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Oct 22, 2026 1:38 PM

MicroCenter: PowerSpec G536 Gaming PC: Ryzen 5 7500X3D, 32GB DDR5, RTX 5070, 1TB SSD

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$2,000

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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

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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

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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This PowerSpec G536 is a strong value for a gaming tower, especially for the RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5, and 1TB SSD at this price. The 7500X3D is described as plenty fast for games and unlikely to bottleneck the system, with room to swap in another AM5 CPU later. The 12GB on the 5070 may feel tight over time, and the case is not much to look at. BIOS updates are worth checking for stability, making it a solid pick for buyers who want a ready to go PC now.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes. The 7500X3D is described as strong for gaming and not likely to bottleneck the RTX 5070 in games, while the 12GB VRAM on the 5070 may become limiting later and can be worked around by lowering settings. The AM5 platform also leaves room to drop in a faster CPU later.

    synthesis77osmantrexphillymozartkpb321

  • Yes, if one is available locally. An open-box listing around $1270 for these specs was called hard to beat, but open-box pricing can vary by store and may even be higher than new in some locations.

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  • Yes. The 5070 in this kind of prebuilt is the 12GB version, not a 16GB model; 16GB is associated with the Ti variant. That matters if you are comparing listings or thinking about future VRAM headroom.

    Gdog2004supermangokpb321

  • Yes. The system uses an AM5 socket, so you can swap in another AM5 CPU later if you want more performance. That makes the current 7500X3D easier to live with as a gaming-focused starting point.

    synthesis77kpb321

  • Some systems reportedly have instability that can be improved with a BIOS update from powerspec.com. Updating the BIOS is the practical first step if you buy one.

    GandalfNYC

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Oct 24, 2026 5:27 PM
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tngo7121Oct 24, 2026 5:27 PM
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How long will this last me in terms of performance? I'm just hoping it doesn't get outdated by next year and I have to upgrade again.
Oct 24, 2026 8:19 PM
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PowerfulField5794Oct 24, 2026 8:19 PM
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Quote from supermango View quoted comment :
Thanks for the deal! I wish people would start putting the VRAM in the title, or at very least in the description.
I wish people would stop asking stupid questions.
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Oct 24, 2026 9:50 PM
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synthesis77Oct 24, 2026 9:50 PM
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Quote from synthesis77 View quoted comment :
10+ in stock in Santa Clara. Good deal for a 5070 and 32GB of DDR5. CPU is on the lackluster side, but you likely won't be CPU bound anyway, and you could always swap in any AM5 socket CPU. I might yank the GPU and sell the unit.
I haven't picked mine up yet, but not sure I want to hassle with it when all I really need is the GPU. it's out of stock now, does anyone want mine at santa clara?
Oct 25, 2026 4:05 AM
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supermangoOct 25, 2026 4:05 AM
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Quote from Gdog2004 View quoted comment :
I have yet to see a prebuilt with anything other than the lowest VRAM for a particular card. 5070 only comes in 12gb.
Ah, thanks for the comment... I've seen 5070s with 16, but didn't realize that was Ti. Kinda confusing if you ask me. But I stand by what I wrote... it's helpful to people that may not be aware of 5070 vs. Ti.
Oct 25, 2026 4:10 AM
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kpb321Oct 25, 2026 4:10 AM
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Quote from tngo7121 View quoted comment :
How long will this last me in terms of performance? I'm just hoping it doesn't get outdated by next year and I have to upgrade again.
The 5070 is mid tier and should last a while. The 12gb of VRAM might become limiting longer term but you'll still probably be able to turn down settings to get around that. The 7500x3D is an x3D processor which is good for gaming but the 7500 is 6 core 12 thread and slightly lower clock speeds than a 7600x3D and about 10% slower clock speeds than a 7800x3D. The lower core count and clock speeds might become a problem down the line but you could drop in a newer faster process and keep the rest of the system. Nothing glaring that would be out of date quickly.
Oct 25, 2026 12:38 PM
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supermangoOct 25, 2026 12:38 PM
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Quote from PowerfulField5794 View quoted comment :
I wish people would stop asking stupid questions.
It wasn't a question... I know this won't change your mind, but it's included in the Microcenter title, and not on SD. Even the 4.0Ghz is helpful (to me).

AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D 4.0GHz Processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM; 1TB Solid State Drive
Yesterday 1:25 AM
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NervousWallaby2025Yesterday 1:25 AM
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Absolute deal. Prices have been creeping up in the past 3-4 months I started losing hope for new buyers (again), but this is good.

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Yesterday 4:06 AM
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GandalfNYCYesterday 4:06 AM
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Like I said, prices will come down soon! Cool

It's nice to be proven absolutely, 100% right, every single time. nod
Yesterday 4:07 AM
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GandalfNYCYesterday 4:07 AM
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Quote from Dr.W View quoted comment :
Available In-Store Only; In stock at all stores when posting.

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 SSD
  • Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
  • Windows 11 Home

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-gaming-pc
I knew this had to be Dr. W before I even checked.
The best PC and laptop deals almost always are! nod
Yesterday 12:15 PM
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GandalfNYCYesterday 12:15 PM
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PowerSpec Engineering

"We identified that some systems have instability that can be fixed with a BIOS update. I invite you to update the BIOS. We have an update available on powerspec.com that improves overall system stability."

^ From recent reviews. Be sure to update the BIOS.
Yesterday 12:33 PM
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GandalfNYCYesterday 12:33 PM
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Deal expired, zero in stock at 10+ micro center locations.

EDIT: I stand corrected! Not expired.
Last edited by GandalfNYC October 27, 2026 at 07:51 PM.
Yesterday 2:58 PM
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synthesis77Yesterday 2:58 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :
Deal is dead, zero in stock at 10+ micro center locations.
not dead. 16+ in stock just now at santa clara
Yesterday 6:34 PM
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GandalfNYCYesterday 6:34 PM
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Quote from synthesis77 View quoted comment :
not dead. 16+ in stock just now at santa clara
Nice! Glad to hear that. nod

My apologies to the good Dr. Embarrassment
Yesterday 11:14 PM
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LesCasterYesterday 11:14 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :
Deal is dead, zero in stock at 10+ micro center locations.
7:12pm Eastern: 12 in stock, Microcenter Cambridge, MA.

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GandalfNYCToday 2:50 AM
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Quote from LesCaster View quoted comment :
7:12pm Eastern: 12 in stock, Microcenter Cambridge, MA.
Very nice! Thank you for letting us know.

Repped! nod

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