$880 Lunchbox Gaming PC (1080p Destroyer)

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[@daven6634]

"AM4 is dead" Me out here still on an Intel Haswell Xeon

[@ethancastillo1679]

your shi ancient

[@KapitanZbik2138]

I5-4690K OC'ed to 4,4GHz here lol

[@somnathroy102]

i5 3570k

[@ronaldparrott4324]

Nothing is wrong with older hardware as long as it satisfy your needs.

[@anonymousrex6278]

well well well, how AM4 has aged......

[@Javtech]

😆 If only these builds were at the time when LAN parties were a thing...

[@TirzaBoi]

They still exist atleast where i live

[@TirzaBoi]

@@TheShmrsh Finland, kokkola (urbanlan in specific, it was almost full last years december)

[@CuisineArt]

lol i still do lan parties, but my friends and I have switched to PS3 LAN parties, lotsa a fun.

[@Javtech]

We just party up online nowadays 😅

[@rektorpwr2006]

​@@TirzaBoi Man, eh I'm jalous. Last time I had a CS 1.6 LAN party (in Poland) was when there was a mobo called DFI LanParty ;____;

[@jerrysmart5010]

I have an MSi Trident 3 because I liked how portable it was, but ended up liking this build and managed to find most of the parts at great prices that I've now set myself on this build! The difference I've done is gone for 32GB of RAM and 1TB M.2 because I found them for only £5-10 more so felt right to do so! I low how well you went through your build too. Some can skip small details there and then, but you did great to the point of where I can use this as a guide for when I attempt mine!

[@cartierr7485]

do you think a 5900x will get hot in this build? thinking about building it as well.

[@jerrysmart5010]

@@cartierr7485 I don't see why it would? It's a squeeze, but you could install two fans at the bottom of the case just to improve airflow. I've personally gone for a 5600g because performance is extremely similar or slightlyless than what I have now and got it for really cheap. Thankfully there's been insane price drops on GPU's so I got an RTX 3070 for 300 aswell.

[@cartierr7485]

@@jerrysmart5010 nice nice, thats honestly a steal a 3070 for 300$

[@kushikawagaoren4299]

How about temps. Is it okay?

[@AshwaniKMishra]

How's it going now? I am thinking to go fir this build as well.

[@huangjason6557]

This is one of the most detailed PC-building video I've seen recently, excellent work!

[@playz8b1t90]

went all in on this build. I really like the small form factor at about the size of a gaming console. PLUS it gives you a lot of leg room in your desk setup

[@0-0MaverickV2]

Tbh I don’t recommend you put your pc on the floor, especially an it’s one like this one

[@playz8b1t90]

@@0-0MaverickV2 My pc is on the desk.

[@0-0MaverickV2]

@@playz8b1t90 so wdym by leg room?

[@Cosmic_GD]

​@0-0Maverick if it was placed on a floor, you would still have plenty leg room

[@0-0MaverickV2]

@@Cosmic_GD ik

[@MLekord]

Love this build actually, portability is great, performance is overkill as I like, beatiful one. Already have a beast machine, but this one... won't let me go. Excellent build and video!

[@mikelo303]

Great video. Thank you. Good that you are showing a reasonable build, not a high end that 90% of people cannot afford anyway.

[@thseed7]

Favorite style of ITX Case, by far. lots of good fresh air for all the components, with reasonable cable routing, PSU space and tiny footprint

[@damianfeliciano8882]

Just came across your channel a couple days ago. Beautiful builds with step by step instructions, Love it!

[@Headshot-fo8wz]

Such a cool build and seems pretty affordable for such a small form factor.

[@hardway_6823]

Just came across your channel - I’ve recently been deluging myself in PC build and other related content and your excellent work stands WAY above nearly everything else out there in this crowded space, including the Paul, Linus and Jay fixtures - and not to take anything away from those guys, they do great work too. I just think the way you format your content, with beautiful camera work and your super concise and informative descriptions of your builds, telling us everything we wanna know and nothing we don’t and that’s damn rare on any enthusiast subject. Very well done Devyn, please keep doing more! Liked and Subscribed, definitely a no-brainer!

[@kale264]

You forgot Steve.

