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Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Micro-ATX Airflow Build
This build centers on the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, a modern 10-core 'Arrow Lake' processor paired with a B860M micro-ATX motherboard. It offers a solid foun
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| Part | Component | AUD price & shopping |
|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| motherboard | GIGABYTE B860M EAGLE WIFI6 | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| ram | 16GB DDR5-5600 Desktop Memory Module | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| storage | 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Dell Inspiron 15 series) | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| psu | Antec G750 750W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular Power Supply | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| case | Antec VX310 ARGB ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case (Black) | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| cooler | Stock CPU Cooler | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
What this build is good for
This build centers on the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, a modern 10-core 'Arrow Lake' processor paired with a B860M micro-ATX motherboard. It offers a solid foundation for general gaming and productivity, utilizing DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 capabilities. The 750W 80+ Gold power supply provides ample headroom for system expansion. However, the build includes a basic stock cooler that may struggle with noise and thermals under sustained workloads, and the LGA 1851 platform has demonstrated sensitivity to memory stability at higher frequencies. Additionally, the current PSU lacks native ATX 3.1 support, which could necessitate adapters for future high-end GPU upgrades. Users should prioritize verifying memory compatibility via the motherboard manufacturer's Qualified Vendor List (QVL) to ensure system stability.
- Stock CPU cooler may be noisy under sustained loads
- PSU lacks native PCIe 5.0/ATX 3.1 GPU cables
- Potential memory instability with high-speed XMP profiles
- 512GB storage capacity is limited for modern gaming libraries
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Useful next steps
Verify Memory Compatibility
LGA 1851 platforms are sensitive to RAM settings; check the motherboard's QVL to confirm the specific memory kit is validated for stability.
Upgrade CPU Cooler
The stock cooler is intended for basic use; an aftermarket air cooler will provide improved thermal performance and quieter operation during gaming.
Consider ATX 3.1 PSU
The current unit lacks native 12V-2x6 connectors; a modern ATX 3.1 PSU is recommended if planning to add high-power, future-generation graphics cards.