MicroCenter [
store locator] has
PowerSpec G536 Gaming PC (1000003035) on sale for
$1499.99. Select free store pick up where stock permits.
Thanks to community member
Dr.W for sharing this deal.
Note: Availability may vary by location.
Specs:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (4.0GHz) Processor
- Gigabyte B850 Gaming WiFi6 Motherboard
- 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card
- 1TB NVMe Solid State Drive
- Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
- Windows 11 Home
Community Reviews
This PowerSpec build stands out as a strong value for a gaming PC, with the RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5, and 1TB NVMe drawing the most praise. The 7500X3D is described as plenty fast for gaming, and the AM5 platform leaves room for future CPU upgrades. The 850 watt power supply also makes a GPU swap straightforward if needed. Main caveats are the plain case, the 12GB VRAM on the 5070, and a BIOS update that may be needed for stability. It looks like a solid base for someone who wants a ready to go system now.
Gamers who want a strong 1440p-ready tower now, because the RTX 5070 and 32GB of DDR5 deliver solid gaming performance without being CPU-bound in most games.
Upgraders who like to swap parts later, because the AM5 platform lets you drop in a faster CPU and the power supply is sufficient for a graphics card upgrade.
Shoppers comparing open-box options, because the same specs have been seen at a much lower open-box price that is hard to beat.
Buyers who want a ready-to-use desktop with minimal setup, because it comes with no bloat and the BIOS can be updated to improve stability.
Buyers who need a compact desktop, because the case is much larger than expected.
People who want a polished-looking chassis, because the case is described as ugly.
Gamers who expect top-end CPU headroom for future titles, because the 6-core processor can become a limitation later even if it is fine now.
People who want guaranteed out-of-the-box stability, because some systems can need a BIOS update to fix instability.
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Not a bad deal in today's market. The 32gb of ram and the 1tb nvme should tempt anyone who just has to have a computer right now.
I mean, I think they are both good deals. Depends on how future proof you want to go.
I like multiplayer shooters and the 9070XT wipes the floor with the 5070 in everything.
The customer service guy was cool and price matched that pc with one that was $300 more expensive so I wouldnt go home empty handed.
I believe they have a free 1 year warranty where you can bring the PC in store and they'll repair it. No having to ship it out of state to a large company where you'll have no idea what's going on if it is farked.
Don't buy the extended protection plan or anti-virus software that they'll try to push on you. Neither are worth it imo.
All this to say, I have had zero problems with the powerspec. It is nicely built with no bloat installed and still runs very strong.
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