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Just a tip for you, take your component list straight from the OP, copy and paste into Google AI. It will give you some good information to begin with and I find it generally a very good tool to use for the easy consumer tech questions. It's saying your RAM isn't optimised to the CPU. This is a problem because the CPU will be bottlenecked and you won't be getting what you're (probably) hoping for from the 5800XT clock speed. It's saying to get the Ryzen 7 5700X3D instead, or keep whatever current CPU you have and get better memory. Why the X3D is better: 2.1. It Completely Bypasses Your Slow RAM Bottleneck Your existing DDR4-2400 memory severely throttles standard Ryzen processors because their internal communication speeds (Infinity Fabric) drop to match the slow RAM. [1] Standard CPUs (5800X/5800XT): Frequently have to wait on your slow 2400MHz RAM to feed them data, causing frame drops and hitching. 3D V-Cache CPUs (5700X3D/5800X3D): Have a massive 96MB layout of on-chip memory. The processor stores almost all game data directly on the chip, meaning it rarely needs to talk to your slow system RAM. This essentially neutralises your RAM performance penalty. [1] 2.2 Boost to "1% Low" Frame Rates Upgrading to an X3D processor will not just raise your maximum frames per second (FPS); it dramatically improves your minimum FPS (the 1% lows). This eliminates micro-stuttering in dense, open-world games or fast-paced multiplayer titles, making your entire gaming experience feel significantly smoother. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 2.3. Better Thermal Behaviour for a Mini-ITX Case The Fractal Design Ridge is highly restricted for airflow. Standard high-clocked chips like the 5800X and 5800XT continuously push their clock speeds up until they hit thermal limits (90°C), which will cause your Thermalright AXP120-X67 fan to run at maximum, noisy speeds. X3D chips run at slightly lower, optimised clock speeds. They pull less total wattage during gaming workloads. This results in a cooler, quieter small-form-factor machine If you don't want to change/buy different components, then take note of the following: Managing the RAM & Cooler Clearance Your G.SKILL Ripjaws V RAM is 42mm tall. The Thermalright AXP120-X67 overhangs the RAM slots in its standard orientation, which only leaves 40mm of clearance underneath the fins. [1, 2] The Fix: You must rotate the CPU cooler during installation. Position the cooler so that the bent heat pipes point away from the RAM slots (usually pointing toward the top of the motherboard or toward the rear I/O shield). What to check: Ensure the cooler fins do not press against the motherboard's built-in VRM heatsinks when rotated. Fitting the 2.5" WD Blue SATA SSD The Ridge is a slim, console-style case where cable space is at a premium. The Fix: Mount your 2.5" WD Blue SSD into one of the designated 2.5" drive mounts behind the front panel or next to the power supply. Cable Routing: Connect your SATA data and power cables before installing your graphics card. Tuck any excess cable length tightly into the space beneath the power supply shroud to keep it clear of the GPU intake fans. Handling the Power Supply & GPU Cables: Your Corsair SF750 includes flexible, individually sleeved cables. This is a massive advantage in this case, as they bend easily around tight corners. GPU Riser: Make sure to securely lock the included PCIe 4.0 riser card into the Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX before sliding the ASUS Dual RX 6700XT into the separate GPU chamber.