Mini ITX Build Help Please

[Matricks]

Hi,

Upfront somewhat bamboozled having tried to build a Mini ATX PC for gaming/ to act as a secondary/ alternative to my PS5.

I’ve read through many of the posts on here but don’t want to drop a load of items in my basket (with a view to getting it built by OCUK) … only to find out I’ve brought the wrong parts…

I’d mainly be playing COD MW2/3 – at 1440p to make the most of my monitor (which I also use for work)

LG 34" 34WP65CP-B 3440x1440 VA 160Hz 1ms FreeSync HDR10 Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor | OcUK (overclockers.co.uk)

I think this would all work ….

Case

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/thermaltake-the-tower-200-mini-tower-case-turqoise-cas-ttk-00867.html

Motherboard

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...-am5-ddr5-mini-itx-motherboard-mb-6jz-as.html

CPU

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-...hz-socket-am4-processor-retail-cp-3d2-am.html

GPU

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-1d5-gi.html

RAM

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team...200c40-6400mhz-dual-channel-ki-my-0av-tg.html

SSD1

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...nvme-m.2-solid-state-drive-sto-msi-00811.html

SSD2

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...nvme-m.2-solid-state-drive-sto-msi-00812.html

CPU Cooler

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/jons...cpu-cooler-white-intel-and-amd-hs-00x-jb.html

PSU – not sure if I need an SFX specific one but this is only one in stock?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian...0-plus-gold-power-supply-white-ca-7ap-ll.html

The Audio would, I assume come from the motherboard – I use headphones so not sure about an Audio Card?

There's probably other things that id need – please advise!

I'm trying to keep to a budget of 1100-1200 (though i don't yet know how much OCUK charge to build?

This is coming in at £1137...

Thank you

Matt

 

[mickyflinn]

Hi and welcome.

The CPU you have chosen doesn't go with the motherboard and memory you need an AM5 CPU like the 7600.

If budget is a concern then you could get the 5600 CPU you chose with a b550 motherboard and DDR4 memory freeing up some finance.

The 3060 GPU is more suited to 1080p gaming and your monitor is at least 1440p should something stronger may be needed.

You can do better for you money if you don't go so small.

 

[Tetras]

Alternative Intel build:

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-6AR-IN) = £154.99
• 1 x Asus ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WIFI (LGA 1700) DDR5 ITX Motherboard (SKU: MB-6KB-AS) = £163.99
• 1 x TeamGroup Vulcan 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (FLBD532G5600HC36BDC01) (SKU: MY-0BB-TG) = £99.95
• 1 x (unchanged) Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle LHR 12GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card (SKU: GX-1D5-GI) = £269.99
• 1 x MSI SPATIUM M450 2TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SKU: STO-MSI-00813) = £92.99
• 1 x Phanteks Eclipse P200 Air Mini-ITX Case - Black (SKU: CA-0AL-PT) = £44.99
• 1 x Corsair RMx Series RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (CP-9020199-UK) (SKU: CA-266-CS) = £99.99

Total: £926.89 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

I'd strongly recommend upgrading the 3060 to a 4070, if you're playing at 1440p UW.

 

[JollyJamma]

Agree with Tetras on getting the 4070 over the 3060 if gaming at 1440P.

Also, ITX is a pain and lovely once built as it’s small and powerful but maintenance is tricky and you can’t add another pci-e device like you can with mATX so just keep that in mind.

That B760i is very well priced and leaves some money left over for a possible change to the RTX 4070.

 

[Matricks]

@Tetras & @mickyflinn

That's really really helpful - thank you both.

Just as well i didn't go ordering blind!

After taking your advice I had a look at the 4070 - did the usual read reviews and it seems the Radeon RX 7800 is better (and cheaper), so by combining the build from @Tetras... i've cobbled together this:

This would now be the build:

Thermaltake The Tower 200 Mini Tower Case - Turquoise

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MSI SPATIUM M450 500GB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive

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MSI SPATIUM M450 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive

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Jonsbo HX4170D Low Profile ARGB CPU Cooler White – Intel and AMD

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Asus ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WIFI (LGA 1700) DDR5 ITX Motherboard

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SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture

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Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail

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Corsair Vengeance RGB EXPO 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMH32GX5M2B5600Z36)

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Corsair RMx Series RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (CP-9020199-UK)

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Coming in at just over £1200...

The only thing I'm not sure about is if the graphics card and ram are right form the motherboard?

Otherwise everything is compatible?

Anyone know how much OC charge to do a build?

Thanks

Matt

 

[Matricks]

Agree with Tetras on getting the 4070 over the 3060 if gaming at 1440P.

Also, ITX is a pain and lovely once built as it’s small and powerful but maintenance is tricky and you can’t add another pci-e device like you can with mATX so just keep that in mind.

That B760i is very well priced and leaves some money left over for a possible change to the RTX 4070.

