The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already sold out everywhere, and scalpers are cashing in on desperate gamers wanting to get their hands on the latest gaming CPU, with prices skyrocketing as high as $999. We spotted that the CPU was sold out at Newegg just five minutes after it had gone on sale, suggesting that supply is a long way from being able to meet demand. You can understand why so many people want this new AMD chip right now. As we found in our recent 9800X3D review, this new CPU offers incredible performance in games, with us awarding it the coveted top spot on our best gaming CPU guide. Even at its MSRP of $479, though, we thought this eight-core CPU was a little overpriced, and it’s certainly overpriced at these current scalper prices. Continue reading AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU sold out, decent stock not expected for weeks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review