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first attempt at itx
by georg Posted on: 3/27/2025Build Description
i wanted to learn how to do something that i hadnt done before. ive been on something of a pc building spree for other family members lately. but this most recent project was basically casting a minimize spell on my existing gaming build and converting it into one based on the small itx form factor. ive held off until now because i heard from a few different sources that building an itx based system comes with a higher degree of difficulty. but it was time for me to learn. this small desktop continues to serve as a gaming pc running games like monster hunter wilds on a 144hz 1440p qhd 2k monitor.
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since switching over to itx im surprised to say ive observed almost zero performance and thermal issues. in theory since the space itself is so much smaller there are necessary compromises in the ability to efficiently cool components. i probably chose wisely in picking the nr200. it runs on the larger side of itx cases but still maintains a small footprint. reviews say that it is easier to build in compared to other itx projects. it was a good starting point for me.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Raphael AM5 4.5GHz 8-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
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$259.99

Gigabyte A620I AX AMD AM5 Mini-ITX Motherboard
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$149.99
pny 4070 super 12gb
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$500.00

G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6400 PC5-51200 CL32 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6400J3239G16GX2-TZ5NRW - White
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$124.99

Cooler Master NR200P V2 Mini-ITX Mini Tower Computer Case - Black (Refurbished)
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$84.99

Corsair SF750 750 Watt 80 Plus Platinum ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
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$179.99

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Air Cooler
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$44.99
patriot p300 1tb m2 ssd
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$70.00