Looking to build a Gaming Rig, Unsure on MOBO, Need a Micro ATX sort /=

[Waimzey]

So im looking to build a 2nd PC. Preferrably an upgrade to my own, Which wont be too terribly hard to do. But what i want to do is make a gaming PC that i can carry around easily, So i was thinking of building one out of this case...

LAN Friendly Case

Now, I see that i need a Micro ATX MOBO.

My question is are these MOBO's inferior to the bigger ones?

And im relatively new on shopping for a MOBO so i could use some suggestions for a good one, My Price range will vary, I'm willing to spend a good amount to make sure i have a really good one for gaming, But multiple examples are appreciated ! (=

Another question is, Will the Micro MOBO's will use all my old components that i may want to keep, Such as my ATi Radeon 9800 Pro, Just untill i feel like upgrading?

Many thanks in advance for any help i get here !!

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

Yes the mATX mobo's are inferior

Cases like that are for people who need a portable PC for general use, you have major heat problems and crap in those cases

 

[Elbatrop1]

The mATX motherboards themselves are not really inferior to their ATX counterparts.

Yes, you can get a new mobo to support your 9800. What other hardware do you have now?

Why the decision to upgrade your mobo?

 

[Blackmoore]

The thing is, with a case like that your paying a lot for a little. You can get a lightweight aluminum full sized case for about the same price. In fact you get get full sized cases, built to be "Lan Party" cases. Something like this for example.

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129145

Its lightweight Aluminum, and its not full sized. But it will fit standard ATX Mobo's giving you a lot more options. Plus I think it comes with that convinent carrying strap. Also www.Xoxide.com offers a wide range of carrying straps made to fit any standard ATX case. Like this one http://www.xoxide.com/casestrap.html

As far as Motherboards go, stick with the best MSI, Abit, ect...

I know this is probably not what you were looking for in terms of a solution, but it gives you more options. Hope I helped.