[@culo9999]

I would probably opt for the 5600 non-X to stay in budget but be able to upgrade to the 6700 non-XT as suggested in the video. Hopefully the included wraith cooler can fit in the case as well so you can save 20 more dollars to afford an upgrade to 32GB VRAM as well and for under 1k you have an excellent 1080p/1440p LAN device.

[@kennyma4904]

Does the motherboard even support 32gb?

[@em_the_bee]

What's the 32G for? I have 16G, and I'm pretty sure I haven't ever seen it filled, and I can have 2 browsers open with a game. Same for work: 2 (3, if you consider VS code) browsers with a bunch of tabs + a docker-compose build, still no issues.

[@alirobe]

The cheaper motherboard + high quality PSU combo is fantastic for someone on a budget. More expensive motherboards achieve stability through power filtering and management, i.e. they have a lot of components to help deal with bad power input, and/or strange power requirements. if your CPU is running stock in a thermally constrained system, and you live in area/building with good source power, a good PSU will give you the same benefits, and it can also out-live your CPU/Mobo/RAM.

[@NoobMaster2787]

bro thx for these mini itx pc builds its really gonna help me a lot to build my first pc

[@isaacr7416]

Dude these videos are so good im glad i found you. You ha e the asthetic of optimum tech, but i love how you explain and show every step youre following. I havent built a pc yet and this content is motivating and makes me feel confident i can do it too. Subbed!!

[@jampmp]

I bought the s300 case and same cooler ,2 weeks ago. Im building a 2nd/portable pc. The case is so nice. Great build.

[@Grimlo9ic]

1:58 ...I've been using the same RAM kit for 4 years now and I just found out there's clear wrap stickers on the label. LOL

[@TrisnoadiWikantoro]

My favorite case so far. It looks like vintage radio receiver

[@tongoso]

This is amazing, keep bringing these beautiful small builds, thanks for sharing!

[@bleachedwhale]

Excellent build; also very good video editing and breakdown of the process- subscribed! I do think it's worth noting that DLSS 3 would also work well at 1440p for single player games like Cyberpunk 2077 if the budget were closer to $1k USD, but honestly I can't complain about your choices within $900. That leaves extra room for dedicated peripherals.

[@marsovac]

I tried DLSS3 on the 4060, and it is a no go. You need 1080p resolution to have close to 60 fps, and if you don't and do 1440p, driving the car feels wobbly like driving a boat if you have 30 fps base and shooting is innacurate. Maybe it is fine for those playing consoles, but I cannot stand the latency of 30 fps. The alternative is to drop quality but in that case it isnt' useful.

[@benjamin1720]

Your videos are real nice dude. Top camerawork, satisfying to watch, and you seem to review a bit of everything on the way! Helpful & informative. Keep going

[@eluv2401]

Great build. Case looks awesome for the price

[@ericwright3141]

Just built in the s400 and it’s amazing. You can put two intake fans and a slightly taller cpu cooler.

[@bigbubba0439]

Imagine you're at school: "So Timmy, what do you have in your lunch box? I have baby carrots and a sandwich" "Oh, a 5600x and a 6650 xt"

[@GamesWithArty]

I used this guide to build a new PC to replace my decade old system -- works like a dream so far.

[@ivannevarez3006]

Man can’t wait I been waiting to upgrade my gaming laptop for a pc and this build looks perfect ! Thank you for the video great content ❤

[@Patje040175]

Great build, I coppied your build (7800X3d + 4080) from a former video but swapped the mb (using a Asus X670E-I board) and also used a MSI 4080, tnx for the vid and keep up the good work 🙂

[@akarhama1827]

did you use the same cpu cooler? what was the temp of your cpu?

[@SYNTHBREAK]

temps?

[@NJun21]

How much you spend for thst build?

[@jeromerelayson3850]

Can this build fit a 4090 FE?

[@quinnchau7166]

thank you for this, I'm still researching something portable. I might change a couple of things in this build but thank you so much for a reference and some good knowledge on small builds in general :)

[@lochlanmacqueen]

Did you build something like this?

