New Micro-ATX rig...views sought

[1nteger]

My current system (see sig) is getting a little old in the tooth and I crave an upgrade. I only want a PC for gaming nowadays...and usually only CoD variants (everything else i tend to do on a Mac...but PC's still rule for the FPS)

I have been thinking about a micro-ATX build (but my previous post on ultimate rig shows that I haven't fully decided yet ).

Any views on the ultimate micro-ATX components? Copy and paste the following component list and spec up my potential new rig! (I'll start you off with the case)

Case - Silverstone TJ08-E
Mobo
CPU
HSF
PSU
Ram
GPU
SSD

I have loads of HDDs, but I'm thinking of an SSD for faster booting etc. Please recommend 'ultimate' stuff.
Thanks for your consideration and time

 

[1nteger]

OK, so a few days ago I asked a tough question...NOT ONE SINGLE REPLY!!!!

What is it with you guys...Micro-ATX too small for ya???

Ok, Ok...when I look at the post myself, even I wouldn't have responded....too much like hard work, and i've spent time looking at the stuff...so I do understand, I really do. Honest, i do

(But you'll all be sorry when I write my next message on my awesome Micro-ATX uber-rig and then decide not to post it just to **** you all off! Mwuhahahhahahahahah!!!

(A bit much?)

 

[Reefsmoka]

I havent got the slightest clue about micro atx and i bet most people on here dont know much about them either!

Just build a killer sandybridge rig and be happy with it, slap a couple of GTX580's in it.

 

[floppybootstomp]

I don't know a great deal about Micro-ATX-based systems, except to note most have onboard graphics and as far as I know are mostly aimed at Media machine setups.

I put together a media machine a few years ago based around an Asus M4N78-VM motherboard/AMD 5050E dual core CPU 2.6Ghz with onboard Nvidia 8200 graphics, and onboard sound & LAN. 2Gb Corsair RAM, a 74Gb Western Digital Raptor for OS and Hitachi 2Tb disk for storage. Antec Fusion Media case.

It works well but that's not really helping you is it?

I will say that for gaming Micro-ATX is not usually the first choice.

 

[Ian]

I'm in the same boat, I'm really not sure what I'd choose for a Micro-ATX system.

However, you mentioned you've got plenty of HDDs but were thinking about going SSD... I'd bite the bullet and go for it if you're getting other top-spec components. The Crucial M4 and OCZ Agility 3 look nice, but costs around £140 for 128GB (and double that for 256GB) - should be more than enough for a boot drive + some apps though . Plus, it's tiny, cool and quiet - ideal!

 

[V_R]

That rig you have there is fine Int, is the 920 at stock? Bump it up to 4Ghz, upgrade your Graphics cards and you'll be fine. Look at my rig in sig. It plays everything i throw at it with ease, BF3 included.

Wait for the new Intels if you want to upgrade, thats what i'm doing.

What res do you play at?

This is a killer GPU if your looking...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-116-MS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1812

 

[Alf]

Sorry 1nteger
Ive always wanted to build a Micro ATX machine - but never had a reason to.

A good starter would be something like
Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 LGA 1155
Intel Core i5 2500K LGA 1155
Athena Power AP-MP4ATX55FEP8 Micro ATX PSU
Crucial 4GB DDR3 1066 (2x2GB) Model CT2KIT25664BA1067

There always room for improvement (RAM)
The rest is up to you.