The Elite 130 is one of the most affordable mini-ITX form-factor cases currently on the market.
BUDGET SMALL GAMING LAPTOP PC
This $500 gaming PC build comes in a compact mini-ITX cube-style case, the Cooler Master Elite 130. If you see that the price is significantly different than the one we have listed, or there is a component that is no longer available on Amazon, you can either search for a similar replacement or ask us for advice on an alternative by posting in the comment section below this article.
BUDGET SMALL GAMING LAPTOP UPDATE
*While we do try and update our builds on a regular basis, the reality is that component prices change on a daily basis and components go out-of-stock all the time.
If so, check out our guide on the Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 for some reasonably-priced laptop options. NOTE: If you want an even more mobile system, you might want to consider getting a gaming laptop instead. And, if you’re not up for building your own computer, we’ve also linked to similarly-priced pre-built mini gaming PC as well.
We’ve listed an affordable mini-ITX gaming PC build, a mid-range mini PC build, and a high-end mini-ITX gaming PC build. So, if you are one of the growing number of users who are looking to go smaller with their computer, in this guide we’ve listed three different options you have for getting a small form-factor mini gaming PC. In fact, it’s never been easier than it is now to build a powerful mini gaming computer. The rise in small form factor PCs has coincided with the increasing popularity of mini-ITX cases and the continual advancement of computer hardware (namely, GPUs and CPUs). Nowadays, though, more and more gamers are choosing smaller form-factor cases and mini-ITX motherboards so that they can build mini gaming PCs that have reduced footprints. In the past, PC building enthusiasts have typically opted for larger computer cases so that they could have as much room as possible for building a high-end gaming computer.
Need a gaming PC for LAN parties? Or, just a system that has a small footprint? In this guide, you’ll find three different mini gaming PC builds and prebuilt systems that are powerful enough to work as mid-range (and beyond) gaming computers.