Micro Center’s $499 Ryzen 7 9850X3D Combo Effectively Gives Away a Free B850 Motherboard

Micro Center has launched a stellar lineup of Ryzen 9000X3D CPU bundles, a spectacular 2-in-1 combo that pairs the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D with an ASUS B850-E TUF Gaming motherboard for just $499. Given that the flagship gaming processor alone carries a recommended retail price of $499, this bundle effectively treats the AM5 motherboard as a free add-on. This deal represents an immediate $115 discount for DIY system builders looking to jump onto AMD’s latest platform.

Micro Center also offers a 3-in-1 package for $699.99. This upgrade adds a Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 memory kit to the processor and motherboard combo, shaving nearly $370 off the individual component prices. It is a big relief for gamers who had been holding off on upgrades due to skyrocketing RAM costs.

Also read: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Price Drop Deal

If the premium Ryzen 9000X3D series exceeds your budget, Micro Center has also discounted several last-generation X3D bundles. The highly popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D is now paired with an ASUS B650E Max Gaming WiFi motherboard for just $399. Considering the standalone CPU frequently commands around $350 on retail shelves sometimes even sparking online debates over open-box retailer deals paying a mere $50 premium for a capable PCIe 5.0-ready motherboard is a steal.

You can also upgrade this 7800X3D bundle to a 3-in-1 package with 32GB of DDR5 memory for $599, securing a $355 saving overall. Meanwhile, budget-conscious builders can opt for the entry-level Ryzen 5 7500X3D bundle. Priced at a remarkably low $299.99, this combo packs the six-core gaming chip alongside an ASRock B850M-C motherboard and 16GB of G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 RAM.

For enthusiast builders who demand top-tier expansion options, Micro Center is running high-end motherboard bundles featuring the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Gamers can step up to the MSI X870E-P Pro WiFi bundle for $749.99, or select the elite ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming R2 package for $949.99. Those looking for more compact motherboard alternatives might want to check out the ASUS TUF B850 mini-ITX board, but these large-format ATX options remain the premier choices for maximum expandability.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor box alongside an ASUS TUF Gaming motherboard and Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D bundle combines AMD’s latest gaming CPU with ASUS TUF motherboard and DDR5 memory components.
Micro Center product listings showing AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra motherboard and DDR5 memory bundle deals
Micro Center is offering discounted AMD Ryzen and Intel Core Ultra gaming PC bundle deals with bundled DDR5 memory and motherboards.
Micro Center listings for AMD Ryzen 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X motherboard and DDR5 memory bundles
Micro Center’s premium AMD bundle lineup includes Ryzen 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X processor combinations with X870E motherboards.
Micro Center listings showing Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming bundles with ASUS and MSI AM5 motherboards and DDR5 RAM
Ryzen 7 9850X3D bundle deals at Micro Center combine high-end AM5 motherboards with DDR5 gaming memory kits.

If you lean toward the blue team, Micro Center has not left Intel enthusiasts behind. The retailer is bundling the new Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with a Gigabyte Z890 Eagle WiFi7 motherboard and 32GB of Crucial Pro DDR5-6400 RAM for just $549.99, marking a deep cut from its regular $924.97 pricing. A slightly beefier combo swapping the board for an MSI Z890 MAG Tomahawk WiFi is also on the shelves for $599.99.

Like previous high-demand Micro Center deals, all of these computer build bundles are strictly limited to in-store pickup only. Attentive builders should check their local store’s inventory online before making the trip. Given how quickly X3D processors tend to sell out, these stock levels are not expected to last long.

Micro Center AM5 & LGA 1851 Bundle Highlights

BundlePriceSavings
Ryzen 7 9850X3D + ASUS B850-E TUF Gaming (2-in-1)$499.99Save $115
Ryzen 7 9850X3D + ASUS B850-E + 32GB Corsair DDR5 (3-in-1)$699.99Save $370
Ryzen 7 9850X3D + ASUS X870E-E ROG Strix + 32GB Corsair DDR5 (3-in-1)$949.99Save $475
Ryzen 7 7800X3D + ASUS B650E Max Gaming (2-in-1)$399.99Save $185
Ryzen 7 7800X3D + ASUS B650E + 32GB Corsair DDR5 (3-in-1)$599.99Save $415
Ryzen 5 7500X3D + ASRock B850M-C + 16GB G.Skill DDR5 (3-in-1)$299.99Save $135
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + Gigabyte Z890 Eagle + 32GB Crucial DDR5 (3-in-1)$549.99Save $375
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + MSI Z890 Tomahawk + 32GB Crucial DDR5 (3-in-1)$599.99Save $395

Source: Micro Center

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