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Select Micro Center Stores: Raspberry Pi 5: 8GB RAM $65, 4GB RAM

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Select Micro Center Stores (link for reference only) has Raspberry Pi 5 on sale from $49.99. Offer is valid In-Store only at Select Locations.

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Available Options:Features:
  • 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor at 2.4GHz
  • 2–3× faster CPU performance than Raspberry Pi 4
  • 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU for enhanced graphics
  • Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
  • Advanced camera support with new Image Signal Processor which enables new industrial and embedded applications

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  • About this Offer:
    • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (82AK0511) is $5 less than this popular FrontPage Deal from December 2024 which received 80 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Warranty on Parts and Labor.

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Select Micro Center Stores (link for reference only) has Raspberry Pi 5 on sale from $49.99. Offer is valid In-Store only at Select Locations.

Thanks Community Member VTA for sharing this deal

Note, offer is valid In-Store only at Select Locations.

Available Options:Features:
  • 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor at 2.4GHz
  • 2–3× faster CPU performance than Raspberry Pi 4
  • 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU for enhanced graphics
  • Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
  • Advanced camera support with new Image Signal Processor which enables new industrial and embedded applications

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (82AK0511) is $5 less than this popular FrontPage Deal from December 2024 which received 80 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Warranty on Parts and Labor.

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hardrock121
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How about power usage? Pi uses fraction compared to the other ones
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bmbvenom
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You're talking about EoFS for ThinOS, right? Most of us are running our favorite flavor of Linux, so this is a nonissue.
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FaithfulLeopard4231
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Pi 5 no longer makes sense when you could get faster mini PC for similar price. And there are mini models almost same size as a pi, such as GMKtec G5.
For the old Pi price range, "35 dollar computer", right now you could get dirty cheap used business PC since windows 10 support ended. I got a few Dell Wyze 5070 and HP T640 in that price range, with 8 or16GB ram and a small SSD, and they are similar speed to a pi 5 and you have more OS options. The only downside is the size, but they are completely passively cooled, which is hard to achieve even for a Pi 5.
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Community Reviews

The Raspberry Pi 5 stands out as a compact board for GPIO projects, home automation, emulation, and other tinkering, with strong community troubleshooting and long official support through 2035 at the earliest. The 8GB model at $64.99 is especially notable, though the deal appears to vary by store and listing, and the price has already jumped at some locations. Setup costs can climb once you add a power supply, storage, cables, and cooling. For general Linux or server use, cheaper mini PCs and thin clients often look more practical, especially when performance and included hardware matter.

  • A Raspberry Pi 5 can support many home automation and media uses when paired with the right storage and cooling choices.

    Lomiccarbo5150

  • A Raspberry Pi 5 can be used for projects and can also be built into a simple computer setup.

    tehboogieman

  • A Raspberry Pi 5 can deliver a portable, dev-friendly setup when bundled with an NVMe adapter and an NVMe SSD.

    ChAkADroid

  • A Raspberry Pi 5 can benefit from a larger troubleshooting knowledge base for matching setups and error patterns.

    Manonfire387

  • The Pi 5 deal can become less attractive when accessory costs add up for a complete working setup.

    blahblehtehboogieman

  • The Pi 5 power-usage advantage over alternatives can be small for non-24/7 use cases.

    hegemon13ElatedSpaniel543

  • The Pi 5 deal may not hold consistently because store or listing pricing can vary.

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  • Some Pi 5 use cases can require extra adapters and specific power parts, which can increase total spending.

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Nov 12, 2025 4:30 PM
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tehboogiemanNov 12, 2025 4:30 PM
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Quote from us9975531 View quoted comment :
In both cases (Pi or Wyze), they're going to be running some flavor of Linux, so Dell not supporting them means literally nothing.
It means firmware updates, which are crucial for anything touching an internet connection. If you want to run an outdated system that's fine, I personally do, but it's irresponsible to recommend it as an option to others. Linux won't help in this case
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Nov 12, 2025 4:38 PM
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tehboogiemanNov 12, 2025 4:38 PM
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Quote from bmbvenom View quoted comment :
You're talking about EoFS for ThinOS, right? Most of us are running our favorite flavor of Linux, so this is a nonissue.
I'm talking about end of updates for components like the BIOS, chipsets, network card, etc. They are fine to run offline, I have a few cheap HPs that I use for things like retro gaming. But recommending these as an option to others and using them online is irresponsible.

