> Regarding what #2 said about "Seems currently Amazon has the lowest price for $695" - i would suggest being very careful about checking the "Sold by" and "Ships from" info on those listings. During sales like Cyber Monday, third party sellers often pop up with prices that look too good to be true. I personally learned this the hard way a few years back when I tried to save fifty bucks on a flagship build; the package never arrived and it took me weeks to get my money back. If you are looking for reliability, you might want to consider B&H Photo AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core 32-Thread Processor. They are a reputable authorized dealer and usually have solid shipping. Also, make sure to look for bundle discounts. Sometimes you can find the ASUS TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi or G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 paired with it for a price that brings the total cost down more than just a standalone discount would. I would also suggest these steps before buying:

• verify the seller is an authorized AMD partner
• confirm the return policy specifically for open box items
• check if your credit card offers extra purchase protection

Check Amazon or Newegg. There are plenty of good deals.

Seems currently Amazon has the lowest price for $695. https://www.amazon.com/AMD-RyzenTM-9950X-32-Thread-Processor/dp/B0D6NNRBGP?------123456890?5422-20