I'm considering buying the Micro Center bundle that includes the 9800x3d CPU, Asus B650E-E TUF Gaming motherboard, and 32GB of G.Skill Flare DDR5-6000 RAM for $630. I'm looking to pair it with a 5070 Ti or possibly a 5080 if I can find a good deal. My aim is to game at 1440 UW resolution, so I'm curious if anyone has any concerns about this setup. Does it seem like a solid deal? The prices I found online are about $200 for the motherboard, $480 for the CPU, and $90 for the RAM, which totals $770. So it looks like I'm saving around $150—am I missing anything?
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That setup sounds solid, and the price is definitely a steal! If it's a deal from Micro Center, they usually have great bundles like that. I snagged a 7600x3d bundle for $400 last year and it's been awesome. Plus, keep an eye out for open box GPUs at Micro Center; I got a 5070 Ti that way for $680, and it's running like a champ!
I helped my cousin with that same bundle, but we ran into some issues. The RAM they included wouldn’t work in dual-channel mode initially, so we had to exchange the CPU. Even after that, we faced BSOD issues related to the RAM and eventually had to return everything. I’d recommend being cautious with the RAM quality in those bundles—might just be bad luck, but do keep an eye on it!
I just got that bundle myself, but opted for an MSI X870 Pro motherboard upgrade for an extra $50. I paired it with a 5070 Ti and it performs perfectly at 1440 UW—super happy with it! Just a heads up though, I saw this bundle was actually $30 cheaper last week, so keep an eye on those price changes.
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