UPDATE: Fractal now has an updated PCIe 4.0 Riser that ships with the Ridge. They are currently in stock at Newegg if you’re interested. Newegg (non-affiliate link): www.newegg.com/white-fractal-design-ridge-small-form-factor/p/N82E16811352211
I know this build is probably dismantled, but is there a world where you run it set to 75c Thermal limit? I have a similar computer, also SFF, that was 60 FPS 1440p Medium Settings in games at 65c, then perfect 144+ FPS 1440p Ultra settings in everything at 75c. Would love to see this tiny case pushed a little bit more.
I removed the Windows shell from the download. Instead I added Steam Big picure to the download.Via the registry. My xbox gamepad keeps falling off from time to time. Could the reason be the removal of the Windows shell? Or are you using a non-original bluetooth adapter? I think the shell may have a lower priority after deletion than Steam or the game. And perhaps this is the reason?
@@Orsthos I'd suggest looking up comparisons between the two and the 7800X3D. You would be surprised how good the 5800X3D is able to hold up, especially if you want to play in 4K.
@@Genevisid I managed to fit a 4070ti gigabyte gaming oc. It's 140mm tall, but the case's 137mm height limit is due to the plastic clips that hold the side panel on. I removed the card's backplate and it fit, since only the backplate was interfering with the clip.
Cleanest Build I have seen for a small form factor, I was looking for Ideas to build my sons first PC and this fits the bill exactly, thank you for this video, amazing job.
I think I love this build. I've never built in a small form factor case and after seeing this video, I feel like I want to find an excuse to build one now. Subbed to see more like this.
@@BadBeardDudeit’s not that bad. Back in the day there were way more cables, everything is so streamlined nowadays (tiny power supplies, m2 ssd instead of a bulky hard drive
As some one who has a humoungous water cooled full tower sitting in the corner of my living room (won the spouse approval lottery), i find this very extraordinary. I used to be fan of mini builds but abandoned it when i thought i was making too many performance compromises. Glad to see something this sleek with the perfomance that matches/exceeds my 3080 build. A like and a subscribe for you , sir.
And you can get much better thermals by using better fans and Honeywell ptm7950 phase changing material instead of thermal paste. Near liquid metal performance that you never have to replace for the lifetime of the device.
Always fun to watch these mini case builds! Temps are also reasonable if you don't go for the ultra high end hardware! This thing is easier to clean than my regular case!
I have a RTX 4090 and 7950X. I consider that high end hardware. I built in a Lian Li O11 Air mini case so that it can run completely silently even under load. I avoid teeny tiny PC cases because fan noise is always a problem.
Make sure you update your BIOS in this motherboard so you don't burn your CPU up with too high SoC clocks. Also, with AMD CPU's you need to apply a line or several smaller dots of thermal paste, because both AMD and newer Intel CPU's have chiplets spread out all over the underside of the IHS, and coverage isn't always as good from a single pea sized application. You'll often get a football shaped spread, or a circle that doesn't reach the corners with a single pea application.
@@politikaskontekstom yes, but no. 3D V cache cpus didn't exist, I am talking about 7xxx series, when this mobo came out. So it is upon the user to update the bios.
Hey @Devyn Johnston, I followed your built to the letter and I'm super happy with this computer. Never have I had such a powerful machine and that compact!! First time I built a PC ever too, so thanks a mill.
bad ass man.. thast a ballsy move to go fo an MINI build for your first time. thankfully we have youtube ya know.. im currently working on a Lian Li case that is a small case but can accomidate full sized cards... and 2 gpus as its a split case.. and install a nice apple mini m1 max if it fits.. then I can run both on the same screen with some resecnt update.. and with teh same mouse ... its gonna be sick if i can do it
First of all, what a terrific video! Very well made and edited. Bravo. Second, it's a great change of pace to see someone making a video on a new PC without using liquid cooling. I don't like liquid cooling and never going to use it. Congrats again.
@CrimsonStone you should have tried back in the days of the pentium 4 when there were no all-in-one kits and you had to cut and fit the hoses yourself and make sure all the air was out and there were no leaks before you installed it, and hope. :D
first time I saw the thumbnail and the title, I immediately click on it, and I was amazed with the video production quality and your content. Easy to understand, so detailed yet you managed to make it simple, it's perfect! subscribed.
Let me guess his got q great smile too😂 in my opinion this guy Is way out I notice that when playing apex he said decent frames 200 plus frames is decent for him average gamer is hitting maybe 80 on apex wishing for 5 more frames this guy is full of himself decent lol sure in reality 200 frames is enough
For anyone thinking of getting this case or recently did and started having problems with crashing games, directx stuff etc, try going into bios and setting pcie to 3.0 instead of default. This fixed all my problems.
This video is amazing! I just convinced my friend to build this exact pc because he is always working out of home! He told me how much he loves this build. thankyou Devyn Johnston!
Pretty cool video. I think it’s still pretty impressive that this console generation finally took the lead in value:performance for the first time ever. You simply can’t build a PC that will give you PS5/XSX quality for $500.
I’m not huge fan of small form factor but this is really nice build. Could totally see the reason to have this next to my tv for when I want to go to the couch. Nice video and great commentary
Awesome build! Keep them coming, mate. Also… smooth editing and a very well explained process. Pure juice. Wanna build one like that myself now for sure. Well done 👌
@@ronakparikh Actually, mini ITX systems are common in China as university students are pressed for space. I know a lot of people just like the smaller system for the aesthetic and some like it because its more wieldy to bring to LAN parties (for those who still have those). I know I like them because they are easier to make clean and compact on a desk given multiple monitors.
