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Ryzen 5 5500 + ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 mATX + 16GB Team DDR4 3600
$175
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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core AM4 Processor + ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 Micro ATX Motherboard + 16GB (2x8GB) Team T_FORCE VULCAN Z DDR4 3600 Desktop Memory Kit on sale for $185.99 > now 175.29 (promo codes and Combo Up Savings will automatically apply in cart). Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member BeigeRoad455 for sharing this deal.
Thanks to Community Member BeigeRoad455 for sharing this deal.
- Note: Must add to cart for the promo codes (10% Off with PCBFLASHSALE32, $15 Off Ryzen with AMD17 and $30 Off Team with EPF4459) to apply. Combo Up Savings of $77.99 is also auto-applied in cart.
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $107.99 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $293.98.
- Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
- Promo code SSF5933
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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core AM4 Processor + ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 Micro ATX Motherboard + 16GB (2x8GB) Team T_FORCE VULCAN Z DDR4 3600 Desktop Memory Kit on sale for $185.99 > now 175.29 (promo codes and Combo Up Savings will automatically apply in cart). Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member BeigeRoad455 for sharing this deal.
Thanks to Community Member BeigeRoad455 for sharing this deal.
- Note: Must add to cart for the promo codes (10% Off with PCBFLASHSALE32, $15 Off Ryzen with AMD17 and $30 Off Team with EPF4459) to apply. Combo Up Savings of $77.99 is also auto-applied in cart.
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $107.99 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $293.98.
- Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
- Promo code SSF5933
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Considering both the ongoing ram apocalypse and economic / supply chain disruptions from the war in the middle east, this deal is a good value for a budget build in the current market.
The r5 5500 is essentially an r5 5600g with the integrated graphics removed, it has 6 cores and 12 threads. While it still utilizes the zen 3 architecture (two generations old) and is on the last generation am4 socket, there are a couple additional downsides compared to standard zen 3 cpus. Most notably, compared to the r5 5600 it has half as much L3 cache (16mb instead of 32mb), and only supports pcie gen3 rather than gen4. This shouldn't make too major of a difference for a budget build, it mainly affects gaming and certain storage intensive productivity application performance, but it's still worth noting. This cpu does not have integrated graphics, you will need a discrete graphics card for display output. Certain gpus, particularly low end modern gpus like the rtx 5060ti and below, use a pcie x8 interface instead of x16, and will perform notably worse with pcie gen3. Specifically avoid the rx 6500xt, which has a pcie x4 interface. The 5500 comes with a wraith stealth cpu cooler included, while that cooler is rather mediocre it should be sufficient for a low powered cpu like the 5500.
Motherboard specs: https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B45...cificatio
This motherboard is unfortunately fairly mediocre due to its age (b450 is the previous generation midrange am4 chipset), meaning you miss out on features like pcie gen 4, which the r5 5500 doesn't support anyways. It should be sufficient for an ultra-budget build (which this combo is), but I wouldn't plan for a cpu upgrade on it. Maximum memory speed may also be low, while some of the documentation indicates support for speeds of over 3200mt/s, other documentation indicates 3200mt/s may the maximum with two memory slots occupied. You might need to downclock the ram in this bundle to 3200mt/s if it refuses to post with the docp 3600 timings. Should that be necessary, the memory should be able to run 3200mt/s CL16-18-18-38 at 1.35v.
A semi-decent 16gb kit of ddr4 tends to be at least $100 by itself, and this kit is 3600mt/s CL18-22-22-42 @1.35v which is actually a bit above average. The speed and timings aren't anything truly exceptional, but it's not going to drag down even a midrange am4 build either. Team group is more of a budget brand, but they're overall reputable.
The McAfee subscription is an okay-ish extra if you don't have any paid antivirus, but it's really not worth much in my opinion. If you do choose to use it, watch out for the auto-renewal, and make sure to cancel before they can charge you.
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This bundle is a strong budget AM4 starter for gaming, especially if you can reuse a case, power supply, and SSD. The Ryzen 5 5500 brings 6 cores and 12 threads, and paired with a cheap used graphics card it can handle solid 1080p play, including popular FPS and indie games. The 16GB TeamGroup DDR4 3600 kit adds real value, and the included Wraith Stealth cooler should be enough for this 65 watt chip. The main limits are no integrated graphics, PCIe Gen3 only, and a B450 board that may cap memory speed around 3200. McAfee is bundled too, which is easy to ignore.
1080p gamers pairing it with a midrange/older discrete GPU because the Ryzen 5 5500 is described as good for 9060 XT / 5060 Ti at 1080p, and commenters say it can handle typical FPS titles at solid frame rates when paired with a used GPU.
budget builders reusing an old case and power supply because this bundle is a better value than sub-$300 mini PCs as long as you can add an SSD and use a discrete GPU for display output.
people building a low-cost indie-gaming PC with an older cheap graphics card because commenters specifically suggest dumping an old cheap GPU into this setup for a solid 1080p machine focused on indie games.
buyers who need a PC without a discrete graphics card because the Ryzen 5 5500 in this bundle has no integrated graphics, so you'll need a GPU for display output.
people planning to pair it with a very expensive GPU like a 5070 for high-resolution gaming because commenters warn the 5500 can cause about a 10-15% bottleneck depending on the title (even if PCIe 4.0 itself isn't the main issue).
AM4 upgraders who want a clear upgrade path because the B450M board is described as limiting (no PCIe Gen4 and possible RAM speed limits), and the comment notes you shouldn't plan for a CPU upgrade on it.
buyers who can't get the RAM deal price because DDR4 is called out as potentially very expensive if you end up needing to buy it separately (one comment claims it can cost far more than expected).
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