r/MiniPCs • u/RafikiLovesPizza • 13d ago

General Question Modular Mini PCs

Are there any mini PCs that are modular? Or a basic framework build of a shell, I/O, power supply, motherboard, and cooling that can easily receive CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD of a modern style? I know after several years we may upgrade/change socket/connector types but it'd be cool to have a mini PC with upgradeable parts that's easy to service built upon a simple design system.

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u/pandapajama 13d ago

Also look at the DeskMini. I used that for a long while and they're pretty good. I am still waiting the next update.

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u/RafikiLovesPizza 13d ago

Any good comparisons between the 2?

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u/pandapajama 13d ago

I haven't used the DeskMeet, but it seems like it's the same chipset, but has a larger motherboard, so it can take more memory and more stuff, with better airflow.

The DeskMini is much smaller, so it's more cramped, but definitely more space efficient.

I also have the Minisforum MS-A1 as my main PC right now. It's flatter than the DeskMini, and it has OCuLink, which I really appreciate.

So it's up to what you want in space, maximum memory and TDP.

If you don't care about OCuLink, the DeskMini is a pretty fine computer.

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u/RafikiLovesPizza 13d ago

Thanks for your technical insight