When my friends and family ask, I don't even recommend any of the commonly mentioned nuc style computers unless it's from a company that I know has a track record of updates for at least 7 years
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Nov 12, 2025 4:41 PM
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bmbvenomNov 12, 2025 4:41 PM
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Quote from huaqiangbei View quoted comment :
The issue is that community support for these devices is not exactly reliable. When a manufacturer supports their devices long term, you don't have issues. Raspberry Pi is a good example. When a manufacturer drops support early, you have issues, even if there are community builds targeting those devices. Radxa with their ROCK devices is a good example of this. They drop official support for boards early, so you're relying on community builds to support the hardware, which is very hit or miss.


My point is, I wouldn't buy a device that I plan to use long term if the manufacturer has already dropped official support for it.
Perhaps it's just anecdotal, but I've never had any issues with community support when it comes to Linux, no matter what hardware it's running on. Oh, and I reaaally don't think you have to worry about the Linux kernel dropping support for AMD64 anytime soon... 😉
Nov 12, 2025 5:02 PM
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bmbvenomNov 12, 2025 5:02 PM
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Quote from tehboogieman View quoted comment :
I'm talking about end of updates for components like the BIOS, chipsets, network card, etc. They are fine to run offline, I have a few cheap HPs that I use for things like retro gaming. But recommending these as an option to others and using them online is irresponsible.

When my friends and family ask, I don't even recommend any of the commonly mentioned nuc style computers unless it's from a company that I know has a track record of updates for at least 7 years
Irresponsible is a strong word to use here as a blanket term for the use of the Wyse 5070 online.
I, for one, would agree with you that it is irresponsible to punch a bunch of holes in your NAT firewall for systems that have no BIOS/firmware support at all when there are known vulnerabilities being exploited on said systems. Again, most of us aren't doing that. So in the DIY realm of "let's use a thin client (that still has 1+ years of hardware support) as a desktop or server running Linux", it is relatively safe to make the assumption that, even though many of us will allow these systems to have access to the internet, at the same time we will not allow the internet to have unfettered access to these systems. The risk profile changes dramatically when you take the appropriate precautions.
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justyeNov 12, 2025 5:23 PM
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Quote from FaithfulLeopard4231 View quoted comment :
Not really. Maybe not right this moment, but there are always cheaper listings from time to time. I just checked my recent ebay purchases, Wyze 5070 (8G mem/64 SSD/wifi) for $25, Igel m350c (4G/8G emmc)for $18, HP T640 for $40 (16/256/wifi). of course, I did get the multiple unit discount since I bought a couple at a time, but normally just 20%. Especially with recently ended win10 support, those units will only get cheaper fast, as more and more business will dump them.
Also, all these models runs win10 or win11 perfectly fine, as well as Chrome OS flex. And with Linux, you have unlimited OS choices. Also, the Wyze 5070 is even on the official support list of Chrome OS flex.
If people want to use Windows 11 on thin clients or mini PCs, those "unsupported" devices are still great with Windows 11 IoT LTSC. Either use it without activation (watermark in corner of desktop) or use alternatives for activating it for free, which I won't explain here. A quick Google search should give you answers. I did that for some old PCs that were losing Windows 10 support and I just switched them over to the LTSC versions. They will continue to receive updates for nearly a decade. You can even use Windows 10 IoT LTSC since that version receives updates until 2032 and works better on older hardware.
Nov 12, 2025 5:32 PM
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FaithfulLeopard4231Nov 12, 2025 5:32 PM
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Quote from ElatedSpaniel543 View quoted comment :
The difference is about half versus intel's best, the N100 (4-5 watts versus 8-10 watts). With SCE in SoCal, it works out to be about $15 per year. So it's not massive, but it's not nothing. N100 systems are rarely sub $100.
My little automation projects typically last 3 or so years before I replace them, so it's probably $50 over the lifetime of the device. Anywhere with cheaper power would be a wash.