@@ronakparikh i have a DAN-A4 build for travel purposes. The entire PC with all the stuff in it weighs 4kg with a tripple fan, dual slot GPU and a 65W CPU that doesn't throttle. Since most airports only allow 8-10kg max for carry-ons weight and size matters for me. Sure, I could pay twice the amount for half the performance on a gaming laptop but I like to have an actual desktop PC with minimal restrictions.
I avoid tiny cases because you attain much better thermals and inaudible fan noise in bigger mesh-style cases. Mini cases are only worth considering if deskspace is very tight or you have a requirement to transport your desktop PC around.
Living in The Republic of Türkiye, accessing such technology is getting harder each day. I am really envious of this build as it seems just perfect for people like me. Ever since I started gaming on PCs (Prince of Persia Sands of Time) I've always had the lowest specs of PCs. I have a GTX 1650 laptop right now it even stutters on VALORANT yet I try to enjoy. Seeing your beautiful monster, I felt sad for myself but felt amazing for what you made! Wish I could posses something like it some day.
I loved this video so much, that on the 20th of July (when I get paid) - I am going to personally build this configuration myself, as I am long overdue a PC upgrade and this just ticked all my boxes! Will make me very happy 😊
Own a PS5 and Xbox Series X too. I used to build my own game rigs in the past and stare at Tom’s Hardware cpu and gpu tests. Not anymore since it costs 3-4X to really get better performance.
I'd love to see Valve release a new PC 'console'. Sell it at a loss like the Xbox and PlayStation so it's more competitively priced. Have it running Steam OS instead of Windows. It'd be like the Steam Decks bigger brother.
@@mr8I7 When you think about it consoles are very similar to PC’s and vice versa. Graphics cards are so dang expensive even with less people buying them for crypto. Would be cool if Steam could create 3-4 systems based on budget.
I’ve been following your work since the M1 MacBook Air. The way you make your videos is always enjoyable, and quick and to the point. There is one category I would’ve loved to see considering how AMD and Nvidia are using efficiency as their selling points, how is the power consumption between the Xbox/PS and PC?
Thank you! Thats a great idea, I'll look into adding that info into future videos. I actually picked up a power meter to measure the total system power draw from the wall to use as well.
I just built this with the PNY 4090. You need to take the fans out. cut half of one of the plastic alignment nubs on the front panel and you either have to take out one of the knuckle clips on the side panel cause I hits the metal back panel on the gpu or mark the back panel, take it of, and use a dremel to shave a small portion of it off so you can use the side panel knuckle clip. This gpu just fits side to side. Literally, it touches both sides.
Phenominal video. Beautifully shot, and I admire the beautiful balance you've struck with the information density and build tutorial aspects of the video. It flows exceptionally well.
Impressive thermals considering the build size. Wish I went SFF, but there are so few bundle deals for smaller builds these days. Best you can really do is ATX in a smaller chassis. Is this going to be your daily driver for now?
This is the primary reason I want more GPUs like the 4070 but without the insane price tag. 4070 has low enough power draw that it can easily support custom coolers which are 1-2 fans. Basically similar to the 970 and 1070 which both saw mini variants with custom coolers for Small Form Factor PC Builds, the 4070's small board and lower power draw is perfect for another single fan custom cooler small form factor ##70. I'm still under the impression though that the 4070 should of been marketed as a 4060. I think the 4070 is a great GPU, just it's relying more on Software improvements than hardware, which is insulting when taking into consideration the price they're charging. I honestly want a 4070 but I will pay nothing less than $399 for it. It's not a 4070, all but in name only.
What caught me was the clarity, smoothness, and editing of the video. I don’t know if it was a warm color tone, but it was pleasing to the eye. Thank you for adding the links and specs in the description with such detail, not a lot of creators do that for their viewers
I have been building rigs since around 1978. Man, I wish I was younger and not running out of time. I could have so many wicked projects on the go. Oh well, was a good run. No Regerts!
Wonderful video man, quality is insane so is the detail. Can you please make a complete ITX build video for a beginner in this same case? I haven't seen anyone else show a complete ITX build as tutorial.
I'm a minimalist PC gamer with *console envy,* and this build is right up my alley! Terrific video! I subbed because I'd love to see more builds like this! *EDIT:* Looks like I found a new phrase to troll PCMR elitists with. 😂
@@wellnesportstore9519 Hope you're aware that they parallelly connect hundreds of consoles together to do simulation computations in various military areas. So yes performance. Don't get me wrong, I still do hate consoles starting from the day they blocked booting windows. But gotta be objective.
@@wellnesportstore9519 price to performance ratio. I have a decent pc (i5 13600kf, 64gb ram, 6700xt) most normal peole who wanna play rocket leauge, cod & other Esport titles dont need a 4070 i am a pc user because i like the freedom of modding things and upgrading parts instead of being in a fixed buy cycle.
I don't know how you managed to find a such a good and niche idea that surprisingly appeals to everyone, due to the fact that most people are only casual gamers and not hardcore gamers. Your channel is such a nice discovery ! Definitely subbed !