[@BREEZYM6015]

Bob the Builder is packing some serious firepower. 😂

[@jiggilowjow]

this one actually finally got my sub. great build, i would have buffed the mobo and cpu but i like how you stayed under 1k

[@geevs2765]

I came across this case myself a while ago. It is a great sandwich case. I built the following in it: Asrock B550m-itx ac mobo Amd ryzen5 5600 cpu 2 X 8GB Klevv DDR4 3600mhz Ram Integral m3 series plus gen 4x4 m.2 nvme ssd Sapphire Nitro+ rx 6600xt GPU Thermalright axp-90-53 black cooler Bequiet series 3 sfx non modular 450w psu 1 x id cooling 12015 case fan ARGB. Shopping in new and used market did this for £590 ($675). Can game at 1440p no problem.

[@niffadrul6715]

Does m-itx mobo fit in this case?

[@hamov_]

Dam bro, you're really making me want to put together a build like this to take to/from work so I can game during my lunch breaks lol. Sweet build!

[@cisjr7376]

that is an awesome build that I definitely will be working on for my next. thankyou great vid

[@Dragonzkilerz]

These are always amazing but its hard to pass up those mini gaming pcs that have been on the rise in the past few years for $600-$1200

[@lsh19930713]

Just finished a similar build weeks ago. 5600x+b550+sf600+3060ti. It is a fine itx case as its price and everything works just fine. I feel 5600x is the best CPU for this case, considering the thermals. 7000 series ryzen is still too costly and intel CPU are too hot for this.

[@frozen1616]

May I know how much is the total cost?

[@lsh19930713]

@@frozen1616 I bought some of these parts a while ago. But if you wanna build something similar with all new parts, it should be around $1000

[@canvargun]

I really like your sf build videos. Also I like your budget builds also.

[@enermaxstephens1051]

And freaking loud too. That's the part so many of these videos leave out. SFF build = loud unless you go water on everything.

[@AuDiGo6]

Idcooling is very hard to get in most countries. For these people, try the Thermalright AXP-120 X67 with roughly the same performance.

[@luispena2049]

I'm building a similar PC and something important to have in mind is chosing a under b550 chipset motherboard is going to affect the performance, if you have a pcie 4.0 GPU. before buying the mobo u can check the price difference, probably is not a lot (depending on the model) and for the performance it might worth. Btw, great video and excellent pc for the budget. :)

[@Liminal.Headspace]

If the riser is gen 3 it doesn't even matter. And gen 4 risers are really expensive.

[@luispena2049]

@Costin Simon you're absolutely right, but it's easier in the future just to upgrade the riser instead of the mobo.

[@kennethlee1977]

i have the same case quick tip. i found out i can fit 2 - 92mm (intake) fans at the bottom for extra cooling.

[@chrisyee564]

Hi, just wondering what RAM you managed to use if you also used the same cooler (ID Cooling IS-55)? Cheers!

[@kennethlee1977]

@@chrisyee564 Kingston hyper x fury

[@jameswatson6608]

Love the content. I liked this build so much I am currently building this with a 5700x and a 6700 xt.

[@fryservingfries]

Eyyy I’m making the exact same build. I’ll have it made next week

[@TheHoodGuru]

Another great case. This time its available. Im getting one even without wanting to do a new PC

[@itzfraggle9620]

The PSU you recommended was just what I was looking for! I might do an AM5 build in this and use it as a dedicated streaming/editing PC. Thanks so much!

[@user-dv2ms1ic1t]

What would your build be

[@JeriDro]

I like how you kept it under $1k. You are realistic and you don't seem like a show off or know it all. Very nice video, straight to the point. I don't mind seeing a youtuber on screen but it should be only for a short moment. Too many youtubers are conceded and self absorbed but not you, nice job.

[@danielkowalski7527]

this + 60" screen, full size keyboard + mouse and its perfect portable kit

[@ThorstenSO]

Man, this is a nicely done video with a nice build! 👌 I would totally build (new) on AM4. It seems, the Fans mostly get air from the outside. But I feel still a bit concerned about the "free" airflow. Kind regards, Thorsten (Germany)

[@magnawaves]

This motherboard is giving me so many issues with bluetooth, but that aside, the build is stellar.

[@NashGRS]

Oh man thank you so much! You covered everything I care about when watching builds. Keep it up!

