If you’re a serious gamer, a creator or just a tinkerer, at some point you’ve either built your own PC or thought about it. One of the best benefits of optimizing a machine for your own personal use is how much money you can save. But in order to get more bang for your buck, you often have to buy parts over time as you wait for the best deal on each component.

Micro Center’s Tech Days, which runs from Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26, is one of the best times of the year to get a head start on building your own PC. Whether you’re a hard-core gamer or just an everyday user, there are a variety of Tech Days bundles on GIGABYTE motherboards, which will give you a solid foundation for your next build at a reasonable price.

AMD’s flagship processor for high-end gaming and content creation

If you’re looking to build a high-end machine for gaming, video editing or 3D rendering, these two bundles are hard to beat. 

They both are built around AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a 16-core, 32-thread CPU that combines AMD’s 3D V-Cache gaming technology with workstation-class productivity performance. Either one would be the foundation of a system that can handle virtually anything you throw at it, whether premium gaming or heavy content-creation multitasking.

The difference between the two, which is seen in both the sticker price and the discount, is in the motherboard. The first bundle includes GIGABYTE’s X870E AORUS MASTER, an enthusiast-grade motherboard for premium power delivery and top-end features. The second bundle uses GIGABYTE’s X870 GAMING WIFI6, which delivers almost all the real-world performance of the first.

Top-tier CPUs without premium-priced extras

If you’re only doing one thing and that is high-end gaming, the best deal may be the 9800X3D bundle. Everything is optimized for one thing: speed in games. The B850 GAMING X WIFI6E motherboard and memory support are sufficient for what gamers need, but there aren’t any of the premium features that add cost.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K bundle is excellent if you prioritize productivity in software development, video editing or other content creation. It gives you Intel’s top consumer CPU paired with a strong (but not extravagant) GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE motherboard. 

Both these value bundles include 32GB of fast DDR5 memory and current-generation platforms, so they should remain relevant and upgradeable for a long time.

Value and accessibility with upgrade options

If you’re looking for value and accessibility in your next build, either the Ryzen 5 7600X bundle or the Ryzen 7 9700X bundle is the way to go. Both provide an affordable entry into AMD’s modern AM5 platform, with a GIGABYTE X870 or B650 motherboard and DDR5-6000 memory. 

They are excellent gaming foundations with 6 cores and 12 threads. But what makes them especially attractive is that they free up hundreds of dollars for a better graphics card, a larger SSD, a better monitor or even an upgrade later on. 

GIGABYTE bundles for every PC builder

Regardless of your needs as you outfit a new PC, you can get a solid foundation with a GIGABYTE motherboard — and a major discount — during Tech Days. Head over to Micro Center to choose your bundle today.

Disclaimers
Prices and availability are accurate as of publication and subject to change. Deals valid 6/23–6/26/2026 while supplies last. Deals may extend after the official Tech Days promotion. Check Micro Center’s website for the most current bundle deal.