While Intel is thumping its chest over its new 9th generation Core processor lineup, and the 8-core/16-thread Core i9-9900K in particular, there are some good bargains to be had on AMD's second generation Ryzen lineup. These are great processors for gaming, even if testing ultimately shows Intel's are faster (we'll know soon enough).
To get your hands on an 8-core 9th gen chip from Intel, you're looking at spending over $400, and over $500 if you want the model that supports Hyper Threading. Meanwhile, AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X is on sale for $294.99 on Amazon right now. That's not the lowest it's ever been, but outside of brief dips, this is a $300 to $320 processor normally.
Likewise, AMD's Ryzen 5 2600X can be found for as low as $199.99 on Newegg. That's also not the lowest it's ever been, but certainly lower than usual, based on pricing over the past several weeks and months.
AMD's other second generation Ryzen processors are also selling for below MSRP. It's not clear if these are temporary price cuts or long term pricing. Either way, they're good values. For example, you save an additional $15 on a Ryzen 5 2600X and Asus ROG Strix X470-F Gaming motherboard combo.
It's also worth browsing through Newegg's combo offers, as you can save a few bucks when buying multiple parts at the same time.
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