IMO, the main reason to go Pi is all the Pi hats and other kit you can get, both sold and DIY.
I fully agree with your last point. Although, nowadays, the only reason to get PI is for the GPIO pins. But most people don't need it.
I own multiple units of each Pi generations since Pi 2 days till Pi 4 (which I have 4). I only have one Pi4 in use since I have a Z-wave controller that is plugged into it.
But once mini PC became a cheap thing (the tiny G5 is only a little over 100 with similar size to a Pi), and also after I discovered all those thin client on ebay, I never bought a Pi 5.
In term of security without continued bios update mentioned by other users, I don't know the true risk out there, but as far as I know, very few consumers would ever update the bios on their PC (or even know what is bios). I DIY my own PC a lot, but I also rarely update the bios of the MB unless there is a critical issue or I need to update the CPU.
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Nov 12, 2025 6:13 PM
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SkipwireNov 12, 2025 6:13 PM
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FYI: Applications like Jellyfish (media server) dropped ALL Raspberry Pi from their hardware pages do to lack of encoding support. See the bottom of https://jellyfin.org/docs/general...eleration/ page.

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Nov 12, 2025 6:31 PM
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ElatedCreator3600Nov 12, 2025 6:31 PM
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Quote from hardrock121 View quoted comment :
How about power usage? Pi uses fraction compared to the other ones
I believe at full stress test, the difference is around 15 watts compared to an N150 based mini PC. So if you're running at full load 24/7, that translates to a few cents more when it's time to pay your energy bill.
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Frank_NittyNov 12, 2025 7:58 PM
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I purchased my RP5 8GB for $80 during BF last year and I purchased my RP5 4GB for $60 last month and they were both from AliExpress, and I'll say that MicroCenter is ahead of the competition, but unfortunately there aren't any retail stores nearby in my area.
Nov 12, 2025 11:16 PM
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irobot73Nov 12, 2025 11:16 PM
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Quote from tehboogieman View quoted comment :
It means firmware updates, which are crucial for anything touching an internet connection. If you want to run an outdated system that's fine, I personally do, but it's irresponsible to recommend it as an option to others. Linux won't help in this case
Firmware? If that's accessible via the 'net, you've got bigger problems than just being "up to date"
Nov 12, 2025 11:27 PM
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StrongHealth1795Nov 12, 2025 11:27 PM
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What would a Raspberry Pi be used for?
And would I need to learn Linux to use it?
Sorry, Im a newbie.
Nov 12, 2025 11:49 PM
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TealCalendar6620Nov 12, 2025 11:49 PM
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Quote from UniqueMagic721 View quoted comment :
I'd love to upgrade my pi 3 to a pi 5, but there is only one store in the entire state of Mi, and it's on the bad side. Too bad they won't ship.
What do you mean by "on the bad side"? Like it's not a great neighborhood or it's on the other side of the state?
Nov 13, 2025 12:21 AM
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tehboogiemanNov 13, 2025 12:21 AM
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Quote from irobot73 View quoted comment :
Firmware? If that's accessible via the 'net, you've got bigger problems than just being "up to date"
A lot of people connect their devices to the internet. If you can access the internet, the internet can access you. That's why I said these old computers are fine for offline devices
Nov 13, 2025 12:32 AM
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tehboogiemanNov 13, 2025 12:32 AM
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Quote from StrongHealth1795 View quoted comment :
What would a Raspberry Pi be used for?
And would I need to learn Linux to use it?
Sorry, Im a newbie.
A Pi is a low powered computer board that can be used for all kinds of projects, including building it into a simple computer. You can browse some ideas on sites like https://magazine.raspberrypi.com/.../tutorials or https://www.reddit.com/r/RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS/

Linux will definitely be helpful to use it though there are some projects that people have created that can be loaded to an sd card and run without any linux knowledge
In order to use it, you will at minimum need to add an SSD or SD card, and a power supply. If you want to use it directly you will need a display and a keyboard as well

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Nov 13, 2025 1:45 AM
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brosiffNov 13, 2025 1:45 AM
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Quote from UniqueMagic721 View quoted comment :
I'd love to upgrade my pi 3 to a pi 5, but there is only one store in the entire state of Mi, and it's on the bad side. Too bad they won't ship.
Bad side? Where the heck do you live that you consider I75 and 14 Mile the "bad side"? I'd say that surrounding area, Troy, Bloomfield, Maddison Heights and Clawson are safer than most of the rest of the state and even safer than most of the country.

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