I hope companies continue to develop small form factor components. AMD's new mobile chipset is impressive and if we can figure out how to blend actually powerful processors and GPUs with laptops and small PCs, I'm hopeful we'll be well on our way to replacing consoles. This build looks great and performs well. Awesome job 👍
@@GamingIntelCoreM-y I understand that you may disagree, but I don't know why you think an actual PC would change the worthwhile game availability. Currently, the market on PC and Console is saturated with pay to play titles like World Of Tanks/Warships, Fortnite, COD Warzone, Overwatch and hundreds of others. Not to mention almost every game has DLC, crate drops, coins, weapons/armor packs or skins. EA hasn't released anything in over a decade that doesn't try to force you into buying a bunch of crap that should be free. Naughty Dog, Blizzard, Gearbox, Ubisoft, Guerilla and Rockstar all thrive in that same DLC space. I don't think hardware is going to change the industry of game production. It's already too late for the that. My hope was that we move into an era where the hardware is truly powerful. We're not that far from actual PC prices anymore, so why don't we just go all the way in and have machines that are full featured, mid-high range spec? Small form factor PC is also getting much better. Now we can fit the best CPUs and GPUs into an ITX case the size of a shoe box. I was just saying that I think it's time to look beyond the limitations of console gaming or adapt the best features console for PC gaming. I like both, but not needing to pay an XBOX Live or PS Plus subscription for my PC is pretty great. If those were free, like they should be, I'd still be fighting for consoles.
@@thseed7 if you like playing old games on highend pc, its up to you, that's what ive do for 10 years and not worth it. owning both, PS5VR2 and PC VR is best ,(pc vr games is dying) and console bring QUALITY games! atleast now i havent play uncharted ps4,, on PS5 PS games pass, is all reshaded or remaster 4K 60-120fps. and is more immersive to play on giant highend 4k TV than a little 32' monitor.
@@690Dragonx the PC I'm typing this on is hooked up to a 4K 65" TV with refresh rates and response times comparable to higher mid-range monitors. GPUs have HDMI outputs since what? 2010 or 2012? Also, I have access to tons of XBOX and PlayStation games on PC plus thousands of AAA PC releases. I'm not trying to argue about platform. Console or PC. As I said, I have a PC, an XBOX and a PlayStation. I'm saying that consoles are starting to push into mid range PC budgets and manufacturers could soon pack full scale PC performance into something the size of a console. I play 4K ultra with Ray Tracing at 120+ FPS on PC. The consoles limit frame rates to 30 or 60 FPS at 4K. My comment is me simply hoping for technological advancement and performance improvements in gaming with all these smaller form factor cases.
@@690Dragonx no. My TV is a 2022. I'm saying you could hook up PCs via HDMI since 2010. My PC and television are significantly more capable than my PlayStation or XBOX. Again, I'm not saying consoles are bad, I'm saying we're closer to having the performance/features of full PCs now. I think that will great for gamers
Thank you so much for this video! Can't wait to build my own mini gaming PC. I never got a PC in the past cause they're too big, and take up too much space, as I'm traveling a lot for my job. With this PC, I could have awesome performance, while making it feasible to take along with me on my travels! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!
I had a evga ftw3 ultra 3080 ti and it actually fit surprisingly well, cables had to be smooshed slightly to get the top on and you need slim fans or no fans, otherwise yes!@@TheMrMikle
Glad i found this channel. Ive been getting into sff recently. Been wanting to build a pc for a while but going strugbt to sff eill be a challenge. These videos help.
Hey man one question here : The main challenge being the size of the case and of course the cooling of the CPU, and given the fact that you had to buy this very specific low profile Noctua (excellent by the way). Would you consider to buy and install a 10$ CPU contact frame (from Thermalright for example)? i've heard that those things could lower the cpu temp. by 5 and up to 10 °C. Seems to be a pretty cool, low profile and low budget solution to optimise the temperature and the performances? what do you think? Greetings from France.
The first thing to say is that as a Spaniard, you have English that is very well understood. On the other hand, as a casual player "not triple A" who has a very small space for his desk but I don't want a laptop, this tower seems very nice, elegant and in which without the need for top-of-the-range components you can make a computer compact and useful. Thanks!
This is pretty much what I would build for myself. Though I'd go with AMD GPU and run Steam OS instead of that Windows nonsense. I think I would be happy with 5800X3D too. This, together with a Steam Deck - perfect combo. Accessing same games or streaming from SFF to SD, copying game files directly. What else can wish for? PS. Fall Out Boy!
Nice build, It's cool how your basically just sucking the air from outside the side panel wherever it's needed. I have a 13+ year old sock Dell PC that is probably 80lb uses far too much power and is noisier than I care to listen to. What a contrast this thing is.
huge plus of the 7800x3d is that effiiency, that 3D cache really helps that CPU. It wasnt drawing over 40W throughout all the tests. For an 8 core cpu that is very impressive, would want to do this kind of build just for my desk setup even.
Maybe its a bit late, but would you like adding the 3x 80mm fans at the top? I would love to see an comparison of performance and temps between this and the previous build. regards David
Useful video because you are demonstrating the use of the 120mm fan on the ls12 rather than the 90(whatever) mm when paired with corsair vengeance. I am currently speccing a similar build and I have chosen corsair vengeance (although 6000mhz and cl30 rather than 40) and the smoller ls12, I have now swapped it to the 120.
I think if top fan is set to eject it will not resist the flow of the gpu fan trying to exhaust. Making this exact build (different gpu) when the parts get delivered.
