PC gaming remains an expensive pursuit, a situation exacerbated by a current memory supply crisis that has driven up the cost of various components. This trend has made purchasing prebuilt gaming PCs a surprisingly cost-effective method for acquiring adequate memory.
Newegg has introduced a series of component bundles aimed at PC upgraders, focusing on essential parts rather than complete systems. These bundles include an AM5 socket motherboard, an AMD CPU, a Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan 2x 16 GB DDR5 RAM kit, and a complimentary Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 CPU AIO cooler, while supplies last. All three DDR5 memory bundles are priced under $1,000.
The most budget-friendly option, priced just under $525, provides 16 GB of DDR5 5200 memory, an Asus B850 Max Gaming WIFI W motherboard, and an AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU. This configuration offers a solid foundation for a first gaming PC, with 16 GB of RAM considered sufficient for PC gaming in 2026.
For $659, a second bundle includes 16 GB of DDR5-5200, the Asus TUF Gaming X870E-Plus Wi-Fi 7 motherboard, and an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X processor.
The highest-tier bundle is available for $974 and includes another 16 GB of DDR5-5200 and an Asus B850 Max Gaming WIFI W motherboard. This package also features the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, recognized as a top-tier gaming CPU, and a 1 TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD. Investing in an AM5 socket motherboard with a high-performance CPU like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D can help future-proof a build, especially given the current component price trends.