Similar to the Mini-ITX build, this build is based on the slightly larger MicroATX desktop cases that support one optical drive and one hard drive. Choose from Sandy Bridge processors and small to mid-sized hard drives to complete your build.

Building a gaming PC on a budget? Choose this build for the inexpensive yet capable Intel Pentium G600 and G800 series processors. Paired with other low-cost, high-value components, you will be getting the best value for your money.

- Cooler Master HAF
- Intel 1155 2nd-gen i5 & i7
- DDR3-1333/1600
- Radeon HD4670 1GB DDR3
- WD 500GB SATA3
- LG 22x DVD +/- RW SATA
- Antec 650W

- Antec Sonata Elite
- Phenom II X2 545 3.0GHz
- Asus M4A785T-M/CSM
- DDR3-1066 2GB
- ATI Radeon HD 4200
- WD 320GB 7200rpm
- Samsung 22x DVD +/- RW
- Antec 350W

This build features AMD's A-Series processors. These unique Accelerated Processor Units (APUs) combine a traditional CPU and a GPU onto a single chip in order to deliver better performance and efficiency.

This build features AMD's A-Series processors. These unique Accelerated Processor Units (APUs) combine a traditional CPU and a GPU onto a single chip in order to deliver better performance and efficiency.This 32 nm APU has better performance with lower consumption than previous processors!