Maybe bundling the CPU with RAM can help in reducing PC build prices, but this bundle appears to be China-exclusive.
AMD, Cooler Master, and V-Color Join Hands to Deliver the Latest CPU, RAM, and Cooler Into a Single Box
Hardware bundles are common, but the latest AMD bundle is a rare sight. A lot of vendors and retailers offer bundled hardware, but usually each component is sold in its original box. However, a few hardware makers packed three components inside a single box, as spotted by @unikoshardware on Bilibili. This appeared in a Cooler Master launch in China, where the company released newer PSUs, fans, and air coolers.
What we also saw was a big box that reveals the collaboration of AMD, Cooler Master, and V-Color. As you can see, the box brings a RAM kit, a CPU, and an air cooler from these companies. AMD's latest Ryzen 7 9850X3D has been bundled with Cooler Master's latest HYPER 612 APEX Pro air cooler as well as V-Color's Manta OLED XFinity+ DDR5 RAM, which was launched last year.
As you might be aware, the processor is AMD's fastest Zen 5 gaming chip yet, officially launching on January 29. The CPU has already made its way to some users, who tested and exposed the benchmarks before the review embargo. The processor officially costs $499, and the V-Color Manta OLED 32 GB DDR5 RAM was launched for nearly $200 in various speeds and configurations. It brings the patented OLED display on the heatsink and is available in a capacity of up to 96 GB. Although the Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU supports higher frequency memory, it also works great with 5600 and 6000 MT/s kits.
The 32 GB 6000 MT/s kit is right now available for $379 on Newegg, and assuming the cooler's price is around $100 (the regular APEX edition costs $79), the total cost for the bundle comes out to around $979-$1000. That said, bundled pricing should shave off some of the overall cost, bringing the total bundle price to under $950.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab.
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