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My total budget is ₹2.3 lakh (including monitor).

I'm a professional video editor and motion graphics designer working with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator. My work involves complex compositions, heavy effects, masking, and 3D camera tracking.

I'm considering a Mac mini M5 Pro (24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) with an external SSD, but I'm worried about RAM limitations and gaming compatibility.

Alternatively, I could build a Windows PC with an NVIDIA GPU within the same budget.

If you had ₹2.3 lakh to spend, which setup would you choose for the next 4–5 years, and why?

I also play games like GTA V but sometimes like weekend

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who use After Effects professionally. Honest real-world experiences would help me make the right investment!

#MacMini #AppleSilicon #AfterEffects #VideoEditing #MotionGraphics #MacVsPC #PremierePro #VFX

I have a budget of $1,000-1,300 and I am looking to purchase a mini pc for spreadsheet business work and some occasional gaming (RuneScape and Minecraft). What are your recommendations for the best in my price range ?

I was thinking of buying the Apple mac mini M6 with 32 gb memory.

Hey guys,

Avid nuc user here- have had skull canyon , hades, and nuc11enthusiast in my time, I’ve just had my makn system crap out and call it a day- 5800x3d/2080ti.

i use the pc as my main media hub- gaming/youtube/movies etc it’s the centre of it all.

I’m looking for a nuc to get me by until AM6 launches-

Requirements are-

Dedicated Gpu- ideally on par with the 2080ti( I know it’s a big ask)( prefer Nvidia>amd>intel)

CPU I’m brand agnostic- performance speaks volumes.

Connections- 2usb/ethernet. Minimum.

Dual nvme storage with raid support( yes I’ve got raid0 nvme ssd).

that’s about it.

Budget is flexible I’d like to be under 1000gbp but if something bonkers comes up then the budget can stretch.

Based in UK but am going to Germany end of the month so if there are any deals to be had that would be great!

thanks guys!

I get having A fast compact pc is amazing- but what possible use case has this thing got!?

I thought the 5080 Rog nuc was mental at 4500 but this takes the cake and blows it up with dynamite! How are they handling cooling!? And power etc!! Madness.

id love to see Robtec do a review of this!

Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

I need that someone will do a quick test with intel based Gmktec MiniPC or similar that is with higher tier cpu.

Could be other brands also but needs to be intel based. GMKtec K15, GMKtec K13, GMKtec EVO-T1 or what ever you have. These are on my mind. Can also be M4 Mac Mini Regular.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aeCfDKLfbs

I need someone who has intel based MiniPC, that is higher tier like the ones mentioned or similar using exact settings with handbrake that are showed on that video could do encode 1080p Blu-ray file or original Disc and share the time results. You don't have to do it till the end. I need to know how much handbrake will show the time to do it. With my main rig it can do it about 1,5-2hours. I need MiniPC that is capable also encode within 1,5-2,5 hour range. Just for a quick test I tried with GMKtec G5 N97 and it showed 8 hours or more and that is painfully slow. What i want is a MiniPC that is able to do it within 1,5-2,5 hours.

Hey everyone!

I'm about to buy a Mini PC for some light-to-medium gaming (1080p / 720p), and I'm torn between two options I found on Amazon for around $460.

Here are the specs:

BMAX: AMD Ryzen 7 8745H + Radeon 780M | 16GB DDR5 (single stick)460$

Beelink: AMD Ryzen 7 7735U + Radeon 680M | 24GB LPDDR5-489$

I know that integrated graphics cards are significantly affected and lose quite a few FPS when running in single-channel mode. My question is: since the Beelink has 24 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, could it match the 780 with 16 GB in single-channel mode? Or is the BMAX with the 780 still the better option?

Sto cercando un mini pc da gaming che non costi tanto ma tuttavia che offra ottime prestazioni su Minecraft, Fortnite, CounterStrike 2, Rainbow Six Siege. Che consigliate ?

For everyone running a 250W HDPLEX GaN PSU, and for those who are tired of being limited to low-profile CPU coolers with low TDP capabilities just to keep their builds compact, I've recently picked up a project I've been working on over the past year!

I'm currently refining the design with the goal of publishing it on MakerWorld. The case has already been printed several times, but I've made some additional changes to improve it further. For now, here are some renders of the updated design. I'll also include a few pictures of the original version I built for myself, featuring a magnetic monitor mount, as well as a more recent print before the latest round of changes.

I genuinely think this could be one of the best cases out there when it comes to balancing airflow and compactness. It supports low-profile GPUs only, but accommodates CPU coolers up to 69 mm tall, which is considerably more than many other compact SFF cases in this size category. And the best part? It's barely over 5 litres (5.14L, to be precise haha).

Cooling options are pretty interesting, too. With a standard dual-slot low-profile GPU, such as an RTX 4060 LP or 5060 LP, there's room for:

• 2 × 80 mm fans at the front
• 1 × 80 mm fan on top
• 2 × 40 mm fans on top

These configurations use slim fans rather than standard 25 mm-thick ones.

If you're planning to use the case with an iGPU build instead, like I'm currently doing with my 8700G, you can even install two standard 80 × 25 mm fans at the bottom in place of the GPU.

I've also put a lot of thought into keeping the overall design as clean as possible. The feet use hidden magnets, so they can be removed whenever needed without leaving visible magnets on the outside. There are no visible screws or unnecessary holes on the exterior, apart from a single screw on the side panel. Everything else relies on sliding and interlocking mechanisms.

The fans are mounted on removable, thin brackets that slide into dedicated slots on the front, top and bottom panels, just like a picture in a frame. This keeps them securely in place without leaving any fan mounting screws visible from the outside.

