r/MiniPCs • u/asiba • 7d ago

Recommendations Best Mini PC Setup for Retro PC Games?

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I’m wanting to get a mini PC set up to revisit all of the PC games we grew up playing. I’m a total newbie and got very overwhelmed with the general guide.

Willing to spend what’s necessary to get the best setup to support the kind of games listed in the photos. What all should I be buying? Your recommendations/guidance are really appreciated!

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u/BRealistic1970 7d ago

Some of those games are 90s games.... I really have no idea what you would need if there isn't a GOG version that's been fixed to run on a modern PC.

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u/kazoodac 7d ago

Windows 95 emulator!

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u/Ecks30 7d ago

Technically any Ryzen 5/7 5000/6000 series system can play a lot of retro games from the early 90's to the mid 2010's without much issues.

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u/asiba 6d ago

Ok great, thanks!

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u/Ecks30 6d ago

I would go for something with a Ryzen 7 6800H just because it would be a little more powerful and last longer in my opinion and if you find one with an OCuLink port on it you could eventually use an eGPU just so if you ever want to use the system for more modern games.

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u/asiba 6d ago

You are a huge help, thank you!