Small Form Factor tier · 1440p
Nexus Compact Rig
Living-room or small-desk players who want PC power without a big tower.
Prices checked on October 8, 2026 — they move constantly, so confirm at the retailer.
Parts list
| Part | Pick | Approx. | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D The best gaming CPU, and it runs cool enough for a small case. | $449 | Buy on Amazon |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (dual-fan, 2.5-slot or less) Strong 1440p card that fits mini-ITX cases — check the length before you buy. | $549 | Find on Amazon |
| Motherboard | ASUS ROG Strix B650E-I Gaming WiFi (mini-ITX) Mini-ITX AM5 board with Wi-Fi and Gen5 M.2. | $289 | Buy on Amazon |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 (2x16GB, low profile) Low-profile sticks clear compact coolers. | $99 | Find on Amazon |
| Storage | WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe Fast and cool-running — mini-ITX boards only have a few M.2 slots. | $139 | Buy on Amazon |
| PSU | CORSAIR SF750 80+ Platinum SFX Small SFX power supply with enough headroom. | $175 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cooler | Noctua NH-L12S low-profile Quiet air cooling that fits slim cases. | $75 | Buy on Amazon |
| Case | Fractal Design Terra (mini-ITX) About 10.4 litres, wood-and-aluminium look that suits a TV stand. | $199 | Buy on Amazon |
| Total | Excludes monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and operating system. | $1,974 |
What it runs
Expected performance in the games in our database. Figures marked as estimates are based on comparable titles, not measured benchmarks.
Good to know
- Small cases are fussy: check GPU length and cooler height against the case spec before ordering.
- Expect it to run a little warmer and louder than a tower with the same parts.
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