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Newegg Mobile App Exclusive: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core 32-Thread Desktop Processor Expired

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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core 32-Thread Desktop Processor (100-100000059WOF) on sale for $589.99 - $50 when you apply promo code MBLCATE exclusively in the Newegg App (iOS, Android) = $539.99. Shipping is free.

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Note: You must purchase in the Newegg App (iOS, Android) to apply promo code.

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  1. Click here and sign into your Newegg Account
  2. Click here for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Processor (100-100000059WOF) and add to cart
  3. Open Newegg App (Android or iOS), sign into your account if needed then proceed to cart
  4. Confirm that AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has been added then apply promo code MBLCATE
  5. Proceed to checkout
  6. Your total should be $589.99 - $50 w/ promo code = $539.99 w/ free shipping.
Key features:
  • 16 Cores, 32 Threads
  • 3.4 GHz Base Clock
  • 4.9 GHz Max Boost Clock
  • Socket AM4
  • 8MB L2 & 64MB L3 Cache
  • DDR4-3200 Memory

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Newegg has the Ryzen 5950X [newegg.com] on sale for $539.99

$589.99 current price - $50 MBLCATE Mobile code = $539.99

You must use the Newegg phone app and discount code MBLCATE.

This may be a repost of this thread, but the price has dropped a further $10 since that thread.

Terms and conditions for code MBLCATE [newegg.com]:

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Terms and Conditions for Mobile Promo Code: MBLCATE

Duration: 3/14 @8AM – 3/31 @11:59PM
Offer: 10% off up to $50, limit 1 per customer
Exclusions: video graphic cards, downloadable software, gift cards and digital items

Customers who receive this promotional offer are eligible to receive a 10% off promotional code. Offer applies to all products sold by m.newegg.com (Newegg's mobile site or application) only. Offer does not apply to video graphic card items, digital goods such as Newegg gift cards, downloadable software, and digital games. Offer is non-transferable and may not be resold. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards. Offer not valid toward previous purchases, back order, or pre-order. Offer may not be combined with any other offers. The promotional code can only be redeemed via m.newegg.com (Newegg's mobile site or application). Limited time offer. Promotional Code use is limited to one-time use per customer account. The maximum benefit you may receive from this offer is $50.00 USD.

Promotional Code discount is applied before taxes and shipping are calculated. Shipping charges and taxes may apply to discounted and free promotional items, when applicable. If any of the products or content related to this offer are returned, your refund will equal the amount you paid for the product or content, subject to applicable refund policies. This promotional offer expires at 11:59 p.m. PT on 3/31/2022 or when promotion funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first. Newegg reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time. Offer good while supplies last. If you violate any of these terms and conditions, the offer will be invalid. Other restrictions may apply.
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Model: AMD Ryzen 9 5950x AM4 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor

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You're doing it wrong. Spend half as much twice as often, and you'll have more computer power at your disposal for a longer time with fewer headaches from obsolete hardware, all at the same price.
That use to be a good rule to live by but in recent years, GPU MSRP have tripled (not even gonna talk about 3rd party pricing) and inflation.

Like that fellow earlier, I ran a i7 920 from 2009 to end of 2021. Originally paired it with a GTX 275 then up graded to GTX 670. The GPUs were around $200. My new build is a i7 12700K paired with a RTX 3070 TI Founders for $600.

With how little performance gains we get from newer hardware these days, its okay to splurge on a powerful unit and use it for 5-10 years.
It would be cheaper, and a better experience, to get a mid-tier cpu and upgrade components every 3 years.

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03-20-2022 at 06:29 AM.

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03-20-2022 at 06:29 AM.
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I want a really good computer. I use it mainly for web surfing and lite work processing. I don't care that this is overkill. Is this currently the best bang right now ? Should I wait for a new model ?

If you are talking about consumer level hardware then Intel 12900k probably edges this out slightly, but some may debate that. Also this 5950 is going to be last generation pretty soon, but would still make a great computer. You already understand that it is vast overkill for anyone not doing heavy production workloads. Gaming could easily get by on an AMD 5600, or an Intel 12400.
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03-20-2022 at 06:31 AM.
03-20-2022 at 06:31 AM.
Quote from Styopashka :
If you are talking about consumer level hardware then Intel 12900k probably edges this out slightly, but some may debate that. Also this 5950 is going to be last generation pretty soon, but would still make a great computer. You already understand that it is vast overkill for anyone not doing heavy production workloads. Gaming could easily get by on an AMD 5600, or an Intel 12400.

I've been running a first gen i7 940 for 12 years. I need the best chip right now for another 12 years.
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03-20-2022 at 07:01 AM.
03-20-2022 at 07:01 AM.
Quote from mrdizle :
I've been running a first gen i7 940 for 12 years. I need the best chip right now for another 12 years.
I think you might upgrade sooner than 2034 if CPUs go 3D by then, but if you get a 5950X you're not going to be dissatisfied for a long time.
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03-20-2022 at 07:18 AM.

