Whether you buy the previous-gen Core i5/i7/i9 or the latest Core Ultra 200S processors, you can get at least one component free and an Intel CPU Spring bundle with two games as well.
The Newegg FantasTech Sale is an excellent opportunity for those who wanted to upgrade or build a gaming PC from scratch. The new limited deal is not only offering discounted rates for various Intel processors, it's also giving a Free component with individual CPU purchase. At Newegg, you can currently buy any Intel Core processor from the 14th gen Raptor Lake Refresh or the Core Ultra 200S series, and you will be able to secure an additional SSD, RAM or AIO alongside a few free games (except for Core i5 14600KF).
The minimum you get is a 1 TB Team Group MP44L PCIe 4.0 SSD, which alone costs $79. If you buy the Core i5 14600K, which is right now the cheapest 14th-gen Intel processor, listed at just $189, you will get the SSD and the Intel Spring Bundle, offering Civilization & Dying Light: The Beast for Free. The game bundle is worth $99, and with the 1 TB SSD, the total cost comes to $180. This essentially means you are getting the i5 14600K for $10, which is a dealbreaker.
If you opt for higher-end CPUs such as the Core i7s and Core i9s, you will be getting a 360mm AIO instead of the 1 TB SSD. The Intel Spring Bundle will be included as well and that is also applicable to the latest Core Ultra 200S series. Almost all the CPUs, except for the Core Ultra 5 245K are available with this offer.
The Intel 14th gen series is still Intel's best gaming CPUs, but if you want faster multi-threaded performance, then the Core Ultra 200S will offer superior performance. Keep in mind you will have to use different motherboards for each of these series since the 14th gen processors use the LGA 1700 socket while hte Core Ultra 200S are compatible with LGA 1851.