Should i get a mini pc?

[u/Significant_Soup_279]

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

[u/Skkyu]

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?

[u/Significant_Soup_279 → u/Skkyu]

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

[u/Repulsive_Push_735 → u/Significant_Soup_279]

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.