ASUS Z97-WS - $239.99 @Microcenter w/CPU Purchase

[SolarAxix]

For those that have a Microcenter close to you and you are looking at getting an ASUS Z97-WS, you might be able to get one for a great price.

First off, the ASUS Z97-WS is mislabeled on their system. They have it classified as an ASUS Z97 (http://www.microcenter.com/product/433548/Z97_LGA1150_ATX_Intel_Motherboard).
If you check the specs, you can tell that it's the ASUS Z97-WS (it includes a 4-way SLI adapter and the picture also gives it away).

I was able to get them to price match it with Newegg for $279.99 (It's now $286.99, but I would keep an eye on the price). And since I was buying an Intel i7 i4790K CPU, I was able to get them to give me the same bundle discount as the ASUS Z97 Deluxe of $40 even though this board isn't part of a bundle.

The bottom line is that I got the MB for $239.99 plus taxes at the Long Island/Westbury Microcenter location. Since it isn't part of a regular bundle, you need to make sure that you get a good associate that's willing to work for your business.

Based on the current Newegg price, it would be $246.99 which is still a great price for this board. Keep in mind that you would need to purchase one of their bundle CPU at the same time.

A copy of the receipt can be found here.

 

[GLeeM]

And since I was buying an Intel i7 i4790K CPU, I was able to get them to give me the same bundle discount as the ASUS Z97 Deluxe of $40 even though this board isn't part of a bundle.

I think they will bundle any mobo with the bundle CPUs.

 

[SolarAxix]

I think they will bundle any mobo with the bundle CPUs.

That's what I though, but the associate that was helping me said that it's not always the case and it depends on the promotions going at the time.

He said that for now there was only a select set of MB that were under the promo when I made my purchase. I told him I would buy the CPU and MB on the spot if he could give me the $40 discount on the MB.

That being said, I think you are right that in most situations they will give you the promotion if you ask for it.

 

[aigomorla]

belongs in hot deals section... not motherboards.. :\

 

[SolarAxix]

belongs in hot deals section... not motherboards.. :\

I hadn't though of it. Is there an easy way to move it there, or should I repost it?