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My last build was a MicroATX. So was the build before that, before that I had two ATX and another two MicroATX.
To be honest, I sort of regret the MicroATX route, I never seem happy with the cooling, and most cases can be cramped.
Currently two of my PC's are in Silverstone TJ08B-E cases, and the one I game on can run a bit hot and noisy, plus any PSU and GPU upgrades are limited, and I had bought a Noctua NH-U14S cooler which turned out hit my GPU.
I am currently awaiting the release of the Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL, my 4770K system will get a few upgrades in that case.
My advice would be to ensure you take the time to think any build through, and check out the microATX cases sizes against some of the smaller ATX cases.
Personally I think some of the new Phanteks and NZXT ATX cases look great, apart from the Enthoo Evolv. Smaller variants of the Source 330 and H440 by NZXT for MicroATX could have been interesting too even if it was limited to a 240 rad or two.
To be honest, I sort of regret the MicroATX route, I never seem happy with the cooling, and most cases can be cramped.
Currently two of my PC's are in Silverstone TJ08B-E cases, and the one I game on can run a bit hot and noisy, plus any PSU and GPU upgrades are limited, and I had bought a Noctua NH-U14S cooler which turned out hit my GPU.
I am currently awaiting the release of the Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL, my 4770K system will get a few upgrades in that case.
My advice would be to ensure you take the time to think any build through, and check out the microATX cases sizes against some of the smaller ATX cases.
Personally I think some of the new Phanteks and NZXT ATX cases look great, apart from the Enthoo Evolv. Smaller variants of the Source 330 and H440 by NZXT for MicroATX could have been interesting too even if it was limited to a 240 rad or two.