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Kickstart your AM5 build for $240 less with this 9800X3D 3-in-1 combo bundle from Newegg

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Kickstart your AM5 build for $240 less with this 9800X3D 3-in-1 combo bundle from Newegg
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Newegg is one of the biggest PC hardware retailers on the web, with customers regularly enjoying great offers at the online-only store. And, right now, they are selling a combo bundle with three key components and a big discount that’s well worth taking a look at if you’re looking to put together a new gaming PC. Upgrading to a new AM5 system has become something PC builders dread, to a certain extent. RAM price hikes remain problematic, but a bundle like this helps soften the blow.

Prices and savings can change. Check the retailer for the current price.

What does the bundle offer?

The bundle comes packed with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, ASUS ROG Strix B850-I motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. You can learn more about each component below.

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with packaging in background
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For the CPU, youโ€™ll get the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is easily one of the best processors available for gaming on the market. It features 8 cores, 16 threads, and a base clock speed of 4.7 GHz, which can be boosted up to 5.2 GHz for better performance. As itโ€™s an X3D chip, it also comes with a big 96 MB L3 Cache, which helps it deliver better performance in demanding tasks, especially gaming.

It can also be overclocked – something that wasnโ€™t possible with the X3D chips that AMD released prior. If you want to learn more about specifications and performance, we’ve reviewed the 9800X3D, giving it 5 out of 5 stars due to its exceptional results.

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B850-I Gaming 

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As for the motherboard, youโ€™ll get the ASUS ROG Strix B850-I Gaming. This is a mini-ITX board, so itโ€™s notably small in size. This makes it ideal for a wide range of builds, including small form factor rigs, and means it fits inside almost any PC case. However, while it is small compared to ATX boards, it doesnโ€™t compromise on performance or features.

For starters, this AM5 board can support the Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. So if you ever decide to switch to another CPU in the future, you can do it easily, as long as it belongs to the mentioned series (though more are likely coming as AMD has already committed to AM5 socket longevity). Aside from that, as itโ€™s a mini-ITX board, it can host up to two DDR5 RAM sticks, with a max capacity of 128GB. In other words, the capacity of one stick shouldโ€™t exceed 64GB.

In terms of storage, youโ€™ll get two M.2 slots for SSDs and two SATA 6Gb/s ports, which can be used to connect standard HDDs and older SSDs. Connectivity options are also solid, with eight ports on the rear and five on the front, and thereโ€™s a 2.5G Ethernet port, so you can establish a stable, fast wired internet connection.

RAM: V-Color Manta XSky DDR5

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The RAM comes in the form of the V-Color Manta XSky 32GB DDR5 kit, which includes two 16GB sticks. Each is capable of reaching a max speed of up to 6,400 MHz, which is super fast. This translates to now slowdowns during multitasking and overall better system responsiveness. The sticks also offer RGB and are optimized for AMD EXPO. 

How much will you save?

The three components will cost you around $1,318.98 if you buy them individually. However, if you opt for the bundle instead, you can score them for only $1,078.99, saving $240 in the process. Newegg is also giving away the MSI Forge GK100 keyboard and mouse combo worth $39.99 with the bundle, as well as a game key for Crimson Desert worth $70 – the game is due to be released on March 19.


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