Prices are going up, on everything from video game consoles to everything in between. There’s a new Switch coming out, but it’s going to be so expensive it might be too hard to afford for most folks. So if you can improve on a system you might already have in terms of PC gaming, you might want to consider doing it when you spot a discount.
That time is now when it comes to the Ryzen 7 5700X CPU, which is down to $128 from its usual price of $299. That’s $171 off its original price and a discount of 57%. That means you’re getting it for over half off, which means significant savings.
A new processor for less than a Nintendo Switch
This is a processor that boasts 8 cores and 16 threads. Plus, it can boost up to 4.6GHz when you need it to, which means it can run whatever you need it to with little fanfare. That includes editing videos, running multiple apps and pieces of software, or doing a little bit of everything at once. You’ll be happy to find that the 5700X can keep up. It’s built on AMD’s Zen 3 architecture, which you’ll know is important, and that also means it serves up strong single-core and multi-core performance.
You don’t have to start from scratch for a build with this processor, either. Since it uses the AM4 socket, which means if you’ve already got a compatible AMD motherboard, you can probably just get by with a BIOS update. That’s a money saver in and of itself, so you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to upgrade.
This chip is also unlocked, so if you’re into tweaking and overclocking, you can do that here. It doesn’t come with a cooler, but a lot of folks building at this level already have a third-party cooler they like anyway. Just keep that in mind if you do decide to buy it. Coolers are’t exactly expensive these days (yet) though, so if you do have to get one it won’t be earth-shatteringly expensive.
Whether you’re a computer whiz or you’re not really sure about your first build, it’s easy to see that this processor is powerful enough to handle AAA games and other more demanding tasks. Fortunately, it doesn’t get too hot and it works in a variety of builds. Plus, don’t forget, it’s just $128 (57% off), a deal that you won’t find very often. You might even want to stock up.
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