mITX vs mATX?

[Vynum]

Hey,

Soooo I'm looking at building a new pc and I was wondering what peoples thoughts are on the topic?

Obviously I want it to be a smaller build:p
I'm just not to sure if its worth giving up those expansion slots for a smaller case, I don't plan to use them but the I do like options:P

Or alternatively if you guys know any crazy small mATX cases please link/post/name them,

Cheers:)

 

P.S Money isn't an issue with the case:P

[UltraNeonGaming]

What kind of parts are you going to be putting in it?

[ShadowCaptain]

Tiny acses

 

Here are a few mini ITX cases that take full size GPUs

 

 

N-Case M1

RVZ01

Sugo 09

QS101

Elite 130

Hadron Air

[alby800]

I kinda regret going for mini-itx because now I really want to upgrade and add more of the stuffs. So it is up to you

[Geekazoid]

Here are a few mini ITX cases that take full size GPUs

 

 

N-Case M1

RVZ01

Sugo 09

QS101

Elite 130

Hadron Air

BitFenix Prodigy

BitFenix Prodigy M

You can't forget the famous BitFenix Prodigy.

[Geekazoid]

@Vynum, can you please follow this thread of yours so that we don't have to quote you?

[ShadowCaptain]

You can't forget the famous BitFenix Prodigy.

 

prodigy is MASSIVE imo, the itx version is no smaller than the mATX version, and is almost the size of a mid tower

[Geekazoid]

prodigy is MASSIVE imo, the itx version is no smaller than the mATX version, and is almost the size of a mid tower

Alright, you win. But only this time! Mwahahahahaha

[ShadowCaptain]

Alright, you win. But only this time! Mwahaha

 

Pfft you said that last time

[ForsakenLive]

You can make a very small stylish build with short gpus like the upcoming r9 285 from sapphire, but this limits your choices down the road.

You hardly can add something to a mATX case, at most a network/raid.

You should find the right case first, one that really caughts your eyes, difference is minor between these form factors.

Browse Lian Li and Silverstone websites, you will find the small form factor goodness there.

[Vynum]

I have a 780Ti for it, and a corsair H100i....so rather demanding, mainly the 240mm rad space.
But i might look at ditching the h100i:/

Edit: the 780ti is an EVGA SC reference cooler btw:P

[Geekazoid]

Pfft you said that last time

Did I? I don't remember.

[Vynum]

So I'm leaning towards the Asus ROG mATX maximus gene VII...grab a devils canyon i5 or i7 and Obviously overclock it:P

As an added benefit the z97 will support 5th gen broadwell:D

Stuff it in the smallest case I can find:P

Thanks for your replies and suggestions, if you know of any mATX specific cases that you personally would go for let me know:)

(already considering the prodigy M, FD arc mini or the Parvum systems 2.0)