Thanks for your video. Waited so long to assembly a PC for gaming in my flat for so long cause I've never found any balance between compact system and power, being reasonable of the power consumption. You hit the spot. Saw your video, ordered the same parts RIGHT AWAY! Well done! Lol
My experiences with this case: The power LED is like a lighthouse beacon, especially if your MB choice flashes during sleep mode. I used some blue painter's tape to tone it down. Livingroom case, fine, bedroom.....just wow. It seems to be best with Founder's edition cards. Maybe even designed around them. I built with a 7900gre and it pretty much blocks the side vent holes. I am wishing I had found a FE 4070 super because of lighting and cooling headaches. Or at least something with a more blow through design. My card is not a bad card, just a bad fit for this case. I used a thermalright argb cooler and wish I went with the Noctua. I had this stupid notion that I wanted to try and get a little rgb bling and that was a mistake. If RGB is something you want plan way ahead. A standard GPU is tucked way inside behind things and looks pretty bad with RGB effects on behind the (awesome) included fans but not much better behind RGB ones. As with many SFF cases, cable management is more a "tuck and hope" affair. Triple check from at least 2 or 3 angles that your connectors are in before moving to the next step. Having to tear everything down to find out you didn't manage to snap in a plug right just makes your tears even more salty. It is a beautiful case with great aesthetics overall but does require some planning to build cleanly. Devyn's built is pretty on point and deviating from his recipe is gonna take research and dedication.
As a console gamer that has been considering possibly building a PC, this is a really cool video, but would benefit from a performance comparison between the build and a PS5 (considering the title especially).
Dude, I am one of those that almost never sees value in subscribing. But you explained and filmed it so well and I am always looking for a even more compact solution that this video hit the point. I am subscribed now❤
Please do exactly the same build but with PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Hellhound / Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XTX Pulse I would like to see the noise level and temperature of such a system in the CPU and GPU
UPDATE: Fractal now has an updated PCIe 4.0 Riser that ships with the Ridge. They are currently in stock at Newegg if you’re interested.
Newegg (non-affiliate link): www.newegg.com/white-fractal-design-ridge-small-form-factor/p/N82E16811352211
Wooooohooooo!
I know this build is probably dismantled, but is there a world where you run it set to 75c Thermal limit?
I have a similar computer, also SFF, that was 60 FPS 1440p Medium Settings in games at 65c, then perfect 144+ FPS 1440p Ultra settings in everything at 75c.
Would love to see this tiny case pushed a little bit more.
@@PocketbellThe maybe look at the actual thermal limits of your components... FYI your computer components can take more heat than boiling water.
I removed the Windows shell from the download. Instead I added Steam Big picure to the download.Via the registry.
My xbox gamepad keeps falling off from time to time.
Could the reason be the removal of the Windows shell? Or are you using a non-original bluetooth adapter? I think the shell may have a lower priority after deletion than Steam or the game.
And perhaps this is the reason?
Perfect PC! I want make it.
The quality of this video is through the roof for a fairly small channel. Great job! Love the build too. Keep it up man!
Holy crap! 80k subrcibers? I coulda sworn it was over a million
the cpu alone costs a Ps5 haha
PC GAMERS are the vegans of gaming.
@@007GoldenLion wdym?
You could buy a PS5 and a Series X and a new tv for the price of this build haha
Can play gta 6 2-3 years earlier haha
Can’t do PC things on a console, though. Not like it’s single use like the PS5.
To anyone considering this build, you can probably still cool the 5800x3d on this case and could invest the cost difference in a higher tier gpu.
5800x3d is an AM4 socket while this build is AM5. Maybe downgrading to a 7700x would be the move if you wish to spend the difference on a new GPU
@@Orsthos you can still use a micro ATX AM4 board which will be a lot cheaper as well he said it with that in mind
@@Orsthos I'd suggest looking up comparisons between the two and the 7800X3D. You would be surprised how good the 5800X3D is able to hold up, especially if you want to play in 4K.
Will a 6800xt fit in this??
@@Genevisid I managed to fit a 4070ti gigabyte gaming oc. It's 140mm tall, but the case's 137mm height limit is due to the plastic clips that hold the side panel on. I removed the card's backplate and it fit, since only the backplate was interfering with the clip.
Cleanest Build I have seen for a small form factor, I was looking for Ideas to build my sons first PC and this fits the bill exactly, thank you for this video, amazing job.
please, keep making videos like this, I'm in the process of checking out videos like these to build my own minimalist PC, keep up the great work !
I think I love this build. I've never built in a small form factor case and after seeing this video, I feel like I want to find an excuse to build one now. Subbed to see more like this.
Keep in mind that building in a very compact case is a right pain. Threading cables is incredibly tedious.
@@Slick8088 I'd well believe it. Just looks like a cool project.
I did one years ago with the node 202 with a gtx 1070. It was a great little machine
@@BadBeardDudeit’s not that bad. Back in the day there were way more cables, everything is so streamlined nowadays (tiny power supplies, m2 ssd instead of a bulky hard drive
As some one who has a humoungous water cooled full tower sitting in the corner of my living room (won the spouse approval lottery), i find this very extraordinary. I used to be fan of mini builds but abandoned it when i thought i was making too many performance compromises. Glad to see something this sleek with the perfomance that matches/exceeds my 3080 build. A like and a subscribe for you , sir.
yes, one generation onwards, it always seems a little silly to have watercooled that slightly outdated level of performance...
