Images are for reference only. Refer to the linked store for actual product images.Keep this micro-ATX list on the shortlist when you can reuse DDR4 or find a worthwhile LGA1700 offer. The Core i5-12400F needs the RX 7600 for display output, and the Q300L leaves a smaller working space for the AK400 and cables. If buying everything new, compare the full cost against a newer platform before choosing the older board. Budget is a planning target, not a retailer quote. Image is an illustration.
Based on selected hardware and published requirements
Both recorded memory capacities meet the CS2 Windows minimum. Other requirements remain unchecked.
PULSE Radeon RX 7600 8GB is your selected graphics card. Its 8 GB memory is capacity, not a speed score.
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 hardware | This build | Reference | Capacity check |
|---|---|---|---|
| System memory | 32 GB | 8 GBCS2 minimum RAM | Reference met |
| Dedicated video memory | 8 GB | 1 GBCS2 minimum video memory | Reference met |
This changes the comparison advice below. Valve’s minimum memory requirements stay the same.
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 requirementsCS2 official requirements ↗References checked: 2026-10-17
A micro-ATX LGA1700 configuration with an RX 7600, useful for comparing a compact DDR4 build and potentially reused older-platform parts.
The Core i5-12400F needs a discrete graphics card for output. The PRIME B660M-A D4 requires DDR4, so the 32 GB LPX kit is part of that platform choice.
The RX 7600 8 GB is an exact graphics selection rather than a guarantee for all games at a particular resolution. The 1 TB 980 PRO provides one initial storage device.
The AK400 and Q300L use air cooling in a smaller enclosure. Check the actual board, GPU, PSU and cable layout together before assuming the listed limits settle the fit.
When starting from scratch, compare the total with a newer platform. If reusing the board or RAM, include those savings, then verify whether a targeted GPU or storage upgrade actually meets the intended task.
Manufacturer documents, checked against the original parts list. These are not assembly or benchmark results.
CORSAIR CMK32GX4M2E3200C16
32 GB is the total of two 16 GB modules. CORSAIR lists 2133 MHz SPD and a 3200 XMP 2.0 profile.
Build decision: Use the board's paired DIMM positions and establish default stability before enabling the faster profile.
Still to check: This is a specification check, not an exact kit-revision QVL or stability result.
Document review:ASUS PRIME B660M-A D4 + Core i5-12400F
The E19186 manual lists 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 for M.2_1 and M.2_2 with 12th Gen processors.
Build decision: Start in M.2_1, the CPU-connected socket. M.2_2 is chipset-connected and remains a documented second-drive option.
Still to check: A drive's fitted heatsink and the board's standoff/screw arrangement still need a physical check.
Document review:DeepCool AK400 + MasterBox Q300L
155 mm complete cooler against a 159 mm case limit: 4 mm nominal difference.
Build decision: Keep the fan at its documented position. If clips or memory require a height change, reassess the case before ordering.
Still to check: The exact AK400 revision, mounting hardware and side-panel tolerances need confirmation; this is not an assembled fit result.
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.