Low Cost, High Performance? | The Prime Ecosystem is here! | ASUS Prime AP201 MATX Gaming PC Build @Mr_Matt

Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

#asusprime #pcbuild #asuspcdiy - Until now, we've had a complete ROG Strix ecosystem, TUF Gaming and ProArt... It's time for ASUS to send it with the more affordable PRIME hardware. Enter the complete PRIME AP201!

Timecodes, though I don't recommend skipping for visual narrative reasons!

00:00 - An Introduction
00:54 - PRIME RTX 4070 Super Overview
01:25 - PRIME LC 360 ARGB Overview
02:02 - PRIME 850W PSU Overview
02:21 - Settle it With Spin The Bottle?
02:52 - Build Hardware
03:20 - Motherboard Assembly
04:44 - PRIME AP201 Assembly
07:57 - Airflow Visualization
08:16 - Cinematic & Desk Setup
09:56 - Coffee Thanks & Outtakes

In what feels like has been quite a long time coming, ASUS have been working on making their PRIME series a complete ecosystem for those on a tighter budget without compromising on that hardware quality and aesthetic which we've all grown to love.

The inclusion of the PRIME RTX 4070 Super, LC 360 ARGB Liquid AIO and 850W PSU perfectly marries together for that futuristic design language with some of their own unique quirks and features.

The PRIME RTX 4070 Super will be one of the lowest price triple fan GPU's falling at Nvidia MSRP which is amazing to see considering the performance and cooling potential this card brings to the table.

Final conclusion following build hardware list:

Main parts included in the build:
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Graphics Card: Coming Soon
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CPU: amzn.to/3LO8wiW
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Cooler: Coming Soon
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Lights used to film this video:
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Main parts included in the build:
(UK Amazon)

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Graphics Card: Coming Soon
Graphics Card (alternative): amzn.to/4cjVJji
CPU: amzn.to/3LQT59S
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Cooler: Coming Soon
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Lights used to film this video:
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Godox UL60 - amzn.to/3xaH6N7

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ASUS continue to expand on their extensive range of PC DIY hardware. The PRIME series is without a doubt very exciting to see here. Without compromising on performance, the PRIME ecosystem looks fantastic whilst also saving a few $$$.

Read our full thoughts on the PRIME Ecosystem HERE:
mrmattlee.com/post/primeecosystem

What's your thoughts? Let's chat in the comments!

Special thanks to @ASUS for the hook-up to make this build possible.

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