Microcenter: i5 2500k - $149.99 Instant

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Just got an email from MC saying the i5 2500k is now 149.99. Probably trying to get rid of inventory for ivy bridge

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Of course B&M but great deal for those near a MicroCenter
 
I think there are still a few motherboards that qualify to get an extra $40 discount with that also.

If teletran sees that he will have a heart attack
 
What if I bought one three weeks ago for $179.99? Will they refund me the difference?
 
Insane price, and $40 off a qualifying motherboard would make it even better.

ArbY said:
What if I bought one three weeks ago for $179.99? Will they refund me the difference?
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Pretty sure they will, i'm thinking price protection is good for a month?
 
Lol and here I thought Intel would never return to the $149 pricing range (previously left vacant by the i5 750 in 2009). Very nice deal...I'm curious how long MC will run this.
 
Glyphic said:
it's 240 miles roundtrip to the nearest microcenter.... Might do it.
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Lol. Have fun! Hope you vehicle has mpg. My current truck would cost me ~$56 for that trip. I hope you do not get taxed in your state.

@ Mav, it ends Saturday. Hurry if you want it.
 
xBanzai89 said:
Lol. Have fun! Hope you vehicle has mpg. My current truck would cost me ~$56 for that trip. I hope you do not get taxed in your state.

@ Mav, it ends Saturday. Hurry if you want it.
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You sure it doesn't end today?? The 40 dollar off motherboard combo.
 
I am not sure on the combo, sorry. I know the 2500K sale is today and tomorrow. Check this post about the motherboards that are working. If you are unsure you can get it today. Do instore pick and I think they hold it for several days. You can get it tomorrow.
 
Wonder if we can get Amazon to pricematch, submitted :) . Time to stroll to Fry's today to see if they will as well.
 
These prices are so good that it is making their 965be +mb combo's look over priced.
I was going to build a cheap system so my son and I could coop in the same room, probably with an AMD setup from MC.
But for an extra 100$ over that "cheap" AMD system I can go damn near top of the line.
MC is ten minutes from my house.
 
xBanzai89 said:
I am not sure on the combo, sorry. I know the 2500K sale is today and tomorrow. Check this post about the motherboards that are working.
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The combo with the $40 off the mobo doesn't work. At least not for me with the Chicago area stores. There is no $40 off when adding supposedly qualifying Z68 mobos to the cart. The price on the 2500K is a great deal though. The $15 in tax (bringing the total to $165) hurts but that is still a heck of alot better than $180 + tax obviously.
 
beto said:
The combo with the $40 off the mobo doesn't work. At least not for me with the Chicago area stores. There is no $40 off when adding supposedly qualifying Z68 mobos to the cart. The price on the 2500K is a great deal though. The $15 in tax (bringing the total to $165) hurts but that is still a heck of alot better than $180 + tax obviously.
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The 40 dollars off only works with specific motherboards. It still works.
 
Holy mother of hot deals. I just bought 2 2500s this month to upgrade too. :(
 
100inch said:
The 40 dollars off only works with specific motherboards. It still works.
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List a few specific mobos then please because I tried several, including some mentioned in the original combo thread, and saw no $40 reduction. And, yes, I had the 2500K in the cart.

Edit: Ok, per slickdeals, apparently these will work -

ASUS P8Z68-V LGA 1155 Z68 ATX
ASUS P8Z68-V LX LGA 1155 Z68 ATX (I verified this one - there is an additional $40 off)
MSI H61M-P23 (B3) LGA 1155 H61 mATX
 
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beto said:
List a few specific mobos then please because I tried several, including some mentioned in the original combo thread, and saw no $40 reduction. And, yes, I had the 2500K in the cart.
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The cheapest one is the cheapest asus board. The 124 dollar one. There is an ad somewhere that lists them. There are 3 or 4 at least. Ends up being around 253 for the bundle. ~260 if its the taxier chicago location. I can't find the list. I'd like it too, just incase they are out of the asus one.
 
Thanks 100inch, there seemingly are indeed at least a couple boards that work for the $40 off. I was looking at the wrong thread obviously.
 
My local MC is out of stock, any kind soul wanna buy one & ship it to me? I'l paypal you & throw in $20 for gas. Let me know if anyone is interested.
 
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beto said:
The combo with the $40 off the mobo doesn't work. At least not for me with the Chicago area stores. There is no $40 off when adding supposedly qualifying Z68 mobos to the cart. The price on the 2500K is a great deal though. The $15 in tax (bringing the total to $165) hurts but that is still a heck of alot better than $180 + tax obviously.
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Price reflected when you check out in store only. It will not show up online.
 
Is it worth my time and money going from a 1090T @ 4GHz to a 2500K just for gaming? My monitor is 2560x1440.
 
i just bought a 2500k with the asus p8z68-v lx

receipt says 85 for the asus and 150 for the cpu
 
The MC in Westmont IL has a bunch of ASUS P8P67-Pro Rev 3.0 boards that they were closing out. My friend just picked up a brand new one for $60. :D
 
It would be really hard to beat this deal. Ivy bridge is a while away and the chance of a 150 dollar ivy bridge competing with a 2500k isn't high in the next 6 months and that is ages for computer hardware.
 
Exeodus said:
The MC in Westmont IL has a bunch of ASUS P8P67-Pro Rev 3.0 boards that they were closing out. My friend just picked up a brand new one for $60. :D
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Good info. I'm passing by that store today.

60 bucks straight up or with some kind of a deal?
 
So for anyone still on a DDR2 platform this would be a good time to upgrade eh?

i5-2500k, Asus P8Z68V LX, and 8GB Patriot DDR3 1600 for <$300, gonna forward that shopping list to a few friends.
 
Do it! You could sell your ddr 2 and get ddr 3 for the price of what you sold your ddr2 if not more memory.

The cpu is cheap and mobos are cheap as well, get a h67/h61 if you want to save money.
 
Saw this and almost got upset that I just bought one for $165 from someone, but it was NIB and after $10 in gas to drive there and tax, I think it was still cheaper for me. And I got a $220 mobo for $130, so cant complain there.
 
Thanks OP! Since I live in BFE ID, we don't have a Fry's, Microcenter or any other cool place to get PC hardware. The small mom and pop shops around here are way over priced. Luckily I have a brother in the Dallas area who will pick this up and ship it to me.
 
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