I've always preferred compact builds — there's something satisfying about packing serious
performance into a small footprint. This Micro ATX build is my latest machine, built around
AMD's AM5 platform with the new RTX 5060 Ti. Here's everything: parts, prices, where I bought,
and why I chose each component.
FormMicro ATX
CPURyzen 7 7700
GPURTX 5060 Ti 16GB
RAM32GB DDR5 5600
Storage1TB NVMe
PlatformAM5
Full Parts List
| Component |
Model |
Price (₱) |
| CPU |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.8GHz (up to 5.3GHz) — Socket AM5 |
₱11,495 |
| Motherboard |
Colorful Battle-AX B650M-Plus V14 — Micro ATX AM5 |
₱6,195 |
| RAM |
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 AMD EXPO |
₱5,497 |
| GPU |
Zotac GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge OC — 16GB GDDR7 |
₱29,000 |
| PSU |
MSI MAG A750GL — 750W 80+ Gold PCIe Gen 5 |
₱5,095 |
| Storage |
ADATA LEGEND 860 1TB NVMe SSD |
₱3,202 |
| CPU Cooler |
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
₱1,736 |
| Fans |
2× 140mm case fans |
₱595 |
| Case |
Tecware Flatline mATX High Airflow |
₱1,835 |
| Monitor |
TBD |
— |
| Total (excl. monitor) |
~₱64,650 |
Order Breakdown
I bought the four most expensive parts in a single order to take advantage of a
bank transfer discount. The rest were sourced separately.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.8GHz Socket AM5 — No Retail Box × 1
₱11,495.00
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 80 Plus Gold PCIe Gen 5 PSU — 750W × 1
₱5,095.00
Zotac GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge OC GDDR7 128-bit — 16GB × 1
₱29,000.00
Colorful BATTLE-AX B650M-PLUS V14 Micro ATX Motherboard × 1
₱6,195.00
Subtotal
₱51,785.00
Shipping
FREE
Via wallet
−₱10.00
Direct Deposit Discount (0.5%)
−₱258.93
Total
₱51,516.08
💡 Tip
Bank transfer / direct deposit discounts add up. On a ₱51k order, 0.5% saves ~₱259.
Always check if your payment method has a discount before checking out.
Why Each Part
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
8 cores, up to 5.3GHz, AM5 platform — great value for the price. AM5 has a longer upgrade path compared to older sockets, so the motherboard investment isn't wasted.
₱11,495
Motherboard
Colorful B650M-Plus V14
Budget-friendly Micro ATX AM5 board with B650 chipset. Has everything I need: PCIe 5.0, DDR5 support, and AMD EXPO. No need to overpay for X670.
₱6,195
RAM
G.Skill Flare X5 32GB DDR5-5600
AMD EXPO certified — one-click overclocking to 5600MHz in BIOS. 32GB is the sweet spot for multitasking, VMs, and running heavy apps alongside AI tools.
₱5,497
GPU
Zotac RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7
Latest-gen GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM — future-proofed for AI workloads, local LLMs, and gaming. The 16GB variant over the 8GB was a clear choice for AI/dev use.
₱29,000
PSU
MSI MAG A750GL 750W
80+ Gold, PCIe Gen 5 ready, 750W gives headroom over the 5060 Ti's requirements. MSI is a reliable brand and this unit is well-reviewed for efficiency and stability.
₱5,095
Storage
ADATA LEGEND 860 1TB
Solid NVMe SSD at a budget price. Fast enough for the OS, apps, and projects. I can always add more storage later — 1TB is enough to start.
₱3,202
CPU Cooler
Thermalright PA 120 SE
One of the best-reviewed budget air coolers. Keeps the 7700 cool under load without being massive. Quiet, reliable, and no maintenance unlike AIOs.
₱1,736
Case
Tecware Flatline mATX
High-airflow Micro ATX case at a great price. Compact but still has room for proper cable management and multiple fans. Local brand with good build quality.
₱1,835
Cost Summary
| Category | Cost (₱) |
|---|
| Online order (CPU + Mobo + GPU + PSU) | ₱51,516 (after discounts) |
| RAM | ₱5,497 |
| Storage | ₱3,202 |
| CPU Cooler | ₱1,736 |
| Case | ₱1,835 |
| Fans (×2) | ₱595 |
| Total (excl. monitor) |
~₱64,381 |
What I'm Expecting
This build is primarily for development and AI work — running local LLMs,
code generation, heavy browser sessions, and the occasional game. The 16GB GDDR7 on the
5060 Ti is the key differentiator here. Most GPUs at this price point ship with 8GB which
becomes a bottleneck fast when running local models.
- Smooth 1080p / 1440p gaming at high/ultra settings
- Local LLM inference with 7B–13B parameter models comfortably in VRAM
- Fast compile times and responsive IDE with 32GB RAM
- Compact footprint — fits on the desk without taking over
The RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB VRAM at ₱29,000 is the standout value in this build. Running local AI models on your own hardware instead of paying for cloud API calls makes it pay for itself over time.
Still deciding on the monitor. Leaning toward a 1440p 144Hz panel to match the GPU's
capabilities. Will update this post once it's in.
Total spend: ~₱64,381 for a compact, future-proofed AM5 machine
with a next-gen GPU and 16GB VRAM. Not bad.
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