Is a mini itx gaming pc just as good for gaming?

[amaadakira]

So Im planning on purchasing a mini itx gaming pc. The specs on paper are good but I want to know whether it'll be just as competent as a larger pc (or whatever) at gaming and there won't be issues with it. The specs are:

CPU: i7-6700k 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Wifi Mini ITX
Memory: 16GB
Storage: 750GB SSD
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 2 Case fans

 

[TechyInAZ]

It's just as good as a larger PC, the only issue would be thermals (which might hinder performance a little bit), but as long as they stay below throttling levels, your fine.

 

[James Mason]

Fan design is important here. You'll also need a good low profile cooler like a Noctua L9i on it. Don't expect to do much overclocking though in a case like that.