As you’re likely aware, rising demand has pushed prices higher, with AI-driven demand straining availability and pushing prices higher. Jumping to a DDR5-based system may just not be in the budget. To combat the problem and get a worthwhile upgrade, Newegg is offering a excellent bargain for an AM4 bundle featuring a Ryzen 7 5800XT, 32GB of Corsair DDR4 RAM, and an Asus ROG Strix B550-F motherboard at just $408.44 (33% discount, $206 savings). It may not be the fastest option available, but it gets you through until something better comes along.
This package begins with the powerful Ryzen 7 5800XT, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3-based CPU for the AM4 socket. The 5800XT represents an update for the ecosystem debuting in July of 2024. The updated chip runs up to 4.8 GHz (up from 4.7 GHz on the 5800X) while maintaining the same TDP of 105W. The mid-range CPU is not only easy to cool but also plenty fast for productivity or gaming. You won’t see as many FPS as the X3D chips, but you’re also not paying a premium for it, and you can upgrade processors to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D if you’re a gamer, or a Ryzen 9 5950XT (16c/32t) if you mainly use the system for Productivity.
Asus’ ROG B550 chipset board delivers solid performance, and its updated design builds on a solid foundation with refined capabilities. We liked the premium audio solution, Wi-Fi 6, and 2.5 GbE (dual 2.5 GbE on the Wifi II), two M.2 sockets (PCIe 4.0 x4), and six SATA ports for storage, but didn’t like the price point at the time. The rear panel features eight ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, while the rear panel also includes a total of four USB ports. The VRM handles the load effortlessly, and with its sleek design, the board supports seamless performance—especially with its sleek, subdued lighting and polished black finish.
Finally, and of equal importance, is the Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4-3200 C16 RAM. This pair of sticks features a low-profile form factor (34mm height) and ought to fit beneath most air coolers. DDR4 memory at this speed remains perfectly adequate, even if the system isn’t pushing its absolute limits. At present, 32GB of RAM represents, debatably, the ideal balance of memory, since 16GB might be restrictive and 48-64GB (or more) is frequently excessive for the average user, so possessing that amount for peace of mind is invaluable.
Newegg’s bundle deal of $408.44 ($206.99 off / 33%) essentially drops the RAM's price to $56, pre-AI-apocalypse pricing or lower, and a great deal. The motherboard and memory remain at sensible costs for their class and age, and combined they constitute one of the most heavily marked-down bundle options now accessible for the AM4 platform. Oh, and you’ll get a free air duster, too.
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