AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Drops to $114, Less Than $20 Per Core

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A quality CPU for a modern gaming rig.

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Building a gaming rig in 2019 requires quality hardware—your CPU needs to be ready to handle today's AAA titles. With plenty of holiday tech deals to go around, high-performance hardware doesn't have to empty your wallet. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is equipped to handle all your gaming needs and it's available now for $114 on eBay (via seller aaawavecom).

AMD Ryzen 5 2600: was $249 now $114 @eBay

AMD Ryzen 5 2600: was $249 now $114 @eBay
This AMD CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads. It has a base clock of 3.4 GHz and a boost speed of 3.9 GHz. You'll need a motherboard with AM4 socket support.

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Specs

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Cores6
Threads12
Speed3.4 GHz
Boosted Speed3.9 GHz
MicroarchitectureZen+
Socket TypeAM4
Max Memory Supported64 GB

This chip uses an AM4 socket type, so make sure you've got a motherboard lined up to support it. The Ryzen 5 2600 might not be the latest from AMD, but it's definitely ready to run today's latest titles. It was only released in April of 2018, making it a little under 2 years old.

The Ryzen 5 2600 comes bundled with the Wraith Stealth Cooler—a heat sink and fan combination designed by AMD. This CPU usually retails in the $160 range, but has been in the $119 range most of this season. But today, it's at $114 on eBay.

Ash Hill
Ash Hill
Freelance News and Features Writer

Ash Hill is a Freelance News and Features Writer with a wealth of experience in the hobby electronics, 3D printing and PCs. She manages the Pi projects of the month and much of our daily Raspberry Pi reporting while also finding the best coupons and deals on all tech.