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ITX Gaming PC: Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 3060 (8GB), B450, 16GB RAM, 500GB NVMe SSD: $688 + Postage @ TechFast

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Marketingluketechfast on 18/08/2023 - 15:31 techfast.com.au (6613 clicks)
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5500-3060-ITX-AUG

Hi folks, ITX build drop today, with a Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 3060 ITX card, in an all-aluminium ITX case with ventilation holes. The case dimensions are 260mm (h) x 125mm (w) x 200mm (l), so super tiny!

We actually have quite a few of these with the base configuration prebuilt and ready for instant shipping.

ITX Gaming PC: Ryzen 5 5500 | RTX 3060: $688 after 5500-3060-ITX-AUG

  • Ryzen 5 5500 (5600 upgrade available)
  • Gainward Phoenix RTX 3060 8GB
  • B450ITX motherboard (Biostar B450NH - mure fully featured Biostar Silver Racing B550 upgrade available)
  • 16GB (2x8) 3200MHz RAM
  • 500GB NVMe m.2 SSD
  • Leaper-I ITX case

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  • Fergy1987 on 18/08/2023 - 16:01
    +5

    Linux installed? Cant you just put an unactivated version of windows on it. Not everyone wants to deal with linux

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 18/08/2023 - 16:26
      +3

      No can do - we provide instructions to install Windows yourself along with the Linux OS, but no one should be providing unactivated Windows OS anymore.

      • belongsinforums on 18/08/2023 - 16:32
        +1

        Ootl. What happened to windows?

        • sh4hp on 18/08/2023 - 17:32

          They got overshadowed by a pay-wall

        • CHUNITHM Luminous on 20/08/2023 - 20:40

          I think it is against Microsoft EULA to sell PCs with unactivated Windows.

  • solacens on 18/08/2023 - 16:02
    +3

    Looks like a 1U PSU to me. Good luck with the noise.

  • vaskothefrog on 18/08/2023 - 16:05

    Anyone know how much this thing is shipped to WA? Checkout isn't updating with the shipping costs.

  • PirateKingJack on 18/08/2023 - 16:06
    +7

    I've had very neutral experiences with Techfast. On one hand they will look into your warranty but there's either something wrong with their parts or I'm very unlucky. I purchased a computer from them years ago, and although it still 'works', the graphics card (GTX 1660) failed months into the build. When I received it back from warranty it only lasted another month before failing. It's now an expensive internet browser and Microsoft Word machine.

    • jkim on 18/08/2023 - 22:53
      +1

      I got bad ram from them twice (the replacementwas also a dud). I then paid shipping to gskill to replacebut it was also a dud. I just gave up and replaced the ram myself.

      • PirateKingJack on 19/08/2023 - 15:23

        That's honestly what I should be looking into doing. I'll probably end up buying a new graphics card and replacing it myself, especially given the experience.

    • rlay3 on 19/08/2023 - 09:27
      +1

      Neutral was the word I was looking for too!

      PC I received was faulty. It happens. I considering getting TF to replace it but I didn't like some of the parts I saw. Brands I have never heard of. Didn't feel confident a replacement would last. So I returned it and received a refund.

      If you really want a cheap price AND absolutely don't care about which parts you get then go for it.

      • Forfiet on 20/08/2023 - 20:01

        Yeah, my 2080 super has issues I couldn't figure out so I replaced it with a 6700xt…. Rest of the build was fine….

        Later used the 2080 in a linux build with parts left over from upgrading the pc a few years later…. Seems functional for most 2D and 3D applications, some game crashes could be old issues but hardly important for me right now(Wine/Proton isn't guaranteed)

        Some things can be weird and temperamental or outright fail….

        My 970 in my oldest rig is the king of reliability though!!!

    • moo on 19/08/2023 - 10:48

      I'd be interested to hear Luke's thoughts on this.

  • Froggy2022 on 18/08/2023 - 16:11
    +2

    Hi Luke,

    Any chance this can be purchased without a gpu?

