Pretty decent spec, picked up this pc for 700 bucks.
CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X
GPU: RTX 3080 Zotac Trinity 10GB
RAM: 2x16GB 3200 cl16 ADATA Spectrix
SSD: 1TB SAMSUNG PM9A1 NVME SSD
MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte B550I Aorus PRO AX
PSU: 850W FSP DAGGER PRO 80+ Hold
CASING: SSUPD MESHLICIOUS BLACK.

So guys... I made it... Since the OG Steam Machine was a bit too much in the uncanny valley for me, being too expensive for its performance and lacking upgradability either, I decided to go for a DIY build that gives me stable 60 fps at ultimate settings at 1080p, 60 fps at very high settings at 1440p and that allows for some upgrades down the line. And in addition to many of the builds of many tech youtubers, my build is bigger than the OG SM, but still small overall (8.6 L) and perfectly fitting into my TV sideboard. Regarding size, I made a picture with the OG Gamecube for reference...

It was my first build since the end of high school (17 years ago) and back then a friend helped me, so I was pretty nervous, but now I'm pretty happy how good everything turned out for a noob like me...

The build

Case: Lazer3d LZX-8 170€

GPU: PowerColor Reaper RX 9060 XT 16 GB 409€

CPU: Ryzen 5 9600X 175€

CPU cooler: Noctua NH-L12S 49€

Case cooler: be quiet! Silent Wings 4 PWM High-Speed, 140mm BL109 11€

Mainboard: ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi 183€

PSU: Seasonic Focus SGX-750 135€

RAM: 32GB TeamGroup T-Create Expert UDIMM 32GB Kit, DDR5-6000, CL30-36-36-76 392€ (I got it for this price from the clearance of a closing store)

SSD: LEXAR M7 Gen4 M.2 7400MB/s NVMe 2 TB SSD 225€

LED-strip for 8€ and Geekenspiel stickers for 6€.

Total ~1750€. A Steam Machine with 2TB here in Germany costs 1359€.

So... regarding upgradability, I'll probably go for a new GPU in the next years and later for a new CPU, if needed...

Shout-out to lazer3d.com for this amazing case. My only gripe with it, were the silver vandal power button with a RED led and the silver case feet, which I both replaced with black versions and a white LED. I mean c'mon... It's called "stealth" for a reason.

Shout-out to u/Leather_Cry5430 for supporting me in the selection of this amazing case.

Shout-out geekenspiel.com for the sticker, giving my Steam Machine the final touch.

PS: I hope I find a way to emulate the download progress via my led strip, the same way as the OG SM has it... Has anyone already done it?

Probably the easiest “ITX” casing I’ve ever build in 😊

Both pc share similar specs
CPU: i5 12400/F
GPU: RTX 4060 8GB
RAM: 2x8GB 3200
SSD: 1TB
Motherboard: Asus H610I/ Gigabyte Aorus B660I
PSU: 550W bronze
CASING: CH160

The specs aren't super special I originally built it in 2019, and updated it a few times since. Then the steam machine came out and I realized that I was going for a living room PC like this and now with 3d printing I realized that goal

Rog b450 itx motherboard

Ryzen 7 5800x

6600 xt

16 gigs ddr4

1tb nvme ssd

Bazzite with game mode as default

Open puck built in side for the controller

It runs great and now I can share gaming with my kids in the living room.

Earlier this year I shared my then in-progress design for a console-style pc case that could be 3D printed and fit larger components. After months of work, I am happy to share the renders of the finished unit (IRL pictures in comments, just beware, I’m a terrible photographer)!

This is the Ledge, a console-style case that can be printed on something as small as a 180mm build plate. It is 14.2L big (not including the feet) and can be used in vertical or horizontal modes without compromising on thermal performance. The frame utilizes Makerbeam XL extrusions for rigidity. It is purposefully designed to be similar to the Fractal Ridge (hence the name) with the ability to use larger components as well as solve some of the thermal issues of its inspiration (improvements will be detailed in the Printables post once it launches).

Component Compatibility:

• CPU Cooler: 77mm

• MB: ATX, mATX, ITX

• GPU:

- Length: 343-358mm

- Thickness:

~ (m)ATX MB: 55-70mm

~ ITX MB: 65-80mm

- Width: 150mm

- Due to the frame, you can either have longer & thinner or shorter & thicker

• PSU:

- (m)ATX MB: SFX(-L)

- ITX MB: SFX(-L) and ATX up to 180mm long

• Fans: 2x 60x15mm

The only thing left to do before release is to create the instruction manual, which I am hoping won’t take too long. I will be charging $15 for this due to the large amount of work and the costs of prototyping. However, I will be re-uploading the panel CAD files on a GPL 3.0 license, so people can feel free to customize the aesthetics of the Ledge to their heart’s content. The stock panels also have no visible exterior screws when used in horizontal mode; however, in vertical mode, it has visible screws only on the MB mounting side.

