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The forum user's claim is technically incorrect, outdated, and misunderstands gaming workloads.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 PowerSpec G757 is a strong prebuilt for high-end gaming, pairing a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5080, 32GB of DDR5, and a 2TB SSD at a price that looks better than building or many competing prebuilts. The value stands out even more when compared with similar systems, and the 9800X3D is widely framed as the better gaming chip for this class of GPU. The main concerns are the white case, the Gigabyte 5080's reported thermal gel issue, and questions about the ASRock board, PSU, and RAM timings. It is a compelling package if the parts mix and in-store pickup fit your setup.
The system can deliver quiet operation under full load, which helps during long gaming sessions.
The deal can be practical when Micro Center offers pickup and a 30-day price guarantee for refunds if pricing drops further.
The included configuration can run demanding games with acceptable temperatures during heavy loading.
The purchase can be supported by a manufacturer warranty that starts on the sales date for open-box units.
Platform reliability concerns can arise from ASRock motherboard compatibility and Ryzen 7 9800X3D stability issues.
The higher-priced upgrade path can be less compelling when it adds cost for extra RAM and a motherboard that may carry CPU-related concerns.
Micro Center availability can be impractical when shipping is not offered and the nearest store requires a long round trip.
Noise levels can remain audible at idle even after fan curve adjustments, which may require fan or cooler changes.
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Checks all the boxes except not having 64GB RAM, and this being limited for upgrading due to barely adequate PS, then, as the G759 uses an X870 board vs B850 in the G757, so you might check if the B850 board is a slight downgrade vs top-tier boards (for future upgrades, features, etc).
Otherwise, enjoy it if you actually got one.
Checks all the boxes except not having 64GB RAM, and this being limited for upgrading due to barely adequate PS, then, as the G759 uses an X870 board vs B850 in the G757, so you might check if the B850 board is a slight downgrade vs top-tier boards (for future upgrades, features, etc).
Otherwise, enjoy it if you actually got one.
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If it does end up becoming a problem with the one I bought, hopefully it's within the first year so the warranty covers it (or two years since I used a card with extended warranty).
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