  • 8azinga on 18/08/2023 - 16:13

    Does the case have any USB ports?

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 18/08/2023 - 16:25
      +3

      Via the ports on the motherboard, but not the case itself.

  • ozbozb on 18/08/2023 - 16:13
    +1

    It would have been a good offer but the upgrade prices are ridiculous, considering only 2 slots for ram and 1 for M2, you will have to replace them at some point which is a hassle and a waste.

  • tehkrohnz on 18/08/2023 - 16:17
    +3

    Love seeing an ITX build! Hope to see more of them!

    As for TechFast, rate them very highly. Granted its a lucky dip on the parts, but given the price thats part of it. Got my current PC through them in 2019, had a mobo hiccup on arrival but they were great to deal with through the warrenty, getting it all fixed and sorted.
    Strongly recommend them.

    • bindok on 18/08/2023 - 16:36
      +1

      I love small form factor builds :)

    • ab c on 20/08/2023 - 13:03

      @tekkrohnz: it's likely that he writes with good intention.

      TESHFAST: kudo to brand & model #: no-excuse for not researching.
      I would consider TF deals, but no-more than that.

      Airflows: there's no case-fans, & rely on the CPU-fan & GPU-fan to dissipate heat: is this enough?

      MINI-ITX: you are prioritising size at the expense of airflows, better-cooling, longevity & grunt…is this preference wise given that gaming-systems runs hot ?
      Given all the up-votes: what am I missing here ?

  • HomeAlone on 18/08/2023 - 16:38
    +6

    Gainward Phoenix RTX 3060 8GB

    Is it a mini?

    • Aureus on 18/08/2023 - 16:49

      Sick reference, bro. Your references are out of control. Everyone knows that.

  • HungryRussian on 18/08/2023 - 16:41
    +1

    Exactly what i was looking for. Does 550 motherboard include optical audio in this build?

  • EveryDayOzBrowser on 18/08/2023 - 17:00

    Any option to upgrade to Ryzen 7 5700x?

  • Wonderfool on 18/08/2023 - 17:13

    Wait it's ITX?! That's a fantastic deal, even buying it just to transplant it to an even smaller case is worth it.

  • lookingforadeal7 on 18/08/2023 - 17:30

    Hopefully this lasts long enough because I want one. I have been thinking about trying to do my own ITX builds with the 3060 single fan cards due to the lack of them in the market and this is definitely cheap from what research I've done. Back to the drawing board for me.

  • sh4hp on 18/08/2023 - 17:34

    Is this suitable for video editing, like Adobe suites?

  • daffyd on 18/08/2023 - 17:36

    @luketechfast
    What is the PSU? Any case fans?

    Can the B550 take an M.2 (E key) Wi-Fi card? This was the closest I could find to the motherboard name: https://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=1…

    Thanks

    • boretentsu on 18/08/2023 - 17:39
      +2

      I don't think you're going to get an answer about the psu. 5 different people have asked and no reply. Presume worst case.

      • Kjlay on 18/08/2023 - 22:17

        it looks like it's based off the Allied Gaming ITX case offering which again has little to no detail about what PSU it's running.
        @luketechfast pls confirm

    • HandsomeMonkey on 19/08/2023 - 07:54

      There's a high chance you'll get an Allied PSU. I received one with my last purchased from Techfast. Also M.2 E key will not work on this B550 motherboard. I have an MSI Tomahawk MAG B550 board and there isnt one.

  • scud70 on 18/08/2023 - 17:49
    +1

    Just keep in mind that 3060 is a gimped version compared to the original 12gb, typical Nvidia bulls**t. I think the title should state its the 8gb.

