Posted 28 November 2023

Mini /Small Form-Factor PC deals?

Hi I see a ton of laptop deals on here but none for small Form-Factor PCs or even just normal non-gaming(transparent and led ridden). Does anyone know where I can find a site that does? Reddit seems a bit of a dead loss for UK. I'm moving abroad in a year and want something that can run Photoshop and music production software, that can go on carry on or I can easily sell and ship to someone without worry, and I don't get on with or need a laptop really. I'm capable of building something but at the same time worried about getting ripped off on parts. I'm really not sure what to do.
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  1. 001Cisco's avatar
    Apple macbook?
    montblanc's avatar
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    I'm pretty into Windows and I don't get on with laptops. I'm looking for a small pc
  2. 001Cisco's avatar
    Any budget?
    Sell built/ pre-built?
    montblanc's avatar
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    I will self build or buy pre-built. I don't mind what I spend up to about 700 as long as it's a good deal. I just want a PC with a processor that isn't ancient, 16gb+ ram and a graphics card even just a little better than integrated so it doesn't struggle with light games like Civ 6, or lightly graphics intensive apps Photoshop. I'm happy just to look somewhere that posts deals.
  3. tardytortoise's avatar
    IMHO - just right now there is no mini-pc SFF computer that is good enough for music production work, but I reckon within a year or less there should be something around. I would put off a purchase until after you have moved.
    montblanc's avatar
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    Not even a mini-itx system? I need to get something, I currently have no computer at all.
  4. one_eight_seven's avatar
    How about a NUC?
  5. C0mm0d0re_K1d's avatar
    Do you use AliExpress? There are a lot of mini pc's on there.

    Over here you can buy a branded mini pc or build a mini itx intel or AMD?

    The only issue with some of these small solutions. Is your limited in expansion space, and what you can build in the first place with soldered CPU's.

    If your moving, maybe wait till you get there, and build a decent pc?

    Reviews of mini PC - uk.pcmag.com/des…pcs (edited)
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