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Mini computer advice

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  • 13-04-2024 5:42am
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    patnor1011
    Registered Users Posts: 2,956 ✭✭✭


    My old desktop decided to retire. I would want to replace it with something small which can sit on desk but I have no idea what to go for. I do use it only for internet and some printing but I would like something which can run some browser games and not to freeze. Any advice what should I look for?



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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,074 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Maybe have a look at the Beelink range

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Beelink/page/72282B53-FDE9-42F6-9793-041843848A23?ref_=ast_bln

    There's others such as Minisforum around, but Beelink have a decent reputation.



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    patnor1011
    Registered Users Posts: 2,956 ✭✭✭patnor1011


    Thank you. I spent few hours on amazon and it left me little overwhelmed :)



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    CalamariFritti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,414 ✭✭✭CalamariFritti


    Mini computers can be awesome and quite powerful. I have a firefly stationpc M2 and it runs a really nice ubuntu and dual boots into androidtv also. Has all the modern video accelerators and its fanless and tiny, too. Plenty of power for browsing and stuff and loads more.

    But if you're into browser games you probably need to do your research. Not every out-of-the-box browser can access a particular mini pc's hardware acceleration.



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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,074 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Your needs are minimal, they'll run modern OS's just fine, and you don't need a gaming level GPU, or major expandability. Do go for at least 16GB of RAM, but you shouldn't need more.



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    Discodog
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    I replaced an old PC with this & I am really pleased especially as I got it for €110.

    Boots so fast & runs perfectly.

    https://amzn.eu/d/bcsAYmg



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    65535
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    You could have a look here as well - I got 2 small form 'desktop' PC's from them - both working fine.

    https://www.refurbed.ie/



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    #8
    boarjosh
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭boarjosh


    I have an Acer Chromebox that I'm still using, but I'm thinking of getting a Mac Mini M1 on the coming Black Friday Sale.



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