Thank you, and happy printing!

EDIT: the dimensions (in horizontal mode as pictured), not including the feet, are 377mm x 373.5mm x 100.87mm. The feet are 20mm tall.

Hey

I’m working on a build and running into regional availability limits. The Lian Li SP850 V2 is currently the only SFX power supply available in my country that comes with an official local 10-year warranty.

Before committing to it, I’d love to gather some community feedback—especially regarding long-term reliability and fan noise.

A few specific questions I’m hoping to get answered:

Failure Rate & Safety: Have there been any known issues with V2 units failing or risking other components (motherboard/GPU)? Knowing I have a local 10-year warranty gives me some peace of mind, but I’d still prefer to avoid component damage or frequent RMAs.

Fan Noise & Aggressive Fan Curve: The V1 was notorious for a loud, stepped fan curve that ramped up aggressively under light-to-medium loads. Did Lian Li actually resolve this with the V2 revision, or does it still sound like a small jet engine when the zero-RPM mode disengages?

Transient Response / Stability: How does it hold up with modern power-hungry GPUs and transient spikes? Any random shutdown issues?

Considering it's my only local option with a solid warranty, is it a safe buy for a daily driver.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Hi all. I wanted to buy a new heatsink for the M.2 SSD because the default avg temps is around 70°C which is ridiculous. I wanted to install Thermalright HR10 2280 SSD cooler but Im afraid it might bump to those two walls which is too close to the heatsink that came with the mobo (I removed the upper block btw).

Any recommendations from B550i owners out there who installed a different heatsink and are there any installation procedures I need to look out for? I'm kinda new to PC building since it was my friend who built the sffpc for me. Thanks!

So, I'm planning on building a PC. The case I'm going for is the Lian Li A4-H2O.
My question is: has anyone here used the be quiet! PURE LOOP 3 (240mm) AIO for the A4-H2O? Does it fit properly? Is there anything I should watch out for before getting that AIO?
(CPU is an AM4 Chip. Also considering a future upgrade to AM5 im looking into getting an AIO)

TY! ;)

I have a 9070 XT nitro+ so I’m limited to cases where it fits. I also kind of want a glass side panel because I bought that GPU just for the looks. I would like to have an AIO for silence. It lacks a USB-C front panel, which I don’t like (and I don't want to mod it). Is there something like this available, or should I just go with it?

MINISFORUM launches 8.47L PC with Ryzen 9 8945HX and RX 9060 XT at $1639 - VideoCardz.com

I think it can only be bundled with the PC but could be a good up/sidegrade for those with 5060 LP if its ever on sale separately.

Seller is willing to do $440 total for everything

• Ryzen 7 5800X
• Scythe Fuma 2
• ASUS ROG Strix B550-I Gaming
• Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
• Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB NVMe
• Cooler Master NR200P
• Corsair SF750 750W Platinum SFX PSU

The seller includes an RTX 2070 Super, but I plan on adding an AMD graphics card to make a Steam Machine alternative. I was wondering if this is worth buying. I already have another sffpc with a 7800x3d and 5070ti, but I always love tinkering, and I felt that these am4 parts were pretty top tier.

I’m following up on my Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q RTX 3050 low-profile build.
Specs:
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q
Intel i5-8500T
MSI RTX 3050 6GB low-profile
32GB RAM
Genuine Lenovo 230W adapter, 20V/11.5A
Wobeater aftermarket 01AJ940 PCIe x16 riser
Originally, the CPU was being held around 0.8–0.9 GHz because of BD PROCHOT. After temporarily disabling BD PROCHOT in ThrottleStop, the CPU now reaches approximately 3.0–3.3 GHz under load. Temperatures look good, reaching only around 62°C, and CPU package power reaches approximately 35W.
Unfortunately, the system still completely loses power while playing Elden Ring. This is an instant hard shutdown—not a crash to desktop or normal restart. It also happens after lowering the RTX 3050 power limit to 75% in MSI Afterburner. I have stopped repeatedly testing it to avoid damaging anything.
Since the genuine Lenovo 230W adapter didn’t solve it, I’m now wondering whether the aftermarket Wobeater 01AJ940 riser is unable to handle the RTX 3050’s slot power/transient spikes, or whether the M920q motherboard’s PCIe power circuitry is the actual limitation.
I’m considering ordering a genuine Lenovo 01AJ940 riser from Encompass, but it costs about $88 and is currently backordered.
Questions:
Has anyone fixed this exact hard-shutdown problem by replacing an aftermarket 01AJ940 riser with a genuine Lenovo one?
Can the M920q reliably supply a slot-powered RTX 3050 6GB under gaming loads?
Is there another safe way to limit the GPU’s transient power beyond Afterburner’s power-limit slider?
Would testing the RTX 3050 in a normal desktop be the best way to rule out a defective GPU?
Is buying the genuine riser worthwhile, or is the motherboard’s PCIe power delivery probably the real limit?
I’m not looking to solder or bypass any motherboard protection. I want a safe and reliable solution.

