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(In-Store Only, Limited Stock)at Micro Center
Deal Details
Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Desktop Computer (2026, MHL64LL/A) for $1999.99 (In-Store Only).
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
- Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU
- 36GB Unified RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Apple M5 Max Chip 32-Core GPU
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 6.0
- 480 Watt Power Supply
- SDXC Card Reader
- macOS
- Ports:
- Front/Top Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
- Back Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
- 4x Thunderbolt 5
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x LAN RJ45 (10 GbE)
- 1x 3.5mm Headphone
- Front/Top Panel
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal is $449.01 less (18% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2,449 at the time of this post.
- About this store:
- Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac Studio M5 Max Desktop Computer (2026, MHL64LL/A) for $1999.99 (In-Store Only).
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member AtlanticFox for finding this deal.
Note: Select stores may be available for pickup. Availability may vary by location and is very limited.
Specs:
- Apple M5 Max 18-Core CPU
- 36GB Unified RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Apple M5 Max Chip 32-Core GPU
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 6.0
- 480 Watt Power Supply
- SDXC Card Reader
- macOS
- Ports:
- Front/Top Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
- Back Panel
- 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
- 4x Thunderbolt 5
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x LAN RJ45 (10 GbE)
- 1x 3.5mm Headphone
- Front/Top Panel
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal is $449.01 less (18% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2,449 at the time of this post.
- About this store:
- Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)
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This Mac Studio deal stands out as a rare early discount on the new M5 Max model, with strong performance, 36GB unified memory, 10Gb Ethernet, and plenty of ports for productivity, video work, and local AI. The price lands close to some Mac mini M5 Pro custom builds while offering more GPU power and less throttling. The main drawbacks are the fixed 36GB memory ceiling and the 512GB SSD, which feels tight for a $2000 machine. Availability and price matching have also been messy, with stock moving fast and Best Buy approvals often depending on in store manager help.
The deal can be secured through Best Buy price matching when Micro Center shows local stock.
The 36GB unified RAM can be sufficient for running certain local MoE LLMs targeting about 24GB VRAM.
The Mac Studio configuration can offer strong connectivity and sustained performance with 10Gb Ethernet and less thermal throttling.
The SSD can be expanded using Thunderbolt for additional storage during upgrades.
The 36GB unified RAM can be a dealbreaker for AI workloads and some buyers want higher-RAM options.
Best Buy price matching can be denied or later revoked due to non-transactable policy notes for this exact configuration.
Micro Center availability can be region-limited and can sell out quickly, making pickup timing a major risk.
The 512GB SSD capacity can feel limiting for productive workflows and LLM workloads.
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It's a very capable combination and often too capable for its own good.
The highlight of DeepSeek Harness is that you can customize virtually everything about it using the model you have loaded.
This has led to way more sub-projects than I have time for.
The last one developed a hook to my case lights so it could indicate when it was done with a task or found an error.
External to that, it's been able to build Arch Linux from source with integrated customizations, decompiled drivers, solved a few crackmes that would have taken me weeks, rebuilt the Roku remote app to be less annoying, and helped deliver a child (okay, this one didn't happen).
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Works every time.
If you are in the NY/NJ/CT area, Yonkers has 3 in stock this morning, so head to a BB quick this AM..
Don't bother with online.. they are trained to say no..
Store level kids, don't care..
Though, I've had good luck with AAFES. Getting a flash sale, tax free, is unbeatable.
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btw, i believe this one was 1999 Retail (and then price hiked to 2499).
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btw, i believe this one was 1999 Retail (and then price hiked to 2499).
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