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Apr 12, 2026 11:20 PM

Micro Center: Ryzen 5 7500X3D + MSI B850M-VC Pro Wi-Fi + 16GB G.Skill Flare X5

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Select Micro Center Stores have AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Processor + MSI B850M-VC Pro Wi-Fi AM5 mATX Motherboard + 16GB G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5-6000 Bundle on sale for $299.99. Select free store pickup where available.

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Select Micro Center Stores have AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Processor + MSI B850M-VC Pro Wi-Fi AM5 mATX Motherboard + 16GB G.Skill Flare X5 Series DDR5-6000 Bundle on sale for $299.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member sippingbird for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Bundle Includes:

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This price matches our March '26 Frontpage Deal.
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Return Note: Items purchased as part of a bundle are not eligible for individual returns. Only complete, unused bundles may be returned for a refund, subject to our standard return policy guidelines.

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sippingbird
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I think you actually kinda want 1 stick. It's easier to go to a 2 stick 32gb setup later
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Krazen1211
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16gb RAM is fine for gaming.
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jonhohle
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These Micro Center deals kill me. With Fry's gone, what's the rest of the country supposed to do‽Single stick right now is preferable. Straight path to 64GB after the rampocolypse, no waste.
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This bundle is mainly a value play for a Ryzen 5 7500X3D gaming build, with the CPU and motherboard pricing looking strong against current RAM costs. The X3D chip is described as efficient and cool, and gaming performance is reported as solid, with memory speed and timings mattering less than expected in games. The single 16GB stick is the main tradeoff, since it runs in single channel and can leave some performance on the table, especially for productivity. It also helps to plan for missing motherboard hardware and a cooler. A practical temporary setup while RAM prices stay high.

  • The bundle can work as a temporary placeholder while elevated DDR5 prices settle down.

    xlaxplayadakwoodsE-Zee

  • The single-stick DDR5 setup may cause only a minuscule gaming difference with an X3D CPU.

    NeatCable281Tarkov

  • The CPU and motherboard bundle pricing can look attractive versus buying parts separately on eBay.

    CleoThymeporksmugglers

  • The X3D CPU can deliver strong HTPC gaming performance while staying efficient and cool under load.

    Brendan1901

  • The bundle's single RAM stick can reduce performance by forcing single-channel operation.

    ecsa0014The_Doug

  • Some games can be sensitive to 16GB limits, and dual-channel at higher capacity may perform better.

    The_DougThe_Doug

  • The single-vs-dual-channel impact can vary widely by title, and tests may not cover the specific 7500X3D case.

    besalopesippingbird

  • The preinstalled CPU on the motherboard means the package may omit standoffs, screws, and a stock cooler.

    Riggs909

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Apr 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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VioletHeart617Apr 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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That single stick of ram on a setup like this kills me
Apr 13, 2026 12:37 AM
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jonhohleApr 13, 2026 12:37 AM
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Quote from VioletHeart617 View quoted comment :
That single stick of ram on a setup like this kills me
These Micro Center deals kill me. With Fry's gone, what's the rest of the country supposed to do‽Single stick right now is preferable. Straight path to 64GB after the rampocolypse, no waste.
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Apr 13, 2026 12:50 AM
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xlaxplayaApr 13, 2026 12:50 AM
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This is a fine deal while we're waiting on RAM prices to become less insane. Buy another 16GB later and you'll be good to go.
Apr 13, 2026 12:53 AM
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Krazen1211Apr 13, 2026 12:53 AM
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Quote from VioletHeart617 View quoted comment :
That single stick of ram on a setup like this kills me
16gb RAM is fine for gaming.
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Apr 13, 2026 12:56 AM
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DerpingtonIsHereApr 13, 2026 12:56 AM
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Not a bad deal, I would however wish they would offer a 2 stick varient.
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Apr 13, 2026 1:00 AM
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Quote from DerpingtonIsHere View quoted comment :
Not a bad deal, I would however wish they would offer a 2 stick varient.
I think you actually kinda want 1 stick. It's easier to go to a 2 stick 32gb setup later
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dakwoodsApr 13, 2026 1:35 AM
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Quote from sippingbird View quoted comment :
I think you actually kinda want 1 stick. It's easier to go to a 2 stick 32gb setup later
This is true, many of these G.Skill sticks end up on eBay already so they're currently readily available in CL36 for pairing up in the future.
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foxfai
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How good is this? Been out of building desktop for 10 years+ now. Last ram I bought was DDR3 lol.
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ecsa0014Apr 13, 2026 2:04 AM
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Quote from Krazen1211 View quoted comment :
16gb RAM is fine for gaming.
True, but you are getting a slight penalty for running in single channel mode when using a single stick.
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TarkovApr 13, 2026 2:29 AM
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Quote from ecsa0014 View quoted comment :
True, but you are getting a slight penalty for running in single channel mode when using a single stick.
It's not something you can quantify without a-b testing though. Running a single stick is better than no PC
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jkloisdafoiwdafApr 13, 2026 3:18 AM
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was $235 a few days ago
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besalopeApr 13, 2026 3:19 AM
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Quote from Tarkov View quoted comment :
It's not something you can quantify without a-b testing though. Running a single stick is better than no PC
Microcenter and a few other outlets did test single/dual channel impacts with the x3d chips. Sadly it appears to vary across titles, some having 1% difference and others 30%+. (Not specifically the 7500x3d in any of the tests)

https://www.microcenter.com/site/...aming.aspx

https://youtu.be/ghiCShc_f7Q
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sippingbirdApr 13, 2026 4:13 AM
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Quote from besalope View quoted comment :
Microcenter and a few other outlets did test single/dual channel impacts with the x3d chips. Sadly it appears to vary across titles, some having 1% difference and others 30%+. (Not specifically the 7500x3d in any of the tests)

https://www.microcenter.com/site/...aming.aspx

https://youtu.be/ghiCShc_f7Q
My only gripe with that is this: was the difference due to single vs dual channel or to have 16gb vs 32gb? A thorough test probably would've compared 1x16 vs 2x8 and 1x32 vs 2x16.
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Quote from jkloisdafoiwdaf View quoted comment :
was $235 a few days ago
True picked it up today was like 250 after tax.

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The_DougApr 13, 2026 4:26 AM
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Quote from foxfai View quoted comment :
How good is this? Been out of building desktop for 10 years+ now. Last ram I bought was DDR3 lol.
I've got tons of DDR3. It's still good stuff.

But this is a very good deal in today's market. It's not perfect, but it's what we've got.

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