What's the best micro atx mobo out there?

[wretched73]

Im thinking about getting a micro atx case for my comp. and was wondering wat mobo would be the best for gaming

[redhalo]

Are there any that are any good for gaming?

edit: was thinking about a smaller form factor, Newegg had an NF4 or two.

[MrSlacker]

Intel or AMD? AGP or PCI-E?

[Zeus]

also, what socket you planning to go with more specifically.

Intel 478 vs 775
AMD 754 vs 939

[ack ack]

i'd say, in terms of all around multimedia/features/performance, the via epia sp.

[Zeus]

i'd say, in terms of all around multimedia/features/performance, the via epia sp.

Pardon my ignorance, but HUH??!!??

[ack ack]

http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives...head/mini-itx/

via epia is an ultra compact form factor. 17cm x 17cm.

the epia sp is one of their models. low profile with lots of built-in features like sata, multimedia encoding, audio, and tv out. also comes in fanless/silent and quiet solutions.

http://www.viaembedded.com/product/e...herboardId=261

[MisterChief]

Just a quick question: Why do you need a micro-ATX case and a micro-ATX mobo for gaming? That seems a little strange, seeing that there are so many excellent ATX mobos.

[MrSlacker]

Just a quick question: Why do you need a micro-ATX case and a micro-ATX mobo for gaming? That seems a little strange, seeing that there are so many excellent ATX mobos.

may be he is building a small comp.

[MisterChief]

may be he is building a small comp.

obviously... but what fer? Even if you're short on space, a small ATX
case dosen't take up that much space. Besides, a micro-ATX case will be hard to cool, especially if you game.