Adata XPG Featured Micro ATX Build

James Dawson 1 hour ago Featured Tech News, Featured Tech Reviews, Gaming PC

Since our last ADATA XPG featured build, there's been a lot of new hardware launched with an uptick in case vendors turning to the Micro ATX form factor again. Adata has a new Micro ATX chassis, the Valor Air and Mesh. For this featured build, we've picked up the Valor Mesh accompanied by some other Adata XPG hardware, including 32GB XPG ARMAX DDR5, an Adata Legend 860 M.2 SSD, Levante II 240mm AIO and the Core Reactor II power supply.

Case: Adata XPG VALOR Mesh Nano – MSRP $66.31

Compact Mesh-Front Airflow Design – The XPG VALOR Mesh Nano prioritises cooling with fully ventilated panels, allowing unrestricted airflow to high-performance components while maintaining a clean and understated aesthetic.
Small Form Factor, Big Hardware Support – Despite its compact footprint, the VALOR Mesh Nano supports high-end hardware, offering compatibility with large graphics cards, multiple cooling configurations and modern small form factor builds without feeling restrictive.
Builder-Friendly Interior Layout – Thoughtful cable management options and an uncluttered internal design make the VALOR Mesh Nano straightforward to build, helping first-timers and enthusiasts alike achieve a tidy, professional-looking system.

Specifications

Dimensions: 357 x 220 x 436mm
Available Colours: Black or White
Chassis Material: SPCC steel construction
Form Factor: Mid-tower design
Motherboard Support: Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX
Expansion Slots: 5
Storage Support: 2x 2.5-inch drives and 1x 3.5-inch drive
Front I/O: 1x USB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, hybrid audio jack, power button and reset button
Included Cooling: 1x 120mm ARGB fan pre-installed
Fan Support: Up to 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm top fans, 1x 120mm rear fan and 2x 120mm bottom fans
Radiator Support: Up to 360mm or 240mm at the top, plus a 120mm rear radiator
Component Clearance: Supports GPUs up to 370mm, CPU air coolers up to 170mm tall and power supplies up to 170mm long
Weight:15kg

RAM: 32GB XPG ARMAX DDR5-6000 – Available from OcUK Priced at £449.99 HERE.

DDR5-6000 Sweet Spot Performance – Operating at DDR5-6000 MT/s, the ARMAX kit hits the current performance sweet spot for modern AMD gaming systems, delivering a boost over standard DDR5 specs.
Low-Profile, Cooler-Friendly Design – At just 39.5mm tall, the XRMAX heatspreader is designed to avoid conflicts with large tower coolers, making it particularly well-suited to compact and small form factor builds.
Simple One-Click Overclocking Support – Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO compatibility allow users to enable the overclocked memory profile directly within the BIOS, taking the hassle out of memory tuning.

Specifications

Memory Type: DDR5
Form Factor: U-DIMM
Colour: Black
Capacities Available: 16GB / 32GB
Tested Speeds: 5600 / 6000 MT/s
Tested CAS Latencies: CL36
Tested Operating Voltage: 1.1V – 1.4V
SPD Speed: 4800 MT/s
SPD CAS Latency: 36-38-38
SPD Voltage: 1.1V
Operating Temperature: 0°C – 85°C
Dimensions (L x W x H):35 x 39.49 x 8.5mm
Weight:16g / 46.74g (depending on kit)
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

Storage: 1TB ADATA Legend 860 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD – Available From OcUK Priced at £124.99 HERE.

PCIe Gen4 x4 Performance with up to 6,000MB/s Speeds – The LEGEND 860 features a PCIe 4.0 interface for sequential read speeds of up to 6,000MB/s and write speeds of up to 5,000MB/s, a noticeable uplift over older Gen3 and SAT SSDs for all workloads.
High-Capacity, Platform-Ready Storage Solution – Available in capacities up to 2TB, designed for gaming and creative systems, with high compatibility across the latest Intel and AMD platforms plus support for PS5 storage expansion.
Built for Reliability with Advanced Data Technologies – Equipped with SLC caching, Host Memory Buffer (HMB), and LDPC error correction to improve data integrity, responsiveness, and sustained performance under demanding workloads, backed by a 5-year warranty.

