Black Friday has come and gone, but any gamers hoping to land a PC with AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D can save huge as we approach the end of Cyber Monday. AMD's Ryzen CPUs made for gaming are hot items, but the lack of sales on the standalone 7800X3D chip is leaving plenty of gamers out of luck.
That's where pre-built PCs come into play. iBuyPower's Valorant VCTA comes in with a $1,699 $1,749 price tag , which might seem a bit steep until you see all the premium hardware inside. It's only on sale until the end of the day, so don't wait too long.
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December 3, 2024: The CyberPowerPC deal has gone cold, but you can still get an awesome iBuyPower PC with Ryzen 7 7800X3D at a discount after Cyber Monday. It jumped up by $50, but it's still a great deal. — Cale Hunt
🔥The hottest post-Cyber Monday deals🔥
- 💻HP EliteBook 14 (Ryzen 7 PRO) | $899 at HP (Save $2,023!)
- 🎮Xbox Series X Digital Edition (1TB) | $398 at Walmart (Save $52!)
- 🕹️Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | $29.29 at CDKeys (Save $11!)
- 🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme) | $534.44 at Amazon (Save $166!)
- 💻Surface Pro 11 w/ keyboard (X Plus) | $999.99 at Best Buy (Save $350!)
- 💽Seagate Xbox Series X|S Card (2TB) | $199.99 at Best Buy (Save $160!)
A pre-built is the next best way to land an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched earlier this month and sold out in minutes, no doubt due to the rave reviews from just about anyone who has come near the new CPU. Its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, is still on the market, but even its popularity makes it hard to find at (or above) the full MSRP price.
AMD also released the Ryzen 7 5700X3D earlier this year. It's a cheaper alternative for those who crave the extra 3D V-Cache that so effectively boosts performance when gaming, and it's ideal for anyone still on the AM4 platform.
I urge you to check out my guide on building a gaming PC for less than $800 with the 5700X3D. It's not the right chip for everyone — especially those who want the AM5 platform with DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0 support — but it might be just what you're looking for if you're shopping with a tighter budget.
Turning back to AMD's AM5 processors, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D looks to be available at a discount in certain pre-built gaming PCs. My first choice is the iBuyPower Valorant Vcta, especially as I'm coming off of testing and reviewing the iBuyPower Slate 8 Mesh. I was impressed with the cable management, build quality, and price, and I don't imagine it will change much as you scale up the price.
The Valorant Vcta comes in a gorgeous Hyte Y40 case with wraparound glass panels, and iBuyPower has a vertical mount to show off the GPU. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D gets a liquid cooler, and there's plenty of RGB lighting throughout. It's down to $1,699 at iBuyPower after a $350 discount.
Both companies use a majority of standard, non-proprietary parts which helps make the PC feel like it was built at home. There aren't any oddly-shaped proprietary motherboards or PSUs like you'll sometimes find in pre-built gaming PCs from Dell, HP, and Lenovo.
My advice when buying a pre-built gaming PC
I'm a huge fan of building custom PCs at home, but I know that not everyone has the time or patience to do the same. Pre-built PCs from the more "boutique" places like CyberPowerPC and iBuyPower provide a quality build with parts you can usually buy on the open market, but I do have a word of warning.
I always urge anyone who buys a pre-built PC to check the PSU. This is often an area where builders try to save some money, and the result can be catastrophic. If your pre-built comes with a no-name power supply, I recommend putting a replacement at the top of your shopping list.
If you're unsure what you're working with, a quick search online will usually bring up forums full of experience, especially if it's negative. A faulty PSU can damage the rest of your PC in a major way, but the good news is that a quality replacement will usually come in way under $100.
💽More Cyber Monday deals that won't quit💾
- Dell: Lowest PC prices of the year for a little longer after Cyber Monday
- HP: Aggressive "Cyber Week" deals on laptops while supplies last
- Lenovo: Still save up to 68% on laptops, desktops, and select doorbusters
- Samsung: Week-long holiday deals on laptops, TVs, phones, and more
When did Black Friday end?
On paper, at least, Black Friday ended the moment Midnight chimed on Nov. 29, 2024, or the Friday following the Thanksgiving holiday in the USA. However, that doesn't necessarily mean all the deals up and disappeared at that time. Cyber Monday is right around the corner, and that means fresh waves of sales to take advantage of. I should be clear, many deals did end alongside Black Friday, so those who hesitated are out of luck. If you missed out, though, you may have another opportunity this weekend and on Cyber Monday.
When does Cyber Monday start?
Cyber Monday began as the online retailer equivalent of Black Friday, but most shopping has gone online over the last few years. This has resulted in Black Friday and Cyber Monday being blended into one massive sales event spread across an entire weekend, with Cyber Monday marking the tumultuous finale. This year, Cyber Monday falls on Dec. 2, 2024, which (as you might expect) is the Monday after Black Friday.
It's best to take advantage of sales you're interested in the moment you spot them to avoid stock shortages and limited-time discounts, but Cyber Monday does frequently boast its own batch of last-minute deals separate from Black Friday.
Which has better deals, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Because of how similar the two days (and the weekend between them have become), it's difficult to definitively say if Black Friday or Cyber Monday has the best deals. Many retailers and companies hit Black Friday running with their biggest promotions to get people in the door, but others may wait until Cyber Monday and strike with last-minute discounts that keep interest going until the end.
The rule of thumb to keep in mind here is that if you spot a tempting discount for a product you want, you shouldn't risk waiting for a better deal to come along. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy will often price match your purchases if prices fall further during your return period, so it's better to take advantage of the deal in front of you than wait for the better deal that may never come (especially since Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals tend to have limited stock).
When does Cyber Monday end?
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday tend to start earlier each year, the worldwide sales event often ends on a similar note. Cyber Monday, which this year is Dec. 2, 2024, is the final day for many of the most major and aggressive sales and discounts from the deals bonanza. While some promotions may continue after Cyber Monday ends at Midnight on Dec. 2, you really shouldn't wait to take advantage of any deals that have caught your attention.
