If i had a $1500 budget (or less), this is what i’d build.

[@devyn.johnston]

The case is 8.1L and the completed system weighs 10.lbs. Also - I tested the fan as to test as exhaust and I am finding a slight improvement in temps. On average ~1ºC lower across the few games I've tested at 1440p. Noise levels are (subjectively) the same.

[@aidenokeefe7768]

I was curious if you were taking a look at the Zephry 4070 single fan card, seeing that people are somehow getting their hands on it now. It’d be cool to see a build with it, and I’m pretty sure I remember you briefly talking about the card a while back

[@СтаниславДмитриев-ы5б]

4.581 kg for ones who use metric system

[@Qwhx123a]

Love that there is no useless talking at the beginning strait to the piont

[@casualscrub909]

I appreciate no extra music, edit and talking. Just clear and straight to the point video is what we want

[@shoobadoo123]

The Asrock a620 also has a MUCH better vrm than the gigabyte a620. If you're gonna run a non-x cpu, then it doesn't matter much. But the Asrock a620 will handle x and x3d cpus a lot better, which is important since there's no pbo to undervolt with on an a620 board

[@Fantazticsify]

He somehow shows pbo settings in bios

[@JoeTheGhost]

I love seeing these S300 builds! I'm building one today, inspired by your older video. I chose the same exact motherboard, RAM, and PSU but I went with the 7600X3D and 7800 XT for 1080p 144Hz, maybe 1440p later. Such a cute little case.

[@lochoang2982]

For anyone that are interested in the thermal of this case: -Setting the bottom fan to exhaust is a lot better for performance since the CPU cooler is blowing air out (i got the exact cooler) while the bottom is pushing air in, creating a conflicted flow. My temp on the 7600x got 5-8 C cooler.

[@DanniieLTorres]

But the hot air rises, would that be contraproductive?

[@radiofuture6911]

@@DanniieLTorres Force generated by temperature difference in case of +/-20C is miniscule. It is overpowered hundredfold by the fan.

[@DanniieLTorres]

@@radiofuture6911 thanks for the reply, i got the id cooling is-47-xt. I’m not sure if it’ll be applicable in my scenario but i’ll try it. Thanks!

[@lochoang2982]

@@DanniieLTorres no since the hot from the CPU cooler is pushing it both toward the top and bottom of the case, setting the fan to exhaust will help getting rid of the hot air. Understandable that hot air rises but in this case if the bottom fan is set to intake, it will be fighting the flow that the CPU cooler creates and trap the hot air inside. Hot air may rises by itself but in this case its being pushed by the cpu cooler so therefore it will go in the direction of the fin of the cooler

[@DanniieLTorres]

@@lochoang2982 so basically what you're saying is that in order to avoid creating turbulence with the air coming out of the cpu cooler, just make an airflow path smoother by exhausting the hot air?

[@mavevibenbtw]

new build just built in the terra with 7800x3d and 4070ti super Asus Tuf editon was a tight fit for gpu and had to use a axp90 thermalright full copper cpu cooler with a noct fan to keep it cool running games at 65-73 c glad i watch u and optimum tech love these vids

[@spaff_hazz]

Sick one mate. Are those temps for both the cpu and gpu?

[@mavevibenbtw]

@@spaff_hazz no just the cpu but in 1440p the gpu is hovering around 71-73

[@DoTheAstralPlane]

Very glad this is almost exactly what I built myself a couple weeks ago lol. Went with the Fractal Terra and Gigabyte A620i because I got great deals, but this build is awesome performance-wise.

[@chinjuaneldonjuan]

Perfect mini itx build

[@Acruxj]

Great video, I just built a PC like 2 weeks ago with almost the same components myself (differences are b650i lightining instead of the 620, KFA2 4070 Super, black 4.0 riser cable black s300 case and Corsair ram 6000 MHz, CL30). I'm really glad you chose something like this because it puts my mind at ease that you chose similar components. Keep up the good work. Also used your previous video as a guide for assembling the pc in this case. 😂

[@brandan_k57]

The S300 is such a good sff case. I have a 3600x and a a 6800xt in mine. Handles everything you throw at it and then some.

[@doominance]

If only I had a budget.

[@formersat]

[@nineflyerr3866]

just take out a credit card bro

[@kaanw001]

same lol

[@SvalbardSleeperDistrict]

@@nineflyerr3866 Terrible advice.

[@goodboy-zg3xo]

IF

[@slimmyjimmy2848]

If you want to get a cheaper but just as clean sfx power supply, go for the 750w lian li one. It's the one I personally have and I got i a few months ago for way less than the corsair. They also have really good braided cables.