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03-20-2022 at 07:18 AM.
Quote from mrdizle :
I've been running a first gen i7 940 for 12 years. I need the best chip right now for another 12 years.
You're doing it wrong. Spend half as much twice as often, and you'll have more computer power at your disposal for a longer time with fewer headaches from obsolete hardware, all at the same price.
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03-20-2022 at 07:50 AM.
03-20-2022 at 07:50 AM.
Quote from mrdizle :
I've been running a first gen i7 940 for 12 years. I need the best chip right now for another 12 years.
It would be cheaper, and a better experience, to get a mid-tier cpu and upgrade components every 3 years.
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03-20-2022 at 08:13 AM.
03-20-2022 at 08:13 AM.
Quote from J.treehorn :
You're doing it wrong. Spend half as much twice as often, and you'll have more computer power at your disposal for a longer time with fewer headaches from obsolete hardware, all at the same price.
That use to be a good rule to live by but in recent years, GPU MSRP have tripled (not even gonna talk about 3rd party pricing) and inflation.

Like that fellow earlier, I ran a i7 920 from 2009 to end of 2021. Originally paired it with a GTX 275 then up graded to GTX 670. The GPUs were around $200. My new build is a i7 12700K paired with a RTX 3070 TI Founders for $600.

With how little performance gains we get from newer hardware these days, its okay to splurge on a powerful unit and use it for 5-10 years.
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03-20-2022 at 09:31 AM.
03-20-2022 at 09:31 AM.
Just to jump on the X58 / LGA1366 love train going on here... I ran a i7-920 from 2009 to 2019 before I upgraded to a W3690 on the same Asus P6T motherboard (basically the highest single-socket CPU that was compatible). I made the W3690 last another two years before jumping to AM4 and a 3900x. I had 3 graphics card upgrades with the system, increased RAM to 24GB over time, and updated to USB 3.0 via PCIE card. Added in an SSD as well.

Technically, I could have outfitted a PCI-E card to it with m.2 slots that would have given it m.2 PCIE 3.0 support for ~3500mbps.

Gaming was why I jumped to an AM4. X58 CPUs do not support AVX and other certain features that was preventing me from playing a small number of games. Also, the low IPC was affecting gaming. I had overclocked the W3690 as high I could on air which was around 4.2ghz all cores.

I clicked this thread because I'm considering selling the 3900x for a 5900x or 5950x. I realize this isn't necessary and I'm just bored though.
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03-20-2022 at 10:04 AM.
03-20-2022 at 10:04 AM.
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I want a really good computer. I use it mainly for web surfing and lite work processing. I don't care that this is overkill. Is this currently the best bang right now ? Should I wait for a new model ?
when you say bang.
do you mean best bang for your buck or best performance?
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03-20-2022 at 10:22 AM.
03-20-2022 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from mrdizle :
I've been running a first gen i7 940 for 12 years. I need the best chip right now for another 12 years.

The answer is yes. This cpu will last for your needs for the next 10+ years.
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I've been running a first gen i7 940 for 12 years. I need the best chip right now for another 12 years.

This makes no sense. Buy the 5600G for $210 on slickdeal right now.

Is this how you buy other depreciable assets? It's like buying a Tesla and doing local errands and not even using its acceleration.

You could support your needs today, and put that money to work elsewhere -- investment, food, travel, family -- instead of wasting away with depreciation. And then later, you could spend that savings on a newer CPU that will improve your performance in the lower thread/core use cases instead of being limited by this (in future). Yeah, it will have multi core abilities.. that you won't use.
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03-20-2022 at 11:59 AM.
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If you don't plan to upgrade to ddr5 then this would be best to get and not upgrade for several years.
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03-20-2022 at 12:51 PM.
03-20-2022 at 12:51 PM.
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You're doing it wrong. Spend half as much twice as often, and you'll have more computer power at your disposal for a longer time with fewer headaches from obsolete hardware, all at the same price.
This simply isn't true. The failure rate of PC hardware when properly kept (clean power, occasionally remove dust, etc) is low. The vast majority of people are still gaming at 1080p.

I ran a i7 930 for most of a decade simply due to the lack of need to upgrade. GPU tech is a slightly different story, but is easily swapped.

Quote from Sydd_Gribbler :
Just to jump on the X58 / LGA1366 love train going on here... I ran a i7-920 from 2009 to 2019 before I upgraded to a W3690 on the same Asus P6T motherboard (basically the highest single-socket CPU that was compatible). I made the W3690 last another two years before jumping to AM4 and a 3900x. I had 3 graphics card upgrades with the system, increased RAM to 24GB over time, and updated to USB 3.0 via PCIE card. Added in an SSD as well.

Technically, I could have outfitted a PCI-E card to it with m.2 slots that would have given it m.2 PCIE 3.0 support for ~3500mbps.

Gaming was why I jumped to an AM4. X58 CPUs do not support AVX and other certain features that was preventing me from playing a small number of games. Also, the low IPC was affecting gaming. I had overclocked the W3690 as high I could on air which was around 4.2ghz all cores.

I clicked this thread because I'm considering selling the 3900x for a 5900x or 5950x. I realize this isn't necessary and I'm just bored though.
100%. CPU instruction sets change rarely. GPU is another matter with the relatively rapid shift to better raster techniques and offloading compute to a variety of daughter cores.
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