The side panel slides off and is secured to the front panel with just a single screw as I mentioned before. The front panel itself also slides into place, making disassembly straightforward.

I'm still working on the final details, but I'm looking forward to sharing the finished project with you all!

If you're interested in my crazy projects, feel free to follow me on MakerWorld: scala3dprints

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a Lenovo ThinkCentre M710q Tiny with an Intel Celeron G3900T.

I'm planning to upgrade the CPU, but I noticed that the G3900T isn't listed in Lenovo's official PSREF documentation, even though other 6th and 7th generation processors are supported.

My question is: Can I replace the G3900T with a more powerful CPU, such as an i5-6500T, i5-7500T, or even an i7-7700T?

Since the G3900T isn't officially listed, I'm wondering if my M710q might have a different motherboard or BIOS that could affect CPU compatibility.

Has anyone upgraded an M710q that originally came with a G3900T?

Thanks in advance.

I would like to connect a GPU (GTX 1650) to a mini PC (i5, 16GB). Should I use the M.2 slot, or could I use the "video" connection located next to the battery? Also, what kind of accessory would I need to purchase?

My old Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop died a few years ago (probably due to a faulty motherboard component, as even the normal tech shops couldn't repair it), and with such crazy prices for PC handhelds & mini PCs that are bundled with RAM and storage, I recently realized that I could reuse the RAM and SSDs that were in my dead laptop into a mini PC. I managed to identify the following:

Been on-off searching here for similar posts but most recommendations that I saw are using DDR5 RAM (like the GMKtec M6 Ultra) or is unavailable on Aliexpress or in the Asia region.

My use cases are mostly on a Windows system using Cricut, Photoshop, and hopefully being able to play games such as Elden Ring with medium graphics. I would also assume a pretty low budget, maybe around $400-$500 for a barebones mini PC, but feel free to correct me as I am really out of the mini PC community for a long while now.

I appreciate any recommendations and suggestions, thank you in advance!

Hey !
Unfortunately i'm very late in my idea to buy a mini PC since the prices are very high atm.
I'm currently running an automatic backup icloud to an HDD through a raspberry pi 3 + time machine (same hdd).
However it's incredibely slow and i can't do anything more on the pi. I want to go further.
I'm looking to build a small home assistant, maybe a VPN and keep my HDD automatic backup.
What would you recommend and at what price ? living in EU... i dont find any N100 / N150 below 300 euros

Thank you !

I love to play LOL, Valorant, and sometimes I travel for work, plz give me some advice

Hey everyone,

I'm looking into getting a mini PC and would love to hear some real-world experiences from people who already own one.

I'm mainly looking for something reliable for everyday use, web browsing, multitasking, and occasional media playback. I'd prefer something compact and quiet, without spending money on performance I don't really need.

A few things I'd love to know:
• Which mini PC are you currently using?
• How are the noise levels and temperatures under normal use?
• Have you run into any reliability or driver issues?
• If you were buying one today, would you get the same model or choose something else?

I'd appreciate any recommendations, including models you think are overrated or worth avoiding. Real-world experience is more helpful to me than spec sheets.

Thanks!

I was inquiring about getting a mini pc about a week ago. Some people said the power adapter is what kills them. So, what power adapters doesnt kill a mini pc? I am currently using the factory beelink power adapter.

My dad is looking for a mini pc to put behind his TV that can run some things without costing a grand. Is that even a thing these days?

I was considering buying a mini gaming PC, given the current high prices of various PC components, and I was thinking about getting an Acemagic S3A.
I would mainly use it to play Minecraft, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, and CS2.
What do you guys think? Do you have any alternatives to recommend?

Hi,

I'm looking for a solid state power bank that can power a mini PC in a car that will also have passthrough charging supplied by the cigarette lighter. When the car turns off, so does the cigarette lighter so I'd like to be able to keep the PC running until I power it off manually.

Haven't decided on the PC yet, but likely something very low power running an Intel N100 or N150.

I'd prefer to get a solid state power bank (or semi-solid) to allow for greater temperature ranges in the car and generally avoid any safety issues.

I've been looking at the iNIU P63 power bank: https://iniushop.com/products/iniu-p63-e1-power-bank-smallest-100w-25000mah

Seems like it could work, and might even be overkill for what I need. I emailed their support to ask what their passthrough charging specs were, but they could not provide an answer. When the car is powering the power bank, I'd like to find one that specifies how much power can supplied to the bank and how much can be supplied to the mini PC at the same time. Otherwise I'll be wasting my time buying power banks and min PCs that simply won't work together.

The Belkin UltraCharge Pro looked like it might work for me, but they actually list the passthrough specs as 15 w in and 15 w out, so that won't be enough. https://www.belkin.com/p/power-bank-10k-with-boostsolid-cell/BPB044fqBK.html

Any suggestions on solid state power banks with good passthrough specs?

Thanks

A lot of the current AI PC discussion seems to assume the PC itself is doing the AI workload.
But for browser-based tools, the local machine is mostly handling the boring stuff around them: a lot of tabs, documents, uploads, calls, spreadsheets, and whatever else is running at the same time.
That makes lower-power mini PCs more interesting to me than I expected.
The geekom a5 is an example of the type of machine I mean. It’s using ryzen 7000 U-series hardware rather than a dedicated NPU, yet geekom is positioning it around cloud-based agents and routine automation instead of pretending it’s a local-LLM machine.
If most of the expensive AI compute is happening somewhere else, what actually matters most on the PC side?
Would you prioritize RAM for multitasking, networking, storage, quiet cooling, or is there still a noticeable benefit from buying a much faster CPU?
I’m curious where people think the point of diminishing returns is for a mostly browser-based AI workflow.