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MSI Z270 Gaming 5 ($303.20) or 7 ($367.20) Motherboard @ Futu eBay - Free Intel 600P 256GB SSD ($129)

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MSI Z270 Gaming 5 ($303.20) or 7 ($367.20) Motherboard @ Futu eBay - Free Intel 600P 256GB SSD ($129)
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ramb9 on 16/01/2017 - 12:46 au.msi.com (1845 clicks)
Last edited 16/01/2017 - 19:10 by 2 other users
COMMIT20

Just saw this on the MSY website.

Actually makes the Z270 Gaming 5/7 motherboards a pretty good buy.

Sad I didn't see it earlier and already purchased a board and ssd separately.

The SSD's worth $129 @ staticice.

Cheapest board is Z270 Gaming 5 @ $325.

Essentially a high-end board < $200.

Thanks Rapt0r
$303.2 shipped for the M5
$367.2 shipped for the M7

Using eBay 20% off code COMMIT20 :)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The promotion above is valid in Australia only. Purchases made in countries other than Australia will not be eligibled for SSD redemption.
  • The promotion is available for limited time or while stocks last.
  • This offer is available for MSI Z270 Gaming M5 or Z270 Gaming M7 motherboard only.
  • Once the model box has been cut and the claim on the SSD approved, the user will be prohibited from returning the board to the place of purchase for exchange or refund. However, the user’s MSI manufacturer warranty will remain intact for the full warranty period.
  • Redemption claim is voided if the photos are identified counterfeit.
  • It will take up to 7 working days for the review of user’s redemption. (redemption may take up to 15 working days during Chinese New Year holiday)
  • Once the redemption is approved, SSD will be sent out within 14 days.
  • Dispatch of SSD can be delayed up to 15 working days during Chinese New Year due to public holiday.
  • Stocks are limited per participating dealer; please contact the dealer to ensure availability.
  • MSI retains the right to make adjustments on sales bundle content without prior notice subject to any directions from a regulatory authority.
  • MSI will not cover warranty for bundle SSD.
Computing Computer Component Intel Motherboard MSI SSD Z270

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  • lostn on 16/01/2017 - 13:15

    Hmmm..

    Tempted but 600p isn't the best, and 256GB is not enough for me.

    • kei on 16/01/2017 - 13:48

      Should be enough for a boot drive + apps.

      • lostn on 16/01/2017 - 13:58
        +1

        Would be better if you could upgrade it to a 512GB.

  • Trio21 on 16/01/2017 - 15:13

    How many M.2 slots on the new z270?

    • BlitzR on 16/01/2017 - 15:54
      -1

      Click on the OP link and findout

    • sublimal on 16/01/2017 - 17:51
      +2

      M5 = 2
      M7 = 3

  • Rapt0r on 16/01/2017 - 18:30
    +1

    $303.2 shipped for the M5
    $367.2 shipped for the M7

    Using eBay 20% off code COMMIT20 :)
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/COMMIT20

    • ramb9 on 16/01/2017 - 18:51
      +1

      Oh wow, that's an amazing deal.

      Thanks, now I'm really going to cry in a corner.

      A mid-range board with 6 phases cost around 160-170 for z170.

      It'd basically be a high end board at mid price

      • lostn on 16/01/2017 - 19:41
        +2

        If the 256GB 600p was precisely the SSD you were seeking. In my case I'd be looking for someone to give it to. Except everyone I know has older rigs pre-m.2.

        A gaming board is aimed at someone who's going to spend more cash though. And that person would probably desire a bigger or faster m.2 SSD.

        Not saying the deal is bad in value, but the choice of freebie is a bit suboptimal considering the market these gaming boards are targeting. I would be happier with a cashback so I can buy an SSD more suited to my needs or a voucher that goes towards some other gaming peripheral.

        There's also the thing about the redemption process taking up to 21 days (7 to process and 14 to deliver plus an additional 8 for CNY — had no idea chinese companies take 8 days off during CNY). After you've purchased your rig, are you going to wait up to 21+8 days for your new SSD to arrive before installing Windows on it? Or are you going to temporarily install it to a mechanical HDD and then reinstall Windows when the SSD arrives? Or are you going to buy your own SSD and put the 600p in the drawer?

        Yeah a cashback would be better. I'd buy my own SSD of choice at the same time I buy the board, and get reimbursed later. Even if it was just a credit that had to be redeemed at the Intel store would be ok.

