ATX or Mirco ATX

[tcedwards92]

Hello
After weeks of considering what computer to buy, i finally decided to build my own computer, if cost out weigh the time, so im currently doing alot of research, and i was wondering how big is an ATX case? I was told most prebuilts today are MircoATX, but when i look on newegg at cases, the majority are ATX cases? I just want a small case but i realize the smaller the case the less i can do, so what is a good solid size case? and also any suggestions while im here on cases?

 

[amuffin]

Fractal Design Define R3. Not too big, not too small, and offers great cooling/silence!

 

[alvine]

atx motherboard are 12 by 9.6 inches
micro atx are 9.6 by 9.6
when you go to a smaller motherboard you will loose some ports meaning you will not get as many as on the regular atx board

if you are building a budget oriented pc micro atx will do fine, if you want expensive dual graphics and all the good stuff i'd go with an atx

 

[Rockdpm]

yep, alvine is correct, more expansion on a ATX, i mean its still possible with the high end Micro Atx boards to do 2 way SLI/Crossfire but thats about it. I have used the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer for a year or so and it was a excellent build case. it supports ATX, MIcro ATX. You can always get a ATX size case and a mATX Motherboard, i recommend it infact because you have so much space for cable management and just in general room for everything to breath

 

[tcedwards92]

Ok guys thanks, i found some smaller ATX cases that i think will do fine,

 

[sammyboy2]

Sharkoon T9 ATX case, very good and good price, there is also the T28 version if you have deeper pockets, good gaming case with window and come in a variety of colours.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharkoon-ATX-Midi-Tower-Case/dp/B004REHPEE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1330454753&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sharkoon-T28-ATX-Midi-Tower/dp/B006MT5BLQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1330454766&sr=1-3