[@devyn.johnston]

I was looking at that one and considering it for this build. I didn't realize it came with braided cables! Im going to pick one up now

[@Dawelio]

Watched Optimum's $2000 mini PC where he used that due to the Corsair being discountinued in his country. He said that the Lian Li had a more aggressive fan profile than the Corsair one, so might be something worth taking into account if noise is of concern.

[@orion9k]

@@Dawelio What about the Dagger SFX ? They come pretty cheap as well

[@markbernhardt6281]

I built mine with the Corsair after buying the Thermaltake Toughpower. Toughpower one had a fan that ran a lot plus it had coil whine when it wasn't running.

[@Dawelio]

@@orion9k Personally never heard of that brand and I'd personally never cheap out on an PSU. It's the most important component as it powers the entire system.

[@jeremyculler6653]

This was super helpful, I didn't realize there were any mini-itx am-5 motherboards in for this price, was gonna go am4 for my s300 build until I saw this.

[@sevaeron]

I'd like to see that difference switching that A12x15 to exhaust would make. should change the sound profile as well, less turbulent

[@devyn.johnston]

good point. going to give this a try and will pin an update on temps UPDATE: Just flipped the fan to test as exhaust and I am finding a slight improvement in temps. On average ~1ºC lower across the few games I've tested in 1440p. Noise levels are (subjectively) the same.

[@shoobadoo123]

Exhaust is the optimal orientation. Gamers nexus did a video recently with a very similar case (itx, fits only 1 fan) and bottom exhaust was significantly cooler than bottom intake

[@ko_tech]

What a coincidence, I have almost exactly this setup minus the case and cooling (NR200 with PE120 mini) and different RAM brand (GSkill FlareX). I am super happy with it for 1440p gaming, can 100% recommend. :)

[@riou_gg]

im definitely building that! except id opt for an x3d chip. goodluck thermals!

[@slicks8152]

I got a pc (all used parts) for $500 Specs: Ryzen 5800x 6900xt 1tb ssd 16gb ddr4 (working on getting 32) B550m-itx Ssupd meshilicious case 650w psu (working on 850sf) And a 240mm aio (I need the sf psu because the atx is taking alot pf space that could be used for cooling)

[@Josh-ub5ht]

I was genuinely planning to build a Mini-itx around Christmas. This video may just become a guide for mine

[@VickyYeung2010]

im planning to build in this case and my parts so far i have chosen are: (used) 3080 FE i5-12600k 32GB of ddr4 3600 asrock z690m itx board ID-COOLING IS-55 Black 54.6 CFM CPU Cooler corsair sf750 2tb crucial p2

[@reitastatic3386]

It's a great case. I got a sweet build in one too I use when traveling.

[@VickyYeung2010]

@@reitastatic3386 did you switch the pcie riser cable for a 4.0 one? people said its better if you can.

[@denisnatera3633]

I pretty much suggest you get the same cooler as he did in the video or atleast any non cooper variant (theyre cheaper) but even tho the size seems smaller than the IS 55 the thermal right axp 53 have better cooling (I own both coolers) and tested them in a fractal terra wich is pretty much the same layout

[@VickyYeung2010]

@@denisnatera3633 thanks will definitely consider

[@shoobadoo123]

It's worth the extra money to go am5

[@2Kaleb]

I'm suprised you didn't mention the Ryzen 5 7500F 0:10

[@DaFirstMelon]

He prob doesnt like aliexpress

[@spooky1279]

It's not readily available on the US unless you use AliExpress. Most people there don't use AliExpress.

[@orion9k]

@@DaFirstMelon you can buy them in ordinary webshops here in Denmark

[@yukirevive2722]

The problem would be no igpu which is helpful when you do troubleshooting. It's only a 20-40 bucks difference so seems like a rounding error in the total budget. Like a ups better to have it than not.

[@shredmajor700]

Hey i love this video, would love an extension of it to also cover the basics of making a portable sff setup. Im talking portable monitor, keyboard, mouse, mouspad, travel case etc. Thats one of the biggest apealling factors of an sff pc to me.

[@xanira6367]

the gigabyte budget am5 itx boards are also very very hot, so better to go for asrock

[@ribeirinhu]

that motherboard from Asrock is insane for an A series, 2 nvme's slot, beefy on the VRM's, full of usb ports and type-C, really cheap and it doesnt have the ITX tax 7600x has a TDP of 105w and 9600x of 65w, prices are similar, so in a tiny hot box I would prefer the 9600x, lower TDP less heat and also, well, newer 😂 I love that cooler but it bulks on the back of the motherboard and is quite nasty if you have to re-route the pcie riser through that great build bro!