        • BlitzR on 16/01/2017 - 23:18

          Most redemption processes can take up to 30days anyways. I would just install the OS any other things go onto a normal ssd, then when thever free ssd apprives, ghost it over.

        • lostn on 01/02/2017 - 00:45

          @BlitzR: They could have had some kind of immediate redemption deal at the same retailer. This would be rare, especially for an item of this value, but it's doable. If you try to return the M/B, you must return the SSD also in brand new condition or it's not refundable.

          This is still a freebie and would be good if you wanted the 600p to begin with. But I'm not seeing anything special about this board that justifies the premium. It has fewer USB slots than the cheaper boards. What makes it a "gaming" board?

  • dannyhc on 16/01/2017 - 18:38
    +2

    Pretty these terms are illegal, MSI will now join MSY at the Federal Court.

    "Once the model box has been cut and the claim on the SSD approved, the user will be prohibited from returning the board to the place of purchase for exchange or refund. However, the user’s MSI manufacturer warranty will remain intact for the full warranty period."

    • lostn on 16/01/2017 - 19:45
      +1

      That's interesting. I hadn't thought about that.

      I can see why they wouldn't let you go back to retailer for exchange if faulty.. you could get a new barcode and redeem another 600p. It does mean you have to do warranty directly with MSI which might complicate things. Synnex and Ingram aren't going to deal with you, so you'd have to ship it back to MSI at your expense.

      I'm not sure about the legality of forbidding a customer to return to the retailer for warranty or refund. But I can certainly see why MSI wants it this way. I just think it's not a well thought out promotion if it leads to this. What they should have done is make the redemption process take a while just like cashrewards, to make sure you didn't get it refunded or exchanged.

  • macgregors on 16/01/2017 - 18:46
    +1

    bugger would have jumped on this if zen wasnt so close to release really keen to see how that peforms before i invest in an upgrade (currently running a i7 920)

    • lostn on 16/01/2017 - 19:49

      Is Zen AMD's attempt to match Intel pound for pound? Because they haven't competed on horsepower in a long time now. This applies to both fronts, GPUs and CPUs. It's led to some uninspired offerings from Intel and for a while, nVidia.

      • macgregors on 16/01/2017 - 20:01

        Based purely on what amd are claiming (which could all be bs they have done this in the past) its very bloody close with intels offerings all the tests that have been shown are with a 8 core cpu against the intel 6900k and they are near identical in most tests. ALso vega there new gpu's are looking very promising though again this has only been shown off in doom (a very amd optimised title) its looking about 10% better then the gtx 1080 and is set to be released some time before june. Anyway AMD seems to have some decent offerings coming up and iim keen to see what they can do on the cpu side of thigns before i go out an buy a new cpu (there cpu's are set to be released feb-march)

  • Mr RS on 16/01/2017 - 20:06

    Is it worth the extra to get the M7?

    • jzdhgkd on 16/01/2017 - 22:08
      -1

      If you have to ask, probably not in your case :)

  • T1OOO on 16/01/2017 - 20:20
    -4

    the ssd is worthless imo,,, and you need a new gen cpu too, Intel droped the ball

  • xuqi on 17/01/2017 - 00:44
    -1

    Almost $400 for a 2nd tier manufacturer motherboard, no thanks…

  • naikii on 17/01/2017 - 10:12

    This seems like a great deal.

    I am planning to build a 7700k system in April, what does everyone think the chances of a better deal on a Z270 board are before then?

    • ramb9 on 17/01/2017 - 11:35

      For a high-end 11 phase board, I don't think there will be a better deal in the near future or ever.

      If the SSD size is right for you and you were intending to spend money on a 250gb~ ssd.

      This deal is unbeatable. Taking the SSD price as $100 (assuming discounted), this is a 11 phase board for $200.

      Generally around the $150-200 price range, Z series have 6~ phases

      This was the only review I could find:
      http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-z270-gaming-m5-intel…

      • naikii on 17/01/2017 - 15:53

        Thanks, bit the bullet and got an M7

  • SpotTheOzzie on 17/01/2017 - 13:52

    I've been borderline sitting on this purchase as I'm doing some research. There's not of info out there just yet.

    I'm leaning towards the M5 (not much difference with the M7 - a screenshot at the bottom for your comparison).

    The M.2 SSD is the sweetener, it's not my preferred SSD but it's still better than the SSD Gen3's.

