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expiredtDames | Staff posted Jul 29, 2026 5:40 PM

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU + GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X mATX MB + 16GB RAM + CPU Air Cooler

$256

$419

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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core Desktop Processor + GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 B550 Micro ATX Motherboard + 16GB (2x 8GB) Team T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 3200 Desktop Memory + Rosewill CPU Air Cooler w/ Digital Display on sale for $280.99 - $25 off when you apply promo code BTS2555 at checkout = $255.99. Shipping is free.

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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core Desktop Processor + GIGABYTE B550M GAMING X WIFI6 B550 Micro ATX Motherboard + 16GB (2x 8GB) Team T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 3200 Desktop Memory + Rosewill CPU Air Cooler w/ Digital Display on sale for $280.99 - $25 off when you apply promo code BTS2555 at checkout = $255.99. Shipping is free.

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $183.97 less (41.8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $439.96 at the time of this post.
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Jul 29, 2026 8:07 PM
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pobonilla415Jul 29, 2026 8:07 PM
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This CPU was on a sale by its own and I compared it to my 3700x (old processor) to see if it's worth it (and it's not). Each traded blows, but mostly even.

The one interesting and important fact is this runs PCIE 3.0 whereas mine runs PCIE 4.0.

So all PCIE devices (4.0 or 5.0) will fit still but run at 3.0 speeds.

Also my CPU would have been a bottleneck for any good GPUs, so perhaps this will too.
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Jul 29, 2026 9:00 PM
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KrackenHQJul 29, 2026 9:00 PM
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This is a solid deal on this set up. There have been better deals at Microcenter if you don't want the aftermarket cpu cooler, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy this if you're looking for a 5500 bundle.
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Jul 29, 2026 9:13 PM
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KrackenHQJul 29, 2026 9:13 PM
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Quote from pobonilla415 :
This CPU was on a sale by its own and I compared it to my 3700x (old processor) to see if it's worth it (and it's not). Each traded blows, but mostly even.

The one interesting and important fact is this runs PCIE 3.0 whereas mine runs PCIE 4.0.

So all PCIE devices (4.0 or 5.0) will fit still but run at 3.0 speeds.

Also my CPU would have been a bottleneck for any good GPUs, so perhaps this will too.
The pcie 3 v 4 v 5 probably isn't relevant. There are differences, but not to the person purchasing this cpu. Pcie gen 3 is fine for general computing and gaming.
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Quote from pobonilla415 :
This CPU was on a sale by its own and I compared it to my 3700x (old processor) to see if it's worth it (and it's not). Each traded blows, but mostly even.

The one interesting and important fact is this runs PCIE 3.0 whereas mine runs PCIE 4.0.

So all PCIE devices (4.0 or 5.0) will fit still but run at 3.0 speeds.

Also my CPU would have been a bottleneck for any good GPUs, so perhaps this will too.
The Ryzen 5 5500 has:
  • Half the L3 cache of the Ryzen 7 3700x... It has 16MB, while the 3700X has 32MB. Low amounts of L3 cache causes lower FPS and lower 1% lows.
  • 2 cores / 4 threads less than the 3700X.
Your observation is correct, but not an apples to apples scenario.

PCIe speed only matters if you're other hardware can take advantage of it.
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Jul 29, 2026 10:18 PM
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poorgradJul 29, 2026 10:18 PM
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These are 5500g/gt with the igpu disabled. They should do some bundles with the 5500gt.
Jul 29, 2026 11:38 PM
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PurpleRain3290Jul 29, 2026 11:38 PM
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Decent for an esports (lol, val, cs, fn, minecraft) build or family PC. Add a used low cost GPU.
Jul 30, 2026 3:01 AM
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Luigis3rdcousinJul 30, 2026 3:01 AM
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Quote from pobonilla415 :
This CPU was on a sale by its own and I compared it to my 3700x (old processor) to see if it's worth it (and it's not). Each traded blows, but mostly even.The one interesting and important fact is this runs PCIE 3.0 whereas mine runs PCIE 4.0.So all PCIE devices (4.0 or 5.0) will fit still but run at 3.0 speeds.Also my CPU would have been a bottleneck for any good GPUs, so perhaps this will too.
The only advantage is single thread performance is better than the Ryzen 7 but most apps use the multi core performance. Just make do with your cpu and keep an eye out for an X3D chip on sale if you want a meaningful cpu upgrade. But ultimately upgrading the GPU is gonna make the most difference.
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Jul 30, 2026 3:18 AM
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AmusedMoon6137Jul 30, 2026 3:18 AM
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Extra CPU cooler to make it look fancy
Jul 30, 2026 3:22 AM
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FauxRealJul 30, 2026 3:22 AM
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Quote from pobonilla415 :
This CPU was on a sale by its own and I compared it to my 3700x (old processor) to see if it's worth it (and it's not). Each traded blows, but mostly even.

