Select Micro Center Stores have
PowerSpec G757 Gaming Desktop (1000002612) on sale for
$1999.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to Community Member
shivster1796 for sharing this deal.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Specs:
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7GHz 8-Core/16-Threads Processor (Ryzen 9000 Series
- 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM
- 2TB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive SSD (Samsung)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 GPU
- Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi 6 Motherboard
- WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.3
- Lian Li Chassis/Case (White)
- 850W PSU/240mm AIO Liquid Cooling
- Windows 11 Home OS
- Ports:
- 4x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
- 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A Gen 1)
- 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A Gen 2)
- 1x USB 3.2 (Type-C Gen 1)
- 1x HDMI
- 1x DisplayPort
Top Comments
The forum user's claim is technically incorrect, outdated, and misunderstands gaming workloads.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not "too weak" for an RTX 5080.
It will, in fact, outperform the Intel i9-14900KF in most games, especially at high framerates and high-end GPU configurations.
If your main use case is gaming — especially with an RTX 5080 — the 9800X3D is the superior choice.
If you also do heavy workstation loads (Blender, code compiling, video rendering), then:
Intel = stronger multithread
X3D = better gaming
Community Reviews
This is a strong value gaming PC built around the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080, with several comparisons putting it ahead of similar prebuilt options and even close to the cost of the graphics card alone. The 32GB DDR5 and 2TB SSD make it feel well rounded, and the machine is described as fast, quiet under load, and running flawlessly for gaming and everyday use. The main concerns are Micro Center pickup only, the white case and internal lighting, and questions about the Gigabyte card, RAM timings, PSU, and ASRock motherboard reliability. A solid high end package if the parts and store pickup fit your setup.
Common Questions (5)
Reported temps are generally under 90°C even under heavy gaming or benchmark load, and the system is often described as very quiet or mostly quiet. Idle noise can still be audible, so some owners expect to tweak fan curves or replace fans/coolers for a quieter setup.
At $1,999.99, it can be cheaper than building a similar-spec system, especially when the RTX 5080 alone is around $1,200. It also compares favorably to other prebuilts in the $2,200-$2,300 range, though some buyers still prefer custom parts or a different case.
The main concern is the ASRock board and related 9800X3D stability reports, plus some buyers also question the RAM speed and PSU headroom. The G757 uses 32GB RAM and a B850 board, while the higher G759 adds 64GB and an X870 board, so the upgrade only makes sense if you specifically need those extras.
It is in-store pickup only, so buyers need a nearby Micro Center and may face a long drive if the closest store has stock. That makes the deal impractical for anyone far from a store, even if the price is attractive.
Micro Center's 30-day price guarantee can refund the difference if the price falls after pickup. One buyer also reported getting a $200 refund by walking into the store after the price changed.
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The g484 is i9-14900kf
64gb ram
Nvidia 5080
2tb ssd
G757
Amd 9800x3d
32gb ram
Nvidia 5080
2tb ssd
https://www.microcenter
The g484 is i9-14900kf
64gb ram
Nvidia 5080
2tb ssd
G757
Amd 9800x3d
32gb ram
Nvidia 5080
2tb ssd
https://www.microcenter
The forum user's claim is technically incorrect, outdated, and misunderstands gaming workloads.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not "too weak" for an RTX 5080.
It will, in fact, outperform the Intel i9-14900KF in most games, especially at high framerates and high-end GPU configurations.
If your main use case is gaming — especially with an RTX 5080 — the 9800X3D is the superior choice.
If you also do heavy workstation loads (Blender, code compiling, video rendering), then:
Intel = stronger multithread
X3D = better gaming
https://www.microcenter
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How is Ryzen 7 9800X3D better for gaming when UserBenchmarks shows Intel i9-14900KF beats it?
I remember the days when Ryzen was better for multitasking with more cores than Intel, but being worse for gaming since games couldn't utilize the extra cores.
So confident and also wrong. A simple internet search shows one study that decisively indicates the Ryzen is overall better for gaming performance
https://www.techspot.co
From the summary
"What We Learned: Maybe Next Time, Intel
If you're after the absolute best gaming performance, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the obvious CPU to choose. The 14900K should no longer be considered a viable competitor. This was arguably true even with the 7800X3D, which traded blows with the 14900K more evenly. With the 9800X3D, the advantage is decisively one-sided.
Power consumption has always been a concern for the Core i9 series. While we didn't evaluate power usage in this review, the situation hasn't changed – the 14900K consumes significantly more power while often delivering less performance."
This PC seems like a great deal but I may have to build my own and get all top-spec parts.
This PC seems like a great deal but I may have to build my own and get all top-spec parts.
But, I hate Micro Center doesn't ship. My closest store with this in stock would take me 6+ hrs round trip...
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (4.7GHz) Processor
Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi6 Motherboard
32GB DDR5-6000 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Graphics Card
Samsung 2TB NVMe SSD
Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Windows 11 Home
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Previous Gaming desktop is/was a aprox 5yr old CyberPowerPC from BestBuy which I have upgraded and toyed with replacement of MB, PSU, GPU,adding ram ect... over the past years and it's Config current is = MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (User upgraded), Ryzen 9 5900x (User Upgraded), Sapphire RX 6700XT (User Upgraded), and 64GB DDR4 Ram (User Upgraded)...
At this point I was ready to jump from DDR4 to a DDR5 build and seen this MicroCenter offer (albiet OpenBox) which basically saved me another $200 and still warrantied the same. Probably had well over $1k in the past 5yrs additional invested into my (now prior or soon to be) CyberPowerPC frankstein build, hoping I made a wise decision. I guess time will tell. 😮
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