Working on a Mini-ITX build for the first time, looking for advice on the build / part suggestions for the European market (my first time building in the EU, 4th PC build).

Budget: €2250 (preferably lower, open to buying some parts used / waiting for sales)

Current part mix: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KwGW9K

Use: Primarily gaming, the ethos is I'm trying to get the Steam Machine that I really wanted with AM5 and RDNA4. Not trying to hit actual Steam Machine targets / budget. Will put Steam OS on it.

Fun other things: If people have suggestions on HDMI-CEC or getting a Steam Controller to turn on the machine, I'm all ears.

Open questions:

• Any suggestions on CPU / GPU mix to hit 4K 60 with minimal FSR?
• Any thoughts on keeping it quiet, since this will be next to my TV?
• Any tips on actually doing a Mini-ITX build?

I am a foreigner in the EU. One of the unwashed masses. I don't like the chat control or age verification legislation. Do I have any recourse to fight for my privacy here via politics or am I at the whims of my fellow countrymen?

Most sites I see encourage you to message your representatives but the sites make it seem like it's only open to EU citizens. What about permanent residents? People who have a residence permit?

I'm thinking even for cases of like shrinkflation.

I saw an article about potentially cheaper RAM here, so it got me curious if things ever really get better on occasion.

So, I was part of the group that never got the chance to get a controller on the 4th, but clicked "reserve" right when the May 8th reservation system opened.

I haven't seen any news or anyone saying if the most recent batch is shipping yet.

Anyone heard back yet?