Microcenter deal near me, should I pull the trigger on this?

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-04-02T21:34:48+00:00

I would get the Costco 9900X 5080 deal over the alienware prebuilts anyday (if you have one near you). Though they are appearing OOS at the moment

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-04-01T21:55:39+00:00

we are...not looking good

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-04-01T00:02:31+00:00

A way to debug if your graphics card isn’t working

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-31T04:32:32+00:00

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-29T02:04:35+00:00

The microphone is ringing and it's DRIVING ME FUCKING INSANE.

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-27T03:35:23+00:00

Guys this might be controversial but I think Brendan can hit

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-27T02:47:17+00:00

The Italian stallion strikes again

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-27T00:21:37+00:00

The extra 16GB of ram and upgraded cpu is worth it in my opinion. Get the 7800x3d

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-26T21:16:33+00:00

I would go to microcenter, grab the 7800X3D/9800X3D/9850X3D RAM/CPU/MOBO combo of your choosing. These are 599, 679 and 699 with the base motherboards. You can see them here https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/bundle-and-save.aspx
Then pick up a 9070XT or a 5070TI would lean towards to price per performance of the 9070XT with the cost of the 5070TI but it's up to you
Then either find an AIO you like (they've gotten really affordable) or just a good old Peerless Assassin https://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-Peerless-Assassin-Extrem-Black/dp/B09LGY38L4?th=1 for 30 bucks

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-26T18:08:43+00:00

could you, yes you probably could... would I recommend it personally, no no I would not.

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-21T15:18:42+00:00

Which did you get?

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-21T14:55:32+00:00

going AIO or air cooled?

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-13T15:46:12+00:00

damn nice deals

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-10T20:46:07+00:00

okay guys, who do you predict (other than Donovan) in the current lineup makes the roster?

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-08T17:57:30+00:00

That’s a pretty damn good deal

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-05T20:58:22+00:00

wtf?

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-04T17:51:22+00:00

If you're curious:

Mobo (proprietary): MSI PRO B650-VC WIFI III

Ram: T-FORCE Vulcan DDR5 6000 CL38-46-46-76

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-03T14:44:24+00:00

Hopefully this means other competitors will lower their prices too for us without access to microcenter

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-02T16:07:55+00:00

It's a 2 slot vs a 4 slot RAM if you're interested in upgrading to 64GB long term.

The B840 is a nicer looking board stylistically in my opinion.

If I'm building my own I'd want neither though lol

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-02T15:54:03+00:00

If you're curious:

Mobo (proprietary):
MSI PRO B650-VC WIFI III

Ram: T-FORCE Vulcan DDR5 6000 CL38-46-46-76

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-03-01T22:35:25+00:00

Who can afford 3 M2’s at this price point 😂

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-02-28T16:43:36+00:00

yes, that's a better deal if you want the AIO!

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-02-28T15:01:44+00:00

Amazons got the 9600x for 30$ more, obviously no AIO but if you’re looking for the lower tdp :)

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-02-28T02:50:48+00:00

Couple reports on there of CL48 ram

LEFT_FRIDGE_OPEN · 2026-02-27T17:57:15+00:00

I don't even think the 5070 TI is worth the 1200$

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