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AMD 5 5600X OEM CPU + MSI B550M PRO-VDH AMD AM4 microATX Motherboard Expired

$220
$349.99
+ Free Curbside Pickup Only
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Micro Center has AMD 5 5600X OEM CPU (Heatsink Not Included) + MSI B550M PRO-VDH (WiFi) AMD AM4 microATX Motherboard Combo on sale for $219.99 when you click 'Reserve Now' button for pickup available at your local location. Select free curbside pickup only if stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member maddoggyusa for finding this deal.

Note: Availability will vary by store and may not be available at all locations

Includes
  • AMD 5 5600X OEM CPU (Heatsink Not Included)
  • MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi AMD AM4 microATX Motherboard
Warranty
  • Includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)

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    • This CPU / Motherboard Combo is priced $130 lower (37.1% savings) than the $349.99 list price.
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Yes it's not the latest greatest motherboard but it has Gen4 PCIE, 2x M2 slots, 4x memory slots, and WiFi.

Does not come with a CPU fan.

Pretty cheap way to upgrade an older PC (I'm upgrading the daughter's 4690k)
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Really good deal.

If one makes their own combo using a retail 5600x with cooler with the cheapest A520 board it would still be $3 more than this, and this board appears far superior, with built-in wifi, 2 m.2 slots, one of which is Gen4, a Gen4 PCIe x16 graphics card slot, and 4 ram slots.

Edit: Important to note that it does not include a CPU heatsink+fan!
Dont use biased UserBenchmark numbers. The 5600X is significantly faster, uses significantly less power, and doesn't require anything fancy for cooling to get everything out of it.
Is this the same deal about a week ago that can order for $5.99 shipping?

I think that is the same combo I ordered last week.

just FYI, if this is the same deal I ordered. The MB is 5600x ready. no BIO update needed. and the CPU already installed on the board.

No cooler. I end up getting a cooler for $15 on Amazon.

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08-07-2022 at 02:52 PM.
08-07-2022 at 02:52 PM.
How does this compare to the i7-9700k?
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maddoggyusa
08-07-2022 at 03:01 PM.
08-07-2022 at 03:01 PM.
Looks like 9700k (95W TDP) might be 5-10% better... however the 5600X (65W TDP) uses less power.
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fyah_king
08-07-2022 at 04:21 PM.
08-07-2022 at 04:21 PM.
Sold out
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maddoggyusa
08-07-2022 at 04:35 PM.
08-07-2022 at 04:35 PM.
check each store... still stock here in New Jersey. Most stores have lots of stock
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MaKlounkee
08-07-2022 at 06:04 PM.

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08-07-2022 at 06:04 PM.
Really good deal.

If one makes their own combo using a retail 5600x with cooler with the cheapest A520 board it would still be $3 more than this, and this board appears far superior, with built-in wifi, 2 m.2 slots, one of which is Gen4, a Gen4 PCIe x16 graphics card slot, and 4 ram slots.

Edit: Important to note that it does not include a CPU heatsink+fan!
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lleung1980
08-07-2022 at 06:38 PM.
08-07-2022 at 06:38 PM.
Is this the same deal about a week ago that can order for $5.99 shipping?

I think that is the same combo I ordered last week.

just FYI, if this is the same deal I ordered. The MB is 5600x ready. no BIO update needed. and the CPU already installed on the board.

No cooler. I end up getting a cooler for $15 on Amazon.
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08-07-2022 at 09:44 PM.
08-07-2022 at 09:44 PM.
Quote from lleung1980 :
Is this the same deal about a week ago that can order for $5.99 shipping?

I think that is the same combo I ordered last week.

just FYI, if this is the same deal I ordered. The MB is 5600x ready. no BIO update needed. and the CPU already installed on the board.

No cooler. I end up getting a cooler for $15 on Amazon.

I think previous combo deal is 5600 instead of 5600x.
This one also costs a little more.
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gordonyz
08-07-2022 at 10:50 PM.
08-07-2022 at 10:50 PM.
Compared to 11700k+Asus Z590 Prime-P for $270 deal, this seems better for most ppl.
But video editor should actually go for 11700k for the iGPU decoder
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08-07-2022 at 11:14 PM.
08-07-2022 at 11:14 PM.
graphic card price is still high is there any budget build?
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08-07-2022 at 11:15 PM.
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Quote from gordonyz :
Compared to 11700k+Asus Z590 Prime-P for $270 deal, this seems better for most ppl.
But video editor should actually go for 11700k for the iGPU decoder
that is a good price with build-in graphics
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harryhuangkun
08-07-2022 at 11:23 PM.
08-07-2022 at 11:23 PM.
No store in wa
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08-08-2022 at 12:33 AM.
08-08-2022 at 12:33 AM.
Quote from TenderCrown5387 :
How does this compare to the i7-9700k?

9700k Passmark is 14552
5600x Passmark is 21999

My next question is, what's your GPU? If your running something like a GTX 1070 for example, upgrading to the 5600x will not improve your gaming experience.
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nullstring
08-08-2022 at 04:41 AM.
08-08-2022 at 04:41 AM.
Wow. Really good deal.
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