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Compact AM5 PC Build: Ryzen 5 7600 & RTX 5060 Ti.

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ABOUT THIS BUILD

A Q300L case keeps this Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB combination compact. A single-tower air cooler avoids planning an AIO radiator, while the 32 GB kit and 1 TB SSD keep capacity straightforward. The tradeoff is less room for cables and airflow: verify the exact two-fan card and its installed clearances. Budget is a planning target, not a retailer quote. Image is an illustration.

8 componentsBudget in USD
CONFIGURATION

Compact AM5 · RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB

8 / 8 core parts
COMPONENTYOUR SELECTIONRECORDED PRICE
Processor
AM5 · DDR5
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Motherboard
AM5 · DDR5 · micro-ATX
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Graphics card
16 GB GDDR7
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Memory
DDR5 · UDIMM
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Storage
M.2 2280
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Power supply
ATX
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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CPU cooler
Single tower
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Case
Mini-tower
US · USDNo current quote in USD.
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Recorded prices are entered by you in USD. Retailer prices, tax and delivery may differ.
YOUR BUILD, EXPLAINED

The build review

Based on selected hardware and published requirements

Updates with your selection
Our take

You have room to explore. Let the workload choose the next upgrade.

CPU cores6 cores
System memory32 GB
Dedicated video memory16 GB

CS2 · Windows memory requirements

Both recorded memory capacities meet the CS2 Windows minimum. Other requirements remain unchecked.

What you have

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G VENTUS 2X OC PLUS is your selected graphics card. Its 16 GB memory is capacity, not a speed score.

What decides the result

These two checks use Valve’s Windows minimum requirements. They do not establish frame rate, preferred settings or support for another game.

Capacity references only · meeting these is not a performance score or full application approval.

Recorded capacity against the selected reference
Recorded hardwareThis buildReferenceCapacity check
System memory32 GB8 GBCS2 minimum RAMReference met
Dedicated video memory16 GB1 GBCS2 minimum video memoryReference met

Still to verify for CS2

  • Check the operating system and CPU against Valve’s Windows requirements; a core count alone cannot verify the processor.
  • Verify DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support for the exact GPU and installed driver. Shared system memory does not verify the video-memory requirement.
  • Confirm at least 85 GB of free storage on the installation drive. The capacity printed on an SSD is not its available space.

This changes the comparison advice below. Valve’s minimum memory requirements stay the same.

The next move

For 1440p, compare CS2 tests at 2560 × 1440 with the same game version and preset. Check average frame rate and 1% lows against your monitor’s refresh rate.

Compare game tests and graphics requirements

CS2 official requirements ↗References checked: 2026-10-17

THE CHOICES BEHIND THIS PARTS LIST

Who this build is for

A micro-ATX AM5 configuration with a 16 GB GeForce card for a buyer who wants a smaller tower while keeping the exact component choices visible.

Why these components are together

The Ryzen 5 7600, PRO B850M-A WIFI and DDR5 kit form the CPU platform. The RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is the discrete rendering choice rather than a promised resolution or frame-rate tier.

The 1 TB T500 prioritizes a single initial SSD. Compare its capacity with the projects and game library you plan to install before paying for a different performance label.

The Q300L and single-tower Assassin X are chosen around a compact layout. Cable routing and card airflow are practical constraints in addition to the case's dimensional limits.

Tradeoffs and checks before ordering

  • Confirm the exact two-fan GPU variant; a different board with the same graphics chip may occupy more space.
  • Avoid replacing the air cooler with an AIO without checking radiator positions and total stack clearance.
  • The 32 GB memory kit needs supported settings, not just a matching DDR generation.

What to change first

If reduced noise or easier assembly matters more than enclosure size, compare a larger case before replacing performance components. Storage expansion needs a check of the board's slot layout and CPU-dependent support.

Document checks for this starter (English)

Manufacturer documents, checked against the original parts list. These are not assembly or benchmark results.

Separate installed capacity from the advertised profile
Document finding

Kingston KF560C30BBEK2-32

2 x 16 GB; DDR5-4800 default, DDR5-6000 EXPO/XMP profiles.

Build decision: Plan around 32 GB capacity. Treat 6000 MT/s as a setting to validate after a successful default boot.

Still to check: The exact kit revision, board QVL match and stability with this CPU have not been verified on hardware.

Document review:
Two M.2 sockets leave one expansion position
Document finding

MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI + Ryzen 5 7600

With this Ryzen 7000 CPU, the board lists M2_1 Gen5 x4 and M2_2 Gen4 x4, both accepting 2280 drives.

Build decision: Use M2_1 for the initial drive and keep M2_2 available. Recheck the lane note if changing the CPU to an 8500/8300-series model.

Still to check: The SSD's own controller and heatsink determine practical limits; no transfer-rate or temperature result is claimed.

Document review:
Check the mounted fan against a small-case limit
Document finding

Assassin X 120 Refined SE + MasterBox Q300L

148 mm heatsink; 159 mm case cooler limit: 11 mm nominal difference.

Build decision: Use the standard fan position as the starting layout. Do not spend the entire nominal margin by raising the fan.

Still to check: This compares published dimensions only; fan clips, memory interference, mounting kit and closed-panel clearance still need inspection.

Document review:

This is an editorial parts-list explanation. The planning target is not a current retailer total, and this configuration has not been benchmarked by RigAtlas.

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