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May 21, 2026 8:40 PM

[Micro Center] AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT CPU, Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 AM4 MB, 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM $299.99 + Free Store Pickup

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Select Micro Center Locations [microcenter.com] have AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT CPU, Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 AM4 MB, 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM for $299.99. Choose Free Store Pickup where available.

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Select Micro Center Locations [microcenter.com] have AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT CPU, Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 AM4 MB, 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX RAM for $299.99. Choose Free Store Pickup where available.

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This Micro Center bundle is an AM4 starter kit built around the Ryzen 7 5800XT, a Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC R2 board, and 16GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX. It stands out as a practical way to build or revive an older PC, with enough appeal for emulation, budget gaming, and a microATX first build. The price looks reasonable against older part pricing and avoids the hassle of sourcing used CPU and RAM separately. The main knock is that newer Micro Center bundles on AM5, especially 7600X and 7600X3D options, offer faster gaming and more upgrade headroom. It is best suited to shoppers who want a straightforward AM4 setup near a store.

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  • It is a solid value if you are near a Micro Center, especially compared with buying a new B550/X570 board and used CPU/RAM separately. The bundle is also viewed as reasonable against older pricing, though newer AM5 bundles can offer better gaming performance and upgrade headroom for only a bit more.

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  • The bundle includes 16GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM. That is enough for a basic build, but it is also the main limitation called out versus 32GB or newer DDR5 bundles.

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  • If you want the best long-term upgrade path, AM5 bundles like the Ryzen 7500X3D or 7600X3D options are the stronger buy and can be only $50 more. The 5800XT AM4 bundle still makes sense for a cheaper, immediate build, but it has less future upgrade room.

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  • Yes, it can be air cooled; one completed build is currently running the 5800XT on an air cooler. That makes the bundle easier to use without needing an AIO or other liquid cooling setup.

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May 22, 2026 1:20 AM
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May 22, 2026 1:58 AM
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bonbon525May 22, 2026 1:58 AM
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This deal isn't bad at all consider the crazy prices for a newer build. A couple years ago this cpu could be had for around 160. Mb goes for about 60$. only thing is the ram 32gb lowest was 40$ back then. So all in all this is a solid deal if you are close to a mc.
May 22, 2026 2:33 AM
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OrangeSnake211May 22, 2026 2:33 AM
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I just completed this build last night. At the moment I'm air cooling the 5800xt
May 22, 2026 4:55 AM
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tarzanggezMay 22, 2026 4:55 AM
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How is this a good deal when micro center is carrying 7600x* bundle for $350. RAM is 16GB but I would assume it's a step in the right direction and a path to upgrade in the future. Also faster components
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May 22, 2026 7:00 AM
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CoralHerring269May 22, 2026 7:00 AM
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Quote from tarzanggez View quoted comment :
How is this a good deal when micro center is carrying 7600x* bundle for $350. RAM is 16GB but I would assume it's a step in the right direction and a path to upgrade in the future. Also faster components
That AM4 platform is so hot right now. AM4. There's actually more AM4 boards at my local Microcenter than I thought. Probably 8-10. But only the 5500 when in stock or the 5800xt. I bought it to troubleshoot/upgrade an older pc. It will now be my emulation pc. They just released I believe the 5800x3d. Ridiculous price on it, but there has to be a demand for AM4.
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May 22, 2026 11:33 AM
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shk1020May 22, 2026 11:33 AM
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When are the 5800X3D supposed to be available again?
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May 22, 2026 3:27 PM
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DogspeonlegsMay 22, 2026 3:27 PM
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Be nice if there would be more microcenters. Being they don't ship, I hate when I see their stupid deals online, I can't access.
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May 22, 2026 3:29 PM
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multiuseemailMay 22, 2026 3:29 PM
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I just spent this much $ upgrading my optiplex sff to be able to run an rtx 5060 lp.

Kinda feeling some buyers remorse seeing these deals.
May 22, 2026 5:43 PM
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DaveB1940May 22, 2026 5:43 PM
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Nice package
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MerryReward467May 22, 2026 7:01 PM
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This does not seem like that good of a deal; Microcenter also has a Ryzen 7500x3d + mobo+ 16 GB of DDR5 RAM combo for the same price. The 7500x3d is notably faster than the 5800XT in games, and will be pretty similar in most productivity software. The 7500x3d combo also has a lot more room for future upgrades.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ild-bundle
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CleverCreature256May 22, 2026 10:34 PM
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Quote from CoralHerring269 View quoted comment :
That AM4 platform is so hot right now. AM4. There's actually more AM4 boards at my local Microcenter than I thought. Probably 8-10. But only the 5500 when in stock or the 5800xt. I bought it to troubleshoot/upgrade an older pc. It will now be my emulation pc. They just released I believe the 5800x3d. Ridiculous price on it, but there has to be a demand for AM4.
4-5 year old higher end X570 mother boards are going insane right now.
May 23, 2026 8:40 AM
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Gb1908May 23, 2026 8:40 AM
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The chip industry created this shortage by not beginning the new correct line of fab plants 5 years earlier and now profiteer off of their mis-steps.. they knew or should have known the 5k% increase in ram and ssd storage was coming-- even with the international trade issues looming.
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May 23, 2026 4:15 PM
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BeautifulStove437May 23, 2026 4:15 PM
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Nice deal
May 24, 2026 1:39 PM
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jinrageMay 24, 2026 1:39 PM
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Doesn't feel like a good deal when these stores are scattered only in major cities.
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May 25, 2026 11:25 AM
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iguanaMay 25, 2026 11:25 AM
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Quote from MerryReward467 View quoted comment :
This does not seem like that good of a deal; Microcenter also has a Ryzen 7500x3d + mobo+ 16 GB of DDR5 RAM combo for the same price. The 7500x3d is notably faster than the 5800XT in games, and will be pretty similar in most productivity software. The 7500x3d combo also has a lot more room for future upgrades.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...ild-bundle
7500 must a good deal…its sold out

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