Hello

I’m currently using an Intel i5-9600K + GTX 1660 Super build. It still handles most games fairly well, but in newer titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Uncharted. I usually have to drop to Low settings or even 720p to get a smooth experience.

So I’m planning a new build and these are the parts I’ve selected so far:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jjDRTm

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($165.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Thermalright AXP90-X47 42.58 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.39 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock B650I Lightning Wifi Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Patriot Viper Elite 5 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($152.97 @ Silicon Power)

Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB PCIe x8 Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Thermaltake TR100 Mini ITX Desktop Case ($99.99 @ Best Buy)

Power Supply: Lian Li SP V2 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1285.31

My main requirement is portability. I’ll be flying between school and home every \~4 months during breaks, so I want something compact and easy to transport on flights, preferably as a carry-on.

My main questions are

1. Would this build be good enough for modern single-player games at 1080p and possibly 1440p?

2. Is 8GB RAM Enough for 2026?

3. Is this a good platform for future upgrades? I'd like to upgrade the RAM and the GPU when the ram prices come down.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or suggestions before I start buying parts.

Thanks!