finally, mini itx, what i always wanted
7800X3D, 6800XT
ssupd meshroom s (case), tiny thing, crowded, not the easiest build. would recommend doing a 'dummy' build first to learn the best way of doing things
slim fan in the roof

2 months later

I went with a laptop for gaming because, you know, life's all about flexibility. I love that I can dive into my favorite games wherever the day takes me, no need for a fixed gaming spot. These laptops nowadays pack serious power, so I don't have to worry about lag or missing out on the latest releases. Plus, it's just super handy to have one device that can handle both work and play without any fuss. It's like my gaming sidekick, always ready for action wherever I am. Also I found this blog about how you can build a laptop gaming setup which can match desktop level performance. Found it super helpful, hope it's useful here.

    6 months later
    8 months later

    nothing new to show, but i just got the 9800x3d. i didnt expect the upgrade from the 7800x3d to be this big, one thing is performance but the power efficiency and temperatures are nuts.
    it uses a maximum of 34W(that ive seen) during gaming (probably varies depending on the game and yes i know the gpu is the main component here, but still, 34W is half what a light bulb of the old kind would use),
    and the temps are unreal, maxing at 58C during gaming and 64C during stress test, while keeping all cores at 5.2 ghz. this with a 240 aio, and -20mv undervolt. my fans never spin up to audible level!