Honestly, ngl, I spent way too much time staring at benchmarks when I was trying to see if these high-cache chips actually made a difference for sim games. I remember finally getting my system up and running and just watching how it handled a massive city—it’s kinda crazy how much smoother the simulation feels compared to my old rig. Tbh, I'm still a bit of a beginner when it comes to the technical side of how the cache works, but after seeing the way my games stopped stuttering during the late-game stuff, I'm totally sold on the brand. If you're into heavy strategy stuff, you basically gotta go with AMD. You can't really go wrong with their gaming-specific lineup!!! I’m not sure if waiting a whole year for a specific sale is worth the headache if you're missing out on that performance now? Have you checked out any videos on the 1% lows for your games? That’s what really convinced me to just pull the trigger and stop worrying so much about the calendar.

Ok so, just to pivot to the technical side of the build—don't get so caught up in the $300 chase that you overlook the physical fitment. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is insanely efficient but has high thermal density because of that 3D V-Cache stack. Since you've already got your B650 and DDR5, my main tip is to make sure your cooler choice includes an AM5 offset mounting kit; it makes a massive difference for those specific hotspots. Also, if you've already bought tall DDR5 sticks, double-check your clearance if you're planning on a beefy air cooler. You don't want to find out on build day that your front fan won't clear the RAM, basically forcing you to buy a new case or a different cooler that might not handle the boost clocks as well. **TL;DR:** Prioritize coolers with AM5-specific offset brackets and verify RAM height clearance for dual-tower heatsinks to avoid extra "hidden" costs on your 2025 build.

Yeah honestly by Cyber Monday 2025 you might hit that $300 mark if the 9000 series x3d chips are already flooding the market. Just make sure your B650 bios is updated because sometimes those older boards sitting in warehouses have compatibility issues with newer stepping. Actually it reminds me of this one time I spent forever picking out the perfect white-out build components. I was so obsessed with the aesthetic that I forgot to check the clearance for the radiator at the top of the case. I ended up having to zip-tie the fans to the outside of the chassis just to get enough airflow. It looked like some kind of weird cyberpunk science project gone wrong. My wife hated it because the RGB was so bright it would leak through the bedroom door at night. I eventually had to swap the whole case out for something much bigger just to get some peace and quiet. Anyway lol sorry kinda went off topic there.

Hey,

Short version: I wouldn’t plan my whole build around Cyber Monday being magically better than Black Friday for the 7800X3D. In my experience, they’re usually the *same price*, or Cyber Monday just re-runs the better BF deals.

I grabbed my 7800X3D this year after watching it for a few months. Price pattern I saw:
- Normal sale price: around $340–$360
- Big promo days (BF/Cyber): maybe $20–$40 lower, *if* stock was good

Hitting $300 by Cyber Monday 2025 is possible, but I’d call it optimistic unless:
- AMD releases a newer X3D line and really pushes clearance
- Or a specific retailer does a limited-time bundle (CPU + B650 board rebate, gift card, or game code)

If you already have DDR5 and are locked into AM5, I’d personally:
- Set a mental “buy” price around $320–$330
- Watch prices from now through a couple of sales (back-to-school, random weekend promos)
- Jump when you see that range instead of waiting a whole year hoping for $300

For CPU-heavy games you mentioned, the extra few bucks spread over years of use is honestly not a big deal vs waiting and not playing at full potential.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

Short answer: I’d plan around *overall price trend* more than Black Friday vs Cyber Monday specifically. For CPUs like the 7800X3D, those two days are usually just tiny variations of the same promo.

What I’d actually do technically speaking:

**1. Watch the price floor, not the event name**
Look at historical low prices during the year (CamelCamelCamel / Keepa / PCPartPicker). If you see it hovering ~$320–330 a few months before BF/Cyber Monday 2025, then ~$300 on the day is realistic. If it’s still ~$370+ in October, $300 by Cyber Monday is, imo, a long shot.

**2. Factor in newer X3D launches**
If AMD has a 9800X3D or similar out by then, the 7800X3D becomes the “mid-tier X3D” and that’s when I’d *expect* closer to $300, but probably more as **combo** deals:
- $30–$60 off in CPU+ B650 mobo bundles
- Occasional game code or store gift card instead of a raw price cut

**3. Since you’re locked into AM5 already**
If you see the 7800X3D at **$320–330 any time earlier in 2025**, I’d honestly just grab it instead of gambling on Cyber Monday for an extra ~$20. For Cities 2 / TW, you’ll be happy with it either way.

So: wait if it’s still close to MSRP, but don’t over-commit to Cyber Monday being magically better than a random sale in mid‑year.

Hope this helps!

