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Mar 16, 2025 3:21 PM

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, ASUS Z890 AYW Gaming WiFi W, G.Skill Ripjaws S5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit, Computer Build Bundle - $499.99

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Arrow Lake 20-Core Desktop Processor
Intel Z890
DDR5-6000 PC5-48000
36MB L2, 30MB Smart Cache
Intel LGA 1851 Processors
CAS Latency 36, Timings 36-36-36-96
20 Cores, 20 Threads
256GB Dual Channel 4 x 288pin DIMM Support
1.35 Volts
Intel B860, H810, Z890 Chipsets

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ild-bundle
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In store only. 18 minute pick-up available.

Arrow Lake 20-Core Desktop Processor
Intel Z890
DDR5-6000 PC5-48000
36MB L2, 30MB Smart Cache
Intel LGA 1851 Processors
CAS Latency 36, Timings 36-36-36-96
20 Cores, 20 Threads
256GB Dual Channel 4 x 288pin DIMM Support
1.35 Volts
Intel B860, H810, Z890 Chipsets

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

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Mar 16, 2025 5:43 PM
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FabulousStranger526Mar 16, 2025 5:43 PM
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Similar to this deal posted earlier except this bundle also comes with RAM. Should also be eligible for the 4 free games mentioned in linked post since it's an Intel CPU and the ASUS board is eligible for ASUS's promo.

https://slickdeals.net/f/18180193-microcenter-intel-core-ultra-7-265k-cpu-asus-mobo-4-free-games-430-b-m-ymmv?utm_term=22744918&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=ddp-simplified-sharing&utm_source=desktop_redesign&utm_content=deal
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Mar 16, 2025 8:24 PM
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ZV3Mar 16, 2025 8:24 PM
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Hmm not bad.
Mar 16, 2025 11:17 PM
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mrtramplefootMar 16, 2025 11:17 PM
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Traveling early April and will be by a micro center then, hopefully the something like this is still available. I'd probably pick it up
Mar 16, 2025 11:20 PM
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AdelleyMar 16, 2025 11:20 PM
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Quote from mrtramplefoot View quoted comment :
Traveling early April and will be by a micro center then, hopefully the something like this is still available. I'd probably pick it up
They might do extensions if you call in. Their CS is pretty good ymmv ofc
Mar 16, 2025 11:24 PM
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mrtramplefootMar 16, 2025 11:24 PM
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Quote from Adelley View quoted comment :
They might do extensions if you call in. Their CS is pretty good ymmv ofc
The standard hold is only 3 days and the website specifically says they have no way to extend it, let alone extending their 3 days to like 3 weeks
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Mar 16, 2025 11:32 PM
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AdelleyMar 16, 2025 11:32 PM
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Quote from mrtramplefoot View quoted comment :
The standard hold is only 3 days and the website specifically says they have no way to extend it, let alone extending their 3 days to like 3 weeks
Just saying, they did let me return something past the 30 day window by an extra 30 days once lol. But the manager's choice in the end I suppose.
Mar 17, 2025 12:11 AM
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ibuythingshereMar 17, 2025 12:11 AM
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Quote from Adelley View quoted comment :
Just saying, they did let me return something past the 30 day window by an extra 30 days once lol. But the manager's choice in the end I suppose.
my wife was able to do the same thing with her ( Y )
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Mar 17, 2025 12:19 AM
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AriWMar 17, 2025 12:19 AM
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Quote from ibuythingshere View quoted comment :
my wife was able to do the same thing with her ( Y )
Keep it civil, this isn't FaceBook
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Mar 17, 2025 12:25 AM
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samuraiX20Mar 17, 2025 12:25 AM
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Does their latest cpu have the same issues like the Intel 13th and 14th gen cpu or is it too early to tell?

Actually, what actually is this? I haven't been following cpus for a long while...
Last edited by samuraiX20 March 16, 2025 at 05:29 PM.
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Mar 17, 2025 12:43 AM
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ibuythingshereMar 17, 2025 12:43 AM
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Quote from AriW View quoted comment :
Keep it civil, this isn't FaceBook
i'm just saying, if you need to return past the 30 days, maybe send the partner. it seemed to work for her. (also good at playing dumb)
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Quote from samuraiX20 View quoted comment :
Does their latest cpu have the same issues like the Intel 13th and 14th gen cpu or is it too early to tell?

Actually, what actually is this? I haven't been following cpus for a long while...
They don't seem to have the issues, no. This is the mid-upper range processor (think i7) of the latest intel gen. Productivity performance generally matches or beats 14700k with much less power draw and no stability problems.

Gaming performance is largely stagnant since the 12700k, so you'd be better off with either a cheaper 12700k bundle or an AMD processor for that.

This motherboard is high quality and will do anything you need it to without complaints. The RAM is meh, CL36 is disappointing these days but it's clearly overstock ram to flesh out the bundle.
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Mar 17, 2025 5:06 AM
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Will_RMar 17, 2025 5:06 AM
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Quote from samuraiX20 View quoted comment :
Does their latest cpu have the same issues like the Intel 13th and 14th gen cpu or is it too early to tell?Actually, what actually is this? I haven't been following cpus for a long while...
This is roughly the equivalent of a Ryzen 9900X (12C/24T) or 13900K/14900K (24C/32T) for day to day tasks. Intel is getting rid of SMT/Hyperthreading and this 265K (20C/20T) is a mix of 8 P cores and 12 E cores. That's a reasonable mix for heavy workloads with quite a bit of background tasks. The problem is this series has been a flop when it comes to gaming performance. And this CPU is way overkill for your typical "office PC." There's nothing really wrong with that, but the 265K just doesn't shine anywhere. If you retire old Windows PC into Linux servers once their time has come, this would be an excellent option due to power efficiency. But the same can be said for a 9700X, 9900X, or really any other current AMD CPU.
Mar 17, 2025 7:22 AM
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slimdunkin117Mar 17, 2025 7:22 AM
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Quote from Will_R View quoted comment :
This is roughly the equivalent of a Ryzen 9900X (12C/24T) or 13900K/14900K (24C/32T) for day to day tasks. Intel is getting rid of SMT/Hyperthreading and this 265K (20C/20T) is a mix of 8 P cores and 12 E cores. That's a reasonable mix for heavy workloads with quite a bit of background tasks. The problem is this series has been a flop when it comes to gaming performance. And this CPU is way overkill for your typical "office PC." There's nothing really wrong with that, but the 265K just doesn't shine anywhere. If you retire old Windows PC into Linux servers once their time has come, this would be an excellent option due to power efficiency. But the same can be said for a 9700X, 9900X, or really any other current AMD CPU.
this is around the same as a 14700k, with a big reduction in wattage
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Mar 17, 2025 9:04 AM
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Will_RMar 17, 2025 9:04 AM
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Quote from slimdunkin117 View quoted comment :
this is around the same as a 14700k, with a big reduction in wattage
It's actually closer to the 14900k in PassMark with a slight advantage in single thread.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...tra-9-285K

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Mar 17, 2025 11:31 AM
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slimdunkin117Mar 17, 2025 11:31 AM
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Quote from Will_R View quoted comment :
It's actually closer to the 14900k in PassMark with a slight advantage in single thread.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...tra-9-285K [cpubenchmark.net]
14900k is similar to 14700k in single thread tho. either way its a good cpu

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