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The Best $2000 Premium Mini-ITX Gaming PC Build – July 2025

The Best $2000 Premium Mini-ITX Gaming PC Build – July 2025

By Ari Altman | Published July 6, 2025 | Updated July 6, 2025

CoolerMaster NR200Small Footprint, Big Performance!

This system is designed for gamers who want a compact system but aren’t willing to sacrifice performance to get it. The $2,000 Premium Mini-ITX Gaming PC Build has all the power of a full-blown desktop gaming PC, packed into a compact, stylish case that’s dwarfed by standard towers. Amazingly, there’s no price premium to pay to get such a unique PC, making this PC a pretty good value too.

This Month’s Build, Powered by AMD and Nvidia!

For July  2025, the $2,000 Premium Mini-ITX Gaming PC Build gets a complete overhaul, moving to AMD’s newly-discounted Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core, 16-thread CPU, enhanced with 3D cache for exceptional gaming performance. It far outpaces every newer CPU at its pricepoint. It will have no trouble supporting the blazing-fast GPU in this build, Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB.

Just as important as all the computational firepower used in this system is the case, which truly defines this build. The NR200 from Cooler Master brings high-end capabilities down to a compact size and a very reasonable price. With competitors only available from boutique manufacturers at over twice the price, the NR200 stands alone. Inside, you’ll be installing 32GB of fast DDR5-6000 RAM, a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 solid-state drive, and a 120mm tower cooler from Scythe. Keeping the system running is a compact 750W power supply, which will have more than enough power for all the gear in this build.

Parting Thoughts

To see recommended accessories for this build, just scroll down to the bottom of this page, or check out our dedicated Monitor Buyer’s Guide and Peripherals Buyer’s Guide. Throughout this guide, you’ll see direct links to Amazon for US readers, and our Amazon links will auto-convert for readers in the UK, Canada, and parts of the EU, with automatic reginal substitutions made where necessary. To support continued development of these guides, please use these links when you’re ready to buy your ITX machine!

The DIY PC Build

  • AMD Ryzen 7800 X3D
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    CPU –

    AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

    $341
    PRIME DAY DEAL – SAVE $60! AMD did it again with its 3D cache technology, turning an average CPU, the 7700X, into the 7800X3D, by far the fastest gaming processor in the 7000 series! This CPU can beat any Intel CPU when it comes to gaming, thanks to its advanced stacked cache design.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This CPU does not come with a cooler, so don't forget to pick up the high-powered cooler we list later in this guide!
  • AsRock B850I
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    Motherboard –

    ASRock AMD B850i Lightning WiFi 6E

    $210
    This board has all the features you need for a high-end build on the AM5 platform, despite its reasonable pricepoint. It features 10+1+1 power stages, dual M.2 PCIe slots (one Gen 5, one Gen 4), 2.5Gbps LAN, built-in 802.11axe (6E) wireless networking with Bluetooth, the premium ALC4080 audio codec, and eight USB ports, including a Type-C port.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This board offers incredible performance for the price, and we consider the PCIe Gen 5 video card slot critical for a high-end system.
  • 5070 Ti
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    Video Card –

    MSI Gaming RTX 5070 TI 16G Shadow 3X OC

    $840
    The RTX 5070 Ti improves upon the 4070 Ti Super, nearly equaling the last-gen 4080 in the process. It has 16GB of VRAM and a robust 256-bit memory bus, plus ultra-fast GDDR7 VRAM. And this model from MSI uses an effective yet compact cooler triple-fan cooler.

    The Guru’s Tip

    With a cooler that's 303mm long, this model will easily fit in the case we recommend, which has 330mm of clearance. Most other models are simply too big.
  • T-Create
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    Memory –

    TEAMGROUP 2x16GB T-Create DDR5-6000 CL30 EXPO

    $87
    To get the most out of AMD’s latest CPUs, you want fast RAM, and DDR5-6000 is the sweetspot not only in terms of price, but in terms of the capabilities of the AM5 platform. It allows for the optimum settings and highest overall performance. This kit from TeamGroup is specially designed for AM5, thanks to the tight 30-36-36-76 EXPO timings.

    The Guru’s Tip

    This DDR5 RAM is the perfect match for the motherboard we recommend.
  • MP44L
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    Solid-State Drive –

    TeamGroup MP44L 2TB PCIe 4.0

    $104
    The MP44L PCIe 4.0, which blows past previous PCIe Gen3-based drives by harnessing the power of the PCIe Gen4 interface, is an absolute bargain of a high-end drive. It can hit up to 5,000MB/s in sequential operations!

    The Guru’s Tip

    We recommend that the first thing you install on the motherboard is the SSD. This will ensure you have access to the M.2 slot.
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    Case –

    Cooler Master NR200

    $68
    This amazing case is one of a kind. Coming in at 18 liters, it has space for just about every component you could imagine, and looks fantastic too! That includes a huge GPU, a variety of powerful cooler options, and an SFX-class PSU.

