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Jan 2, 2026 4:00 PM

Micro Center: ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

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Select Micro Center Stores have ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger Triple Fan 16GB GDDR6 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card (VGRX9070XTCL16G) on sale for $579.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.

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Specs:
  • Boost Core Clock Speed: 2970MHz
  • 16GB GDDR6 256-bit Memory
  • 7680 x 4320 Maximum Resolution
  • PCIe 5.0
  • Full Height, Triple Slot
  • Ports:
    • 3x DisplayPort 2.1a
    • 1x HDMI 2.1b

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is in the vicinity of previous frontpage deals.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $80 less (12.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $659.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 3 Years Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Select Micro Center Stores have ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger Triple Fan 16GB GDDR6 PCIe 5.0 Graphics Card (VGRX9070XTCL16G) on sale for $579.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Specs:
  • Boost Core Clock Speed: 2970MHz
  • 16GB GDDR6 256-bit Memory
  • 7680 x 4320 Maximum Resolution
  • PCIe 5.0
  • Full Height, Triple Slot
  • Ports:
    • 3x DisplayPort 2.1a
    • 1x HDMI 2.1b

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is in the vicinity of previous frontpage deals.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $80 less (12.1% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $659.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 3 Years Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Written by N3RD_01

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NathanS4019
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Been using a microcenter openbox Asrock 9070xt steel legend for just over 6 months, no complaints. I was honestly impressed with the build quality.
I was just happy to get away from Nvidia and that awful 12pin connector.
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SociablePickle793
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Always disappointing for me when it's a Microcenter deal, but good for anyone who lives close enough!
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dalto
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IMO, this is a much better deal than a Sapphire Nitro Plus @$700. The overclock isn't that significant.
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Community Reviews

ASRock's RX 9070 XT Challenger comes across as a strong 1440p card with solid build quality and performance that feels close to a 5070 Ti or a meaningful step up from cards like the 3080 and 6800 XT. The price is repeatedly framed as one of the best 9070 XT values, especially versus pricier models, and the card is praised for undervolting well and pairing nicely with FSR 4. The main cautions are limited overclocking headroom, a short one year ASRock warranty, and recurring concern around the 12 pin power connector. A good fit if value and raster performance matter more than chasing big overclocks.

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Jan 3, 2026 2:04 AM
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fieryarcadeJan 3, 2026 2:04 AM
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Tough call coming from a 6800XT. I don't know if the performance boost is worth spending $580, but prices are definitely going to get worse for the foreseeable future.
Jan 3, 2026 2:32 AM
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Frank_NittyJan 3, 2026 2:32 AM
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Quote from NathanS4019 View quoted comment :
Been using a microcenter openbox Asrock 9070xt steel legend for just over 6 months, no complaints. I was honestly impressed with the build quality.
I was just happy to get away from Nvidia and that awful 12pin connector.
Those 12VHPWR 16-pin connectors are a fire accident waiting to happen...
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Jan 3, 2026 2:39 AM
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Frank_NittyJan 3, 2026 2:39 AM
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Quote from ulieq View quoted comment :
It's not. You're in the same boat as me I have a 6800 XT and we are good as long as we don't enable rt we can run anything at 1440p
More power to you though. However, I've upgraded GPUs twice since purchasing my ASUS TUF 6800 XT in 2022: I bought a XFX 6950 XT on sale in 2023 and this past June of last year, I bought the Steel Legend 9070 XT.
Jan 3, 2026 2:48 AM
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Frank_NittyJan 3, 2026 2:48 AM
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Quote from Aridzona View quoted comment :
I've built around 20 PCs the past decade and a half. I have never had one GPU go bad on me, until this one. I purchased it at Micro Center a few weeks ago and it lasted about 2 weeks before it died on me.

