Powerful 9800 X3D PC drops $200 as 9900 and 9950 X3D launch
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Not sure whether to spend on Ryzen 9 9900 or 9950 X3D CPUs? We’ve got another option for you, with a powerful 4K-capable system from Skytech featuring the still fantastic Ryzen 7 9800X3D; one of the best CPUs available on the market, paired with a new RTX 50-series card.
The Skytech Eclipse Gaming PC Desktop features the 9800 X3D and the RTX 5080 graphics card, in a $3,100 gaming system currently $2,900 with a saving of $200. It’s a powerful combination that will deliver more than enough for 4K gaming and content creation too – if that’s what you need.
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Skytech Eclipse Gaming PC Desktop, Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB
Why we like this Skytech Eclipse Gaming PC
There are lots of options and configurations for 4K gaming in the PC market. But the Ryzen 7 9800 X3D is a fantastic CPU, capable of supporting the best graphics cards around while providing the option of a later upgrade. The RTX 5080, as our review shows, can handle 4K gaming without any issues, and while a PC is more than two parts it’s a good place to start.
- Socket AM5 – AMD's Socket AM5 platform supports the latest AMD CPUs and the Ryzen 7 9800 X3D allows room for future upgrades, even to the 9900 X3D or the 9950 X3D.
- Latest generation CPU – AMD's Ryzen 7 9800 X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread CPU with up to 4.7GHz max boost. It’s one of the best CPUs on the market and soars beyond the previous generation’s Ryzen 7 7800 X3D.
- 4K gaming – The Nvidia RTX 5080 16GB is a 4K-focused graphics card that can deliver maximum settings performance for excellent gaming experiences.
- RAM – This Skyech system includes 32GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM. The capacity is standard for gaming PCs, but the 6000MHz spec adds extra speed to this system.
- Storage – A 2TB NVMe SSD is installed; above the standard 1TB SSD drive provided on less expensive systems. A drive of this size will be plenty for storing games and essential files alongside Windows 11.
- Cooling – Skytech has installed a 360mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with ARGB Fan and additional ARGB fans for excellent airflow with a bit of style.
- PSU – An 850W 80-Plus gold PSU is a powerful and reliable option required for a system like this. Plus, it will support upgrades including additional drives or faster CPUs.
Who is this Skytech Eclipse Gaming PC deal for?
This PC deal is for gamers and content creators who need some of the leading components available for 4K gaming and creation. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is perfect for either environment, as is the powerful Nvidia card chosen for this build since it can deliver 4K performance easily.
At $200 off, this system is a fine alternative to any 9900 X3D or 9950 X3D prebuilds, allowing you to have the option to upgrade down the line while opting for more affordability. It also offers the perfect option when it comes to the best GPU for the Ryzen 7 9800 X3D. In short, if you want 4K this is a good option to go for.
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