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Fractal Shadows - Gaming Build
by Alex N Posted on: 9/20/2024Build Description
I built this rig mainly because I wanted a solid gaming setup that could handle anything I throw at it without trouble. It's got an RTX 3080, which means I get great frame rates on basically all games. I'm mostly into FPS games and some open-world adventures. Games like Elden Ring, CP2077, Baldur's Gate 3, and COD Warzone run smooth, even on high settings. Looking ahead, I might bump up the RAM a bit more if I start getting into heavier video editing or 3D modeling. Also, a dual monitor setup is definitely on the cards for a better multitasking experience, especially when I'm using the PC for work purposes. If I had to do it all over again, maybe I'd go for a slightly faster CPU to future-proof it a bit more, but honestly, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
Favorite Feature
I really like the Pop Mini Air case. It’s compact and well-designed for airflow, which helps keep the PC cool. The interior is also well designed, and makes it easy to work in.
Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor
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$89.99
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ASRock B460M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard
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$119.99
EVGA XC3 ULTRA GAMING GeForce RTX 3080 12GB LHR 12 GB Video Card
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$299.99
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Crucial Pro 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL22 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CP2K32G4DFRA32A - Black
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$104.99
Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case
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$89.99
Corsair RM850e 850 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - ATX 3.0 Compatible
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$129.99
Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO 68.9 CFM CPU Cooler
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$22.99
Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
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$89.99