Intel Core i5-2500K $139.99 in-store at Microcenter

[VirtualLarry]

I was browsing the MC web site earlier today, and the 2500K is showing in-stock (10+) at the Cambridge MA store, for $139.99. Unknown if there is a further discount at the store itself.

Note that MC is also doing a $50 off (used to be $40 off) mobo combo deal, but apparently ONLY with the i3-3225 ($119.99) and the i5-3570K ($189.99).

http://www.microcenter.com/product/406960/Core_i5_2500K_33GHz_LGA_1155_Processor_-_OEM

This may be the OEM chip, I'm not sure. The picture is not of a box, but of a chip.

 

[CrackRabbit]

I would say by the description this is an OEM chip, shorter warranty and no HSF included.
That said, not a bad price at all.

 

[daveybrat]

Very hot deal indeed. It's an OEM chip, but let's be honest, most folks would use an after-market cooler anyways.

 

[jr26]

My local MC is showing seven in stock same price. Think I'm gonna pick up one for my dad as he's looking to build a new(er) gaming rig as he's still running a Phenom II 965.


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[Charlie98]

OOS in Dallas...

 

[Bman123]

They had them at the mayfield heights store today when I was there. I passed on it today and built a HTPC with a I3 3225 with a free motherboard instead.

 

[bleucharm28]

 

[happyqk]

great deal at mc. how do they make money from selling these so cheap...adding on a mobo with 50 off.

 

[lavaheadache]

The $50 off of a mobo doesn't stack with this

 

[PliotronX]

Damn these B&M deals, where's my MC?

 

[anne704]

The $50 off of a mobo doesn't stack with this

gonna check it for sure​

 

[x2ezx]

Good!!