Honestly, if you’re budget-focused, I’d treat $300 as a “grab it anytime” price and not wait specifically for Cyber Monday. Watch price trackers + combo deals (CPU + B650 or CPU + PSU) all year—those can effectively beat holiday “sales” once you factor in rebates and gift cards. Cyber Monday rarely destroys Black Friday on CPUs; instead, you sometimes see different bundles or limited regional promos. If by late 2025 the 8800X3D/9800X3D exists, I’d expect ~$299–$329 for 7800X3D during promos, but if you ever see it hit low $300s before then, just buy and don’t over-optimise the calendar.

I’d be careful banking on Cyber Monday at all, tbh. From a safety/reliability angle, what I’d watch more than price is *where* you buy and *what* you get with it. Big sale periods are when sketchy third‑party sellers, open‑box CPUs, and “tray” / OEM chips with weak or no warranty quietly show up. I’d suggest: buy only from authorized retailers, double‑check it’s a new, boxed 7800X3D, and make sure return policy + AMD warranty are crystal clear. A rock‑solid $320–$340 from a reputable shop with good RMA is safer than gambling on maybe-$300 from some random marketplace listing on Cyber Monday.

Hey, nice build plan — 7800X3D + B650 is a killer combo for those games!

I’m gonna come at this more from a “market / brand” angle than the calendar-day thing.

Right now, AMD and Intel kinda play different games with discounts:
- **AMD (7800X3D)** usually does *gradual* price drops + occasional promo cuts. Big cuts tend to show up when a **new X3D gen** lands (like a 9800X3D or whatever they call it), or when they want to clear channel stock.
- **Intel (i5/i7 14th-gen)** tends to get more frequent **“flash” discounts** from big retailers, especially bundles with boards. So Intel buyers sometimes see spikier, short-lived deals.

So if a new X3D lineup is out by late 2025, I’d *definitely* expect the 7800X3D to be positioned like a “value” gaming chip. Market-wise, I’d guess:
- Street price drifting toward **$320–$340** most of the year
- Cyber Monday style promos maybe down to **$300-ish** at big brands (Amazon, Newegg, Micro Center–type places), possibly with game codes instead of deeper raw cuts.

I wouldn’t bank on Cyber Monday being magically lower than Black Friday, but if newer X3Ds exist, competition + AMD wanting to keep people on AM5 should push it close to your $300 target.

If you’re cautious like me, I’d:
- Watch **Intel gaming CPU prices** too — if Intel undercuts hard, AMD usually responds.
- Stick to major retailers only (no sketchy 3rd party sellers just to save $20… not worth the RMA headache).

So yeah, $300 by Cyber Monday 2025 feels *realistic* but not guaranteed. If you see ~$310–$320 from a solid brand with maybe a game or motherboard bundle, I’d call that a fantastic grab.

Hope this helps! If you share what country you’re in, people might be able to give more region-specific expectations too.

Hey,

I’m kinda in a similar boat (DIY build, mostly strategy/sim stuff), so I’ll come at this from the pure DIY angle rather than the usual “wait for X sale day” advice.

If you’re doing this yourself and not using a builder service, you actually have more ways to "simulate" a Cyber Monday deal instead of hoping that specific day is magic:

1. **Spread the build + stack your own discounts**
Since you already grabbed DDR5 and have the B650 picked, you can do the rest in pieces. For the 7800X3D specifically:
- Watch **price history** on sites like PCPartPicker / Keepa and set alerts a bit above your dream price (say $320–$330).
- Combine that with general discounts: store-wide 10–15% coupons, credit card cashback, or gift card promos. Those can effectively get you pretty close to that ~$300 target even if the “official” sale price is like $330.

2. **DIY > prebuilt / pro service for this chip**
A lot of pro builders don’t discount the 7800X3D aggressively—they just keep MSRP and call it a “gaming build”. If you’re comfortable installing the CPU + cooler yourself (it’s really not bad on AM5), you avoid:
- Assembly fees
- Markups on boards/PSUs/coolers that eat more money than you’d save waiting for Cyber Monday

3. **What I’d realistically expect for Cyber Monday 2025**
Assuming newer X3D chips are out by then, I’d *guess* something like:
- Street price hovering **$320–$350** most of the fall
- Brief dips to **$300–$320** on random weekend promos / flash sales, not necessarily Cyber Monday-only
- Maybe some **CPU + B650 bundle** deals, but you already bought RAM so I’d focus on CPU-only or CPU + game codes

If you’re DIY’ing anyway, I think it’s more “watch for a good deal any time from now till then” rather than hard-locking to Cyber Monday. Personally, I’d probably pull the trigger the first time it hits close to $300 effective price (after coupons/cashback), even if that’s a random Tuesday.

What region are you in btw? Deals can vary a lot between US/EU/etc and that might change how aggressive I’d say to wait.

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask if you want help setting up price alerts or checking a specific retailer.