As Easy as 1-2-3: My First mini-ITX build!

I build my first ever mini-ITX build and put the ROG Strix 3080 to the test! I also announced the winner of the Flat Back Odyssey Challenge #RepublicOfGamers #ASUSPCDIY #RTX3080

and it got me thinking what the simplest build would be like. So, this time around, I opted to go with pre-made parts like the CPU AIO and not waterblocking the ROG Strix 3080.

The Z11 was also unique because it came with the fans already built in and a extension hub that made accessory connections way simpler. The angled motherboard tray also created a unique working environment for cable management and the all metal x glass surface on the case just elevated the whole experience. Once I was finished, I was SO happy with the way it turned out.

If I were to change anything, I’d probably have swapped the top case fans and AIO fans for Corsair QL RGB fans. But for the sake of this build, I kept things as out of the box as possible. Also, it was such a small enclosure, I didn’t necessary want to give up the quietness of the Noctua fans simply for more RGB.

All in all, the initial benchmark testing on my sim racing set up have been absolutely phenomenal. It’s bonkers to think that this build outperformed my custom Maingear build that cost over $20,000. But it’s also exciting because with parts like this project readily available, anyone could take their time gathering up the components and the build could be done in an evening!

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Edited on Final Cut Pro X. Music: Royalty free music from Epidemic Sound

[manicwolfgaming]

Need to rip and rebuild my rig, was thinking of going Z11, thanks for this.

[mrbobo]

This is one of the best PC building guides I've come across. Great job.

[hassanar]

thank you, step by step build guide, really appreciate it. smooth video not in rush

[DaddyBear]

Girl... you are bringing me life with these videos. I love how your brain works. I grin and chuckle through the whole thing.

[theopszone]

I was on the edge on getting this case... I'll go for it.

[TommyCallaway]

The amount of effort it took to film and edit all this was probably significantly more effort than it took to actually build the computer. Great work!!

[jonathanquita]

Nice Vid! Just got my z11 case and gonna use your video as building guide!

[percy]

The extension hub has 2x 9 pin USB headers on it, you could have just plugged that extra in to the actual hub, leaving 1x open headers.

[MohamedElHanoun]

Fun and very informative i think The best explanation out There Keep Up

[milfeuille]

Ahhh i like so much the cable management and the static of the build

[jc]

Great build and best personally ! 😂 Subscribed.

[martinmtonga]

That's my next build in case. Love the video by the way.

[esme]

Oh it beautiful!! Very awesome work you did on this!! Your builds are coming out 🤩🔥💯 just seeing the process of how to build it, it's making me want to build my very first pc.. 👏💯 Such a talented person!! Congratulations- seeing your channel grow is the best! 👏😲😁

[Pantimoto]

This is the build im doing now... All ROG but corsair rams coz corsair is oem of some rog parts like coolers

[aceofspades]

I don't game not into building pcs but watched until the end due to the gorgeous camera work!

[xlRyusei]

Awesome! Loved how you built this :D Also so easy to follow through, and video editing was top-notch, got a new subscriber. By the way, where did you buy the 360 rotator stand or lazy susan? Don't know exactly how it's called, but the white thing that you can easily rotate your build? Looks interesting...

[PolyFPV]

Love ITX builds, glad you got your hands on a 3080 lol

[christianweber]

Awesome video and build! What length of phanteks light strip did you use?

[hassanasani]

it’s actually cool to see a car reviewer make a PC build

[brookshirley]

Thanks I loved the video and the tutorial…. I plan on putting an original Xbox inside one