I'm in the market for a new PC build and noticed the bundles at MicroCenter that include a motherboard, RAM, and CPU. My budget is capped at $650, and I want to get the best price-to-performance ratio. This PC will primarily be used for gaming (about 90%) with only 10% dedicated to light work. I don't have a strong preference between Intel and AMD, but I'm leaning towards whichever offers better gaming performance to pair with a 9700xt. Any suggestions?
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I'd definitely recommend going with an AMD bundle for gaming. They generally perform better in that area. Just pick the most expensive bundle you can find within your budget for the best value.
Check out this bundle: [AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Bundle](https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007263/amd-ryzen-7-7700x-gigabyte-b650-gaming-x-ax-v2-crucial-pro-overclocking-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle). It comes with 32GB of RAM, which is great for multitasking and gaming. Plus, the CPU is strong enough to handle a 9700xt without bottlenecking.
Nah, for around $650, you should really consider this one instead: [AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Bundle](https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007267/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-asus-b650e-e-tuf-gaming-wifi-am5-crucial-pro-overclocking-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit-computer-build-bundle). It offers even better performance.