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The video centers around the process of building a high-performance, compact gaming PC suitable for living room use. Utilizing the Fractal Ridge case, which is comparable in size to the PS5, the build features AMD components for a fair comparison with modern consoles. Key components include an MSI B650 motherboard with the AM5 socket and DDR5 RAM, a 7800x3d CPU with impressive gaming performance due to its 3D V cache, and a 7900 XT graphics card chosen for better airflow and ease of fitting in the compact space. Despite the challenges associated with the compact design, particularly cable management and optimizing airflow, the build was completed successfully with neat organization and significant performance benchmarks. The PC achieved high framerates in games like "Assassin's Creed Valhalla," "Cyberpunk 2077," and "Hogwarts Legacy" at 1440p resolution, benefiting from features like AMD's FSR for improved performance. The build maintained reasonable temperatures even under load, confirming the potential of small form factor PCs to rival larger setups. An additional highlight is a giveaway announcement for an AMD 7600x gaming CPU to engage the audience.
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In this part of the video, the creator is focused on building one of the fastest gaming PCs with a tiny form factor that supports a full-size graphics card and powerful CPU, ideal for living room use with quiet operation. The goal is to create a compact and high-performing PC as opposed to the creator’s current massive, custom water-cooled setup. They selected the Fractal Ridge case for its size, comparable to a PS5, and equipped it with AMD components for a fair comparison with consoles. The motherboard chosen is an MSI B650 board featuring the new AM5 socket and DDR5 RAM compatibility, while the processor and budget support were provided by AMD. They highlight the future-proof nature of AMD sockets, emphasizing the ability to upgrade CPUs without needing a new motherboard. For RAM, they opted for 32GB at 6000MHz, chosen for its cost-effectiveness and optimal performance based on research.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses their choices and reasoning behind the components selected for their ITX build. They opted for an AM5 chipset and low profile RAM sticks to avoid conflict with the CPU cooler and save space. The 7800x3d CPU was chosen for its impressive gaming performance attributed to the 3D V cache, surpassing even the higher core and thread count 7900x in FPS delivery.
For thermal paste application, the presenter prefers a dot method over a cross to avoid excess paste leaking onto exposed chipset parts. Building within the Fractal Ridge ITX case was a positive experience despite the tight space, notably due to a unique graphics card mounting setup using a bracket and PCIe extender cable.
The graphics card selected is the AMD 7900 XT instead of the larger XTX variant, for better airflow and ease of fitting in the compact case. This choice also came with significant cost savings from purchasing an open-box B stock item. The presenter appreciates the smaller form factor of the AMD cards compared to larger modern GPUs, which are often too big for ITX builds. Finally, they undertook cable management and connected essential cables and fan headers to the motherboard before installing the graphics card.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the process and challenges of building a PC in a compact space. Despite concerns about excess power cable length, the routing of cables was straightforward and did not interfere with the case’s components. With the build complete, they highlight the neat interior organization and successful cable management. The PC features excellent airflow and no clearance issues for the CPU fan, RAM sticks, or motherboard. The graphics card is securely installed without impeding airflow. The speaker uses velcro straps to prevent cables from tangling with the fans. They are impressed with the high performance packed into the small case, comparing it favorably to a PS5. Testing the PC’s performance, they achieved notable framerates in various games, such as “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” and “Cyberpunk 2077,” showcasing the PC’s capability in handling max graphic settings and maintaining high FPS.
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In this segment, the video discusses performance tests of various games on a PC using a 1440p resolution. With FSR turned off, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla averaged around 40 FPS, but enabling FSR boosted it by 28 FPS, maintaining low latency due to the AMD CPU and GPU combination. Uncharted 4 achieved 172 to 180 FPS on Ultra settings without FSR, and over 240 FPS with FSR in quality mode. Spider-Man ran between 96 to 123 FPS at maximum settings without FSR. Hogwarts Legacy performed at 55-60 FPS with ray tracing on at Ultra settings, but hit a steady 91 FPS with peaks over 104 FPS when FSR was enabled. The video also addresses temperature concerns in an ITX build, noting the case temperature was around 71-72 degrees Celsius, with the CPU at 81 degrees and the GPU at 67 degrees. Additionally, the creator announces a giveaway of an AMD 7600x gaming CPU to a channel subscriber, emphasizing the giveaway is self-funded and not associated with AMD.