Gaming PC NANAO: i5-14400F – RTX 3060 12GB DDR5

Gaming PC NANAO

💻 Complete System Overview

🔧 Hardware Specifications

⚙️ Component Details

✅ Processor (Intel Core i5-14400F)

• Core/Thread Configuration: 6 Performance-cores + 4 Efficiency-cores = 10 cores, 16 threads

• Base Clock: ~2.5 GHz | Max Turbo: Up to 4.7 GHz

• Integrated GPU: None (“F” variant)

• Use Case: Great for gaming, multitasking, and productivity

✅ Motherboard (MSI Pro B760M-P DDR5)

• Chipset: Intel B760

• Memory Support: Up to 128GB DDR5 (max 4x32GB)

• Expansion: 1x PCIe Gen 4 x16 slot, 2x M.2 slots (depending on revision)

• Rear I/O: USB 3.2, HDMI, DisplayPort (though i5-14400F lacks iGPU)

• Form Factor: Micro-ATX

✅ Memory (Lexar 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz)

• Configuration: 1x16GB (Single-channel)

• Performance Impact: Single-channel can slightly bottleneck performance in memory-intensive tasks and some games

• Upgrade Advice: Add a second identical 16GB stick for dual-channel and total 32GB

✅ Storage (256GB NVMe SSD)

• Type: PCIe NVMe (likely Gen 3, unless specified Gen 4)

• Speed: Fast boot and application load times

• Capacity: Limited—consider expansion if storing games, media, or large files

• Upgrade Options: Add secondary SATA SSD or larger NVMe (1TB+)

✅ Graphics Card (MSI RTX 3060 Ventus 2X OC 12GB)

• VRAM: 12GB GDDR6

• Performance: Excellent for 1080p Ultra gaming, solid at 1440p

• Ray Tracing: Supported

• DLSS: Supported (useful for demanding titles)

• Cooling: Dual-fan (Ventus design), factory overclocked

✅ Power Supply (MSI A650BNL 650W 80+ Bronze)

• Efficiency: 80+ Bronze Certified

• Power Headroom: Sufficient for current setup with GPU

• Modularity: Non-modular (cable management can be a bit tricky)

✅ Case (Raidmax X603)

• Cooling: 4x Pre-installed ARGB fans for airflow and aesthetics

• Aesthetics: Tempered glass side panel, RGB lighting

• Airflow: Adequate with good fan layout, consider positive pressure setup

• Expansion: Room for multiple SSDs/HDDs and potentially an AIO cooler

📊 Performance Summary

🚀 Strengths

• Modern DDR5 platform

• Strong 1080p/1440p GPU (RTX 3060)

• Efficient power supply with sufficient wattage

• Excellent airflow with 4 ARGB fans

• Upgradable platform (RAM, storage, CPU/GPU)

🧰 Recommended Upgrades (Short- to Mid-Term)

🧠 Conclusion

This is a well-balanced mid-range gaming and productivity build. The Intel Core i5-14400F and RTX 3060 are a strong pairing for modern gaming, while the DDR5 platform ensures future-proofing. Minor tweaks (especially dual-channel RAM and additional storage) will unlock the full potential of this system.