And you can get much better thermals by using better fans and Honeywell ptm7950 phase changing material instead of thermal paste. Near liquid metal performance that you never have to replace for the lifetime of the device.
Always fun to watch these mini case builds! Temps are also reasonable if you don't go for the ultra high end hardware! This thing is easier to clean than my regular case!
what do you consider high end hardware if not this?
I have a RTX 4090 and 7950X. I consider that high end hardware. I built in a Lian Li O11 Air mini case so that it can run completely silently even under load.
I avoid teeny tiny PC cases because fan noise is always a problem.
@@little_fluffy_clouds damn build sounds fire bro 🔥
I love that you included stuff like the Xbox dongle and the mini keyboard. I didn't know about either and they're great!
Make sure you update your BIOS in this motherboard so you don't burn your CPU up with too high SoC clocks. Also, with AMD CPU's you need to apply a line or several smaller dots of thermal paste, because both AMD and newer Intel CPU's have chiplets spread out all over the underside of the IHS, and coverage isn't always as good from a single pea sized application. You'll often get a football shaped spread, or a circle that doesn't reach the corners with a single pea application.
AMD being AMD 😂😂
@@politikaskontekstom yes, but no. 3D V cache cpus didn't exist, I am talking about 7xxx series, when this mobo came out. So it is upon the user to update the bios.
@@politikaskontekstom Intel cronies are wild
asus are being nasty with this scandel taking no blame for the damage they caused.
@@politikaskontekstom It's actually and ASUS issue.
Hey @Devyn Johnston, I followed your built to the letter and I'm super happy with this computer. Never have I had such a powerful machine and that compact!! First time I built a PC ever too, so thanks a mill.
bad ass man.. thast a ballsy move to go fo an MINI build for your first time. thankfully we have youtube ya know.. im currently working on a Lian Li case that is a small case but can accomidate full sized cards... and 2 gpus as its a split case.. and install a nice apple mini m1 max if it fits.. then I can run both on the same screen with some resecnt update.. and with teh same mouse ... its gonna be sick if i can do it
First of all, what a terrific video! Very well made and edited. Bravo.
Second, it's a great change of pace to see someone making a video on a new PC without using liquid cooling. I don't like liquid cooling and never going to use it.
Congrats again.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
@CrimsonStone why
@@devyn.johnston did you try to evaluate thermal performance on this btw?
@CrimsonStone you should have tried back in the days of the pentium 4 when there were no all-in-one kits and you had to cut and fit the hoses yourself and make sure all the air was out and there were no leaks before you installed it, and hope. :D
@@devyn.johnston are you going to explain the price? Ps5 is a super computer with 500 buck. And your pc is 4k ish
first time I saw the thumbnail and the title, I immediately click on it, and I was amazed with the video production quality and your content. Easy to understand, so detailed yet you managed to make it simple, it's perfect! subscribed.
Let me guess his got q great smile too😂 in my opinion this guy Is way out I notice that when playing apex he said decent frames 200 plus frames is decent for him average gamer is hitting maybe 80 on apex wishing for 5 more frames this guy is full of himself decent lol sure in reality 200 frames is enough
For anyone thinking of getting this case or recently did and started having problems with crashing games, directx stuff etc, try going into bios and setting pcie to 3.0 instead of default. This fixed all my problems.
They said that the case manufacturer updated the PCI’s issue couple of weeks back. I do not know whether it is for ongoing or upcoming models.
This video is amazing! I just convinced my friend to build this exact pc because he is always working out of home! He told me how much he loves this build. thankyou Devyn Johnston!
Pretty cool video.
I think it’s still pretty impressive that this console generation finally took the lead in value:performance for the first time ever.
You simply can’t build a PC that will give you PS5/XSX quality for $500.
That price is also on steroids 🔥
I’m not huge fan of small form factor but this is really nice build. Could totally see the reason to have this next to my tv for when I want to go to the couch. Nice video and great commentary
Was that a "mini atx" motherboard?
@@andoniades mini ITX. It's in the description. Micro-ATX is above this.
@@mrlilnomad ty!
I have yet to build any smaller than the NR200P.
this will be my new guide to my next build. thank you
Super clean. I love sff builds. Kinda wish I built one but my mid tower is high spec and won’t need any replacing any time soon
sick build exactly the right size case for the minimalist in me. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome build! Keep them coming, mate. Also… smooth editing and a very well explained process. Pure juice. Wanna build one like that myself now for sure. Well done 👌
Man....REALLY quality video! 👌 you deserve even more subs
I love these sorts of ITX builds. Huge space savings with tons of performance.
@@ronakparikh Actually, mini ITX systems are common in China as university students are pressed for space. I know a lot of people just like the smaller system for the aesthetic and some like it because its more wieldy to bring to LAN parties (for those who still have those). I know I like them because they are easier to make clean and compact on a desk given multiple monitors.
@@ronakparikh i have a DAN-A4 build for travel purposes. The entire PC with all the stuff in it weighs 4kg with a tripple fan, dual slot GPU and a 65W CPU that doesn't throttle.
Since most airports only allow 8-10kg max for carry-ons weight and size matters for me. Sure, I could pay twice the amount for half the performance on a gaming laptop but I like to have an actual desktop PC with minimal restrictions.
I avoid tiny cases because you attain much better thermals and inaudible fan noise in bigger mesh-style cases. Mini cases are only worth considering if deskspace is very tight or you have a requirement to transport your desktop PC around.
You deserve wayyy more subs!
