Images are for reference only. Refer to the linked store for actual product images.Start here to compare a Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 5060 without committing to a small case. The AIR 903 BASE houses the micro-ATX board, 32 GB DDR5 kit and 1 TB SSD in a conventional tower. Keep the graphics card in the plan because this CPU cannot supply display output; check whether its 8 GB VRAM suits your software. 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.
GeForce RTX 5060 8G VENTUS 2X OC 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
An AM5 entry point using a Ryzen 5 7500F and a GeForce RTX 5060, with a larger tower case around the micro-ATX motherboard.
The 7500F requires the discrete graphics card for a display path. The B650M Pro RS and DDR5 kit establish an AM5 platform that must be checked against the board support list.
The 32 GB memory kit and 1 TB SSD are separate from the GPU's 8 GB VRAM. Choose texture settings and application workloads with the exact card's capabilities in mind.
The AIR 903 BASE leaves the layout less space-constrained than a small enclosure. The RM650e uses its own approved modular cables; keep them identified with the PSU.
Change the GPU only when a measured workload or required software feature justifies it. Then recheck PSU output, exact connectors and case clearance rather than treating the existing 650 W unit as universal.
Manufacturer documents, checked against the original parts list. These are not assembly or benchmark results.
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:ASRock B650M Pro RS
M2_1 is Gen5 x4, M2_2 Gen4 x4, and M2_3 Gen4 x2. All three list 2280 support.
Build decision: Use M2_1 or M2_2 for the initial NVMe drive; reserve M2_3 for a deliberate secondary-drive tradeoff.
Still to check: Heatsink stack and firmware behavior are not proven by the lane count.
Document review:Assassin X 120 Refined SE + AIR 903 BASE
148 mm heatsink against a 180 mm case limit gives 32 mm nominal difference.
Build decision: This is a less constrained height layout than the Q300L alternative. Verify the installed fan position before closing the panel.
Still to check: Socket brackets in the purchased box and memory interference have not been inspected; cooling performance is not inferred from height.
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.
Each comparison includes a model in this list. Check what the alternative would solve and which other parts would need to change.