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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.

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  • 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 13, 2025 2:06 AM
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LomicNov 13, 2025 2:06 AM
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Just to bring up that some people have overshot what's actually needed to make these run, in terms of accessories.

You don't need a case, that's just aesthetics. If you're just going to stick it in a closet with your router or such, who cares.

You only need their official power supply if you want to run a bunch of accessories. Mine is plugged into a Mac USB-C power brick I had lying around and it works perfectly fine with 3 amps (official PSU is 5A). I have a keyboard and z-wave controller plugged into USB on the RPi and no issues. You can also use a powered USB hub if you have one lying around and want to use a bunch of USB accessories; that will take all the USB load off the RPi.

If you're just going to use it for something like Home Assistant and you don't need logging enabled, any old MicroSD card will work. If you do want to enable logging or something else that's going to be constantly writing to the card, a 64gb high endurance card is currently $12.

If you're going to be doing something on it that results in high CPU loads, then you should invest in a cheap heatsink to keep the CPU cool, since even though it won't get damaged by running without one, it will downclock itself and you'll lose performance. Again, doesn't matter if you're just running background-ish processes like Home Assistant, PiHole/AdGuard, etc.
Nov 13, 2025 2:26 AM
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MARAUDER2003Nov 13, 2025 2:26 AM
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Quote from FaithfulLeopard4231 View quoted comment :
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.
This. It is true that every device has its own specific uses. One may like its compact size, power, etc. About 8 months ago I got a couple of Dell Optiplex 3000 Thin Clients (with the standard configuration 4GB and the N5105). It did not include its power adapter, nor its stand, and it came with dell's ThinOS. I bought the power adapter, added 4GB extra of ram, printed a stand, and I installed Debian 13 minimal. After all was said and done, I spend $60.00 total on each TC. It uses about 5.5 to 6W at the wall running a TIG stack with a couple of nodes monitoring and sending temperature and humidity data (thru the network) from two locations every 15 minutes. Yes, it's true, you must add a Nvme drive to store your data/OS, but that's a totally open solution 'cause you may go for a 8TB drive that might break the bank. As much as I want a PI 5, I just can't justify it when devices such as thin clients are available at very reasonable prices. Yes, their sizes might be larger, but an 8x8x1 in device is very easy to tuck away just about anywhere.
Last edited by MARAUDER2003 November 12, 2025 at 06:35 PM.
Nov 13, 2025 3:23 AM
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marosenblNov 13, 2025 3:23 AM
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Quote from tehboogieman View quoted comment :
FYI, Dell ended feature support for the Wyse 5070 earlier this year. They may issue critical updates until August 2027, but it's risky to have this system on an internet connected network. The reason they are so cheap is that with the exception of very large companies, few entities are willing to pay for security updates going forward and are basically worth less than the cost to keep them updatedJust as a comparison, the Raspberry Pi 5 support is scheduled to end in 2035 at the earliest
Yikes total lack of understanding here...maybe be better to delete.
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UniqueMagic721Nov 13, 2025 11:22 AM
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Quote from TealCalendar6620 View quoted comment :
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?
The East side of Michigan is the bad side. Most of us fled in the 70's.
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Nov 13, 2025 4:55 PM
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carbo5150Nov 13, 2025 4:55 PM
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I'm currently still using a Raspberry Pi because SolarAssistant only supports the Pi version. Otherwise, I could use an old x86 Linux machine to create virtual machines and run everything—OpenWRT, Home Assistant, FreePBX, and many other services—all on the same system.
Nov 13, 2025 7:41 PM
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ThriftyPickle2807Nov 13, 2025 7:41 PM
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Anyone know where I can find a fully loaded SD card to make this an emulation box

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Nov 13, 2025 8:54 PM
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Cobra4455Nov 13, 2025 8:54 PM
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Quote from marosenbl View quoted comment :
Yikes total lack of understanding here...maybe be better to delete.
He doesn't need to delete but yeah he doesn't understand it. Maybe he's worried about some NSA level remote BIOS attack that Dell never would have patched anyways lol
Nov 14, 2025 12:36 PM
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UniqueMagic721Nov 14, 2025 12:36 PM
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everybody does. We're just tired of pretending.
Nov 14, 2025 2:23 PM
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Wayno-sanNov 14, 2025 2:23 PM
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Was thinking of getting one of these to update my jerry-rigged NAS (comprised of a flashed Pogoplug and DAS case). Trying to decide if I should go this & DAS, mini-PC & DAS, or just get a NAS. Don't want to spend a ton but want at least a 4 drive bay & ability to run some home automation stuff. Needs to be energy efficient or I'd just repurpose an old PC.
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TimlessNov 14, 2025 2:26 PM
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Quote from Wayno-san View quoted comment :
Was thinking of getting one of these to update my jerry-rigged NAS (comprised of a flashed Pogoplug and DAS case). Trying to decide if I should go this & DAS, mini-PC & DAS, or just get a NAS. Don't want to spend a ton but want at least a 4 drive bay & ability to run some home automation stuff. Needs to be energy efficient or I'd just repurpose an old PC.
Just use an old Intel based PC.
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FranksAndBeansNov 14, 2025 2:48 PM
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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.
I have one setup as an emulation box which is a very common use. Guys a lot smarter than me took care of it but software legalities aside they'll play just about everything arcade and console up to the PS2 timeframe smoothly. This being a 5 is prolly better.

I'll admit I don't use it much but it's pretty cool having something so tiny with basically every old console and arcade game I care about on it.
Nov 15, 2025 12:42 AM
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ElatedCreator3600Nov 15, 2025 12:42 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.
There isn't anything inherently special about the Raspberry Pi that makes it better for Linux. There're mostly used for various projects utilizing the GPIO pins. So you can attach various sensors, etc to them.
I think you'd be better off buying a cheap mini PC off Amazon. They're fully assembled, will perform significanly better and you can install any Linux distro on it.
Raspberry Pi nickle and dimes you with all kinds of adapters and extras you need to buy to fully put it together. It uses an ARM based processor so it isn't compatible with some software. Besides the official OS, the only other desktop distros that fully support the Rpi5 is Ubuntu and MX Linux. So you can't really try out different implementations of Linux. There are a few other distros that have half finished Rpi4 compatibility, but given what I feel is declining interest, I doubt they're going to finish, much less start on the Rpi5.
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Ih8reb8sNov 16, 2025 2:20 PM
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Oops, I did it again. Just like last time I bought a Raspberry pi, I got a decent model and ended up needing to add a micro HDMI to HDMI cable and was mistaken in thinking I wouldn't need to get a specific power supply. So here I am with $100 invested in something I don't really need. But I'll play with it and have fun, and at the very least, it seems to be a very solid Kodi player attached to my main TV, so there's that.

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Quote from kalukola View quoted comment :
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...toreid=125

pi 5 16gb is $99, and seems like you can order online for instore pickup
Is the only difference between the $50 model and the $100 model is the amount of RAM.

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