PC building has been all but ruined by sky-high memory and storage prices, but there are still some bundled gems to be had that won't break the bank.
The latest I've spotted includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, an ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus Wifi motherboard, and 32GB (2x16GB) of Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM.
If you were to buy these parts separately, you'd realistically be looking at a total cost of $1,118.99, and that's with other ongoing discounts. Newegg puts the bundle's regular value at $1,208.98, but it has dropped the price to just $938.99. That's a total savings of about $270.
As an added bonus, Newegg is throwing in a free Corsair M75 wireless RGB gaming mouse, which regularly costs $129.99.
This is one great bundle for PC builders
The discounted bundle price effectively removes most of the bloated cost of the RAM. Corsair's Vengeance RGB kit is one of the best you can buy, especially if you're a fan of customizable lighting, so it's not like Newegg is just throwing in any memory it can find.
The ASUS TUF Gaming X870-Plus Wifi motherboard is no slouch, either. It's a great choice for high-performance builds thanks to a sturdy 16+2+1 power stage setup, easy overclocking tools, USB4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, and much more.
The bundle also, of course, delivers to you what I (and many others) consider to be the absolute best CPU for PC gaming. AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is what I have in my system, and I have absolutely no regrets. My colleague, Senior Editor Ben Wilson, sums it up quite well in his 9800X3D review:
"AMD continues the theme with its second generation of 3D V-Cache to deliver unparalleled gaming performance and middling productivity. Thankfully, most gamers do not care about the benchmark-breaking number crunching as long as they get their framerate boosts, and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers that sweet extra FPS."
With RAM, motherboard, and CPU handled, all you really need to do is add a graphics card, some storage, a power supply, and a case to complete your build. Although SSD prices are also on the rise, it's not too late to find a decent deal, and I've put together a quick guide with recommended storage starting at $0.08/GB.
And if you'd rather splurge on a complete gaming system, Newegg is also currently home to some deep discounts on pre-built gaming PCs.
FAQ
Why are memory and storage prices so high right now?
The components that go into the storage and memory that's used in modern consumer PCs is also used for AI datacenters. AI firms have purchased up global supply for years to come, leaving the rest of us with whatever's left over. This has caused memory and storage prices to skyrocket, as there's just not enough to go around.
What makes AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D so great for gaming?
AMD's unique 3D V-Cache approach allows for massive amounts of data to be fed directly to the CPU rather than via system memory; this benefits PC gaming directly. In the case of the 9800X3D, AMD was able to improve thermals while also raising clock speeds, altogether boosting performance.
Can I buy the bundle and return everything but the RAM?
No. Newegg's website explicitly states that in order to be eligible for a refund, you must return all products included in the bundle.
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