Loving your mini builds, they're pretty interesting in part choice and design
this is exactly the build ive been looking for i wanted something that could sit next to my consoles and look just as good. And this is it
Living in The Republic of Türkiye, accessing such technology is getting harder each day. I am really envious of this build as it seems just perfect for people like me. Ever since I started gaming on PCs (Prince of Persia Sands of Time) I've always had the lowest specs of PCs. I have a GTX 1650 laptop right now it even stutters on VALORANT yet I try to enjoy. Seeing your beautiful monster, I felt sad for myself but felt amazing for what you made! Wish I could posses something like it some day.
Yea I hot gtx1650 laptop too the struggle is real
At Least you don't live in Iran
This is awesome! I legitimately thought your sub count was in the 100s of thousands before I checked, you deserve more subs!
Great build! How does this stack up against the NZXT H1v2 rig that you built in terms of temps? Is the latter enough to cool the 7800X3D?
Its not a hot chip, in fact all the 3D-Vcache chips are lower wattage than the standard ones.
I loved this video so much, that on the 20th of July (when I get paid) - I am going to personally build this configuration myself, as I am long overdue a PC upgrade and this just ticked all my boxes! Will make me very happy 😊
How did it go ?
Would you achieve better gpu temps by flipping the fan direction to go with the gpu fan direction instead of going against it?
he has to reverse the fan imo too.
Own a PS5 and Xbox Series X too. I used to build my own game rigs in the past and stare at Tom’s Hardware cpu and gpu tests. Not anymore since it costs 3-4X to really get better performance.
I'd love to see Valve release a new PC 'console'. Sell it at a loss like the Xbox and PlayStation so it's more competitively priced. Have it running Steam OS instead of Windows.
It'd be like the Steam Decks bigger brother.
@@mr8I7 When you think about it consoles are very similar to PC’s and vice versa. Graphics cards are so dang expensive even with less people buying them for crypto. Would be cool if Steam could create 3-4 systems based on budget.
I’ve been following your work since the M1 MacBook Air. The way you make your videos is always enjoyable, and quick and to the point. There is one category I would’ve loved to see considering how AMD and Nvidia are using efficiency as their selling points, how is the power consumption between the Xbox/PS and PC?
Thank you! Thats a great idea, I'll look into adding that info into future videos. I actually picked up a power meter to measure the total system power draw from the wall to use as well.
@@devyn.johnston Oh alright, hope to see it soon!
I just built this with the PNY 4090. You need to take the fans out. cut half of one of the plastic alignment nubs on the front panel and you either have to take out one of the knuckle clips on the side panel cause I hits the metal back panel on the gpu or mark the back panel, take it of, and use a dremel to shave a small portion of it off so you can use the side panel knuckle clip. This gpu just fits side to side. Literally, it touches both sides.
Phenominal video. Beautifully shot, and I admire the beautiful balance you've struck with the information density and build tutorial aspects of the video. It flows exceptionally well.
Your case fans were oriented as intake at the top. Need to flip them as exhaust cause it is battling the gpu fans
Impressive thermals considering the build size. Wish I went SFF, but there are so few bundle deals for smaller builds these days. Best you can really do is ATX in a smaller chassis. Is this going to be your daily driver for now?
This build is dope, might have to build this before my next deployment, this is like perfect travel pc.
This is the primary reason I want more GPUs like the 4070 but without the insane price tag. 4070 has low enough power draw that it can easily support custom coolers which are 1-2 fans. Basically similar to the 970 and 1070 which both saw mini variants with custom coolers for Small Form Factor PC Builds, the 4070's small board and lower power draw is perfect for another single fan custom cooler small form factor ##70.
I'm still under the impression though that the 4070 should of been marketed as a 4060. I think the 4070 is a great GPU, just it's relying more on Software improvements than hardware, which is insulting when taking into consideration the price they're charging. I honestly want a 4070 but I will pay nothing less than $399 for it. It's not a 4070, all but in name only.
I have a 5800X3D and X570-I Gaming just laying around. Might build this after seeing this! Just subscribed brother!
What caught me was the clarity, smoothness, and editing of the video. I don’t know if it was a warm color tone, but it was pleasing to the eye. Thank you for adding the links and specs in the description with such detail, not a lot of creators do that for their viewers
I have been building rigs since around 1978. Man, I wish I was younger and not running out of time. I could have so many wicked projects on the go. Oh well, was a good run. No Regerts!
But the cost..?
Wonderful video man, quality is insane so is the detail. Can you please make a complete ITX build video for a beginner in this same case? I haven't seen anyone else show a complete ITX build as tutorial.
I'm a minimalist PC gamer with *console envy,* and this build is right up my alley! Terrific video! I subbed because I'd love to see more builds like this!
*EDIT:* Looks like I found a new phrase to troll PCMR elitists with. 😂
there is nothing to envy about consoles
@@wellnesportstore9519 price/performance/looks/simplicity
@@Ultra-Settings did you just typed performance? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@wellnesportstore9519 Hope you're aware that they parallelly connect hundreds of consoles together to do simulation computations in various military areas. So yes performance. Don't get me wrong, I still do hate consoles starting from the day they blocked booting windows. But gotta be objective.
@@wellnesportstore9519 price to performance ratio.
I have a decent pc (i5 13600kf, 64gb ram, 6700xt)
most normal peole who wanna play rocket leauge, cod & other Esport titles dont need a 4070
i am a pc user because i like the freedom of modding things and upgrading parts instead of being in a fixed buy cycle.
i have a 4070 FE bought the last one in my local best buy for retail. Now everytime I see one i grin and look at my own.
