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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
  • 2–3Ă— 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
  • 2–3Ă— 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.

    kalukolasdaddict001

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

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Nov 17, 2025 1:32 AM
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kalukola
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Nov 17, 2025 1:32 AM
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Quote from ShawnyMcKnight View quoted comment :
Is the only difference between the $50 model and the $100 model is the amount of RAM.
Yes I believe memory is the difference among model/$
Nov 17, 2025 1:36 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightNov 17, 2025 1:36 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.
I feel with how much more those eat in power you would be paying more than the difference if it's something you leave on. Also, how much space/noise/heat they use it's more of a burden to use.
Nov 19, 2025 8:06 PM
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sdaddict001Dec 1, 2025 9:43 PM
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Ugh wtf. The prices went up now. 64.99 for 8gb to 94.99. What the hell kind of CyberMonday is this.
Dec 12, 2025 12:21 AM
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fun123Dec 12, 2025 12:21 AM
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A used laptop with broken screen also cost $50. Included battery, disk, adapter, case, and vastly better performance
Dec 13, 2025 9:42 PM
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Polly1983Dec 13, 2025 9:42 PM
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Man I missed this deal wish I knew when it's coming back on the pi 5 4gb
Jan 17, 2026 2:33 AM
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NavyName9874Jan 17, 2026 2:33 AM
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These prices are incorrect. Today at MicroCenter RPi5 8GB was a $89.99 on sale. RPi5 16GB was 139.99 and RPi 4GB was $64.99.

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Mar 13, 2026 4:54 PM
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LovelyStranger2662Mar 13, 2026 4:54 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.
I followed your suggestion and got an Igel (a m250c) for $30 (inc. shipping) on ebay, put librelec on it to run KODI. It's working really well, h265 1080p (don't have a 4K TV), most likely much better than a pi 4 would have done. Power is about 8W while playing a movie. I'm very happy for the suggestion!
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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.
There are few platforms available with such a wide level of support.

This is a very capable compute platform for $50.

Do you need power and a microSD card? Sure.

But your options to expand this platform are exponentially better than any other platform.

If you need Windows, you aren't buying an Rpi anyway.

If you want a low power, highly malleable platform, $50 is a great deal.

I wish I had a MC near me to buy these.
Last edited by Good2BCh13f March 14, 2026 at 02:34 PM.

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