Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a rush because I need to put together a new computer by tomorrow. My current setup is too bulky for my travel needs, so I'm selling it and going for a more compact design this time around. Here's the part list I've considered for my new build:
- ASUS Prime AP201 TG case
- Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4/5 L-Type cooler
- MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Ventus 2X OC GPU
- ASUS Prime B650M-A WIFI II motherboard
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz CPU
- Samsung 990 PRO M.2 NVMe SSD 2TB
- Phanteks AMP GH 850W Gold power supply
I already have RAM (32GB DDR4), but I need your help to see if I'm missing anything or if you have any suggestions! Thanks!
3 Answers
I noticed you’re going with the AP201 case. It’s a nice pick, but it's still quite a bit larger than some of the mini-ITX options. Have you looked into those? They can be more expensive with the ITX motherboards and SFX power supplies, but they save a lot of space! Just thought I'd mention it!
Hey! Just a heads up, DDR4 RAM won't work with that Ryzen 7000 series CPU and motherboard combo. You’ll need to grab some DDR5 RAM instead! Also, the RTX 5060 isn’t the best for gaming; have you thought about a different GPU? Depending on what games you play, you might want something stronger if you can stretch your budget a bit!
Got it, thanks! I’ll definitely look into the RAM situation. Didn’t realize that about the GPU, I’ll consider other options!
Quick note: if you're gaming a bit, consider other cooling options too. The Noctua cooler you chose is fine for compact builds, but if you’re not aiming for low profile, a Thermalright PS might work better and give you more cooling power. Just something to think about!
Yeah, I considered going smaller but the added cost for the ITX setups felt a bit too much for now. I have to balance my budget.