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The PC hardware industry is facing an unprecedented challenge at the moment: a component crisis. During times like these, if you wanted to build or upgrade your own PC, you'd be stuck with overpriced parts unless you find deals. Well, worry not, as we've spotted exactly that — a combo bundle featuring a Ryzen 5 5500 with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a B550M motherboard for just $280.99 on Newegg right now.
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The Ryzen 5 5500 is not exactly the newest or fastest processor on the block, but it's plenty for gaming on a tight budget. It's a six-core CPU with 12 threads that can boost up to 4.2 GHz. It has 16MB of L3 cache and 2MB of L2 cache, along with a 65W TDP. Since it's based on the Zen 3 architecture, it uses the AM4 platform, which means more affordable motherboards and, more importantly, access to less-expensive DDR4 RAM.The AM4 socket also gives you a direct upgrade path to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D down the line because the motherboard is strong enough to support it. You're getting a Gigabyte B550M Gaming X board with Wi-Fi 6 that costs $155 on its own. It has strong rear I/O thanks to its four USB 3.2 ports on the back, along with two USB 2.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet for wired connectivity. Internal I/O includes two ARGB headers and a Type-C header for your case's front panel.
