Computer Components and Upgrade Deals

Crucial Pro DDR5-6000 is a solid mid-range upgrade for desktop builds on Intel 12th/13th/14th gen or AMD Ryzen 7000 platforms, where DDR5-6000 hits the sweet spot for memory performance. At $230, it's $10 off the $240 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

At $310, that's $20 off the $330 list price for a 32GB dual-channel DDR4 kit running at 3600MHz, which is a solid speed for Ryzen builds in particular, and the RGB lighting syncs with most major motherboard software if that matters to your setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Suited for high-end desktop builds where you need 64GB of RAM with RGB lighting already included across four matched sticks, which saves you from sourcing modules separately and ensures compatibility out of the box. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for Intel's 10th and 11th gen processors, this board suits anyone building or upgrading a mid-to-high-end desktop who wants a solid foundation with good expansion options and clean aesthetics without paying for a premium flagship board. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for Intel 10th and 11th gen processors, this board suits builders who want a mid-to-high-end Z490 platform with PCIe 4.0 support and solid overclocking headroom without stepping up to a full enthusiast-tier board. Buy Now at Newegg

At $505, that's $15 off the list price for a 32GB DDR5 kit running at 6000MHz, which is a solid mid-to-high speed tier for current Intel and AMD platforms that support DDR5. Buy Now at Newegg

Solid choice for anyone building an AMD Ryzen system on AM4 who wants PCIe 4.0 support without paying a premium for a higher-tier board — the X570 chipset handles demanding builds well while the ATX form factor gives you plenty of expansion slots. Buy Now at Newegg

Older desktop builds that still run DDR2 still need memory options, and this 4GB kit works for anyone upgrading or replacing RAM in a system that predates DDR3 support. Buy Now at Newegg

At $310, that's $10 off the list price for a 32GB DDR4 2666MHz desktop RAM kit from G.Skill, a brand well-regarded among PC builders for reliable, no-frills memory at competitive prices. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at enthusiasts building a high-end Intel 8th or 9th gen system, the ROG Maximus XI Extreme is a flagship-tier Z390 board with robust overclocking support, extensive cooling headers, and onboard Wi-Fi 6. Newegg has it listed if you're after a no-compromise foundation for a performance build. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for Intel's X299 platform, this board suits enthusiasts or content creators who need support for high-core-count LGA 2066 processors and multi-channel DDR4 memory in a workstation or high-end desktop build. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for Intel X299 platform builds, this board suits enthusiasts running high-core-count LGA 2066 processors who need extensive overclocking headroom, multiple M.2 slots, and robust power delivery without compromise. Newegg has it listed, and if you're putting together a serious workstation or enthusiast rig around a Core X-series chip, this is one of the more capable boards for that socket. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Asus ROG Strix B460-H Gaming Motherboard listed for those building a mid-range Intel 10th-gen system who want ROG-tier features without stepping up to a Z490 board. The B460 chipset locks out overclocking but still gives you PCIe 3.0, dual M.2 slots, and solid VRM cooling for a stable everyday build. Buy Now at Newegg

Pairing a motherboard and CPU together is the most common way to save on a PC build, and this combo gets you AMD's latest Zen 5 architecture with a high-end X870E board that supports PCIe 5.0 storage and USB4. It's a solid starting point if you're building a mid-to-high-end AM5 system and want to avoid compatibility guesswork. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has this MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI motherboard and Ryzen 9 9900X CPU combo bundled together, which cuts out the hassle of sourcing compatible components separately. The 9900X is a 12-core processor built on AMD's latest Zen 5 architecture, and the X870E board supports PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6E, so this pairing suits anyone building a high-end desktop PC from scratch. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at Intel 8th and 9th gen builds where you want a feature-rich Z370 board without going all the way to flagship pricing, the ROG Maximus X Hero Wi-Fi includes built-in Wi-Fi, solid VRM cooling, and ROG-level overclocking headroom. A reasonable pick if you're putting together a performance desktop and want a board that won't be the bottleneck. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the MSI PRO X870E-P WIFI Motherboard and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Processor bundled together, which saves you the hassle of compatibility research and typically costs less than buying each component separately. The X870E chipset supports PCIe 5.0 and USB4, so this combo suits anyone building a mid-to-high-end AM5 system they want to keep relevant for a few upgrade cycles. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at Intel 9th and 8th gen builds where you want a feature-rich Z390 board without going full flagship, the ROG Maximus XI Hero gives you solid overclocking headroom, onboard Wi-Fi, and robust VRM cooling in a well-supported package. Newegg has it listed, so check compatibility with your CPU and case before buying, as Z390 only supports LGA1151 socket processors. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for Intel's LGA 2066 socket, this board suits anyone building or upgrading a high-core-count workstation around X-series processors like the i9-10980XE, where you need support for quad-channel memory and multiple PCIe lanes. Buy Now at Newegg