[@ShaunaJagan]

Glad to see you tried the ASRock a620i, it's one of the best ITX boards for its price! Also Devyn, may I ask you: Do you have plans of trying one of JONSBO's Cases? They have some good ones like the "z20" and the "TK6"

[@devyn.johnston]

Yea, Im hoping to check out the T6 soon. I'll have to look into those other ones as well!

[@MynameisEpinephrine]

It's like you can read my mind, I was wishing you'd make a video like this so I'd know wtf to blow my budget on.

[@MrAnimescrazy]

What is your budget?

[@Apemania69]

cool build to get temps down on AMD cpu do the following: personaly have the 7600x as well, in bios search for curve optimizier and "undervolt" it trough that. most can do a minus 10 to minus 20 value. test out which keep your system stable with a prime stresstest. you get arround 10-15°C lower temp at the end

[@holdenthighe8161]

there are a lot of things i would change. 7900xt, kingston nv2, lian li sp850, and fractal design terra. all coming in at $1495

[@redinthesky1]

I'd love a case like this that is a bit larger, to fit bigger GPUs etc

[@ChristopherEtges]

I got a low noise extension from Noctua for the slim fans and they're completely silent now 😌 Would recommend

[@markbernhardt6281]

Fun fact, if you look at 7:04 at the close-up of the PSU and MOBO, I was able to set up a vertical SSD drive between the PSU and MOBO. It is a solid friction fit, almost like they planned it that way. Another thing that fits is a 90mm low profiile fan pointed out above the PSU. Getting one under the PSU is laughable, I tried to do that. Way too tight under there. Maybe if you had exact length right angle cables. Not worth it. If you go with the ID-Cooling IS-55 cooler I think it will perform a little better but the 120mm fan does not fit on the bottom of the case, unless you have Low I/O like devyn's previous S300 video. You can put a 90mm one down there though using one hole for the 12mm and drilling your own hole in the opposite corner. I think it's worth it because that cooler is much beefier and bumps right up to the side of the case to draw fresh air in. Great case.

[@93ksj]

I always buy Strix GPU but lately they are so huge, this Prime model has similar looks and more compact, I love it

[@reitastatic3386]

If you wanna stick with asus, their Proart line fits here, so you can fit up to a 4080 super that way.

[@MarkoMood]

Would love to see this build in a Velka 5, with a 7800X3D and 4070 Super.

[@ffh2303]

This A620 board supports PBO? What about Curve Optimizer?

[@yatropgens]

Chalenge: how would you bring this down to the $800 price point? What would be your components for the same case?

[@goldens9530]

i have the same pc case i love this build !

[@emmetthawthorne]

I really recommend looking into the L300 pc case that’s made by the same company

[@m.harisirfansyah398]

jawa mentioned, im from jawa island Indonesia 😂😂

[@sumirat6888]

😂

[@sethbalderson]

Wi-Fi 6E on an A series motherboard is awesome to see.

[@Games_and_Tech]

I really hate when case manufacturers put just one USB-A 3.0 in the front IO...

[@perrytilton5221]

I wouldn't think 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C wouldn't be much to ask for.

[@perrytilton5221]

I'm in the middle of this build. I'm trying to go all white with RGB. I will say it's a PITA finding the right riser cable.

[@ToppingIfi]

Would like to see an S400 build

[@BananaWarrior23]

Pretty close to my exact build. Same gpu, different motherboard, 7800x3d, and I managed to fit 3 case fans into mine.

[@shoobadoo123]

3 fans?! How?! Are you sure yours is the s300 and not the bigger s400?

[@josh4275]

I hope you add Monster Hunter Wilds into future tests when it comes out. Id be very interested to know how it runs on a PC like this or others like it.

[@tahiobbx]

3:05 $6 for a 1tb nvme is insane

[@Bneboy]

Can you link where you got the Gen4 riser cable?

[@Dirge177]

Nice looking build. What fan did you put on the cpu cooler?

[@commandostryker304]

I have the same budget at $1480 but I was able to use 4070 Ti Super with that tight budget

[@namuen]

Love how the case looks but

[@jopppsss]

Great video! What monitor are you using?

[@VIVIAN81]

100k inbound

[@BigMan-tech]

I choose exactly that build 2 weeks ago!😂

[@liebrat7234]

This dude just hates AMD, I’ve used both and DLSS and FSR and both frame generations and they’re both great. Ray tracing would only be viable on the highest end cards of Nvidia, hitting 1% lows in the 30s and 40s while your average is 60+ is highly noticeable.

