Technical Details
Micro Center has started offering very attractive bundles of components for those who are building a PC or planning to upgrade their system. As part of the offer, a bundle consisting of an 8-core Ryzen 7 9850X3D and an Asus B850-E TUF Gaming motherboard can be purchased for $500. For comparison, $500 is the recommended retail price of the CPU, but in the US, it can currently be bought for around $450. This means that the buyer gets the motherboard almost for free.
Background and Context
Image: WCCF An extended version of the bundle with 32 GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 memory is also available for $700. According to the store's estimates, the savings reach almost $370 compared to buying the components separately.
Industry Impact
For more affordable builds, a bundle with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and an ASUS B650E WiFi motherboard is offered for $400. The most budget-friendly option is the Ryzen 7500X3D with an ASRock B850M-C motherboard for just $300.