    • Triamble on 19/08/2023 - 20:49
      +1

      Was about to say the same thing. It's quite a bit slower.
      https://www.techspot.com/review/2581-nvidia-rtx-3060-8gb/
      Still a good deal for a compact build, but if you've got the space the R5 5500/RX6650 XT deal posted a few weeks back is better

      • scud70 on 19/08/2023 - 22:12

        I have a nr200 with a 6800XT so Def possible to have a decent card in an itx build…just posted because there's a big difference between the 3060s and buyers should know what they are getting, good deal or not …🙂

  • vid_ghost on 18/08/2023 - 17:53

    Gainward Phoenix RTX 3060 8GB
    If only it was the 12gb card

  • Lonewolf1983 on 18/08/2023 - 18:02

    The 3060 mini's time has come!

  • The OG Shadow on 18/08/2023 - 18:13
    +3

    Is this likely to run Starfield at 60fps on 1080p medium?

  • fungi79 on 18/08/2023 - 18:20

    This or a M1 Mac mini for video editing?

  • atali on 18/08/2023 - 18:27

    you guys don’t sell graphics cards only anymore?

  • depecid on 18/08/2023 - 19:01

    Thanks! Told a mate about this who wanted a gaming pc for his young daughter and he bought it instantly. Great price for a little pre built.

  • iwantabargain on 18/08/2023 - 19:32

    Hi, i dont know much about gaming PCs, is this a good option for a beginner gamer who mainly wants to play Ark Evolved?

      • iwantabargain on 18/08/2023 - 19:39
        +1

        Thank you, after searching for awhile i have just purchased

    • Zondasss on 18/08/2023 - 22:53
      -3

      Best recommendation, choose other sellers

  • belrose on 18/08/2023 - 20:22

    option to put 4060?

  • simonlee1 on 18/08/2023 - 20:59
    -3

    3060 is not good enough.

  • vid_ghost on 18/08/2023 - 21:30

    This is great being so small but Flex 1U PSU are not something you can run for years and years like you can with ATX or even SHX power supplies

    • Lonewolf1983 on 19/08/2023 - 02:11
      +1

      also probably bottom barrel PSU too so…

  • Pinchy on 18/08/2023 - 21:49

    Any builds that don’t come with a video card? I have one that I’m keen to slot into a pre built machine

  • scrimshaw on 18/08/2023 - 21:59
    +14

    The PC has 2 noob-trap components which I think I should bring up, for the folks who don't know hardware very well.

    The RTX 3060 8GB shares the same name as it's 12GB VRAM sibling, but there's a double digit performance Δ between the 2 cards. Not only is the VRAM nerfed but the memory bandwidth has seen a downgrade too, and this has a fairly large impact on performance. Keep that in mind when you are googling or watching Youtube reviews for framerate numbers as the product name is misleading.

    The Ryzen 5 5500 might also seem like a slightly slower Ryzen 5 5600, but it's performance is more or less equal to the Ryzen 5 3600 due to reduced cache size.

    Whereas the 5600 is a Vermeer model, the 5500 uses the APU design codenamed Cezanne. In short, the 5500 is a 5600G with the iGPU removed and that means when compared to the 5600 you're getting half the L3 cache at 16MB and only PCIe 3.0 support. https://www.techspot.com/review/2494-amd-ryzen-5500/

    It may seem tempting to upgrade the CPU to the Ryzen 5 5600 for an extra $55, however doing so won't increase framerates by much since the GPU is still the bottleneck and you won't get PCIE gen4 on the B450 motherboard either (you'll need 500-series motherboard for PCIE gen4)

    • Hornpub on 18/08/2023 - 22:20
      +2

      very good insight on this build. still decent for the price, but this really gives the full picture.

    • Kjlay on 18/08/2023 - 22:20

      Also seeing comments about the PSU being a Flex 1U PSU which I would also avoid. it's not even an SFX size…

    • shizilin on 19/08/2023 - 09:14

      Great information. This budget build could be the pick who is not willing to do upgrade in the future and only needs it for casual games.

      Very hard to find the small equivalent GPU fits this tiny case.

