ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET500I barebones system now available for $299.99 at Woot

A $580 discount that's hard to ignore.

Building a custom workstation from scratch usually means paying full price for every component. Woot is currently offering the ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8-B-750 Essential BAREBONES for $299.99, saving you $580 off the standard $879.99 price. That 66% discount turns this into a rare opportunity for anyone planning a DIY workstation build.

ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8-B-750 Essential BAREBONES now $299.99 at Woot - save $580. This barebones system gives you the chassis, motherboard, and a 750W 80 PLUS power supply, so you can focus your budget on the CPU, RAM, and storage that match your exact workload.

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ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8-B-750 Essential BAREBONES

$299.99 (was $879.99) - Save $580 (66% off)

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Why This Matters

Woot is offering this barebones workstation at a price that undercuts what you would pay for the individual components at retail. The motherboard alone supports Intel Core Ultra processors, DDR5 ECC memory, and Thunderbolt 4, making this a capable foundation that would cost significantly more if pieced together separately. At $299.99, you are getting the structural core of a premium workstation for roughly what a mid-range motherboard costs on its own.

What You're Getting

The ASUS ExpertCenter Pro ET500I arrives as a barebones system, meaning you get the chassis, the motherboard, and the 750W 80 PLUS power supply. You supply the CPU, RAM, storage, GPU, and cooling. The board supports Intel Core Ultra processors and DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory for error-correcting reliability in demanding workloads. Dual 2.5GbE LAN ports provide high-speed networking, while Thunderbolt 4 and USB 20Gbps handle modern peripherals.

Three M.2 NVMe slots give you room for fast storage expansion, and the 750W PSU leaves headroom for an NVIDIA RTX graphics card.

Who This Is For

This is for IT professionals, engineers, and DIY builders who want a workstation-grade platform without paying for components they plan to swap out anyway. If you have a specific Intel Core Ultra CPU, DDR5 ECC memory kit, and GPU in mind, this barebones setup lets you allocate your budget precisely.

Skip this if you need a ready-to-run system out of the box or prefer a preconfigured machine with a longer warranty.

Final Verdict

The $580 savings on the platform itself means more room in your budget for higher-spec components. If you know exactly what you want to build. This is the right time to lock in the foundation at Woot.