A Record Price for the Gaming Performance King
If you live near a MicroCenter and have been waiting for a deal on the ultimate gaming CPU, your moment has arrived. AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the processor that consistently tops gaming performance charts, is now available for just $399 at MicroCenter. This represents a massive $80 discount off its $479 MSRP, matching the lowest prices we’ve seen globally.
This deal solidifies the Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s position as an incredible value for high-end gaming. It combines eight powerful Zen 5 cores with 96MB of 3D V-Cache, a combination proven to deliver exceptionally high and smooth frame rates in virtually any game. At this price, it becomes an even more compelling alternative to competing processors.
The Catch: In-Store Pickup Only
As is common with MicroCenter‘s most aggressive promotions, there is a significant limitation. This $399 price is only available for in-store pickup and cannot be purchased online for shipping. This means the deal is exclusively for customers who live within a reasonable distance of one of MicroCenter’s physical store locations.
For those unable to visit a MicroCenter, the CPU is still available below its MSRP from major online retailers. At the time of writing, you can find it on Amazon and Newegg, with the latter sometimes bundling it with a free all-in-one liquid cooler, adding extra value to the purchase.
HUGE AMD CPU Deals!
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8-core): $449 (was $479) – AMAZON
The Right Time to Buy?
This price drop comes at an interesting time. AMD recently confirmed, via a listing on its own website, the imminent arrival of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a faster variant with a 5.6 GHz boost clock. Typically, the announcement of a newer model leads to price adjustments on the current one.
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For gamers, this creates a perfect scenario. You can either grab the proven, top-tier 9800X3D at a historically low price today, or wait to see how the new 9850X3D is priced and performs. Given the 9800X3D’s dominance, securing it at $399 is a fantastic way to build a elite gaming PC without compromise.
Source: microcenter, Amazon