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Mini PC for gaming

  • 31-01-2024 6:29pm
    #1
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,578 ✭✭✭


    Hi all

    young lad is looking for a PC for gaming.

    I was wondering if anyone is using a mini PC to do this?

    Any recommendations?

    Cheers

    DT

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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  • #2
    Homelander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭Homelander


    I do, I use the HX99G.

    It's very good and I love how compact it is but you're going to be paying more for worse performance compared to normal PC.

    The graphics card also isn't up-gradable so in a few years the whole machine has to be replaced.

    Base HX99G + 16GB Ram/1TB NVME will set you back not far off €1k.

    If the games are things like Roblox or Minecraft, or older games like GTA V, you would get away with a far more basic mini PC for maybe €400.



  • #3
    techguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭techguy


    Hi DT,

    You haven't mentioned a budget for this? And also requirements, as to the types of games your son might like to run.

    I am not sure of your experience working on PC componentry.

    I know you have asked about Mini PC, but I would just like to play devils advocate here.

    While a mini PC would be great - most of the components will be embedded, meaning replacement/upgrades isn't ever an option. Also, the GPU capabilities will be more limited than what you might get on a larger form factor PC.

    Have you considered buying a used rig? A reasonably modern (M)/ATX PC that has been used for gaming in the past could be acquired for a reasonable price. In a few years time, you could probably stick in a newer graphics card to improve support for newer games.

    Granted it won't be mini form factor, which I appreciate might be an issue, if you have been asking due to space requirements.



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