    The Guru’s Tip

    Note that there is a ver. 2 and ver. 3 of this case, but they are completely different, and only compatible with liquid cooling. This system relies on a tower air cooler, so stick with the original NR200 case.
  • SP750
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    Power Supply –

    LIAN LI SP 750

    $124
    This high-quality SFX-class power supply offers an incredible 750W of Gold-rated power, fully-modular cables, and a 5-year warranty. Other notable features include: fully modular braided cables for a clean look, Japanese electrolytic capacitors for high durability, and a zero RPM mode under 40% load for silent operation .

    The Guru’s Tip

    This PSU will have plenty of power for this system, which will draw under 400W at load.
  • Scythe Fuma 3
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    CPU Cooler –

    Scythe Fuma 3

    $55
    With the Fuma 3, the best gets better, and amazingly enough, cheaper too! Perhaps the most innovative of all 120mm tower designs, the third incarnation of the Fuma returns to its roots, coming in at a price very similar to the original Fuma, but with far greater performance, better looks, and the best compatibility of any high-performance cooler. Thanks to its offset design, it’s just 154mm tall, and completely clears the RAM slots on any board. The Fuma 3 improves upon even the Fuma 2 with its on-trend blacked-out look, along with its updated Kaze Flex II fans that spin at up to 1500RPM. They continue to feature a trick no other manufacturer has grasped – counter-rotating blades for a “vortex” effect. Frankly, this is our favorite cooler at any price!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This is the perfect match for the case we recommend, maxing out the height limit while providing exceptional cooling!
  • Microsoft Windows 11
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    Operating System –

    Windows 11 Home (USB) @Newegg

    $139
    Windows 11 built on everything people loved about Windows 10, and then took it to 11! It adds significant under-the-hood changes to make it faster and more secure, and of course, the interface is sleek too! Note that we’re linking to Newegg, because Amazon long ago stopped selling this physical USB version of Windows, which is the most convenient one to use.

    The Guru’s Tip

    Win 11 is absolutely the OS you want on a modern PC.

Optional Products

  • Corsair K70 RGB
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    The Mechanical Gaming Keyboard –

    Corsair K70 RGB Pro MX Red

    $150
    The Corsair K70 set the standard for mechanical gaming keyboards and is still the benchmark by which all others are judged. With its solid aluminum construction and detachable wrist rest, it’s a truly premium option. It features Cherry’s classic MX Red switches, PBT Doubleshot keys for durability, a magnetic soft-touch palm rest, and 8,000Hz hyper-polling for amazing responsiveness. And yes, it also is fully blinged out with RGB!

    The Guru’s Tip

    Once you go mechanical, you won't go back!
  • Razer Deathadder V3
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    The Ultralight Gaming Mouse –

    Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless

    $95
    Sometimes a product is so far ahead of the competition comes along that it resets the entire industry. So it is with the DeathAdder V3. Featuring the same ergonomic grip as the original from years ago that set the gaming world on fire, this is nonetheless leagues ahead of that classic. Weighing in at a scant 63g, while offering up a 30K DPI sensor, optical switches, wireless operation, and an incredible 90 hours of battery life, this is as cutting-edge as it gets. To have all of this in a mouse that weighs half as much as the best wireless mice from a few generations ago shows you just how far the bar has been raised!

    The Guru’s Tip

    No other mouse offers ultra-high-end performance at such a low price!
  • Asus
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    The 34-inch Gaming Monitor –

    Asus TUF Gaming VG34VQL3A

    $349
    Are you ready for serious big-screen gaming? Then feast your eyes on this 34″ monitor from Asus, which breaks new ground in terms of features and performance per dollar. It has an ultra-wide 3440 x 1440 curved VA panel, a fast 180Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium technology to keep your frames running smoothly. It also offers a height-adjustable stand (unusual at this pricepoint), plus the Extreme Low Motion Blur option.

    The Guru’s Tip

    You'll have no trouble taking advantage of the full resolution of this monitor with the $2,000 ITX Gaming PC Build!
  • SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
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    The Deluxe PC Headset –

    SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

    $150
    From humble beginnings as a mousemat manufacturer, SteelSeries has come to absolutely dominate the gaming headset industry. And that’s because it’s not rocket science, it’s audio science! SteelSeries took a careful look at what gamers needed and and then applied all the proven techniques to get them everything they wanted. That includes ultra-high-fidelity audio, 360-degree surround sound for immersive gaming, dual audio streams for simultaneous connection to a PC and a smartphone, multi-platform support, and amazing 38-hour battery life plus quick-charge over USB-C, providing a 6 hour boost in 15 minutes! It also has among the best microphones in business, providing clear audio for everyone you’re talking to!

    The Guru’s Tip

    This headset easily beats similarly-priced models from the popular "gaming" brands.