The newer Ryzen 9000 series of processors can definitely elevate your gaming experience, but cost a pretty penny, leaving the more budget-oriented system builders to look for previous-generation models, which is not a bad approach at all, especially when you get an excellent bundle offer. The latest combo today is the Ryzen 9 5900X CPU and the ASUS Prime B550-PLUS, with both components available for just $339.82, resulting in savings of $350 on Amazon.
Compared to the latest processors, that $339.82 is insufficient to even get you a Ryzen 9 9900X, which is currently listed for $382.55 after a 23 percent discount. The 12-core and 24-thread configuration of the Ryzen 9 5900X means that you will get increased performance from games and taxing applications that rely on multiple cores. Coming to the specifications, the processor can reach a maximum boost clock speed of 4.80GHz, and sports 64MB of L3 cache.
With the Prime B550-PLUS, you get a maximum RAM support of 128GB DDR4, along with two M.2 PCIe NVMe storage slots, with one of them supporting the Gen 4 protocol to deliver incredibly high read and write performance. Aside from the multitude of USB-A ports, the Prime B550-PLUS features a standalone HDMI 2.1 port and a DisplayPort 1.2 input if you want to run the system for some time without a dedicated GPU. The motherboard also supports the ATX form factor, so it can easily fit in a regular computer chassis.
Of course, there are always those who can undertake the purchasing of more expensive and powerful components, so it is important to inform those on a tighter budget on where they can avail additional savings on their next gaming PC.
Get the Ryzen 9 5900X CPU from Amazon - $226.96 (60 percent off)
Get the ASUS Prime B550-PLUS motherboard from Amazon - $112.86 (6 percent off)
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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