The Best $1000 Mini-ITX Gaming/Zwift PC Buyer's Guide - Feat. Full Build in SilverStone ML08 Case

In this video, I showcase my favorite $1,000 Mini-ITX Gaming PC Build, which I've set up for use with the Zwift cycling app and Wahoo Kickr smart trainer. Not only do I show you how to build up the entire PC, I also show you the various quality settings and some benchmarks for the Zwift app.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: All video cards are sold out as of our latest update due to the cryptocurrency mining craze. Your only option is to use built-in video or buy this pre-built model instead: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...

Want to build this PC? Here are the components I recommend, updated on March 4, 2021:
(1) CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 ($160) - https://amzn.to/2G01Wr0
(2) Motherboard: Asrock H470M-ITX/AC ($120) - EOL
Updated model: H570M-ITX/AC ($125): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...
(3) Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB ($250) - https://amzn.to/32U1cwC (SOLD OUT!)
(4) RAM: Crucial 2x8GB Ballistix DDR4-2666 ($74) - https://amzn.to/33Xy4Ui
(5) SSD: XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB ($55) - https://amzn.to/33V8jnJ
(6) Case: SilverStone ML08-H ($99) - https://amzn.to/2RVOJSU
(7) Power Supply: SilverStone SX500-G ($102) - https://amzn.to/3iZtoUj
(8) Operating System: Windows 10 Home ($139) - https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplin...
Total Price as of latest update: $1,004

Note: to get the Zwift app to recognize the PC's built-in Bluetooth, you may need to install the vc_redist.x64.exe Windows update from Microsoft, listed on this page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/h...

Optional Upgrades Shown in Video:
(1) Motherboard: Asrock Z490M-ITX/AC ($155) - https://amzn.to/3kL5FHU
(2) Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO 6GB ($310) - https://amzn.to/3kLl4s0
(3) RAM: Crucial 2x8GB Ballistix DDR4-3200 ($63) - https://amzn.to/32Wfrkq
Note: Faster RAM only for use with upgraded motherboard
(4) CPU Cooler: SilverStone AR06 ($45) - https://amzn.to/2Huw9iL

Want to set up your own Zwift-compatible Smart Cycling Trainer? Here's the model we use: https://zwift.com/shop/product/wahoo-...

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Starting the build
02:52 Installation of the XPG SX8200 Pro M.2 SSD
03:44 Installation of the Intel Core i5-10400
04:39 Installation of the SilverStone AR06 CPU Cooler
07:00 Installation of the Crucial Ballistix RAM
07:58 Installation of the Asrock Z490M-ITX/AC Motherboard
10:04 Installation of the SilverStone SX500-G PSU
12:01 Installation of the EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO GPU
12:52 Completing the build
13:41 Tips on software installation
13:59 Zwift Cycling App Graphics Demo and Benchmarks
16:49 Conclusion