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AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU has hit a record-low price of $399.99 at both Amazon and Newegg, though shoppers must apply coupon codes to reach that price. The eight-core, 16-thread Zen 5 chip boosts to 5.2 GHz with a 120W TDP and features extra L3 cache for gaming performance.
Newegg is offering a combo deal pairing AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with an MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Wifi motherboard and 32GB of G.Skill Trident X5 NeoX DDR5 RAM for $1,094.99, a $248.99 discount off buying the parts separately. The bundle also includes a free MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 240mm AIO liquid cooler.
Newegg is offering the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at $429, down from its $469 retail price, with an additional $40 discount using a promo code. The deal includes a free MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 240 Black AIO cooler valued at $70 and the game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, also worth $70. This package provides a combined value of approximately $210 more than the CPU's original launch price.
Newegg is offering a two-item combo pairing AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU with an MSI MAG X870E Gaming Max Wifi motherboard for $578.99, down from $727.99. The deal also throws in a free Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 AIO cooler worth $80, and the discount effectively makes this the cheapest way to get the 9800X3D.
A hands-on comparison finds that liquid coolers, such as NZXT's Kraken 360mm AIO, deliver superior thermal performance for high-end CPUs like AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, enabling demanding 4K/120FPS gaming without overheating. However, the piece notes these coolers cost upwards of $200, are harder to install, and require more long-term maintenance than air coolers, which remain the practical choice for mid-range builds.