The one interesting and important fact is this runs PCIE 3.0 whereas mine runs PCIE 4.0.

So all PCIE devices (4.0 or 5.0) will fit still but run at 3.0 speeds.

Also my CPU would have been a bottleneck for any good GPUs, so perhaps this will too.
Yeah it's older generation Zen3 architecture (Zen5 debuted in 2024) and does not have a built-in GPU so you'll need an external card. Funny enough though, it's still a good budget deal considering the cost of RAM these days. That's if this CPU is a decent upgrade to whatever someone already has. It's a capable CPU. Maybe equivalent to a 12th gen Intel i5.

You could show off your cool RGB RAM with this case.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19614795-zalman-cubix-g-micro-atx-pc-case-w-3x-120mm-frgb-fans-black-30-free-shipping
Last edited by FauxReal July 29, 2026 at 08:29 PM.
Jul 30, 2026 10:13 AM
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ultimatinternetJul 30, 2026 10:13 AM
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i love all teh downvotes for people posting facts about this garbage cpu
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Jul 30, 2026 2:07 PM
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oceanoneJul 30, 2026 2:07 PM
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16 GB DDR4 cost around $170
5500 CPU cost around $80
motherboard cost around $90
cooler cost around $40

makes $380 for the parts , so its an DEAL yes but is it smart to buy an 4 year old mediocre CPU its questionable

add $50 for an cheap Case and $50 for an cheap PSU
1 TB SSD adds another $120
GPu ARC B580 with 12 GB add another $320

total system would be $ 800, still crazy if you compare it to before AI RIP EVERYONE OFF BOOM
Jul 30, 2026 6:51 PM
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hellagrantJul 30, 2026 6:51 PM
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Quote from oceanone :
16 GB DDR4 cost around $170
5500 CPU cost around $80
motherboard cost around $90
cooler cost around $40

makes $380 for the parts , so its an DEAL yes but is it smart to buy an 4 year old mediocre CPU its questionable

add $50 for an cheap Case and $50 for an cheap PSU
1 TB SSD adds another $120
GPu ARC B580 with 12 GB add another $320

total system would be $ 800, still crazy if you compare it to before AI RIP EVERYONE OFF BOOM
Definitely not a buyer's market.
Is it just me, or is there never a buyer's market for PC parts lol. Seriously I don't think there was a buyer's market in the past 20 years.
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Jul 30, 2026 10:53 PM
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KrackenHQJul 30, 2026 10:53 PM
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Quote from oceanone :
16 GB DDR4 cost around $170
5500 CPU cost around $80
motherboard cost around $90
cooler cost around $40

makes $380 for the parts , so its an DEAL yes but is it smart to buy an 4 year old mediocre CPU its questionable

add $50 for an cheap Case and $50 for an cheap PSU
1 TB SSD adds another $120
GPu ARC B580 with 12 GB add another $320

total system would be $ 800, still crazy if you compare it to before AI RIP EVERYONE OFF BOOM
I understand your point. But it doesn't matter anymore. Just accept we are at a new baseline of prices.

I'm not trying to be a jerk because I get it too. A year ago, I wouldn't have recommended this cpu to many. Today, I've purchased two for budget builds.

previous gen, budget cpus, using ddr4 are going to be the standard until we are priced out of that.
Jul 31, 2026 12:49 AM
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brown0605Jul 31, 2026 12:49 AM
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haha i posted this deal to reddit, funny to see it here.

got about the same amount of beef on there as here.

for my scenario it was a "deal"

i had a case with a motherboard/cpu/ram from 2012 along with a newer power supply and plenty of ssds on hand.


so for $255 i brought an old retro gaming pc/HTPC up to date.

SO, not a "deal" for everyone, but for me it worked out.

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Jul 31, 2026 7:56 AM
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CashenJul 31, 2026 7:56 AM
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My 12 year old son as actually got this same deal at Microcenter last weekend for his first gaming PC. His came with 1 stick of 16gb

X5 Case $60
PSU $40 used
GPU 3050 $180 used
Combo $265
SSD free from one of my old builds

It was awesome building it with him. He worked hard for the money and did his research on each component and shipped around. The microcenter sales person tried to upsell him a much nicer case for $20 more. Little man didn't budge. Said, no this is my budget and I really need to stuck to it.

He absolutely loves it.

I got 2 more sticks of matched ram off eBay for $75 each that we're going to give him for his birthday.

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