[@shuny11r23]

I just did my 1st build with a Fractal Terra Case. I bought the same Thermalright Cooler. it was supposed to be here today but got delayed. such a bummer. I feel like the Ryzen Stock cooler isn't enough. this is a nice clean build tho

[@aceingaming9656]

Hi Devyn. I love your builds. I'm new to ITX and want to start off with compact Micro-ATX. Is there anything you could recommend for me?

[@FnThn]

What FPS counter are you using? Cause WOW that UI is clean

[@FnThn]

Just found out you have a video on this, never mind!

[@devyn.johnston]

Check the description of that video as well, I have my exact overlay file there. FPS Overlay video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIOpZ5-NaZqWasU

[@nikhilmohandas24]

Hey nice video! Would you mind telling me the name of the software you used to display cpu/gpu stats on top of the games? And also the which Monitor is that?

[@Aodan]

Would the x53 full copper cooler be good enough for the 7800x3d without any tweaks or turning off boosting? I plan to do fairly identical build.

[@dragonflame9615]

Amazing build any other case options you would recommend for this build would the Ncase, fractal terra or any others be a good pick ?

[@CR4ZYxRY4N]

Yep I prefer the asrock I’ve tried them all I got in my one of my current builds is the ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 LGA 1700 Intel rock a i9 12900k I like the 12 gen cpus that are still overkill for gaming my gpu is a 4070ti super by pny rocking 6400mhz 34gb of ddr5 ram ran first descendant at 1050fps

[@Truizify]

Thank you for this! Question - could the 4070 Super in this build be swapped for a 4090? or would other components (incl. the case) have to change?

[@anonymousblank6269]

review the koorui OLED monitor bro. Trust me

[@shoobadoo123]

Which gen4 riser did you use? I have this case but am still using the stock gen3 one and need to upgrade. I'll use your affiliate link if you have one for it

[@TheCaesarChris]

What monitoring software do you use? Looks nice and it’s easy to tead

[@devyn.johnston]

A custom overlay for MSI Afterburner. I made a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIOpZ5-NaZqWasU Check the description of that video if you just want to import the my exact overlay file.

[@nokeo08]

"If ray tracing is important to you..." I've yet to meet a single person that gives a flying shit about ray tracing.

[@tonyjrdeets]

I want to get started in PC gaming and i want to build my own PC. I know im going to make some mistakes and some may end up being expensive, but im not going to learn otherwise. The 1st question i have for the community is, what is the best App, Site, book, whatever? That i can get to make absolute sure that all my component will be compatible? If something like that exists.

[@MrAnimescrazy]

Probably pc part picker and also what is your budget?

[@orion9k]

Just use ChatGPT ?

[@stomp4729]

Curious, how come you didn't opt for the CH160 for the case? If i remember correctly it should fit this build (and maybe more) for a cheaper price?

[@flexer83]

i got mine from UK, unlike USA, they give u the option to choose between gen 4 or gen 3 riser cable

[@MCAE86]

what fan did you swap to on the CPU cooler?

[@megadeth8592]

nah 7900xt for $650 is a no brainer

[@boydolson5350]

For $1500 i would get a mifisforum bd790i with a 7945hx cpu, 32gb sodimm ram, 4070 super, new sf750 or a coolermaster psu, and any enclosure you want

[@RedDeadthingsyt]

this is very similar to my future build.

[@TwisQ]

Ooooo what a clean build, also would it not be better to get a black s300 instead of a white?

[@thecorn2299]

I wonder if it could better for ease of upgrade to put the p3 on the back slot instead, just so you won't have to take the board out if you want to install a 2nd drive in the future.

[@dixieflatline1189]

Just built a very similar system with a fractal terra case. I'm now stuck on what monitor to upgrade to. Oled 1440p vs 4K? It was easier to build a new system than pick a new monitor these days...

[@prolixy1184]

would a 5800x3d work with this or is it not compatible?

[@orion9k]

As long as you use an AM4 ITX board, I can't see why not.

[@prolixy1184]

@@orion9k ok thanks, I was thinking about upgrading to am5 tho

[@maxdave9590]

Lower price at $100 ain't cheap, 100$ for that, i'll pass

[@ZakiAsir]

Most surprising thing about the video is that you got bo6 to run

[@UtubeGuy473]

do you have a build for matx/mitx that can be fitted in a medium size(24inch) luggage? a budget/entry lvl perhaps.

[@craigjoe8691]

Just get the deep cool

[@nimmy404]

$1000/$1500 used parts Challenge?

[@KrypteiaXi]

An RTX 4070 build for $1500, or alternatively a PS5 PRO for $699 that will perform about the same as good in actual games.