Specifications

Capacity: 500GB / 1TB / 2TB
Form Factor:2 2280
NAND Flash: 3D NAND
Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
Sequential Read Speed (Max): Up to 6,000MB/s (PC/Laptop)
Sequential Write Speed (Max): Up to 5,000MB/s
Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 3.13mm (with heatsink) or 80 x 22 x 2.15mm (without heatsink)
Weight:5g (with heatsink) or 6.5g (without heatsink)
Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C – 85°C
Shock Resistance: 1,500G / 0.5ms
MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
Endurance (Max Capacity): 640TBW
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

AIO CPU Cooler: XPG Levante II 240 ARGB – MSRP $123.56

Efficient 240mm AIO Cooling with Asetek Engineering – Built around a 240mm aluminium radiator paired with a copper cold plate and Asetek 7th Gen pump design, delivering strong thermal performance with efficient heat transfer and reliable CPU cooling.
High-Airflow Dual 120mm ARGB Fans – Equipped with dual-ring 120mm PWM ARGB fans operating up to 2000 RPM, 61.5 CFM of airflow and strong static pressure for effective heat dissipation.
Infinity Mirror ARGB Pump Design And Wide Platform Support – The pump features an infinity mirror aesthetic with addressable RGB lighting, while broad compatibility across modern Intel and AMD sockets ensures compatibility with a wide range of gaming systems.

Specifications

Water Block Dimensions:5 x 72.5 x 50mm
Water Block Material: Copper
Control Mode: PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
Thermal Paste: Pre-applied
Tube Length: 400mm sleeved rubber tubing
Radiator Size: 240mm class (272 x 121 x 27mm)
Radiator Material: Aluminium
Fan Size: 120 x 120 x 25mm
Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Fan Speed: 600 – 2000 RPM
Airflow: 61.5 CFM ±10%
Static Pressure: 1.42 mm H₂O ±10%
Noise Level: 18.17 dBA (average)
CPU Socket Support: AMD: AM5 / AM4, Intel: LGA 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 115x
Protection Features: Auto-restart function
Weight: 1.79kg
Warranty: 5 years

Power Supply: XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80+ Gold – MSRP $127.99

ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.0 Ready Platform – Built to ATX 3.1 standards with native support for modern GPU power delivery, including 12VHPWR / 12V-2×6 connectivity, ensuring stable operation with next-gen graphics cards and transient load spikes.
80 PLUS Gold Efficiency with High-End Electrical Design – Delivers 80 PLUS Gold efficiency alongside strong power regulation, high power factor (>0.99), and full DC-to-DC conversion architecture for consistent and efficient output across rails.
Fully-Featured Protection Suite & Long-Term Reliability – Features comprehensive protections including OCP, OVP, OPP, UVP, SCP, OTP, NLO and SIP, plus a high-quality FDB cooling fan and 100,000-hour MTBF for long-term system stability.

Specifications

ATX Standard: ATX 3.1
Efficiency Rating: 80 PLUS Gold
Cybenetics Rating: Platinum
Dimensions: 140 x 150 x 86mm
Input Voltage: 100–240V
Frequency: 47–63Hz
Power Factor (PFC): >0.99
Input Current: 850W: 12A
DC Output Rails: +12V / +5V / +3.3V / -12V / +5Vsb
+12V Rail Output:8A
Power Excursion: Up to 235% rated power (100μs peak handling)
Cooling: 120mm FDB fan
Connectors: 24-pin ATX: 1, EPS 8-pin: 2, PCIe 6+2-pin: 3, 12V-2×6, Molex: up to 4
Protections: OCP / OVP / OPP / OTP / UVP / SCP / NLO / SIP
Operating Temperature: up to 50°C
MTBF: 100,000 hours (full load)
Certifications: CE / CB / FCC / TUV / cTUVus / UKCA / EAC / CCC / RCM and more
Warranty: 10 years
Weight: 3.1kg (package total)