Bulding a small gaming computer

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Fuzzoe

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I'm new here first of all, so sorry if this is a slightly amateur question. I've spent the past month picking out, omitting, and picking out more parts for my upcoming computer build. I started with a budget of $1000, and I'm not to displeased with what i could accomplish with this budget, as I'm not looking for a hardcore, top of the line computer, just one i can play something like Diablo 3 or League of legends on and not have any problems.

But I've recently come across a few people who've made, what i think is called Micro ATX computers (correct me if I'm wrong please). I've also heard that they can do great things for the moderate gamer. My question would be is there anyone who can give me some pointers on the subject, because it seems i can save a great deal of money and also be able to afford software I'm going to need for school.

Again, i'm sorry if this is a noobish question, but i'm EXTREMELY interested in this matter, I just need some help on switching from the mid sized tower mindset, to the much smaller size.

EDIT: Sorry, i meant Micro ATX, Thanks for the Correction Claptonman!
 
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Smaller size = more heat = less overclocking = less performance (For the most part)

For it to be a gaming machine, you need a good graphics card. If you want a good graphics card, it'll be hard cramming one into a mini ITX. Don't go for an ITX. Take a look at MicroATX cases/boards. Bigger than an ITX, but you won't get much out of an ITX. They're more for home theater solutions.

But $1000 is a good budget that should get you some nice settings. If it were me, of course I'd go mid-size, since I did, but if you want that portability, then microATX is for you.
 
ohhh, you're right i just looked on newegg and it was micro atx. i'm sorry :|
as far as the micro atx goes, is there any information that could be given on that?
 
Same thing. The boards are smaller, so they run hotter. Cases are smaller, so less airflow for the graphics card. No room for a decent CPU cooler. It can be done, I think 87tdna made one with a 2500k and 560ti, if I remember correctly. It'd be a fast computer, but it would just have heat issues. For future upgrades, I'd stick with a midtower. They really aren't that big, going from a coolermaster 912. Its a decent sized computer with great airflow.
 
awww, seems like i'd be at a disadvantage if i go anything less than a mid tower. Anyways i appreciate the help, I'll stick with the current build i had in mind i guess xD
 
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