    I'm only looking to stick a 6700k in there, no need to go to 7700k in my opinion..very little upside for what it is after all the benchmarks have been released by I think the chip. The other thing is that it's the 1st Gen for Z270 chipsets, and there might be issues and irritations =/

    https://s29.postimg.org/fkdhjh43r/motbhaord.png

    • SpotTheOzzie on 17/01/2017 - 19:31

      Went ahead and bought it, now to get a complete build together :O

      • windows7 on 17/01/2017 - 23:24
        +1

        Do you mind sharing what's your build list?

        • SpotTheOzzie on 18/01/2017 - 18:17
          +1

          No Prob!

          CPU 6700k
          Mobo MSI Z270 Gaming M5
          GFX Card MSI 1080 Gaming X
          Ram G.Skill F4-3000C15D-16GVR 16GB(2x8GB) DDR4-3000 Dual Channel Ripjaws V Blazing Red
          Case Corsair 570X

          Still thinking of other items :O

        • windows7 on 18/01/2017 - 19:15

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Thanks! :)

        • SpotTheOzzie on 25/01/2017 - 16:31

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Received item and redeemed product via their website. I'll let you know how long it takes guys.

        • tinku on 27/01/2017 - 11:09

          @SpotTheOzzie: thanks for sharing the config, I am building my pc for the first time, but facing some issue as I am new to this.

          I have M7 motherboard and there are 2 cpu power connection, one 8 pin and other 4 pin. ny psu Corsair RM750i just came with 8 pin connector. do we really need the 4 pin connector as well or 8 pin will do the job.

        • SpotTheOzzie on 27/01/2017 - 22:00

          @tinku:

          Not sure sorry :( If you go to Reddit - BuildAPc subreddit they'll tell you straight away. Or just test it with 8 =/

        • tinku on 31/01/2017 - 22:03
          +1

          @SpotTheOzzie: thanks mate, I went around couple of websites and found that you can use just the 8 pin connection and it works fine. 4 pin connection is optional.

        • wem77 on 02/02/2017 - 14:23

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Any sign of your ssd mate? My redemption was approved on the 21st, but haven't been informed of anything since.

        • SpotTheOzzie on 02/02/2017 - 14:25

          @wem77:

          Not yet :) Will keep an eye out though :O

        • wem77 on 02/02/2017 - 14:40

          @SpotTheOzzie:
          Good stuff! Fingers crossed it's soon!

        • wem77 on 03/02/2017 - 13:27

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Just arrived this morning by courier!

        • SpotTheOzzie on 07/02/2017 - 12:12

          @wem77:

          I have received mine just yet but I have bought two components for my build:

          Computer Parts:

          Intel I7 7700k for $479.20 - https://vod.ebay.com.au/vod/FetchOrderDetails?transid=836821…

          G.SKILL TRIDENT Z SILVER RED 16GB(8GBX2)3200MHZ DDR4 DESKTOP RAM for $167.20 - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G-Skill-Trident-Z-Silver-Red-16GB…?

        • wem77 on 07/02/2017 - 20:03

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Would you suggest that Ram? Also couldn't get that i7 link working.

        • SpotTheOzzie on 07/02/2017 - 20:58

          @wem77:

          7700k working link:

          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Core-i7-7700K-Processor-8MB…

          Basically these pieces are part of the CATCH20 sale and are cheaper on staticice. The ram I was set on with the Ripjaws V, but they didn't have it at the clock speed I wanted and the Trident Z is basically the brother version. Highly recommend but always DYR.

          I also bought my PSU AX860i with the CATCH20 discount.

          I only have the case to buy as well as the cooler and I'm good to go now :)

        • veetor on 07/02/2017 - 22:17

          @wem77:

          Out of curiosity, did they give you a tracking number or any notification it was being shipped besides the approval email? I was hoping to take the day off work to put my PC together, but the present state of m.2 limbo isn't great for scheduling.

        • wem77 on 07/02/2017 - 23:58

          @veetor:

          Yeah zero tracking numbers or any shipping notifications. Just arrived all of a sudden last friday. Real lucky because I flew out to Tokyo Saturday morning. And I'm sure the courier would've just left it in the mailbox to be nicked while I'm away.

        • wem77 on 08/02/2017 - 00:02

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Man if only Futu hadn't raised the prices on the 7700k - would've been low 400's. The price you nabbed it for is good too though. Even here in Tokyo the price is hovering around the early 500's.

