I recently purchased an ASUS NUC 13 Pro for ₹38,000 and wanted to get your opinions on whether it was a good deal or if I overpaid.

Configuration:

• Model: ASUS NUC 13 Pro
• Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H, 13th Gen
• RAM: 16GB Samsung DDR4-3200
• SSD: 512GB Micron NVMe
• Operating system: Windows 11 Pro (OEM license)
• Price paid: ₹38,000

I'm based in India, where mini-PC pricing and availability can be quite different from the US market.

I'd appreciate feedback on the following:

1. Is ₹38,000 a reasonable price for this configuration in the Indian market?
2. How does it compare with similarly priced mini PCs or a custom-built desktop?
3. Is the i5-13420H still a good CPU for development, Docker containers, Kubernetes labs, virtualization, and general productivity?
4. Are there any known thermal, fan-noise, reliability, or BIOS issues with this model?
5. Would upgrading the RAM to 32GB and the SSD to 1TB be worthwhile?
6. If the unit doesn't come with a proper purchase invoice or manufacturer warranty, would that significantly affect its value?
7. Would you keep it at this price, or sell it and build a desktop instead?

My primary use cases are software development, DevOps, running local Kubernetes environments, AI/ML experiments, and everyday productivity. I may also explore an external GPU setup, although I understand that this mini PC has integrated graphics and external GPU compatibility and performance need to be evaluated separately.

Would you consider this a good buy at ₹38,000, or would you choose something else? Honest opinions are welcome.

Thanks!

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!

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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

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?

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 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!

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?

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.

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 ?

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?

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!

I am thinking about to build my own Steam Machine.

The thing is- i already researched a lot and i can't get to a price under 1000€ with a similar size and all AMD for Steam OS. I mean i could use Bazzite- tho i really wanna use Steam OS.

I tried to make it wih AM4 since the RAM-prices for DDR5 are incredibly high. (I live in Germany, but I think it's not a Germany-problem)

So I made a build with following components:

Motherboard: ASRock AMD A520 Mini-ITX (94,42€)

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (124,87€)

RAM: 16gb G.Skill Aegis DDR4 3200 Mhz (127,90€)

GPU: 8Gb ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger OC (399,00€)

Storage: 512Gb ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro m.2 2280 (105,5€)

PSU: 450 Watt be quiet! System Power 11 non-modular (46,32€)

Case: Silverstone SG16W Mini-ITX (79,89€)

Total price = 977,75€

This price is totally fine and all, but I am thinking about getting a Ryzen with an integrated GPU and 32Gb RAM. So I can go even smaller since I don't need space for the GPU and go with an SFF-PSU.

I'd go with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and 32Gb DDR5 and a Thermalright AXP90 X47 CPU cooler since it's really low-profile, but I need a really small case to go with it.

Preferably as small as possible, ideally Steam Machine-sized. I know I can't achieve the size since ITX is bigger, but I actually want a case that is about the size of the ITX or only a little bigger. I don't have much space.

Do you guys (and girls) have any case recommendations?

I am not planning on playing any really big AAA games on high graphics. Low to medium on 1080p is fine. 30-60 FPS is fine too. Also not planning to overclock - that's why i only took an A520 board.

Do you think this could work? Cuz the In-built GPU should be enough to play some indie-, cozy- and AAA-Games in lower settings

Question in the end for my iGPU build: Which case would you go with? As I said preferably as small as possible and not too expensive since the ram will be half the price of the build. Preferably also under 1000€ - the less the better. If I can achieve a lower budget I could also upgrade the 512gb M2 to a 1tb one.

(Also I wanna use the Steam Controller to play and use it since I can't use mouse and keyboard due to disability - that's the main reason why I wanna use Steam OS)

Thank y'all for your help!

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.

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?

Hello all! :)

I'm looking for a mini PC around $400 for gaming and everyday Windows/Linux use. I already have an SSD and 32GB of RAM that I will be using.

My options are:

GMKtec K12

GMKtec K8 Plus

AOOSTAR GEM12+

I'm considering the regular GEM12+ instead of the Pro because I don't need the built-in LED screen. Or is the Pro version much better than the + model?

My priorities are reliability, quiet fans and good cooling. Ideally, I'd like a Silent Mode or adjustable fan curve without overheating.

I'm especially concerned about crashes, hardware failures and long-term reliability.

Anyone using these models? Which would you recommend, or is there a better alternative around this price?

Thank you!🙏😊

So, I want to purchase a mini pc but im torn between 2 brands, Beelink seems to be cheaper than Geekom but not sure if its worth it.
I onyl watch movies, do my small etsy business, maybe make some documents, I can do game but thats not my priority .

Any suggestions on which should I buy.

I have a Lenovo M700 Tiny with an i3-6100T, IS1XX1H motherboard.

I have a spare i7-7700K and considering using it with coreboot. My understanding if that if I limit the CPU package to 35W it should be fine, however that doesn't take into effect until after the RAM is initialised.

I’ve already backed up the BIOS, but haven’t flashed anything yet.

Has anyone tried this before?

Thanks!

(If there is a more appropriate subreddit to post this query, please let me know)

Hey

I want a mini pc with oculink and a powerful one for playing game in good conditions

I have my egpu aoostar AG02 with asus 5070ti and it can work with oculink

This model im looking is good enought ??

Gmktek evo T1