You need to pick a CPU for your SFF project. Let me know what you're looking for!
You need to pick a CPU for your SFF project. Let me know what you're looking for!
You're planning a compact SFF build focused on the Johnsbo NV-10 case and an RTX 5060 with 8GB RAM. You're considering Gigabyte for cooling and Noctua NH-L9A-AM5 CPU due to your positive past experience. Between the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600 series, you're leaning toward a balanced setup with minimal bottlenecks. The Ryzen 5 9600 offers strong performance without the higher power draw of the 9700X, making it a good fit for portability. If you're comfortable with the 9700X, the Ryzen 7 could provide a more powerful experience. Just ensure your power supply and case support the needed wattage. Let me know if you'd like more details or alternatives!
Consider alternative components for this project. Opt for CL30 RAM instead of CL40. Based on the intended purpose, a card with 16GB of VRAM would be ideal. If budget constraints require adjustments, reducing storage to 2TB is a practical choice—more space can be added later. Upgrading GPUs tends to be quite costly.
I'll adjust the RAM settings. I'm in favor of CL30. Regarding the GPU, I can only use a low-profile, half-height card... which means I'm limited to the 8 Gig card. I haven't discovered any budget-friendly cases under 5 or 6 liters that fit anything other than a low-profile talk height model.
It depends on the specific model you're considering. A 7800X3D or 9700X paired with an RTX 5060 8GB would likely provide strong performance, but you should check the compatibility details and ensure the graphics card matches your system requirements.
Didn't expect how compact your plan was. Your SFF is a DAN Lian Li H2O, holding 11 liters.
Budget considerations? Use case matters. You definitely need 64GB RAM? This case really limits your setup? RAM performs poorly here—CL30 is fine, but the GPU struggles with just 8GB VRAM. There’s nothing better fitting in such a small form factor, and even the SFF PSU adds extra cost. If you’re tight on funds, opt for a larger case, or invest in the best CPU instead.
I discovered one option—a 20 GB workstation graphics card. It’s likely to exceed any budget you have. https://www.leadtek.com/eng/products/wor...ext=NVIDIA RTX™ 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the