          Sounds like you're piecing together a pretty killer pc though!

        • veetor on 08/02/2017 - 07:44

          @wem77:

          Ah, thanks! Didn't realise you were in Japan at the moment. If you're still looking for a 1080, hit up NTT-X or Nexus Computer for a really cheap card.

        • wem77 on 08/02/2017 - 13:53

          @veetor:
          Oh wow, that's cheap. Thanks for linking that. Do you know anything about that brand of 1080? Reputable?

        • veetor on 08/02/2017 - 17:45

          @wem77:

          There doesn't seem to be much information about it - I think it's pretty much a reference board. Company seems to be very much a no-frills operation - it's a subsdiary of Buffalo. I can see the card apparently retailed for 91800 yen previously.

          I'm expecting mine to arrive next week hopefully along with the M.2 drive, so I'll see how it goes one my computer's up and running.

        • SpotTheOzzie on 08/02/2017 - 19:43

          @wem77:

          It's been two weeks since I received my confirmation email and no parcel yet :(

          Think I'll send them a quick email tomorrow.

          I'm building the PC as I make gaming videos on youtube :)

        • wem77 on 10/02/2017 - 20:38

          @veetor:
          Awesome, cheers for that. Hope everything works out well for your build! : )

        • wem77 on 10/02/2017 - 20:39

          @SpotTheOzzie:

          Could be a Chinese new year related delay?

  • dom01374 on 17/01/2017 - 14:01

    Ebay Checkout the code COMMIT20 is not working?

  • wem77 on 17/01/2017 - 16:37

    Working fine here. Came up $295.20 for me!

    • naikii on 17/01/2017 - 17:42

      At that price I would double check you didnt accidentally order the Z170

  • naikii on 19/01/2017 - 14:05
    -1

    ignore.

  • wem77 on 19/01/2017 - 18:59

    Has anyone been able to register their motherboard for the SSD? I can't seem to find the correct promotions page on the MSI site.

  • wem77 on 20/01/2017 - 19:53

    Thanks for that dude. Couldn't find the correct promotion originally but the link helped. Cheers : )

  • lostn on 02/02/2017 - 18:45

    The promotion is available for limited time or while stocks last.

    This line here confuses me. "While stocks last". Are they referring to stocks of the 600p or M5? If the 600p, how do we know if stocks are still available?

    • veetor on 02/02/2017 - 21:57

      I understood it to mean the 600P. "Stocks are limited per participating dealer; please contact the dealer to ensure availability." - but I have to question if the retailer is aware of how many redemptions they've had for their store. Maybe they'd guess based on M5s and M7s sold?

      • lostn on 02/02/2017 - 22:04

        Is the 600p sent by MSI or by the place you bought the motherboard from?

        I don't see why the retailer would be the one to give you a 600p, otherwise stock levels at time of purchase won't reflect stock levels at time of redemption processing. There'd be no way of knowing whether they will have stock or not when time comes to send it out.

        • wem77 on 03/02/2017 - 13:28

          Mine just arrived. Sent directly by MSI.

        • lostn on 03/02/2017 - 15:38

          @wem77: How long did you end up waiting from day of application?

        • wem77 on 03/02/2017 - 16:32

          @lostn:
          About 14 days from the day I signed up for it.

        • lostn on 03/02/2017 - 18:06

          @wem77: Did you wait for the SSD to arrive before you built the system and installed Windows?

        • lostn on 03/02/2017 - 23:58

          @wem77: I had my application approved an hour after I submitted it. Did that happen to you?

        • wem77 on 05/02/2017 - 19:02

          @lostn:

          I'm just collecting parts at the moment, so haven't built anything yet. And yup, it probably was approved in around 1-2 hours.

        • lostn on 07/02/2017 - 19:39

          @wem77: What pieces are you waiting on? I'm the same as you.

          I'm waiting on a graphics card from Amazon and a 960 Pro from Amazon UK. I'm not sure what I'll do with this 600p. I don't need it and there's no one I can give it to because they don't have m.2.

        • wem77 on 07/02/2017 - 20:02

          @lostn:

          Yeah going with a 7700k - waiting / hope for sub 450. Maybe I'll be waiting a while haha.
          Either 1080 or 1070.
          NZXT S340 Elite
          Noctua D-15
          Maybe a 960 Pro SSD as well.
          No idea on PSU yet. Something cheap / realiable.

