Missing MINI-ATX CPU Case

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derekc5475

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Can someone point me to a MINI-Atx (The smaller the better) gaming computer case?

Here's my build atm (Budget has to be ~$450-500)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3rftS


This list was put together sparingly so if anyone can recommend me better upgrades/brands please let me know!

EDIT: I got microatx and MINIatx mixed up so my partslist is wrong.
I'm looking for a MINI-ATX build.
 
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Rammy
There are three (basically) common motherboard form factors - ATX, mATX (micro ATX) and ITX (mini ITX).

There is a thing called mini ATX, but it's not a standard form, and you won't find it as a standard part.

I'm assuming you are actually looking for an ITX system. You have a couple of issues here-

  • ■ You can't get AM3+ ITX motherboards
    ■ Generally speaking, ITX systems can end up being slightly more expensive than their mATX versions.

The obvious recommend for a cheap ITX case is the Coolermaster Elite 120/130 for $30-40, it doesn't have a lot of competition at the lower end of the market.
If you want to stick with mATX there's a lot of good options but you can pick up something like the Fractal Design Core 1000 for $30 and...
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There are three (basically) common motherboard form factors - ATX, mATX (micro ATX) and ITX (mini ITX).

There is a thing called mini ATX, but it's not a standard form, and you won't find it as a standard part.

I'm assuming you are actually looking for an ITX system. You have a couple of issues here-

  • ■ You can't get AM3+ ITX motherboards
    ■ Generally speaking, ITX systems can end up being slightly more expensive than their mATX versions.

The obvious recommend for a cheap ITX case is the Coolermaster Elite 120/130 for $30-40, it doesn't have a lot of competition at the lower end of the market.
If you want to stick with mATX there's a lot of good options but you can pick up something like the Fractal Design Core 1000 for $30 and the Silverstone PS08 is usually within a similar range.
 
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