Computer Components and Upgrade Deals

Straightforward upgrade for anyone looking to add RAM to a desktop without spending much — 8GB DDR4 at 3200MHz covers most everyday computing needs and pairs well with a second stick if you want to run dual-channel later. 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

Designed for Intel's 10th and 11th Gen processors, this board suits anyone building a mid-range desktop who wants a reliable foundation without paying for features they won't use. 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

Small form factor builders who want a capable Intel B460 board in a Mini ITX footprint will find this ROG Strix option covers the basics well, with solid connectivity and the ROG branding that typically comes with better-than-average VRM quality for the platform. 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

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

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 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

Paired RAM kits at DDR5-6000 are a solid target for AMD Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series builds, where that speed hits the memory controller's sweet spot without requiring aggressive tuning. At $605, that's $15 off the $620 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at Intel 10th-gen builds where you want solid overclocking headroom and gaming-focused features without paying flagship prices, the ROG Strix Z490-H sits in the middle of Asus's Z490 lineup with PCIe 3.0, dual M.2 slots, and 2.5G LAN built in. 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

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

A mid-tower case that comes pre-loaded with seven fans is a solid starting point for anyone building a system where airflow is a priority, since buying fans separately can add up fast. At $80, that's $15 off the $95 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful if you're repairing or upgrading a Dell OptiPlex 7020 Mini Tower and need a direct replacement board that keeps your existing case, cooling, and connectors compatible without sourcing a generic alternative. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed for embedded or industrial computing builds where you need long-term component stability and reliable I/O expansion, this board suits system integrators and engineers rather than typical desktop builders. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has this Asus Prime B850M-K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D combo bundled together, which is worth a look if you're planning a new AMD build — the 9800X3D is currently one of the stronger gaming CPUs on the market thanks to its 3D V-Cache, and buying the board and processor together typically saves you the hassle of compatibility guesswork. Buy Now at Newegg