Low Cost, High Performance? | The Prime Ecosystem is here! | ASUS Prime AP201 MATX Gaming PC Build
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#asusprime #pcbuild #asuspcdiy - Until now, we've had a complete ROG Strix ecosystem, TUF Gaming and ProArt... It's time for ASUS to send it with the more affordable PRIME hardware. Enter the complete PRIME AP201! Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons! 00:00 - An Introduction 00:54 - PRIME RTX 4070 Super Overview 01:25 - PRIME LC 360 ARGB Overview 02:02 - PRIME 850W PSU Overview 02:21 - Settle it With Spin The Bottle? 02:52 - Build Hardware 03:20 - Motherboard Assembly 04:44 - PRIME AP201 Assembly 07:57 - Airflow Visualization 08:16 - Cinematic & Desk Setup 09:56 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes In what feels like has been quite a long time coming, ASUS have been working on making their PRIME series a complete ecosystem for those on a tighter budget without compromising on that hardware quality and aesthetic which we've all grown to love. The inclusion of the PRIME RTX 4070 Super, LC 360 ARGB Liquid AIO and 850W PSU perfectly marries together for that futuristic design language with some of their own unique quirks and features. The PRIME RTX 4070 Super will be one of the lowest price triple fan GPU's falling at Nvidia MSRP which is amazing to see considering the performance and cooling potential this card brings to the table. Final conclusion following build hardware list: Main parts included in the build: Case: https://amzn.to/3LTemiY Graphics Card: Coming Soon Graphics Card (alternative): https://amzn.to/3SBaWVQ CPU: https://amzn.to/3LO8wiW Motherboard (alternative): https://amzn.to/3SAZaep Cooler: Coming Soon Cooler: (alternative): https://amzn.to/4cas6AK RAM: https://amzn.to/3Szudac Storage: https://amzn.to/3SAZCJD PSU: https://amzn.to/3AiAyjY Keyboard (alternative): https://amzn.to/3AdFmra Mouse: https://amzn.to/3yAG7tD Monitor: https://amzn.to/46wKSkt Lights used to film this video: Godox UL150ii - https://amzn.to/3kVOwka Godox UL60 - https://amzn.to/3Ymetb2 Main parts included in the build: (UK Amazon) Case: https://amzn.to/3YpzJA6 Graphics Card: Coming Soon Graphics Card (alternative): https://amzn.to/4cjVJji CPU: https://amzn.to/3LQT59S Motherboard (alternative): https://amzn.to/3SuCwUD Cooler: Coming Soon Cooler (alternative): https://amzn.to/3AbLcJx RAM: https://amzn.to/3YqHANO Storage: https://amzn.to/3LRzkyM PSU: https://amzn.to/4c67Sbi PSU (alternative): https://amzn.to/4duqvH6 Keyboard (alternative): https://amzn.to/3A6Qx4B Mouse: https://amzn.to/4doomMQ Monitor: https://amzn.to/3SB28Q5 Lights used to film this video: Godox UL150ii - https://amzn.to/3wUWFIx Godox UL60 - https://amzn.to/3xaH6N7 As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. ASUS continue to expand on their extensive range of PC DIY hardware. The PRIME series is without a doubt very exciting to see here. Without compromising on performance, the PRIME ecosystem looks fantastic whilst also saving a few $$$. Read our full thoughts on the PRIME Ecosystem HERE: https://www.mrmattlee.com/post/primeecosystem What's your thoughts? Let's chat in the comments! Special thanks to @ASUS for the hook-up to make this build possible. --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to my 2nd Channel for more! @MrMattLeeV2 --------------------------------------------------------------- ☕☕ BUY ME A COFFEE! ☕☕ Show you support for the channel. Bonus - get a shout out in the next video! No subscription or sign-up required! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MrMattLee --------------------------------------------------------------- Please like and subscribe if you want to see more content like this, also follow the link below to my Instagram where you will find the photoshoot pictures and lots more like-minded content :D ---------------------------------------------------------------- Find me on socials: https://www.instagram.com/mr_matt_lee https://twitter.com/mr_matt_lee https://www.facebook.com/MrMatthewLee
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