Newegg packs Ryzen 5 9600X and 16GB DDR5 into a $520 combo — bundles also include a B650 motherboard and 240mm AIO liquid cooler

Combo deals are a great way to offset today's inflated memory prices while saving money on a complete platform upgrade. One such offer we spotted at Newegg bundles an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with a Gigabyte B650M motherboard and a Corsair Vengeance RGB 16GB DDR5-6000 memory kit for $519.99. In addition to saving roughly $50, the bundle also includes a free Cooler Master Elite 240mm AIO liquid cooler valued at $79.99.

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The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid budget processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock speed of 5.4 GHz. Based on AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture, the CPU comes with a rated TDP of 65W, which not only makes it efficient but also allows it to run at much lower temperatures. As for memory, the 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB is a solid kit offering support for AMD Expo, 6000 MT/s speeds, addressable RGB lighting, and CL36 latency with timings of 36-44-44-96.

The Gigabyte B650M Gaming Plus Wi-Fi is an entry-level mATX motherboard that comes with all the essential features, including a 5+2+2 digital VRM solution, support for DDR5 8000 (OC) memory, two M.2 SSD slots with support for PCIe Gen 4.0 speeds, a quick-release mechanism for the PCIe x16 slot, and onboard Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN.

As mentioned, the deal includes a free Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240mm AIO liquid cooler, which should easily handle the Ryzen 5 9600X. The company claims that the included 120mm PWM fans are optimized for quiet operation, while the pre-installed CryoFuze thermal paste should offer excellent thermal conductivity. The cooler also comes with a unique translucent hexagonal cap that sits atop the pump block and features customizable ARGB lighting.

Considering the overall value, this $519.99 Newegg bundle offers a great starting point if you are looking at a budget-friendly AM5 gaming build. Not only do you save $50 on the core components, but you also get a free CPU cooler, bringing the total value of the offer to roughly $130. Do keep in mind that such combo deals are usually time-limited and subject to stock availability.

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