[@Ethereal184]

Exactly, this is something that I don’t think a whole lot of people understand yet. A solid 1440p 144fps and 4k 60fps pc build ranges from $1100 to $1500. If the ps5 pro can manage to give a bit more flexibility in how we can set graphics performance and can also make sure games are actually optimized, there is almost no reason to buy a pc in this price range unless you really want to play on pc or need one

[@KrypteiaXi]

@ its mostly for the sport. I built several gaming PCs over the years and I found out that I cared more about aesthetics than actual gaming. When people mention a console beater rig they typically mean crap motherboard without Wifi-bluetooth and without beefy capacitors etc for stable OC, stock CPU cooler, crap PSU, ugly RAM, whatever brand cheap SSD, and a PC case that according to my taste is usually straight for the bin. Knowing myself I would struggle to put together an RTX 4070 pc south of 1500€. Especially if you think that I will be lucky to get a good RTX 4070 implementation in my country for less than 600€. I would honestly rather buy a PS5 PRO at this point. Consoles have gotten plenty powerful at this point.

[@rickfist1]

Finally you used the s300 took forever lol 😂

[@NastronautProduction]

He used it in another one of his older videos, I think it was the $800 lunchbox PC

[@rickfist1]

@@NastronautProduction yeah definitely forgot

[@deibyt.cordova]

Great video! I would like to copy this build, but sadly I really don't like this case aesthetic, there's another 8L case I could buy on Amazon? I already watch the Velka cases, but it can't be ship to my country :( Please help!

[@flylowe46m38]

I went 4090fe last holidays was able to it at 1400 and than on a meshy

[@Asunuji]

I've been obsessed with the temp software you use. What's the name of it?

[@devyn.johnston]

A custom overlay for MSI Afterburner. I made a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIOpZ5-NaZqWasU Check the description of that video if you just want to import the my exact overlay file.

[@mikkoanthonyting3253]

do the s400 please!

[@amarok7012]

What application are you using to monitor temps

[@religood]

CLEAN, STRAIGHT TO THE POTIN! and sir you just got yourself a new follower! keep up the good work

[@Ketusket]

just in case, can I use this monster when I go to uni instead of using a laptop?

[@fancycat6817]

10:50 i thought PBO is unavailable with A series boards?

[@devyn.johnston]

It's available on some. This one had it on "Auto" by default, so I turned it off.

[@2Kaleb]

Ah okay. Can you also check the Gigabyte A620I regarding PBO?

[@orion9k]

@@2Kaleb I saw some testings on Gigabyte A620I (The UD versions), they get extremely hot, you don't want that..

[@Kazacvda]

I had the kxrors s500 but I did not like it at all. I ended up getting a new thermaltake ah t200 in a trade & been using it ever since. I had plans on creating my own itx case but I still gotta figure out where to start.

[@cesarmurphy5244]

Planning a 7600x build at the moment but always see AMD recommending 5200mhz RAM - is the 6000 actually better in this case?

[@SayachanQQ]

Def go 6000MHz, its way better and it's the sweet spot for AM5 in terms of speed/performance and stability. Just make sure the CAS is 30

[@343JustMe]

When 1500 only gets you a midrange gpu ☠️

[@Irthiza]

I am planning something similar but with ryzen 7700 and radeon 7900 GRE.

[@Kexa_the_Scribe]

Hey I built something similar except in lian li dancase a4 h2O :D

[@2Kaleb]

10:50 How does this A620 board have PBO? I thought A620 specifically does not have that?

[@RanenPo]

Can you remove the top handle of this case?

[@kuzzzzzzzzzzzz7511]

What can you recommend for 1440p 480hz oled gaming monitor?

[@devyn.johnston]

I would wait and see what the 9800X3D has to offer next week

[@kuzzzzzzzzzzzz7511]

@@devyn.johnston i got 60 mm cooler limit ang 310 long gpu with 2.5 slot or 50 mm maximum thick what cpu and gpu can you recommend?? The maximum gpu i can fit is proart 4080 super i hope they gonna release 5080 proart with same dimensions pair with 9800x3d

[@gabrieldejonge]

I am literally building the exact same build right now same case same mobo a 7700x the same cooler in white 32gb ddr 6000mhz cl30 i think I will get a used Rx 6800 xt so my pc will be around 1000 bucks because I sniped my 7700x for 180 bucks

[@SkeremBTFT]

hey, just to let you know, the same cooler in white will not perform the same as it is made of aluminium and not copper. If you want the aesthetics and the performance i would advise you to get the full copper variant and put a white fan on it.