Micro Center has
PowerSpec G541 Gaming PC for
$1799.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits.
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Specs:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (4.0GHz) Processor
- ASRock B850M-C Motherboard
- 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Graphics Card
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
- Windows 11 Home
Top Comments
Community Reviews
This PowerSpec G541 is a midrange gaming prebuilt that looks priced close to a DIY build, especially with the Ryzen 5 7500X3D, RX 9070 XT, 32GB of DDR5, and 1TB SSD. The parts math lands near the same range as buying the CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, storage, case, Windows, and power supply separately, and the bundle pricing can beat current Micro Center part prices. The main knocks are the oversized white case and the fact that a 9800X3D based alternative exists for more money. It feels strongest as a value play when the goal is solid 1440p gaming rather than chasing the top tier.
Builders comparing a prebuilt against buying parts separately, because the CPU, motherboard, RAM, GPU, SSD, PSU, case, and Windows land close to DIY cost.
Gamers who want a ready-to-run 1440p rig, because the included RX 9070 XT and 32GB DDR5 make the price look better than piecing together the same class of parts.
People who prefer prebuilts over assembling their own PC, because the configuration is viewed as a decent value and the build quality is considered acceptable for the price.
Buyers who want a large tower with room to breathe, because the case is described as comically huge and suited to a bigger chassis.
4K gamers, because this machine is described as not being enough for 4K play and the higher-tier model is the better fit.
People who want the stronger Ryzen 7 version for a similar price, because a higher-tier model with a 9800X3D is called the better deal when the budget stretches further.
Buyers who want a compact desktop, because the case is described as comically huge.
Shoppers expecting the cheaper bundle to be fully loaded with memory, because the $400 bundle only includes 16GB and adding matching RAM costs a lot more.
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399.99 7500x3d CPU/Mobo/16GB DDR5
269.99 Extra 16GB DDR5 (same as in combo above)
1149.99 9070 XT - If it is the Powercolor hellhound. Otherwise $899.99+
169.99 1tb NVME (inland cheapest one they have)
41 Case
135 Windows 11 Home OEM
30 CPU Cooler
65 850w power supply (cheapest I see)
2260.96 Total
EDIT: GDDR7 in Microcenter's specs aren't correct. All 9070 xt have GDDR6
https://slickdeals.net/f/20188809-microcenter-powerspec-g764-gaming-pc-ryzen-7-9800x3d-32gb-ddr5-rx-9070-xt-2050-in-store-only?page=3&src
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I bought a prebuilt for the wife in our workshop last year. Its been great and was a decent price.
I dont hate this configuration at all I would get this for myself! If this was a 9800X3d this would be a juicy deal but all in all I like it.
Im not keen on the white but only because of where this would go and unfortunately we do get alot of dust(workshop) I can see this showing up on the white frame. After my first prebuilt I dont think I will ever go back to building. I think Walmart has a similar configuration but with 9800x3d but its 2100.00
I dont know the difference in performance in cpus if its worth 300 dollars more for the 9800.
Maybe 50% more performance i guess it would be different game to game.
I just noticed this was a 7500 dont know anything about that chip. maybe get the 9800X3d for 300 more.
This is something that should have been built in something like a Z20.
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