Building a gaming PC means picking all of the right components, but it's easy to fall into the trap of focusing on the GPU and nothing else. But a good CPU is important as well, and this is your chance to grab the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU for just $288.

Over the last few years, AMD CPUs have quickly made an impressive push in the market, providing better and faster performance than their Intel counterparts in many instances. Since building a new PC or upgrading your current one can be quite expensive, it's important to save every dollar you can by picking up components on sale throughout the year.

Processors are usually one of the most expensive line items when purchasing or upgrading a PC so it is worth waiting for major sale events such as Prime Day or Black Friday in an effort to secure the best prices.