Advice needed on built
Advice needed on built
Hello everyone,
Black Friday is here and there are some local deals going on.
My 2014 desktop is starting to show signs of wear.
Here are the parts I chose, though a few issues stood out. I’ve done my research and it looks like they work together.
Thanks for any suggestions.
CPU: i5-14600KF
ITX
MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI
GPU: ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 OC 8GB
Power: Cooler Master v750 SFX
SSD: 2TB
SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 Gaming M.2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive Memory Card, Maximum Speed, Thermal Control, MZ-V8P2T0B
RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36 Intel XMP iCUE Compatible Computer Memory - Black (CMK32GX5M2D6000C36)
Cooler: thermalright axp90 -X53
Chassis: Fractal Terra
120mm fan
noctua nf-P12
System warnings:
- The Fractal Design Terra Mini ITX case and Thermalright AXP90-X53 42.58 CFM CPU cooler aren’t compatible.
- Warning: The MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 motherboard supports the Intel Core i5-14600KF 3.5 GHz 14-core processor with BIOS version 7D40vA4. If your board uses an older BIOS, you’ll need to update it to be compatible.
- The Thermalright AXP90-X53 cooler might need a special adapter to fit the MSI MPG B760I EDGE WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 board.
The warning about the motherboard can be reduced by updating the BIOS during your first setup of the computer. You can find the best guidance from the manufacturer's website.
Checking the specifications for both the case and cooler will show that they match the required dimensions.
Several considerations emerged: intel unlocked i5 models tend to overheat and consume more power, making them unsuitable for gaming. Additionally, the LGA 1700 and Z790/B760 chipsets are nearing their end of life.
For a Terra FX gaming rig, opting for a dual-GPU setup offers better cooling options and a taller case. Using two GPUs allows for a cooler up to 77mm, enabling components like the AXP120 X67.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($359.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright AXP120-X67 59 CFM CPU Cooler
($38.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard
($239.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card:
MSI GAMING X SLIM GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card
($544.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Fractal Design Terra Mini ITX Desktop Case
($149.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Phanteks Revolt SFX 850 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
($104.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:
Thermalright TL-E12B EXTREM 78 CFM 120 mm Fan
($8.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$1626.83
All prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
I’ve noticed some worries about temperatures. It might make sense to replace the current cooler with an x67 model. I’m not familiar with AMD products, so I’m unsure if the x67 would work with the build you described. Are there other cooling options that could be more suitable?
Only when a 2-slot GPU is available, such as with the MSI slim, should you consider it. The Terra features a movable MMO tray to ensure optimal space for the CPU cooler and maximum GPU width.
That's the best you're likely to do cooler wise in that case. There is the Noctua NH-L12S, but it would leave you less room for the GPU and I'm not sure it would cool better.
It looks like there is a variance of 29mm in cooler heights the Tom's review says there are 7 stops so I'm guessing it's in multiples of 4. In theory this would leave about 51mm for the GPU. The dimensions of the GPU would then ideally be equal to or less than 322mm x 131mm x 51mm.
If you're seeking alternative itx cases that fit better with a 240 AIO and a 3 slot GPU, here are some options you might find useful.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share an update about my progress and thank you for your support.
I’ve successfully completed the system setup. The terra chassis looks great and is well thought out. However, the ITX form presented a real challenge with cable management—my cables were actually blocking the movement of my bottom 120mm fan.
Additionally, the assembly process was smooth, taking about two hours in total.