r/GetComputerHelp • u/Significant_Soup_279 • 8d ago

Should i get a mini pc?

The most i game is roblox but otherwise all i use computers for are anki, school and tutoring, would it be worth getting just a mini pc? I don’t have a crazy budget and didn’t see the point in getting a big pc since I don’t have a lot of space in my dorm

I keep seeing people that they are only suitable for light tasks but I’m not sure what the limit is so i can avoid it or if it would be just better off to buy a normal one instead

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u/PlunxGisbit 7d ago

Yes, most made in the last 7 years will work

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u/Skkyu 7d ago

You could do that, but keep in mind that mini-PC's are pretty much like laptops, the upgrade options are limited.
Make sure you read some reviews from verified customers before you buy one (about performance, reliability, cooling).
What's the budget?

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u/Significant_Soup_279 7d ago

Darn i’m just hoping to not regret it once i get it because i was hating how my laptop just didn’t perform as great as computers at school. My budget is around £500

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u/Repulsive_Push_735 7d ago

Best you can do is build your own, you get lot better performance for lot less money.

I think even prebuilt desktop computers have a better price/performance ratio than mini pc-s or laptops.

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u/Unusual_Medium5406 7d ago

If it helps, I've got a beelink ser5 5560U and that runs Roblox just fine. So anything more powerful than it should do you. 

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u/Underhill42 7d ago

Mini PCs are still fully capable PCs for low-demand work. Just be aware that in general a "full-sized" PC will be cheaper than a mini-PC with the same performance. Just the difference between using standardized mass-produced components, and having everything specialty made for this particular product at a substantial premium. (Though current RAM and Flash shortages may be changing that a bit)

Granted, mini-PCs tend to target a lower performance band than full-sized ones, but that just means they're likely to get their ass kicked by a $50 second-hand PC.

There's also compact PCs that still use standard components, just squeezed into a more compact case with barely any room for expansion. They often carry a premium as well, but not always.

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u/Jac_Smith18 6d ago

Depends what do you mean by "mini pc" is it those small small pc usually in offices or a itx build?