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While I like the aesthetics of a mini-itx case, it is a mfer to work with.
I'm wary that the graphics card might not fit the case. Or worse, barely fits and thus not get good airflow.
So you might want to move up to a MicroATX case instead.
I agree. I built my first mini itx case for my living room PC and while I look at it now and thought it was fun, it was a headache to put together at the time. I bought a Fractal Design Ridge and if you wanted to change something, you essentially have to take the whole thing apart. I love how it looks though.
I'm a little conflicted if I like mini ITX or micro ATX better. I used a micro ATX for my media server and thought it was a little too roomy for my needs but is SO much easier to build with.
My gripe is that I wish they made more cases like the Thermaltake V21 but more aesthetically pleasing like Fractal Design. I like how the gpu and mobo sits without needing a pci extension or riser.