Intel 11700K and Asus Z590-A Prime ATX mobo, $499 combo @ Newegg (Save $100)

[VirtualLarry]

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And so the fire-sale of the prior generation parts start. This doesn't seem to be such a bad deal, on the surface. Critique, please.


Intel® Z590 (LGA 1200) ATX motherboard with PCIe® 4.0, three M.2 slots, 16 DrMOS power stages, HDMI®, DisplayPort™, SATA 6 Gbps, Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th and 11th gen Intel® Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 14+2 DrMOS power stages, six-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• AI Overclocking: Optimizes CPU performance based on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts
• AI Cooling: Manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature
• Two-way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
• Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe® 4.0, Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support

 

[UsandThem]

Decent deal for solid CPU and the new $250 "mid-range" motherboard.

However, if I was going to drop $500 on a combo right now, I'd rather choose the faster 12600k and a $200 "entry-level" DDR4 motherboard for the same price.

 

[13Gigatons]

I like the motherboard design....PRIME boards look good.

 

[balloonshark]

Just saw the 12700K is $300 at microcenter. https://www.microcenter.com/product...ga-1700-boxed-processor-heatsink-not-included

 

[VirtualLarry]

Just saw the 12700K is $300 at microcenter.

That's a little unexpected. Are they not selling well due to lack of DDR5 availability?

 

[balloonshark]

That's a little unexpected. Are they not selling well due to lack of DDR5 availability?

I'm sure that's part of the reason plus pricey motherboards. Maybe they were overpriced to begin with and AMD cut their prices. I also here they run pretty hot.

It makes me sick I paid $275 for my 10700K and Asus Prime motherboard in a lucky newegg combo find. Now I'm two gens behind and the new CPUs are the same price as I paid.

 

[UsandThem]

That's a little unexpected. Are they not selling well due to lack of DDR5 availability?

I imagine anyone building an Intel 12th gen anytime soon will do so with a DDR4 motherboard.

I imagine the retail DDR5 motherboards are selling poorly due to the DDR5 pricing/availability right now.

 

[13Gigatons]

That's a little unexpected. Are they not selling well due to lack of DDR5 availability?

Wow....(gets in car starts driving towards Microcenter....need full tank of gas)

 

[blckgrffn]

Hey, $20 discount on a board too. I was eyeing the MSI Z690 DDR4 board. I mean, it seems fine?

I could sell my 5800X and board and be out less than $100, carry over ram, drop $60 on a decent aircooler and probably disable the ecores for W10 ease. I am sure I'd have an excuse to use my Noctua on an AMD build in the future.

It's tempting. OOS here in MN so at least that's slowing me down

If I just sit tight I'll probably get an opportunity to drop in a nice AMD chip. Patience and faith and all that.

Also, I expect at MC that it might be possible to get 11700k and a Z590 board out the door for ~$300 soon. If there was enough DDR5, I think we might already be there. There is usually a couple week period when they are EOL'ing a previous gen CPU and I've picked up 3770K, 4770K and multiple 9700K's and 9900K's for well under their normal pricing. I think I snagged a couple of 9700K CPUs with board discounts for ~$180 each.

 

[balloonshark]

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* Intel Core i7-11700K - Core i7 11th Gen Rocket Lake 8-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200 125W Intel UHD Graphics 750 Desktop Processor - BX8070811700K and ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING WIFI LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard is $569

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[balloonshark]

Another one from today's email for $405.

Intel Core i5-11600K - Core i5 11th Gen Rocket Lake 6-Core 3.9 GHz LGA 1200 125W Intel UHD Graphics 750 Desktop Processor - BX8070811600K and GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1200 Intel Z590 ATX Motherboard with Triple M.2 PCIe 4.0 USB 3.2

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[BoomerD]

Damn...I've been looking for a better Z390 board to replace the one in my pc.(case USB socket broken by Costco's repair when I had to send in for warranty replacement of the AIO cpu cooler. It still works fine, ASRock Phantom Gaming IV... but it's not great.
Prices like this for 2 generations newer...hmmm

 

[blckgrffn]

Damn...I've been looking for a better Z390 board to replace the one in my pc.(case USB socket broken by Costco's repair when I had to send in for warranty replacement of the AIO cpu cooler. It still works fine, ASRock Phantom Gaming IV... but it's not great.
Prices like this for 2 generations newer...hmmm

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