Pretty much sold on getting a decent card now, hopefully the build is workable...

Admittedly there is definitely an element of aesthetics with the M ITX case, though i've justified it in that it will sit perfectly in the corner of my desk....

Adding things later certainly was a part of the thought but im not sure what id add - i did look at extra case cooling or an "all in one cooler" but not sure if that's necessary (or would actually fit...)

 

[mickyflinn]

@Tetras & @mickyflinn

That's really really helpful - thank you both.

Just as well i didn't go ordering blind!

After taking your advice I had a look at the 4070 - did the usual read reviews and it seems the Radeon RX 7800 is better (and cheaper), so by combining the build from @Tetras... i've cobbled together this:

This would now be the build:

Thermaltake The Tower 200 Mini Tower Case - Turquoise

Order Thermaltake The Tower 200 Mini Tower Case - Turquoise now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

MSI SPATIUM M450 500GB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive

Order MSI SPATIUM M450 500GB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

MSI SPATIUM M450 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive

Order MSI SPATIUM M450 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Jonsbo HX4170D Low Profile ARGB CPU Cooler White – Intel and AMD

Order Jonsbo HX4170D Low Profile ARGB CPU Cooler White – Intel and AMD now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Asus ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WIFI (LGA 1700) DDR5 ITX Motherboard

Order Asus ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WIFI (LGA 1700) DDR5 ITX Motherboard now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture

Order SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail

Order Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Corsair Vengeance RGB EXPO 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMH32GX5M2B5600Z36)

Order Corsair Vengeance RGB EXPO 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMH32GX5M2B5600Z36) now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Corsair RMx Series RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (CP-9020199-UK)

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Coming in at just over £1200...

The only thing I'm not sure about is if the graphics card and ram are right form the motherboard?

Otherwise everything is compatible?

Anyone know how much OC charge to do a build?

Thanks

Matt

Having a blue case with a black motherboard and a white CPU cooler is going to look trashy.

I would suggest the black cooler or aio cooler with RGB if you prefer.

For an extra £20 you can get the 12400 which has integrated graphics which the F version does not, this can be handy as a back up or for fault finding especially if you don't have another GPU.

Would just get a 2tb m2 drive and particion 500gb for windows and apps leaving 1.5 tb for games . This will free up a m2 slot for further expansion.

This is a solid option.

WD Black SN770 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive (WDS200T3X0E)

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[Matricks]

@mickyflinn

Thanks on the advice re the 12400. Swapped out in my basket as is the M2SSD.

Fair comment on the aesthetics, Thermaltake do an AIO in the same colour, but OCUK don't stock so its off the cards if OCUK do the build.

Assume everything else is workable/ compatible?

Thanks for the continued advice

 

[mickyflinn]

@mickyflinn

Thanks on the advice re the 12400. Swapped out in my basket as is the M2SSD.

Fair comment on the aesthetics, Thermaltake do an AIO in the same colour, but OCUK don't stock so its off the cards if OCUK do the build.

Assume everything else is workable/ compatible?

Thanks for the continued advice

Yes everything is compatible.

What about putting in a normal cooler as there's room something like this.

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo² Black Edition CPU Cooler - 120mm

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Or aio water cooler .

MSI MAG CORELIQUID E240 ARGB Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - 240mm

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[Matricks]

Sounds petty, but i assume the 212 Halo would face up when mounted? I'd prefer it to sit flush against the board having seen some builds online that's klnd of the 'look' i was after

Just dropped a note into OCUK to quote - and queried an AIO, there's some that might not blow the budget entirely. Just a shame they dont stock this https://uk.thermaltake.com/toughliquid-240-argb-sync-turquoise-all-in-one-liquid-cooler.html

 

[mickyflinn]

Sounds petty, but i assume the 212 Halo would face up when mounted? I'd prefer it to sit flush against the board having seen some builds online that's klnd of the 'look' i was after

Just dropped a note into OCUK to quote - and queried an AIO, there's some that might not blow the budget entirely. Just a shame they dont stock this https://uk.thermaltake.com/toughliquid-240-argb-sync-turquoise-all-in-one-liquid-cooler.html

Mite not fit upwards due to motherboard , etc . But you could ask.

Understand about budget running away but there's nothing worse than looking at something that doesn't look astecially pleasing.

Found something cheaper.

DeepCool LE520 All In One ARGB Black CPU Water Cooler - 240mm

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[JollyJamma]

On a side note, I don’t like the new in basket item display layout

 

[Matricks]

A note of thanks to @Tetras & @mickyflinn.

Items ordered yesterday, arrived today and built (with a minor amount of faff) DRAM error, no power to GPU, SSD PCIe not found during USB bootable Windows install and a corrupt USB bootable install, but all overcome.

Running smoothly and very quiet. Pictures possibly to follow.

Thanks