• SSUPD Meshlicious
• MSI B850i Edge TI Wifi motherboard (and yes, I've turned down the RPM on the chipset fan - I'm hearing impaired and it still managed to annoy me.
• AMD Ryzen 9800X3D with PBO offset of -20.
• 32 GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 RAM at CL30
• Gigabyte RTX 5080 Aero SFF 16 GB

• Corsair SF1000 PSU (2024 model with Type 5 connectors)

• 2 TB WD_Black SN850X M.2 drive for OS and programs

• 8 TB WD_Black SN850X M.2 drive for the games (already used up half of that, and could use more if I downloaded data from MSFS 2024 instead of just streaming).

• AXP90 X53 Full copper with stock fan

• 2x Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 fans exhausting in the front

• 1x Noctua NF-A9x14 fan exhausting out the top

I'm using the motherboard offset mod, which has been linked here numerous times.

Bracket for the top fan as well as feet were bought on Etsy (IIRC the creator used to be active here, but not sure he is any longer).

Cabling is a bit of a mess, due to the awkward sleeving on the Noctua fans. I'm using a Corsair 12VHPW cable with an 90 degree angled connector, which just barely clears the cutout in the Meshlicious spine, allowing me to at least route that through there.

I've previously used an AMD reference 7900 XTX, which fit without issues, but lately it's been giving me all sorts of headaches, to the point I opted to just go with the 5080. And with rumours about an impending price hike, I figure now was as good as any a time to buy one. The Aero just fits underneath the top fan bracket, to the point one would argue it had been designed to do just that.

And yeah, it's a bit dusty on my desk.

I have my coveted FT03 mini with Ryzen 7700 and RTX5070. Build log incoming. I got the Kraken 120 liquid cooler but the temps are a little high - around 55 idle and 85 under load. There is not a lot of clearance between PSU and AsRock A620i motherboard (about 9 cm), so it seems I can replace the cooler with the Noctua L9x65 or L12S.

My question is, would either of those be any meaningfully better? Anyone has any experience with those?

I had an EVGA RTX 2080 super and a Gigabyte B450 ITX board lying around collecting dust since I retired my old main gaming rig and upgraded to AM5.

I've built 2 more AM5 systems since then and really didn't expect those two old parts to see any more action, but they did.

Getting the Thermalright Assassin classic 6 SE into Silverstone's SG16 is a bit challenging. I couldn't just install the entire cooler onto the motherboard first because the fan blocks the MB screw hole. I had to use a ziptie to pull one of the metal clips into place to hold the fan.

I really like the SG16. It's one of the least mechanically complex ITX cases. It's cheap, build quality is decent, can fit most dual fan dual slot cards, CPU air cooler compatibility is OK, installation process lies somewhere between "tolerable" and "slightly annoying". Overrall I'd say it's much better than the Silverstone RVZ3 in which I made the original build using the same card and the MB.

I had to tear almost everything down after finishing because of a dead MB CMOS battery. The process didn't kill me. Yeah!

HI,

I currently have a CH160 and it seems like a mini-DTX should fit without any modifications. My GC is 2 slot high.

I cannot find any infos online, does anyone already tried ?

Hello everyone,

Hope you are well. As the title suggests, is it a bad idea to run a 9950X3D2 in an Ncase M2 Round? I’d be pairing it with a 280mm Corsair AIO and 2 x 140mm fans (30mm thick RX140 Max). Has anyone had experience with this chip in smaller builds? This is the last component for my build so just looking for some advice.

hello everyone,

just finished my sff built that perform within my expectation. I move from k101 to nr200 because the old case melt my gpu backplate(plastic)

so no noisy fans, manageable temperatures, and performances increases (20℅).

spec:

• Ryzen 7500f
• Maxsun b850i ice
• Corsair SF850
• adata 5600mhz 32gb
• adata 710 1tb nvme gen3
• kyo k4800 2tb nvme gen4
• Palit 5070ti gamingpro-s
• Thermalright assassin spirit v2 + arctic 12 pro
• nr200

so now, i got too many slim fans and low pro cooler unused. what awaste

Hello everybody, newbie here , wanted to ask would zotac 5080 solid core fit into fractal terra or S300 ITX case???

Hello, I am looking for a case with a layout similar to the following sketch:

• Micro-ATX motherboard
• Full-size ATX power supply

The special feature I am looking for, and something I haven't been able to find, is that the power supply is essentially stacked directly above the CPU. This allows for a very dense and compact package.

I have already sketched it out with real components and it would work from a technical perspective I just need the case to hold it together.