[@mr.pangetako]

I have a similar pc case like this. Different brand. I really like this, it fit on my backpack. It’s very portable. But It’s a toaster oven. The holes aren’t big enough for the hot air to exhaust. I used a thumb screw. Basically, I just unscrew both side panels and it solves my problem.

[@shahriariqbal3722]

Excellent pc build idea, just the thing i am looking for as i have to shift places very often, its important now that i shrink my pc to a portable size.

[@davidviescas1695]

I built almost the exact same build before this video showed up in my feed. I have the S300 case in black with the gigabyte A520I AC mother board. AMD Ryzen 5 4500 CPU, MSI Radeon RX 6650XT, and a Crucial 1TB NVME hard drive. I settled for a 550w power supply though. Great minds think alike! 😁

[@GoingtoHecq]

I like how the front panel looks a little bit like an old radio.

[@martingo2680]

I built many PCs in my lifetime.. have made it a mission to build the smallest one possible. One thing we all learned, things get expensive when going small. And in fact he could have gone with a smaller power supply.

[@BananaWarrior23]

Built out one of these cases with a 7800x3d and a 4070 super. Love the case!

[@brandondookeran2953]

Can it fit in that lunch bag? I'm going to buy this case, so innterested in what bag it will fit in.

[@adamhaziqsalleh]

what a build ! something realistic and i def would love to have. nice job !

[@bmacc6672]

Great build, appreciate the video.

[@Kristof_InsertRandomText]

can you switch the power button to the other side of the case?

[@califa213239]

A cheat code for buying PC parts is MicroCenter's open box bin. Got a 750w Lian Li SFX, a $75 Lian Li H20 case, and more.

[@cocokwispy0908]

I just updated an old build of mine with this case and the cooling ability is ridiculous. For the first few days I didn't have case fans and was a bit worried that I would have overheating issues but I was playing games all day. With case fans now I have zero concerns with cooling which is awesome. For anyone wondering I'm running an MSI 3080 OC 12GB with a Ryzen 1700 (Very odd pairing, I know, but I'm visiting home and just brought my 3080 with me. 1700 is a beast!)

[@JAE-yq3bz]

How did you fit that card in this case? Perhaps you have the S400 not the S300?

[@cocokwispy0908]

@@JAE-yq3bz Yep, I didn't catch that the case in the video is an s300 and not 400 like what I have. Although the only difference is the height of the case. I would still be able to fit my card in the s300 i just wouldn't have space for case fans.

[@ronin2963]

subscribed based on this video. not everyone needs a $10K watercooled beast

[@BrickedUpMemes]

that cooler is absolutely better than the stock one. mine usually gets to around 75c-90c when playing forza (idle at 50c)

[@poggorseel]

I’m religiously watching this while waiting for my parts to arrive ❤

[@marleensrain]

i just bought the 1tb version of that NVME for 50 bucks at best buy lol for this exact build except a 4060 low profile and a 3700x

[@Crustenscharbap]

Hmm interesting for this I only need a ITX board and this case and the cpu fan + PSU.

[@stephendelacruzone]

Cool build dude! Darn it... you're tempting a little to change my build. That case looks purtee neat!💎✨👌

[@idagonchannel5681]

I have this setup too and i always bring it to office and using my portable monitor 😂

[@chrisyee564]

Hi, just wondering what RAM you use with the same cooler (ID Cooling IS-55?) Planning to use Corsair Vengenace LPX RAM, but I don't know if it's too tall for the CPU cooler or not. Thanks!

[@geevs2765]

I found it slightly too tall. You can turn the cooler round 180 degrees but you need a mobo with a small io cover or without it.

[@TheMostTropicalToast]

every time i think ive figured out what pc im saving up for, and along comes a video like this 💀

[@whocares-mq7ki]

Frrrr

[@Danimal46]

im copying this build tomorrow but using my 3060ti. im really excited to build this.

[@Danimal46]

went really well, i used the s400 case which has a little more room so i was even able to add some intake fans at the top

[@garywang2694]

How much is the weight after you put everything in? Thx

[@i_zoru]

the build are totally compact that i think i can fit it in my mountain backpack, along with portable monitor and mouse + keyboard lmao

[@soumiksen]

Temps like those on that build. A pretty good deal.

[@dumptruck3354]

What a lovely build great job man

[@HiyabEmha]

What did you bring for lunch? "My gaming pc."

