Newegg offers the Ryzen 5 2600 6 core 12 thread 3.9GHz CPU bundled with a 120GB 2.5-inch internal solid state drive for $189.99 shipped. Normally the CPU itself runs $190 and the SSD is $35 at Newegg. Recently announced, this is the second-generation of AMD’s Ryzen processor platform which brings added performance over the first generation. Perfect for building a budget gaming machine, we used the previous generation of AMD’s Ryzen 5 in our custom PC build. Learn more about AMD’s Ryzen second generation of processors in our announcement coverage. Ryzen is well-rated at Amazon and the SSD received 4+ stars from 70% of customers.
If you’re looking for a bit more power, we still have the Ryzen 5 2600X for $210.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU features:
- 2nd Gen Ryzen
- 6 Cores/12 Threads
- AMD StoreMI Technology
- AMD SenseMI Technology
- AMD Ryzen Master Utility
- Socket AM4
- Max Boost Frequency 3.9 GHz
- DDR4 Support
- Unlocked Processor
- Thermal Design Power 65W
- AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler Included
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