Intel’s new Core Ultra 7 PC bundle packs 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD for US$1,499, but Malaysian builders still need to do the maths
If you have been eyeing a clean white PC build, this new Newegg combo is honestly quite wild.
The retailer is offering a US$1,499.99 bundle built around Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 2700K Plus, and it already covers most of the expensive core parts. In the box, you get:
- Intel Core Ultra 7 2700K Plus
- ASRock Z890 Taichi Aqua motherboard
- 64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6400 RAM
- 2TB WD Black SN850X SSD
- Corsair Frame 4500X RS-R case
- ASRock AIO Pro White 360 cooler
That means the only big pieces left are the graphics card and power supply.
Why this bundle is getting attention
According to Tom’s Hardware, the full listed value of these parts comes up to US$2,635.95, so the bundle price represents a claimed saving of US$1,135.96. A big reason it looks so aggressive is because RAM and SSD pricing have been pushed up hard lately, with the report pointing to supply chain pressure linked to AI data centre demand.
That makes this kind of combo more interesting than a normal “free mousepad” promo. You are basically locking in a CPU, premium motherboard, 64GB of fast DDR5 memory, a 2TB Gen 4 SSD, a showcase case, and a 360mm AIO in one shot.
The key specs that matter
The CPU is the headline part here. Tom’s Hardware says the Core Ultra 7 2700K Plus performs around Core i9-14900K level in gaming, while also landing in the same conversation as AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X for productivity workloads. That is a pretty serious claim for anyone building a hybrid setup for gaming, editing, streaming, or work.
The included WD Black SN850X 2TB is also still a legit high-end drive, with reported speeds of 7,300MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write, so this is not some throwaway SSD stuffed into a bundle just to inflate the value.
The ASRock Z890 Taichi Aqua board is also a bit unusual. Instead of loading up the rear I/O with old-school USB-A, it goes hard on USB-C with 10 Type-C ports, and two of those support Thunderbolt.
What Malaysian and SEA buyers should know
This is where the hype needs a bit of reality check, bro.
At US$1,499.99, Malaysians are looking at roughly RM7,000+ before you even think about shipping, import charges, or seller markup. Then you still need to add a GPU and PSU, which can easily push the total build much higher depending on whether you are pairing it with something mid-range or going full send.
So while the bundle sounds cheap in US pricing terms, it is not really a budget build for Malaysia. This is more for buyers who already planned to build a premium rig and want to save time by getting a matched platform in one purchase.
There is also the practical issue: Newegg deals do not always translate cleanly to SEA value. Sometimes local builders can piece together similar or better setups through Malaysian retailers, especially if motherboard or RAM pricing shifts here.
Still, there is a clear audience for this
If you want a high-spec white PC, need 64GB RAM for heavier workloads, and were already planning to buy premium parts, this combo is easy to understand. It cuts down the part-hunting headache and gives you a strong base system fast.
For most Malaysian gamers though, the smarter question is not “Is this cheap?” but “After GPU, PSU, shipping and tax, is this still better than buying local?”
That answer will depend on what graphics card you planned to use and whether you care more about convenience or absolute ringgit value.
Source: Tom's Hardware
