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Deal Details
Select Micro Center Stores have AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E AM5 MB, 32GB (2 x 16GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM for $679.99. Select free store pickup where available.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for posting this deal.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for posting this deal.
- Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. When ready to checkout, please proceed to pickup area for your order. Just make sure to bring your preferred payment method with you and pay the pickup counter register. Please note – Your order will be held for a maximum of 3 days.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Granite Ridge AM5 4.70GHz 8-Core Boxed Processor
- Granite Ridge 8-Core Desktop Processor
- 8MB L2, 96MB L3 Cache
- 8 Cores, 16 Threads
- AMD A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E Chipsets
- 192GB DDR5-5600 Memory Supported
- Heatsink Not Included
- Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
- AMD B850
- AMD AM5 Ryzen Processors
- 256GB Dual Channel 4 x 288pin DIMM Support
- Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH32GX5M2M6000Z36
- DDR5-6000 PC5-48000
- CAS Latency 36, Timings 36-44-44-96
- 1.35 Volts
- Black Aluminum Heat Spreader
- RGB LED Lighting
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this store:
- Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)
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Select Micro Center Stores have AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E AM5 MB, 32GB (2 x 16GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM for $679.99. Select free store pickup where available.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for posting this deal.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for posting this deal.
- Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. When ready to checkout, please proceed to pickup area for your order. Just make sure to bring your preferred payment method with you and pay the pickup counter register. Please note – Your order will be held for a maximum of 3 days.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Granite Ridge AM5 4.70GHz 8-Core Boxed Processor
- Granite Ridge 8-Core Desktop Processor
- 8MB L2, 96MB L3 Cache
- 8 Cores, 16 Threads
- AMD A620, B650, B650E, B840, B850, X670, X670E, X870, X870E Chipsets
- 192GB DDR5-5600 Memory Supported
- Heatsink Not Included
- Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6E AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
- AMD B850
- AMD AM5 Ryzen Processors
- 256GB Dual Channel 4 x 288pin DIMM Support
- Corsair VENGEANCE RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH32GX5M2M6000Z36
- DDR5-6000 PC5-48000
- CAS Latency 36, Timings 36-44-44-96
- 1.35 Volts
- Black Aluminum Heat Spreader
- RGB LED Lighting
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this store:
- Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)
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$130 cheaper
+82% FASTER in multi-thread
+8% FASTER in single-thread
-9% SLOWER in gaming (1440p, who is buying high end CPU to play at 1080p or lower? IF you have an RTX 5090) andthe gaming gap shrinks smaller and smaller with weaker GPUs. So like a 5070 build the CPUs will perform the same at 1440p or 4k in most games.
ALSO The 270k builds comes with faster RAM 6000->6400 and a better motherboard chipset B850 (midrange) vs Z890 (premium)
https://www.microcenter
https://www.microcenter
$2,499 - $680 =$1,819.00. A 5080 currently goes for $1300. So $1819 - $1300 =$519.00.
The rest of the stuff adds up to about $519. Case, PSU, AIO water cooler, 2TB SSD, Win 11.
No point in wasting time building it.
Community Reviews
This bundle is a strong foundation for a gaming PC, especially when paired with a newer GPU. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is framed as a long-lasting chip, with expectations of around five to six years of useful life, and the included RAM alone is viewed as carrying a large share of the value. The deal also stands out because DDR5 prices have been unusually high lately. The main caveat is that performance depends heavily on the graphics card and resolution, and the RAM may run at 5600 on this board despite the 6000 rating.
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Yes, especially because DDR5 prices are unusually high and the RAM alone is estimated to resell for well over $300. The CPU was also bought alone for $420 a month earlier, which makes the $679.99 bundle look strong for anyone who needs these parts.
It should be a solid gaming platform for at least 5-6 years, especially if you pair it with a newer-generation GPU. At 1080p it can give a bigger uplift, while at 1440p and 4K the CPU matters less and the GPU becomes the main limiter.
If you only need these components, the bundle is a strong buy; if you want a full system, a Micro Center prebuilt can make more sense because it includes the case, PSU, cooling, SSD, and Windows. Prebuilts can save build time, but they often cut corners on power supplies, cooling, and other parts.
It is best suited for pure gaming, while an Intel bundle may be the better fit for heavier non-gaming work. For gaming, the GPU you pair with it matters most, and the CPU's advantage shrinks as resolution rises.
Yes. The kit can simply run at 5600 if needed, and the higher speed may still be available through BIOS even when the board listing doesn't show the OC label. The practical effect is a small out-of-the-box speed cap, not a deal-breaker.
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$130 cheaper
+82% FASTER in multi-thread
+8% FASTER in single-thread
-9% SLOWER in gaming (1440p, who is buying high end CPU to play at 1080p or lower? IF you have an RTX 5090) andthe gaming gap shrinks smaller and smaller with weaker GPUs. So like a 5070 build the CPUs will perform the same at 1440p or 4k in most games.
ALSO The 270k builds comes with faster RAM 6000->6400 and a better motherboard chipset B850 (midrange) vs Z890 (premium)
https://www.microcenter
https://slickdeals.net/search?q=500735
https://slickdeals.net/f/18984226-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-asus-b650e-e-tuf-gaming-wifi-am5-g-skill-flare-x5-series-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle
Here's a post of this deal from Mar 2026:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19299930-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-cpu-asus-b650e-e-mb-32gb-g-skill-flare-ddr5-6000-ram-680-free-pickup
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I like scouting/purchasing components and assembling PCs as much as anybody, but I take the OP's point that MC's prebuilts save you the build time and that it's a pretty safe bet that at best I'll break even getting the components myself, and the self-built means that I'm dealing with separate manufacturers for any warranty claims if anything is defective.
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