Don't even think about building a gaming rig in that small case.
Think heat.......which you will have a bunch of when you game.
Get a mid tower case and be done with it.
Hello all,
I'm looking at building a Mini ITX PC. I'm a bit stumped for parts, mainly because I'm unsure about the specific compatibility requirements with the ITX components. I'm also uneasy about building an ITX system due to the difficulty of working in such a small space, as many have mentioned before.
Anyway, my budget range is from $800-$1000 (though, the lower the better), and I would like a system that can game reasonably well (I'm not expecting 60FPS, 1080P Ultra). I'd also like to render HD videos, have it run quietly and at a cool temperature. Preferably, I'd like an SSD for boot and OS, but I understand in this price range it may be difficult and I may have to stick with a mechanical hard drive.
I've also considered possibly purchasing an Intel Core i3 4150, in order to keep my costs down and get a beefier graphics card, but I'm not sure what the implications will be by getting a cheaper CPU. In terms of graphics, I've considered getting the 750ti, but again I'm not sure about any AMD alternatives that may be faster/cheaper etc., as I'm only predominantly familiar with the Nvidia card range. I'm also a but stumped with selecting a case, though the EVGA Hadron Air (though it may be too small).
Anyway, I'm not entirely sure how this works, but if I could have any suggestions with this build, and perhaps some recommended parts, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks!
~ Adam

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