I don't know how you managed to find a such a good and niche idea that surprisingly appeals to everyone, due to the fact that most people are only casual gamers and not hardcore gamers. Your channel is such a nice discovery ! Definitely subbed !
just bought all the same parts (mostly) super excited to build this thanks for the build!
The price is also on steroids😅
I really like your pc building videos. The quality of your videos is really satisfying to watch.
I hope companies continue to develop small form factor components. AMD's new mobile chipset is impressive and if we can figure out how to blend actually powerful processors and GPUs with laptops and small PCs, I'm hopeful we'll be well on our way to replacing consoles. This build looks great and performs well. Awesome job 👍
Lmfa if pcs replaced consoles altogether there would not be any game worthwhile coming out, only free to pay games would dominate like in android
@@GamingIntelCoreM-y I understand that you may disagree, but I don't know why you think an actual PC would change the worthwhile game availability. Currently, the market on PC and Console is saturated with pay to play titles like World Of Tanks/Warships, Fortnite, COD Warzone, Overwatch and hundreds of others. Not to mention almost every game has DLC, crate drops, coins, weapons/armor packs or skins. EA hasn't released anything in over a decade that doesn't try to force you into buying a bunch of crap that should be free. Naughty Dog, Blizzard, Gearbox, Ubisoft, Guerilla and Rockstar all thrive in that same DLC space. I don't think hardware is going to change the industry of game production. It's already too late for the that. My hope was that we move into an era where the hardware is truly powerful. We're not that far from actual PC prices anymore, so why don't we just go all the way in and have machines that are full featured, mid-high range spec? Small form factor PC is also getting much better. Now we can fit the best CPUs and GPUs into an ITX case the size of a shoe box. I was just saying that I think it's time to look beyond the limitations of console gaming or adapt the best features console for PC gaming. I like both, but not needing to pay an XBOX Live or PS Plus subscription for my PC is pretty great. If those were free, like they should be, I'd still be fighting for consoles.
@@thseed7 if you like playing old games on highend pc, its up to you, that's what ive do for 10 years and not worth it. owning both, PS5VR2 and PC VR is best ,(pc vr games is dying) and console bring QUALITY games! atleast now i havent play uncharted ps4,, on PS5 PS games pass, is all reshaded or remaster 4K 60-120fps. and is more immersive to play on giant highend 4k TV than a little 32' monitor.
@@690Dragonx the PC I'm typing this on is hooked up to a 4K 65" TV with refresh rates and response times comparable to higher mid-range monitors. GPUs have HDMI outputs since what? 2010 or 2012? Also, I have access to tons of XBOX and PlayStation games on PC plus thousands of AAA PC releases. I'm not trying to argue about platform. Console or PC. As I said, I have a PC, an XBOX and a PlayStation. I'm saying that consoles are starting to push into mid range PC budgets and manufacturers could soon pack full scale PC performance into something the size of a console. I play 4K ultra with Ray Tracing at 120+ FPS on PC. The consoles limit frame rates to 30 or 60 FPS at 4K. My comment is me simply hoping for technological advancement and performance improvements in gaming with all these smaller form factor cases.
@@690Dragonx no. My TV is a 2022. I'm saying you could hook up PCs via HDMI since 2010. My PC and television are significantly more capable than my PlayStation or XBOX. Again, I'm not saying consoles are bad, I'm saying we're closer to having the performance/features of full PCs now. I think that will great for gamers
Thank you so much for this video! Can't wait to build my own mini gaming PC. I never got a PC in the past cause they're too big, and take up too much space, as I'm traveling a lot for my job. With this PC, I could have awesome performance, while making it feasible to take along with me on my travels! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!
I did this exact same build just 2 weeks ago, been loving it so far. Olny difference is I used a sf750 and a 3080 ti, works great!
itx lovers 😊😊
did the 3080 fit well?
I had a evga ftw3 ultra 3080 ti and it actually fit surprisingly well, cables had to be smooshed slightly to get the top on and you need slim fans or no fans, otherwise yes!@@TheMrMikle
This looks amazing. Greatly narrated video. I have a 3080 custom build and PS5 but this still makes me jealous lol
Temps are definitely great, a lot to do with the fact that you have paired one of the two most energy efficient pc components on the market
Man that's beautiful, coming from the IDE Cable era the pain in the ass building that will be worth it.
This build is sick! What would you recommend for an intel cpu version instead? I have an i7-13700K that I am hoping to make a similar build with.
Hey! Did you get around building this? I am planning on using a 14600kf but I think the tdp is a bit high to keep cool in this build
Glad i found this channel. Ive been getting into sff recently. Been wanting to build a pc for a while but going strugbt to sff eill be a challenge. These videos help.
Hey man one question here : The main challenge being the size of the case and of course the cooling of the CPU, and given the fact that you had to buy this very specific low profile Noctua (excellent by the way). Would you consider to buy and install a 10$ CPU contact frame (from Thermalright for example)?
i've heard that those things could lower the cpu temp. by 5 and up to 10 °C.
Seems to be a pretty cool, low profile and low budget solution to optimise the temperature and the performances? what do you think?
Greetings from France.
Damn bro after I saw the RAM clearance to your CPU cooler fan I really appreciated what you did with this build 😮
The cpu alone is the same price as a PS5. Lol.
