The PC hardware industry is dealing with a serious component crisis that keeps pushing prices up for anyone trying to build or upgrade a computer. Still, a clever bundle on Newegg offers a way out for budget-conscious builders. The deal combines an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a Gigabyte B550M Gaming X motherboard with Wi-Fi 6 for just 280 dollars and 99 cents. That is roughly 138 dollars less than buying the parts separately, a significant saving in this market.
A six-core Zen 3 processor with twelve threads and a clear upgrade path
The Ryzen 5 5500 is based on the Zen 3 architecture and uses the AM4 socket, a platform that remains very attractive for its price to performance. It packs six cores and twelve threads, a boost clock up to 4.2 GHz, and a 65W TDP. With 16MB of L3 cache and 2MB of L2 cache, it handles Full HD gaming without stressing your wallet. The AM4 socket, as documented on Wikipedia, opens the door to future upgrades such as the popular Ryzen 7 5800X3D, a favorite among gamers looking to extend the life of their builds.
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The Gigabyte B550M Gaming X board comes with Wi-Fi 6 and dual M.2 slots
Included in the bundle is a solid motherboard that would cost about 155 dollars on its own. The Gigabyte B550M Gaming X offers Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.2 ports on the rear panel, and two USB 2.0 ports. It also has two ARGB headers and a Type-C header for the front panel. For storage, you get two M.2 slots running at PCIe 3.0 speeds, which is actually a blessing because you can use budget SSDs instead of paying a premium for the latest Gen4 drives. Four memory slots support up to 128GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, leaving plenty of room for expansion.
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TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB memory with 16GB capacity and easy expansion
The RAM kit consists of two 8GB modules from TeamGroup's T-Force Delta RGB line, in black with a DDR4-3200 frequency and CL16 latency. DDR4 may be a generation behind DDR5, but it is still perfectly adequate for gaming and many professional workflows. The motherboard has four slots, so moving to 32GB later is a straightforward process. This bundle gives you everything you need to start a new PC, with sensible upgrade routes once the market settles down.
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If you were to purchase these components individually, the total would come to roughly 420 dollars. The Newegg bundle cuts that by 32 percent upfront, making it one of the best ways to initiate a build right now. For those who prefer an all-in-one solution, we recently covered the first Lenovo Googlebook images, which show laptops and a 2-in-1 tablet if portability sounds more appealing. Whether you choose a desktop or a mobile device, this deal on Newegg is a great place to start your next PC project.
