

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...HC_-_Black

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...t-included

total $494 you can change to any motherboard (Even Open Box) and RAM and it still gives the discount on the CPU

Last edited by Jaggsta May 8, 2024 at 10:09 AM.

Coldblackice

Jun 1, 2024 8:44 AM

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ColdblackiceJun 1, 2024 8:44 AM

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Any real-world experiences of how the 7950X3D would perform better than the 7800X3D? As in how might one see the difference having a 7800X3D, aside from video rendering / benchmarks?

Still debating which one to get. I would do the 7950X3D for peace of mind, as I dual-wield games/productivity, but I've heard the 7950 may perform beneath the 7800 in gaming due to the CCD juggling.

nigori

Jun 25, 2024 4:59 PM

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nigoriJun 25, 2024 4:59 PM

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Quote from Coldblackice

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Any real-world experiences of how the 7950X3D would perform better than the 7800X3D? As in how might one see the difference having a 7800X3D, aside from video rendering / benchmarks?

Still debating which one to get. I would do the 7950X3D for peace of mind, as I dual-wield games/productivity, but I've heard the 7950 may perform beneath the 7800 in gaming due to the CCD juggling.

as long as you get the X3D version of either I think you would be satisfied. you need those larger caches for optimal gaming. 7800X3D is still considered top of the line for gaming

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