12600K + ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX + G.SKILL DDR5-6000 for $364

A Computer Guy · Jun 16, 2023

Does this look like a good deal?

Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Desktop Processor and ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX Intel Motherboard and G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory

Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Desktop Processor and ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX Intel Motherboard and G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory

www.newegg.com

dgianstefani · Jun 16, 2023

It's OK.

Not the parts I'd pick if choosing for a new build though.

13600K plus Z790 is significantly better, and 6000 MT memory is on the low end for Intel.

These are going to be two generation old parts soon, I'm not surprised they're discounted.

Ahhzz · Jun 16, 2023

That's not bad for the price. That is the 12-series processors, which means they came out late 2021, so keep that in mind. But it's a decent mid-range combo for the money. Really depends on how you're using it, but I think even if you're after the newest, hottest games, if you still have a large chunk to put on a screaming Video Card, that would be a decent base. Cutting Edge, it's not, but decent.

joemama · Jun 16, 2023

Seems pretty high value to me

Lost_Troll · Jun 16, 2023

It is a good deal, as the parts bought individually would be over 450$ +Tax and shipping.

Motherboard 152$
Ram 100$
CPU 200$

If it makes your budget extend out to add a better GPU, I would pull the trigger on it.

ir_cow · Jun 16, 2023

dgianstefani said:
It's OK.

Not the parts I'd pick if choosing for a new build though.

13600K plus Z790 is significantly better, and 6000 MT memory is on the low end for Intel.

These are going to be two generation old parts soon, I'm not surprised they're discounted.

I agree, not the parts I would pick. Besides the memory, the CPU and MB is just old stock that Newegg is trying to dump before fall refresh. It's not a horrible deal. Just depends on your budget really.

dgianstefani · Jun 16, 2023

Yeah, unless you're very budget constrained, pick the parts you want first, then look to see if they go on sale, don't let sales dictate what you choose, because often older/worse parts are the ones that get discounted, to clear stock.

bonehead123 · Jun 16, 2023

That's not a terrible deal, but not the greatest either, considering the age of the parts, AND the sellers....

If I were building a low-mid-range rig, it would be OK, but I would look elsewhere for a similar deal though, as I refuse to buy anything from that place

P4-630 · Jun 16, 2023

4800 MT memory is low for intel, 6000 is mid tier, nothing wrong with it.
Also an i5 12600K is a good gaming CPU, it's even better than an AMD 5800x3D

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Core i5-13600K is a gamer's dream! The new processor achieves gaming numbers that match the best AMD Zen 4 offerings, at a much more competitive $320 price point. Our review also shows that 13600K can shine in applications, beating the much higher positioned Core i7-12700K.

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just don't pair it with the latest high-end GPU.
I don't know much about that motherboard.
If you're on a budget, it's not a bad deal imo.

Super Firm Tofu · Jun 16, 2023

For $363.98 (Combo price of $408.98 - $45 promo code) that's going to be a hard to beat deal. Going 13600k is going to give you 7% more according to the 1080p chart that @P4-630 posted.

The 13600k is $300 on its own.

dgianstefani · Jun 16, 2023

This stuff is only going to get cheaper once 14th gen parts are released shortly. Just wait and get newest generation, or discounted older parts.

theposguy · Jun 20, 2023

A Computer Guy said:
Does this look like a good deal?

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Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Desktop Processor and ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX Intel Motherboard and G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory

Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Desktop Processor and ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX Intel Motherboard and G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory

www.newegg.com

Well this seems like the way to go but it's not available anymore

dgianstefani said:
This stuff is only going to get cheaper once 14th gen parts are released shortly. Just wait and get newest generation, or discounted older parts.

I'm gonna check out the release date and wait then. I'm not in a hurry lol. I want the best bang for my bucks.

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Memory	Micron DDR4-3200 ECC Unbuffered Memory (4 sticks, 128GB, 18ASF4G72AZ-3G2F1)
Video Card(s)	XFX Radeon RX 5700 & EK-Quantum Vector Radeon RX 5700 +XT & Backplate
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Mouse	Logitech M575
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Software	Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
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Mouse	Razer Basilisk V2
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Keyboard	G413
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12600K + ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX + G.SKILL DDR5-6000 for $364

A Computer Guy

Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Desktop Processor and ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX Intel Motherboard and G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory

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Intel Core i5-12600K - Core i5 12th Gen Desktop Processor and ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX Intel Motherboard and G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop Memory

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Processor	i5-11320H @4.4GHZ
Motherboard	AZW SEI
Cooling	Fan w/heat pipes + side & rear vents
Memory	64GB Crucial DDR4-3200 (2x 32GB)
Video Card(s)	Iris XE
Storage	WD Black SN850X 4TB m.2, Seagate 2TB SSD + SN850 4TB x2 in an external enclosure
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Case	Practically identical to a mac mini, just purrtier in slate blue, & with 3x usb ports on the front !
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Power Supply	65w brick
Mouse	Logitech MX Master 2
Keyboard	Logitech G613 mechanical wireless
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