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AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to the lowest price of the year
Deals If there's an affordable CPU I'd recommend every PC gamer get, it's the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It just hit a new low for 2025 at Amazon as part of the Memorial Day deals event.
These CPUs we tested are best for the RTX 4080 or 4080 SUPER
Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.
These AMD Ryzen CPUs have never been cheaper
Deals Select AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 CPUs are up to 35% off at Amazon during gaming week, and I'm seeing some of the lowest prices ever.
AMD's most popular gaming CPU is still on sale at $391
Deals AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D might be a couple of years old, but it has many years of life left. It's down to $391 at Amazon, a price that hasn't been seen since mid-2024.
AMD's Ryzen 5 drops to $76 for a limited time
Deals AMD's desktop CPUs last a long time, and despite the Ryzen 5 5500 launching in 2022, it remains a solid option for 1080p gamers. This deal has it down to $76.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU stock catches up to demand at AMD's MSRP
PC Gaming The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been restocked at MSRP at prominent retailers, including Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?
These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
Hardware CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is boring. Here are my two favorites.