    • Kelvin on 19/08/2023 - 10:49

      Good thoughts…

      not to mention if you upgrade the motherboard the B550 version and the CPU to the 5600

      I doubt they are going to give you a PCIExpress 4.0 riser cable.. this is usually another $50 to buy..

      Having said all that.. its still a bloody good deal for an itx build and I have order one.. knowing all the potential issues..

      Hopefully the wifi bracket is included.. and I can add my own M2 wifi card and antennaes onto the motherboard…

      https://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/mb_overview_new.php?S_I…

      https://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=1…

      Loking at the value.
      CPU 5600 - $200 with fan
      Motherboard B550 itx (no wifi) - $150
      Ram - 2x8gb - $50
      500gb NVME SSD - $40
      3060 8gb itx video card - $350

      pretty much $790 without the case and power supply with I have ordered for $813.95 including shipping..

      That sort of itx case, with power supply (flex) and riser cable.. is going to be worth $100 - 300 plus easily.. to buy itself.. dependign on the quiality of each..

      I reallyd on't kknow how they are making money

      • netsurfer on 19/08/2023 - 11:34
        +1

        That ITX case has no front or top USB port and doesn't look like it has front audio port(s). Motherboard, RAM and SSD prices in the calculation are both a bit too high. Also, do not assume all parts are local stock (some could be imported items (not from the major distributors)).

        Linux OS pre-installed. That means, get a USB stick with Windows ready. Also, either additional certificate added to the BIOS for Secure Boot or it would run CSM mode.

        • Kelvin on 19/08/2023 - 12:09

          you might be able to shave $20 off the CPU and $12.50 off the ram..
          and $10 off the ssd..

          There really isn't any b550 itx motherboard available under $200 at the moment..
          https://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=b550+itx&s…
          which has wifi..

          Also buying each item off the cheapest retailer.. usually is a killer in postage for the individual items..
          Not to mention a pain in the ass troubleshooting if one item is faulty..

        • Kelvin on 19/08/2023 - 12:12

          A lot of the minimalistic type cases, have few to no front ports..

          When the machine is so small (6.5L accordining to the specs), there is no issue reaching around the back of it..

          I am expecting all of it to be parrel imported etc.. but what isn't… so wrong they provide a reasonable warranty and there to back it up.. thats fine..

          Most / nearly all the distribution in australia refuse to deal with the end user anyway.. and you have to go back to the retailer.. been there.. done that..as well..

          • netsurfer on 19/08/2023 - 16:21

            @Kelvin: Looks like motherboard only has one USB 2 header. No BIOS update since May 2022 so make sure you are happy with AGESA ComboAM4v2 PI 1.2.0.7.

            Assuming that B550 board has the wifi antennas, I am not sure I quite agree with the installation instructions completely. Those steps are okay if you have not installed the motherboard into the case, but if it is already installed, those steps can work for people who done Wifi DIY before. For non tech savvy people, those steps may not be the best.

            Most / nearly all the distribution in australia refuse to deal with the end user anyway.. and you have to go back to the retailer.. been there.. done that..as well..

            This is online based (so there will be postage involved) and is still different because most retail stores stock the main 4 (Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Asrock) and when you go through them, they can return to official distributors.

            Also, ordinary DDR4-3200 RAM modules with likely subpar timing and cost effective PCIe gen 3 x4 SSD are fine if you can resist the temptation of upgrading them later on. I know decent ITX build cost money, but I'm not sure cost effective ITX build with somewhat compromised parts is the right choice. It feels like there is some FOMO (in terms of some cost saving) involved.

      • CharityCase on 19/08/2023 - 12:16

        totally new to this and never built a PC by myself, so noob question: this PC doesn't have power supply, usb, hdmi port, audio output, wifi and ethernet port?? so I assume I can't order this prebuilt PC and plug in my monitor and using wireless keyboard & mouse and play?

        • netsurfer on 19/08/2023 - 16:29
          +1

          The motherboard has USB ports, audio ports, ethernet port (at the back). The GPU should have at least one HDMI port. Though the spec doesn't explicitly list a power supply, it seems unusual not to include at least an el cheapo power supply. However, since it is not listed, it is unsafe to assume one is included.