[@VersityGamez]

Can you add liquid cooling instead?

[@regieds]

The layout reminds me of my case, DAN A4 SFX. It's just a tiny bit larger than the A4, 7.2L vs 8L.

[@Frank-gs3kf]

super cool build and quality video ! gj

[@oktafriano7390]

OMG i research the component like this and i worried about the cpu cooler will be issue, then this video show what all i need. Cpu temperature so good for mini itx build. Thank you

[@DevoXMO]

gonna use this build for a mobile VJ Kit in a pelican case.

[@chilldeen4590]

I'm planning on building a PC like this but without a dedicated GPU so I'm using a Ryzen 5 5600g, could anyone please tell me what is the recommended PSU wattage for that? is bequiet! SFX 450W enough or should I go with a Fractal Design SFX 500W?

[@TonyWony]

soo cool! mostly likey going to follow your build as i have a job that requires me to move location every few months,

[@DarioJM]

This case, or thermaltake v1??

[@janrick]

When I saw the title, I thought you we're gonna make a PC where you can store your lunch

[@cedrickmonesit8587]

Great video I'm building this pc this week for fun, just upgraded a few things on it like the gpu and storage. It'll be great as a portable and backup for my overkill space heater of a pc that weighs like a fridge.

[@AlexLopez-qb2ot]

did you use a usb c mobo?

[@cril4739]

What gpu did you use?

[@Ryzard]

Great build! Keep up the content, editing was clean and the camerawork is nice. You could absolutely find some mega deals used, im actively making a similar build with a 6700xt that I was able to grab for just about 300 after tax.

[@bamf6603]

Im also intrested there is so many different types of gpu

[@michaelwoehl8822]

Watch out about the 3rd generation riser cable, for newer gpu's only the 4th gen riser cables will get a post. Got this from experience with pretty close the same build.

[@Lennox032]

Cool build, only thing that bothers me is a pcie 4.0 chip running on a pcie 3.0 motherboard, you'll lose some performance but nice build!

[@GregorioAlar]

amazin video mate! keep doing videos like this 8-)

[@MarioCastillion]

I'm a photographer/videomaker. I wonder if this system can do 4K60p video editing. You've got a fantastic channel by the way. I'm learning a lot in here.

[@satiricalbard4653]

Great video, thanks for the upload!

[@Fezzy976]

this would be an awesome linux gaming box. upgrade to a 5800X3D and a 7800XT and this is an absolute beast of a machine.

[@dylanguerrero8053]

Dave Tech or Optimum 2D

[@gloomysunnyboy]

Your videos are great. I will build this one for myself. My wife wouldn't like a over the top RGB gaming PC in our living room that costs a ton of money. So it have to look sophisticated enough and shouldn't cost a kidney. :-D

[@franzjaegers]

I just got that case in black. I used the Asrock B550M-ITX/ac with a Ryzen 7 5700G with stock cooler, a 500gb Kingston SA2000 nvme and 64gb of corsair DDR4 Ram. The Power Supply is a Be Quiet SFX Power 3 450W. I'm still waiting for an adapter to connect the USB C to the USB 2 header on the mainboard. Not the best option but at least it will work that way. And a Intel Arc 750 is also on the way.

[@2b2tMaestro]

great build but bit of a bummer the case came with a gen 3 riser cable and not a gen 4, missing out on a bit of performance.

[@Trusteft]

It's so hot to see someone applying the thermal paste properly. Is it just me? Great video man!

[@Adrianwe44]

Nah

[@ivangerginov5648]

I mean, I wouldn't call it that but yes, it feels nice

[@5aitama638]

Shows what you can do when you have to spend almost no money on aesthetics like nice looking cables good looking components etc and no rgb, very cool!

[@IgnusFast]

I'm surprised that you didn't add a low-profile fan in the bottom...

[@peachulemon]

AM4 will be around for very long time, I don't see people switching to Am5 unless we get on board Ai cores that allow fully offline AI assistants. I don't see a reason to recommend people AM5 unless they want the latest and greatest when they do a biuld.

[@mazz_archive]

Great video!! I only worry about adding more storage. I don't see a lot of space left for another nvme or 2.5ssd