Compact Gaming Computer Hub: Mini ITX Design
We're excited to present the latest build from Minisforum, a compact yet powerful Mini-ITX gaming PC. This system, featuring the ASRock Phantom Gaming B850I Lightning WiFi motherboard, is designed to deliver top-notch performance while maintaining a sleek and space-saving form factor.
Key Components
At the heart of this gaming PC is a Ryzen 7 9700X CPU, cooled by the ID-Cooling IS-55. To ensure smooth operation, the critical temperature for both the CPU and housing fan is set at 95 degrees Celsius. The housing fan temperature limit is set to 55 degrees Celsius with a fan duty of 10%, while the CPU fan temperature limit is set to 55 degrees Celsius with a fan duty of 30%.
The system is equipped with 2 x 16GB Crucial DIMM Kit DDR5-5600 RAM, providing ample memory for even the most demanding games. The storage solution comprises a Samsung SSD 990 Evo Plus, 2TB, ensuring quick load times and smooth gameplay.
Advanced Settings and BIOS Configuration
The Advanced AMD PBS AMD Common Platform Module PM L1 SS is set to L1.1_L1.2, and the Advanced AMD CBS CPU Common Options Global C-state Control is enabled. These settings, along with the BIOS settings, fan settings, and Windows 11 drivers, can be found in the article's recommended settings section. The Auto Driver Installer is disabled, and the Advanced ACPI Configuration Deep Sleep is enabled in S4 & S5 for power efficiency.
Fan curves can be adjusted in the BIOS settings, allowing users to customise cooling performance to their preferences. The Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration RGB LED is set to off, but users can explore various RGB configurations in the BIOS if they wish.
Keeping You Informed
For questions about the build or suggestions for future projects, a reader forum has been set up. You can find the parts list for this gaming PC on Heise's price comparison. For additional tips and tricks for the optimal PC, check out the FAQ section of the article.
Videos related to the gaming PC can be found on the website and Peertube, and in c't 3003. Information about previous build suggestions from 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and earlier years can be found on the old project pages.
Stay Updated and Troubleshoot
Some hardware revisions, BIOS updates, or supply issues may cause problems a few weeks after publication. In such cases, looking in the forum might help. Additionally, we recommend installing extra Windows 11 drivers, including AMD Chipset Driver B850, AMD Radeon RX 9070 Graphics Driver, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, Killer LAN, Mediatek WLAN/BT, and Realtek Audio, to ensure optimal performance.
The BIOS of the gaming PC can be updated via "Tool\Instant Flash". Remember, the BIOS Setup Key Commands for the gaming PC are "Del", "F9", and "F1".
Pricing and Availability
The gaming PC has a compact size and costs approximately 1650 Euros. With its powerful components, advanced settings, and user-friendly design, this Mini-ITX gaming PC is an excellent choice for enthusiasts seeking high-performance gaming in a space-saving form factor.
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