          @luketechfast Could you please let people know whether a power supply is included in this deal?

          Wifi, the listing says: does not feature on-board WiFi, even for the B550 board upgrade.

          • ab c on 20/08/2023 - 14:28

            @netsurfer: @netsurfer: may be the PSU is not listed because tech-savvy people like yourself will critique it.
            May be this link give some hint-> https://www.alliedgamingpc.com.au/product/allied-hive-custom…

            It's great to see that TF has improved the brand & model transparency…still fall-short of full disclosure.

            • netsurfer on 20/08/2023 - 16:47

              @ab c: I already bashed the other component parts. Thanks for the link by the way. So yeah, based on your link, assuming same OEM, looks like bottom of the pack PSU being included.

              I'll doing a positive spin on it… at least that PSU will be quite light in weight. Or, you are not over-paying for that PSU.

  • ShinK0 on 18/08/2023 - 23:18
    +1

    ITX! UPVOTED!

  • MattBrisSyd on 18/08/2023 - 23:37
    +1

    I'm glad you guys are finally doing ITX build, I think I asked on one of your post a year or two ago here on Ozbargain.
    I already build my own start of this year so I may be late, but when I'm looking for a new system, I'm keen to see what you guys are doing at that time.
    Also keen to see if you huys do any higher spec itx builds as there are thermal and space limitations.

  • drakarn_123 on 19/08/2023 - 01:13
    +1

    Must… Not… Buy…….

  • iLOLZ on 19/08/2023 - 11:54

    Trying to order, just stuck on loading.
    edit nvm, just takes a while
    processing card payment for about 5 mins now.

  • Focus8 on 19/08/2023 - 12:10
    +1

    i haven't see the Power Supply in the specs ? So we need to order that as extra as well ?

  • bbcw1980 on 19/08/2023 - 18:01

    Luke is deliberately dodging questions about the PSU spec and questionable reliability of the PSU beyond the warranty period.

    • netsurfer on 19/08/2023 - 18:47
      +2

      Best not to assume that because it is weekend at the moment. Most of us don't work on weekends.

      At this price, it is unrealistic to expect a quality power supply, especially if it is based on PSU tier list.

      • bbcw1980 on 19/08/2023 - 19:09

        I waited for a day to see if Luke would reply to questions about the specifications of the PSU. While he had time to answer other questions, he chose not to address the PSU-related spec queries. Hence the neg, otherwise this will be a very solid deal.

        • jt0505t on 20/08/2023 - 07:58
          +2

          a bit rough because has not got back to you in a day… and you have written off the whole deal witha neg without even knowing the answer. For the price, i would not expect anything great, infact probably be the Allied like brand. but for the price, I think it deserves a tick.

          • bbcw1980 on 20/08/2023 - 09:02

            @jt0505t: Just a heads up, if the PSU fails after the warranty, it could be really pricey to replace. Making sure everyone knows!

            • netsurfer on 20/08/2023 - 16:44

              @bbcw1980: Is PSU the only component that has cost cutting done? There are other cheapish PSUs being sold (and some aren't even that cheap).

              Assuming it is the same as the Allied case, it is bottom of the pack PSU (okay, I'll be nice, the most cost effective PSU). Another way to think about it is that you are not being ripped off paying for a somewhat average but pricey PSU. If PSU is such a big deal, then getting a decent PSU and replace it yourself is viable since it is literally the cheapest PSU that's being charged for this deal.

              • bbcw1980 on 20/08/2023 - 19:13
                +1

                @netsurfer: We might have a 200 ~ 250-watt PSU that could be both too weak and unsafe. Since SFX PSUs are costly to replace, it'd be better if Luke could clarify this. I'd happily upvote this deal.

      • bbcw1980 on 21/08/2023 - 15:58
        +1

        Guess I was right after all.

