Intel launched its new Arc B580 GPU today. Expectations were high since its announcement, as the GPU offers 12GB of VRAM, something not typically found in budget GPUs. And the GPU didn’t let us down, as early reviews have described it as a “budget card that doesn’t disappoint for once.”
If you had your eyes set on the Intel Arc B580 but are also looking for other components to pair with the card, you might want to check out this 3-in-1 bundle from Micro Center. It can help you save a significant amount of money on three key components, which you can then invest in the GPU or other parts. However, do keep in mind that the following bundle is limited to in-store pick-up only, so you’ll need to visit a nearby Micro Center branch after placing an order online.
3-in-1 Computer Build Bundle with Intel Core i7-12900K CPU
What does the Micro Center 3-in-1 12900K bundle offer?
This 3-in-1 bundle from Micro Center includes the Core i9-12900K, ASUS Z790-V Prime AX DDR5, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. You can learn more about each component below.
CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K
To begin with, the bundle offers the Intel Core i9-12900K. This is a high-end CPU from Intel and a part of the 12th-gen lineup. However, even though it is around three years old, it still packs a punch in the performance department. It has 16 cores in total, which are divided into 8 Performance Cores and 8 Efficient Cores. Aside from that, it has 24 threads and a max turbo frequency of 5.20 GHz. Overall, it can handle CPU-intensive tasks with ease, such as gaming, video editing, and similar tasks.
Motherboard: ASUS Z790-V Prime AX DDR5
For the motherboard, the bundle includes the ASUS Z790-V Prime AX DDR5. This motherboard looks stunning with a white and black design, but it does not offer anything fancy like RGB. As far as the specifications are concerned, it is an LGA 1700 board with four DDR5 DRAM slots that can support a max capacity of 192GB. On top of that, it has a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, three M.2 slots for SSDs, and four SATA 6GB/s ports for HDDs. On the back, you’ll find eight USB ports, one HDMI port, three audio jacks, one WiFi module, and a 1Gb Ethernet port.
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws S5
Finally, for the RAM, we have the G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32GB DDR5. This kit includes two 16GB sticks, each capable of reaching a max speed of up to 6000 MHz. These days, you need around 16GB of RAM for most games, but 32GB will help you in both gaming and productivity software.
How much will you save?
If you buy the three components individually, you’ll need to spend around $579.97. However, with Micro Center’s bundle, you can get them for only $399.99, helping you save $180. The money you save can be spent on the Intel Arc B580, which costs $249 on Newegg. Overall, you’ll be spending around $650 on all four components.
- GPU: BMG-G21
- VRAM: 12GB GDDR6
- Memory bus width: 192-bit
- Boost clock speed: 2,670 MHz
- Shading units: 2,560
- Bandwidth: 456.0 GB/s
- Base clock speed: 2,670 MHz
