Newegg Drops AM5 Gaming Bundle Price to $568
A discounted package featuring the Ryzen 7 7700X3D and an Asus TUF motherboard offers a low-cost entry into AMD's current platform.
Newegg has launched a discounted AM5 gaming bundle priced at $568.99, providing a streamlined path for users to enter AMD's current processor ecosystem. The deal represents a $200 reduction, or roughly 26% off the standard cost of the components.
The bundle centers on the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D CPU paired with an Asus TUF Gaming B650E-E Wifi motherboard and a single 16GB stick of G.Skill Ripjaws M5 Neo DDR5-6000 CL36 RAM. As an added incentive, Newegg is including a Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 AIO cooler, valued at $80, for free. The Asus TUF B650E-E motherboard is equipped with 2.5 GbE networking, Wi-Fi 6E, and three M.2 sockets, one of which supports PCIe 5.0.
The AM5 Platform Context
AMD's AM5 socket is the current standard for Ryzen processors, engineered specifically for longevity and future upgradeability. While the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is not the fastest chip currently available—having been surpassed by the newer 9800X3D—it remains a high-performance choice for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The processor utilizes AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, which significantly boosts gaming performance by increasing the amount of L3 cache available to the CPU cores.
Market Implications
High individual component costs have historically made the transition to the AM5 platform expensive for budget-conscious builders. By bundling the CPU, motherboard, and memory into a single $568.99 package, Newegg is lowering the barrier to entry for high-end gaming hardware.
Beyond the immediate savings, the inclusion of a B650E-E motherboard is a strategic advantage for the buyer. Because the AM5 platform is designed for multi-generational support, this specific motherboard is capable of supporting future 9000-series CPU upgrades. This transforms the bundle from a simple discount into a long-term value proposition, allowing users to start with a capable 7000-series chip and upgrade the processor later without needing to replace the entire foundation of the system.
What to Watch
Buyers should note that the bundle includes a single 16GB stick of RAM. While this allows for an easy upgrade to 32GB in the future by adding a second matching module, it means the system will initially operate in single-channel mode. Prospective builders should monitor the availability of this bundle, as high-discount hardware packages at Newegg frequently sell out quickly due to limited stock allocations.