  • wasabisauce on 19/08/2023 - 19:40

    sorry bit of a noob here

    1. can i confirm if a wifi card can be added to this?
    2. is it easy enough to change out the PSU? with many obviously having concerns about what is included, isn't it relatively straightforward and cheap to just install a better one?
    • jkim on 19/08/2023 - 20:07
      +1
      1. No. You can only add a usb wifi.
      2. No. It won't be cheap to find a good flex 1u psu and techfast probably won't be using a good one.
    • netsurfer on 19/08/2023 - 21:08
      +1
      1. Not the B450 board. The B550 board upgrade 'might' have a provision. But, you need to check with TechFast first and you still need to get a compatible card.
      2. The case is: 260mm (h) x 125mm (w) x 200mm (l). Note: that's mm, not cm. Assuming the dimension quoted is correct, it is really a more traditional ITX case (quite compact). It is not fun doing assembly with such a small case even if you managed to get your own 1u power supply.

      For this kind of ITX setup, other than RAM and m.2 SSD upgrade, it's best you don't make too many changes because the case is quite small. If you must do DIY upgrade later, be careful. Not having front panel USB ports and front audio port(s) kind of help make assembly of the system simpler. Though, if I were to do my own ITX, I would prefer one with front USB ports and audio ports.

      • wasabisauce on 19/08/2023 - 21:30

        thanks for your answers guys - doesn't sound like the right computer for me

  • mooncake111 on 20/08/2023 - 01:39
    +2

    Cheap and nasty isn't gonna end well for mini Itx builds.

    It will be crammed and the airflow will be awful, I imagine it will thermal throttle and get loud under load, it would just have the awful stock cooler.

    Plus concerns about the bottom of the barrel power supply.

    If you want a mini itx build, do it properly.

    If you pay for something cheap, you will get something cheap.

    • bbcw1980 on 20/08/2023 - 09:58

      I sense that they might be 250-watt units.

  • Ktr on 20/08/2023 - 13:26

    I am considering this for some casual gaming, especially League of Legends, emulator or some others with low setting. Would this build with a tiny form factor be able to handle that?

    • bbcw1980 on 20/08/2023 - 14:47
      +1

      enough power for gaming no issue here but you might need to deal with overheating and psu issues later.

  • aggregate on 20/08/2023 - 14:27
    +1

    Would be great if the case can be swapped. No front IO is a major inconvenience for ITX builds.

  • lookin4guuddeals on 20/08/2023 - 21:33

    Is this a good bang for buck for home server use (ie., plex, home assistant, truenas, etc)?

  • Racer17 on 21/08/2023 - 17:24
    +1

    Ordered, then read comments, got worried and email TF. I got a reply today stating this setup will include a 400W PSU.

    • bbcw1980 on 21/08/2023 - 17:29

      Thanks for the update.

    • CharityCase on 21/08/2023 - 18:13

      so is the PSU good enough?

      my HP16 order got cancelled, considering order this one

      • Yosh1 on 21/08/2023 - 19:14

        Keen to buy this too if stock comes back. My HP Omen was cancelled as well.

      • Racer17 on 22/08/2023 - 16:22

        I think 400W is enough, I think the concern from many others is the potential quality of the 400W provided.

  • vaskothefrog on 24/08/2023 - 17:51
    +1

    Any chance of a re-run?

  • Kelvin on 25/08/2023 - 14:42
    +2

    Arrived today..

    Super cute and small..
    The peowrsupply is horribly loud, in comparsion to the rest of the machine..
    but for $813 with theB550 and 5600 upgrade.. its a steal..
    has the wifi bracket and a deshrouded stock AMD HSF. (I think) has the allied sticker over the top of it)

    • Racer17 on 25/08/2023 - 22:24

      Define horribly loud, like a normal pc under max load? Or are we talking something next level?

      • Kelvin on 25/08/2023 - 22:41

        As loud as you can expect a high speed 40mm fan…

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