Not sure if this card has a high failure rate, just sharing my recent experience.
Sounds like you haven't built PCs long enough, lol, j/k. The first PC I built back in 2007, the ASUS mb I was using came DOA brand new, and it almost made me reconsider PC building altogether until I discovered EVGA, lol. RIP to those legends. However, the first "bad" GPU I ever purchased was an ASUS GTX 1070 which I bought in 2016 had an issue where it would spin constantly and would never ramp down even after applying a fan curve using Speed Fan and other software to regulate it so I ended up RMA'ing and to my surprise, ASUS actually didn't give me a hard time during that process.
Jan 3, 2026 2:50 AM
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dj1001Jan 3, 2026 2:50 AM
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Quote from mwitters View quoted comment :
There's nothing wrong with the 12vhp connector as long as you seat it proerly and don't bend the cable putting tension on it. use a 90 or 180 degree adapter to move to angle of the plug if you have to.
I dont believe this for one second.
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Jan 3, 2026 3:04 AM
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collegeBoredJan 3, 2026 3:04 AM
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Quote from dj1001 View quoted comment :
I dont believe this for one second.
there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions of these cards sold so far (chatgpt estimates 10mil) and only a few dozen reports of it catching fire. its all crap fueled by GN who have been doing nothing but ragebaiting the last year or two.

dont do stupid shit with the connector like the other guy said and you'll be fine.
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Jan 3, 2026 3:18 AM
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Pancho326Jan 3, 2026 3:18 AM
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Quote from samuraiX20 View quoted comment :
Yeah I'm thinking about getting it... But because I want it, it's because the price spike when Ai starts whoring up in RAM next year

I got a 3080 12gb, don't know if it's worth the money to upgrade.
I upgraded to this card from a 3080. I've seen a fair improvement and I'm happy with it, especially since I was able to sell my 3080 on eBay to recoup a decent amount.
Without the resale though I don't think it would have been a great upgrade.

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Jan 3, 2026 3:51 AM
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smith6arJan 3, 2026 3:51 AM
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Quote from Aridzona View quoted comment :
I've built around 20 PCs the past decade and a half. I have never had one GPU go bad on me, until this one. I purchased it at Micro Center a few weeks ago and it lasted about 2 weeks before it died on me.Not sure if this card has a high failure rate, just sharing my recent experience.
Well I've built 21 PCs over the last 16 years and this is the only GPU that has never gone bad on me
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Jan 3, 2026 3:56 AM
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cmcckrknJan 3, 2026 3:56 AM
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Quote from xMaluko View quoted comment :
I wish microcenter shipped out stuff. All the good deals for pc parts being posted is mainly from microcenter :/
Same, and im just far enough away that BB wont price match.
Jan 3, 2026 4:54 AM
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sherretzJan 3, 2026 4:54 AM
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The Powercolor Reaper was at this price point just before Christmas. Similar cards so it's nice to see Microcenter preserving the price point (for now?)
Jan 3, 2026 7:01 AM
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RyzenPrimeJan 3, 2026 7:01 AM
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Quote from _lukas View quoted comment :
Just yesterday I bought an asrock steel legend 9070xt for $602.99 on ebay

edit: just checked and the seller's account on ebay disappeared and the listing is gone too. Def got scammed lol. anyone willing to buy me and ship me one of these?
I don't mind to buy and ship it to you. I am in SoCal near Tustin store.
you can text me at 714 7 two 1 seven 7 two seven.
Jan 3, 2026 7:25 AM
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formosanJan 3, 2026 7:25 AM
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Quote from samuraiX20 View quoted comment :
Yeah I'm thinking about getting it... But because I want it, it's because the price spike when Ai starts whoring up in RAM next year

I got a 3080 12gb, don't know if it's worth the money to upgrade.
https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/s/lOPvgrAlWi
Jan 3, 2026 8:02 AM
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PurpleOctopus364Jan 3, 2026 8:02 AM
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I bought a powercolor red devil 9070xt just after launch at MC. I paid $829.00. Reccomended a 1,000watt psu.i didnt overclock it. I didnt need to. It's paired with a Samsung G9 Oled at 240hz. I play everything with it. Top tier card yes but I would get the same performance from any of the 9070xt cards out there. I still have an asrock 9700xtx phantom gaming card that's sole purpose is to play heavily modded 3739 mods of The Elder Scrolls Skyrim Nolvus mod pack. Nvidia kinda pissed me off this go around so I kept the Gigabyte gaming oc 4080 super and it gets the 4k duty. If Amd keeps pace with its current direction I may just buy again from them. I am not that impressed with nvidias 50 series.
Jan 3, 2026 9:03 AM
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spifJan 3, 2026 9:03 AM
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good GPUs are hard to find cheaper than this. nice find!

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Jan 3, 2026 9:53 AM
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L97Jan 3, 2026 9:53 AM
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Quote from shubonker View quoted comment :
I want to buy one but dont want to drive two hours round trip. oh well at least I live near one.
2 hours? I drive 2-2.5 hours each way to work once a week 🙃 kms

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