AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and MSI X870E motherboard bundle saves $149

Newegg is offering a two-item combo that pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with an MSI MAG X870E Gaming Max WiFi motherboard for $578, a $149 discount. The bundle also includes a free Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 AIO cooler. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one of the fastest gaming CPUs with 96MB of L3 cache.
The bundle pairs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 8-core/16-thread Zen 5 architecture with 96MB of L3 cache, running at a 120W TDP. The MSI MAG X870E Gaming Max WiFi board offers Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE networking, DDR5 support up to 8200 MT/s, and three M.2 slots with one PCIe 5.0 lane.
Newegg's combo deals have become increasingly rare, with only one or two truly worthwhile bundles appearing weekly. The $149 savings effectively prices the processor at $320, making it the cheapest route to this popular AM5 CPU. The free Cooler Master AIO adds roughly $80 in value.
This deal could lower the barrier for PC enthusiasts and gamers looking to build or upgrade an AM5 system, potentially accelerating platform adoption. The pricing pressure may influence other retailers to match or beat the offer, benefiting consumers. However, the scarcity of such combos suggests the market is consolidating, which could limit options for budget-conscious builders over time.