Compact Desktop Build Help

[chrismscotland]

Hi folks,

I've been looking to replace a laptop and was looking at gaming laptops but truth be told I think my needs are better met with (and probably cheaper) to build a small gaming desktop (already have a good screen, kb/mouse) and pickup a tablet for when I'm out and about.

The thing is I'd prefer not to have some hulking tower taking up space but I wondered what is the smallest case I can get away with that will still give me space & cooling for a decently specced gaming rig?

 

[chrismscotland]

Thanks mate, can anyone help with spec/components at all? Ideally looking to spend around £1000 but could add more if it would make a big difference

 

[chrismscotland]

after some thought I'm relooking at a decent Small Form Factor build after deciding that I'd rather buy a tablet (SP4) and have a fairly powerful desktop than spend a fortune on a gaming laptop that won't move.

I'm planning to use this attached to my existing Dell 24" 1080p screen so 4k isn't critical, I'd probably like to go down the Sky lake route as I might as well if I'm going to build something but not too concerned about a top top end GPU as this is going to replace an ageing 660M powered laptop.

Can anyone suggest a combination of bits?