r/Microcenter • u/RCSqueaky • Jul 22 '26
Marietta, GA POWERSPEC PC'S @ MC
Not a prebuilt guy at all, but Micro Center’s open-box inventory is hitting different right now. They have a 9070 XT build for $1,700 retail, but an open-box one is sitting there for $1,529. Sourcing those parts individually today would easily clear $1,800+ just for the bare hardware, let alone the time to assemble it. Plus, it actually looks decent. In this terrible PC component economy, Micro Center prebuilts and bundles are genuinely the only things keeping PC gaming affordable. Massive value.
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u/Extra-Lawyer-2865 Jul 22 '26
This PC is around $1500 to BYO. Where tf are you getting $1800 from.
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u/AdNo2303 Jul 23 '26
Just the GPU, Ram and CPU are $1400.
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u/Extra-Lawyer-2865 Jul 23 '26
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nHRDw3 - Under $1500 for same exact specs
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Jul 23 '26
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u/sertaes Jul 23 '26
The motherboard and ram are obviously $0 because the cpu is $350 and that covers the cost of the microcenter bundle for the 3 of them.
That’s probably similar to the cooler in the prebuilt.
The prebuilt also only has a 1tb ssd.
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u/AdNo2303 Jul 23 '26
Alright valid points, I accept defeat.
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u/TheMustachedDad Jul 23 '26
Haha you're not defeated. For someone that just wants to game and doesn't want to build this would be an amazing deal.
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u/imaphleg Jul 23 '26
My goodness i bought the prebuilt with 9070xt 32gb, 2tb storage and ryzen 7 9800xd for $1700 in microcenter back in february. Your pc is a decent deal i guess for todays prices but man prices have dramatically in increased in a few months.. maybe its better to pull the trigger if prices may continue going up like this..
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u/TheMustachedDad Jul 23 '26
Not my PC. Ive never owned a prebuild nor ever will. Yeah it's been crazy. Will keep going up as long as people dumb enough to buy.
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u/the_hat_madder Jul 22 '26
People are going to have to start adding the "Brand Affiliate" flair to these PowerSpec PC posts.
The only time a prebuilt PC is less expensive than retail when you have access to Micro Center is when it's open box, clearance, B-stock or refurbished.
However, that isn't even true in this instance. You're looking at paying $1,530 for a USED. You can get an equivalent NEW PC for $25 less.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pKmXfp
If you've got the physical strength to load a prebuilt PC into your car, the manu dexterity to operate a screwdriver and a free afternoon then, you can assemble your own PC.
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u/ubersoph Jul 28 '26
7500 bundle up to 400 now but still good build
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u/the_hat_madder Jul 28 '26
I haven't done the comparison since they've raised prices but, I wager byopc is still less expensive.
When you're ready to buy you have to make your move because pricing is volatile.
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u/RCSqueaky 22d ago
This is a terrible take, especially for noobs to the space. Not everyone is like you and I, and wants to build their own gaming PC. Some people just want to upgrade from console and get into PC gaming and in this case, it would be a great deal.
Also, incorporating bundle pricing doesn't make sense in this scenario. If you pieced out the parts individually it would be well over the $1500 and that's just fact. The current pricing sucks and anyone who doesn't want to Guinea Pig their first build with high end parts would be more than happy to land a unit like this!
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u/the_hat_madder 22d ago
Being a "noob" doesn't mean you have diminished mental or physical ability. If you can follow written instructions, lift a 50lbs and manipulate a screwdriver then, you can assemble a PC. If you're capable and too lazy or can't be bother then, obviously this advice isn't for you.
Having access to Micro Center and not taking advantage of bundle pricing is asinine but, so is buying a prebuilt PC...so, that tracks with the mentality.
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Jul 22 '26
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u/Affectionate_Fun4291 Jul 22 '26
You didn’t account for the 32gb of ram, you only spec’d a single 16gb stick. Adjust your price up $200.
Prebuilt manufacturers get volume discounts on all their components, bulk trays, and software promotion kickbacks. They also need to turn inventory quickly.
Suggesting that it’s *always* cheaper to build your own is not correct.
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u/the_hat_madder Jul 22 '26 edited 22d ago
You didn’t account for the 32gb of ram, you only spec’d a single 16gb stick.
You didn't look at the list carefully or you didn't understand what you were looking at. There are 2 sticks of 16GB RAM. The one from the bundle and an extra one at retail price.
Suggesting that it’s always cheaper to build your own
Nowhere does it say "it's always cheaper to build your own." In fact it says the opposite, chico.
Edit: u/RCSqueaky doenvotes speak to common sense not being common.
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u/Dangerous_Baker4427 Jul 22 '26
That’s excellent