This is so well recorded and edited.
Naaah.. That shit will age like milk because of the 12gb vram. Better wait for a 16gb+ card.
The first thing to say is that as a Spaniard, you have English that is very well understood.
On the other hand, as a casual player "not triple A" who has a very small space for his desk but I don't want a laptop, this tower seems very nice, elegant and in which without the need for top-of-the-range components you can make a computer compact and useful.
Thanks!
This is pretty much what I would build for myself. Though I'd go with AMD GPU and run Steam OS instead of that Windows nonsense. I think I would be happy with 5800X3D too.
This, together with a Steam Deck - perfect combo. Accessing same games or streaming from SFF to SD, copying game files directly. What else can wish for?
PS. Fall Out Boy!
subscribed for the relaxed feeling of the video and the quality of it .
He used a 4070, he betrayed the pc community
Fractal has the BEST support I have ever encountered. Their cases are the best designed I have encountered. Fractal. CAN NOT GO WRONG.
literally my dream build, great work
I priced this up. It's A £2,000 build. Hmmm.
I live these little builds . Nice video
$450 for cpu alone? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The Ryzen thread ripper pro runs for $10000
@@SmokieJayI can't even Digest the price 😅😂
steroids are not cheap
@@CaptainsKIZ0w10 brother I’m too poor to even stand in the same building as one of those cpus😭
Nice build, It's cool how your basically just sucking the air from outside the side panel wherever it's needed.
I have a 13+ year old sock Dell PC that is probably 80lb uses far too much power and is noisier than I care to listen to. What a contrast this thing is.
1700$ too much
That just fine 3 month payment and I own it
It's a long term investment beacuse 99% of games on pc are free 😂 torrent
Great video! Not everyone knows how to build a PC, so the step by step process is appreciated.
huge plus of the 7800x3d is that effiiency, that 3D cache really helps that CPU. It wasnt drawing over 40W throughout all the tests. For an 8 core cpu that is very impressive, would want to do this kind of build just for my desk setup even.
wow this is incredible. im obsessed with mini itx and would love to build something this small soon! thanks for the inspo man 🤩
legit soooo building this!!!! great video brotha!
Maybe its a bit late, but would you like adding the 3x 80mm fans at the top?
I would love to see an comparison of performance and temps between this and the previous build.
regards David
As a console gamer - I find this build pleasing.
Useful video because you are demonstrating the use of the 120mm fan on the ls12 rather than the 90(whatever) mm when paired with corsair vengeance. I am currently speccing a similar build and I have chosen corsair vengeance (although 6000mhz and cl30 rather than 40) and the smoller ls12, I have now swapped it to the 120.
I think if top fan is set to eject it will not resist the flow of the gpu fan trying to exhaust. Making this exact build (different gpu) when the parts get delivered.
Thanks for your video. Waited so long to assembly a PC for gaming in my flat for so long cause I've never found any balance between compact system and power, being reasonable of the power consumption.
You hit the spot. Saw your video, ordered the same parts RIGHT AWAY! Well done! Lol
I will definitely look into this fractal case build. Thanks for this great video.
My experiences with this case:
The power LED is like a lighthouse beacon, especially if your MB choice flashes during sleep mode. I used some blue painter's tape to tone it down. Livingroom case, fine, bedroom.....just wow.
It seems to be best with Founder's edition cards. Maybe even designed around them. I built with a 7900gre and it pretty much blocks the side vent holes. I am wishing I had found a FE 4070 super because of lighting and cooling headaches. Or at least something with a more blow through design. My card is not a bad card, just a bad fit for this case.
I used a thermalright argb cooler and wish I went with the Noctua. I had this stupid notion that I wanted to try and get a little rgb bling and that was a mistake. If RGB is something you want plan way ahead. A standard GPU is tucked way inside behind things and looks pretty bad with RGB effects on behind the (awesome) included fans but not much better behind RGB ones.
As with many SFF cases, cable management is more a "tuck and hope" affair. Triple check from at least 2 or 3 angles that your connectors are in before moving to the next step. Having to tear everything down to find out you didn't manage to snap in a plug right just makes your tears even more salty.
It is a beautiful case with great aesthetics overall but does require some planning to build cleanly. Devyn's built is pretty on point and deviating from his recipe is gonna take research and dedication.
Sick build. Perfect for me. I will be saving your video because i will be building this PC
such a beauty .... ! Great video and build !
Tbh it is a sick build u earned a subscribe
Cpu cooler is used for making oxygen and a piston fire for the x wing
As a console gamer that has been considering possibly building a PC, this is a really cool video, but would benefit from a performance comparison between the build and a PS5 (considering the title especially).
Dude, I am one of those that almost never sees value in subscribing.
But you explained and filmed it so well and I am always looking for a even more compact solution that this video hit the point. I am subscribed now❤
PS5 on steroids, and PS5 price on steroids as well. Although, I am tempted to do something like this now.
Brilliant build - and video. Amazed at the amount of info you have managed to cram in roughly 12 minutes.
Dude, I hope I can buy this kind of pc one day. I’m Brazilian and all the parts mentioned are double the price here in comparison with US prices
i love small pc builds like this
Super clean and nice build!!! 👍👍👍
Please do exactly the same build but with PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Hellhound / Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XTX Pulse
I would like to see the noise level and temperature of such a system in the CPU and GPU
Don't forget to make sure the power connector on the gpu is fully pushed in to avoid sporadic housefires