          Can't you just chuck the 600p into the second .m2 slot?

        • lostn on 07/02/2017 - 20:52

          @wem77:

          Can't you just chuck the 600p into the second .m2 slot?

          You can, but it will use up 4 Pcie lanes which I'd rather not use up. All I'd be getting is a 256GB drive that I won't even be booting from or installing apps on, so it will just be a meager piece of storage taking up resources.

          Yeah going with a 7700k - waiting / hope for sub 450. Maybe I'll be waiting a while haha.

          It was not far off from that during Amazon UK double 10 GBP one day sale. You could get 20 GBP off if you were lucky, and it was already discounted from RRP. That was the day I got my 7600k, except I regret that I did not go for the 7700k. I thought like previous years, the hyperthreading would not do much for gaming, but in the latest benchmarks, there was up to 50% increase in fps through the 7700k.

          I started getting parts for this system nearly a year ago from various sales. Got a windows white/gold limited edition Define R5 case the other day. All I'm waiting on now is my GTX1070 Gaming X (good price from Futu atm) and the 960 Pro 512GB.

        • wem77 on 08/02/2017 - 00:08

          @lostn:

          Ahh, yeah good point. Think I might chuck mine in and use it until I save up for an EVO later.

          Wow, 50% significant. Although Intel are readying new ( 100mhz higher clocked ) chips to compete with ryzen, so there's always new chips coming out. Gotta jump in at some point I suppose.
          I'm thinking of that 1070 as well. What price did you get it for from Futu? Define R5 looks real nice too. Love minimalist cases.

  • Ron280 on 09/02/2017 - 23:49

    Is this still current? On the MSI website it states:

    "User shall claim the redemption after 10 days of your purchase date, otherwise the redemption will be considered void."

    Promotion date:

    "Special offer: During 2017.1.5 - 2017.1.27 12:00pm.(GMT+0)"

    I'm interested but want to make sure I'm eligible.

    • lostn on 12/02/2017 - 23:54

      You have to have purchased it during the offer period, which ended 10th of Feb. But you have until Feb 17 to redeem it. It does not have to be redeemed within the offer period as long as your invoice shows the date of purchase and that date fell within the offer period.

      At the time you posted this, it was still eligible, but if you didn't purchase it, it is no longer valid.

      • Ron280 on 13/02/2017 - 09:44

        The expiry date I found in my original post was actually for a different region. It looks like the promotion ran a little longer for Aussies. I purchased the board and redeemed the SSD.

        Thanks

        • haitim01 on 14/02/2017 - 10:08

          What date did you purchase and redeem? i purchased on the 9th and received today and redeemed, but not sure if i was successful… The pop up box, after the complete registration and redemption process said, ""The gift has been fully redeemed, thank you for your support"

          Not sure if that means i redeemed it, or they are all redeemed already and i missed out….

        • Ron280 on 28/02/2017 - 11:53

          @haitim01:

          Received the drive today!

          I was a little worried that I may have missed out so I called up MSI after submitting my redemption. They mentioned they had new stock allocations to fulfill the promotion. Keep your fingers crossed.

  • juno1306 on 16/02/2017 - 22:08

    Has anyone who has successfully claimed the above SSD got any tips how to make MSI accept my registration of the MSI Z270 Gaming 5 motherboard

    I am unable to register the Z270 GAMING M5 motherboard bought in Australia on the 2017.2.10
    I keep receiving "Verification failed: empty hardware number"
    Very frustrating as I need to redeem the offer by 2017.2.17

    Any help would be much appreciated

    • lostn on 17/02/2017 - 16:22

      Just follow their instructions. There's two serial numbers you have to give them. They show you where to locate them.

  • cloudie9 on 17/02/2017 - 23:06

    Did anyone receive any sort of email confirmation when applying for the bonus ssd? I received a confirmation email for my game code for Honor but nothing for my motherboard.

    • lostn on 18/02/2017 - 00:05

      An hour after applying I got an email confirmation about the gift. I didn't get anything about a game code. Are you sure that wasn't for your graphics card?

      • cloudie9 on 18/02/2017 - 01:16

        Hmm, that is very worrying. Yes there is a game bonus for the motherboard too and I received the code the following day.

        • lostn on 18/02/2017 - 17:03

          Can you link to that promo?

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