Mini ITX build vs. Micro ATX build

Bonzi · 2011-05-07 08:59

If you do go with a mini ITX build like I did, don't make the mistake of getting that Antec case...it's a POS. There are a number of design flaws. Firstly, the motherboard does not fit properly due to a number of plastic tabs where a second fan would be that stick out too far. Once you have removed those tabs, it still isn't really a great fit. It can fit a low profile video card, but the HDMI port will be covered up. Also some of the cables from the PSU are too short. This case is a disaster, avoid. I ended up getting a SUGO instead, very happy with that choice.

eskro · 2011-05-07 14:12

which case exactly Bonzi?

Bonzi · 2011-05-07 20:29

The Antec ISK 310-150 although I know that there may be different models of this case which are perhaps not as bad as the one that I have.

eskro · 2011-05-07 22:21

yeah i've heard bad things about the version that has the silent 60W PSU....

Harry deluxe · 2011-05-22 21:33

Here is another try. This time Mini ITX again because I really like the small form factor at the fact that it is cheaper than the Micro ATX Laugh

Case
Antec ISK 310-150: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...antec.html
Cost: 70€

Motherboard:
ZOTAC GF9300-K-E: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...otac.html
Cost: 90€

CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5700 Box http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...intel.html
Cost: 50€

RAM:
G.SKill Ripjaws 4GB Kit DDR3 PC3-10666: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...skill.html
Cost: 40€

SSD:
OCZ Onyx 32GB SATA II SSD: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...d-ocz.html
Cost: 60€

I still stick to the Antec ISK 210 - 150 even if Bonzi had same bad expericence. I just read some reviews and they were all quite good. And it is much smaller than the SUGO. In my opinion the SUGO looks like a LAN-Party computer and not like a HTPC Smile

So what do you think of my setup?

eskro · 2011-05-22 21:38

that will be a pretty powerfull little Mini ITX build!

Harry deluxe · 2011-05-22 21:53

I just ordered it.

Many thanks for your help.

I will keep you updated as soon as i get my delivery Big Grin

eskro · 2011-05-22 21:56

sweet!!

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,219 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 155	2011-05-07 14:12 Post: #22 which case exactly Bonzi? My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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Bonzi Junior Member Posts: 29 Joined: Feb 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-05-07 20:29 Post: #23 The Antec ISK 310-150 although I know that there may be different models of this case which are perhaps not as bad as the one that I have.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,219 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 155	2011-05-07 22:21 Post: #24 yeah i've heard bad things about the version that has the silent 60W PSU.... My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,219 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 155	2011-05-22 21:38 Post: #26 that will be a pretty powerfull little Mini ITX build! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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Harry deluxe Member Posts: 60 Joined: Feb 2009 Reputation: 0	2011-05-22 21:53 Post: #27 I just ordered it. Many thanks for your help. I will keep you updated as soon as i get my delivery
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,219 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 155	2011-05-22 21:56 Post: #28 sweet!! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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