Recommendations for Mini PC?

[zzxxzzxx]

Currently thinking should I get a Mini PC that can mount to the back of the monitor easily.

Using a 10years old laptop (Asus)and a work laptop (HP) connected to an old 24” monitor.

Not using much for the old Asus. And not really intending to keep using work laptop for personal use.

Do travel one to 3 times a year for work/projects. Anything from 1 week to 2 months at a time.

Have no issue getting from TB or PDD from China. So looking for some help to select which type. Not gaming, but most likely the system will be on 24/7.

Intel N95/100/150 is slower with Single DDR RAM.
Also saw some Intel/AMD models.
Particularly this one from HAITA (海塔) brand.
Intel i7-1365U/1360P
Dual 2.5G LAN
32GB DDR5 RAM (8/16/32)
512GB NVME (256/512/1T/2T)
HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.4 / TB4 (Triple Output)
Wifi 6E
BT 5.3

32/512 is RMB 1945/2045 based on the 2 different processor.

 

[ichinisan]

Currently thinking should I get a Mini PC that can mount to the back of the monitor easily.

Using a 10years old laptop (Asus)and a work laptop (HP) connected to an old 24” monitor.

Not using much for the old Asus. And not really intending to keep using work laptop for personal use.

Do travel one to 3 times a year for work/projects. Anything from 1 week to 2 months at a time.

Have no issue getting from TB or PDD from China. So looking for some help to select which type. Not gaming, but most likely the system will be on 24/7.

Intel N95/100/150 is slower with Single DDR RAM.
Also saw some Intel/AMD models.
Particularly this one from HAITA (海塔) brand.
Intel i7-1365U/1360P
Dual 2.5G LAN
32GB DDR5 RAM (8/16/32)
512GB NVME (256/512/1T/2T)
HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.4 / TB4 (Triple Output)
Wifi 6E
BT 5.3

32/512 is RMB 1945/2045 based on the 2 different processor.

Specs look good. But not sure about this brand.

 

[zzxxzzxx]

I’m looking at dual 2.5GB Ethernet & Dual DDR RAM for better iGPU speed.
This makes the system feel less slow in the future (5 years down)

 

[Mrtesting]

Looking for a mini pc which is sufficient enough for regular daily usage. Web browsing, movies, YouTube, MS office etc.

Budget would be around $150 to $250.

Is it also possible to use my current HDD in my PC on the mini PC? Some mini PCs have a slot for the HDD right?

Go sim lim go find those hp elite $200+ can get 2nd hand

 

[caterham7]

Currently thinking should I get a Mini PC that can mount to the back of the monitor easily.

Using a 10years old laptop (Asus)and a work laptop (HP) connected to an old 24” monitor.

Not using much for the old Asus. And not really intending to keep using work laptop for personal use.

Do travel one to 3 times a year for work/projects. Anything from 1 week to 2 months at a time.

Have no issue getting from TB or PDD from China. So looking for some help to select which type. Not gaming, but most likely the system will be on 24/7.

Intel N95/100/150 is slower with Single DDR RAM.
Also saw some Intel/AMD models.
Particularly this one from HAITA (海塔) brand.
Intel i7-1365U/1360P
Dual 2.5G LAN
32GB DDR5 RAM (8/16/32)
512GB NVME (256/512/1T/2T)
HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.4 / TB4 (Triple Output)
Wifi 6E
BT 5.3

32/512 is RMB 1945/2045 based on the 2 different processor.

$439 mac mini m2, but currently oos
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/refurbished/mac

 

[caterham7]

$439 mac mini finally back
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/produ...apple-m2-chip-with-8‑core-cpu-and-10‑core-gpu

 

[Thoreldan]

So ts buyed liao ?

 

[ichinisan]

$439 mac mini finally back
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/product/FMFJ3ZP/A/refurbished-mac-mini-apple-m2-chip-with-8‑core-cpu-and-10‑core-gpu

You bought refurbished ones before?

 

[ichinisan]

So ts buyed liao ?

Not yet. Still considering.

Probably get a laptop instead.

 

[caterham7]

You bought refurbished ones before?

yes, bought refurbished ipad mini 5, no issues, touch wood

this one is official apple refurbished, comes with 1 year warranty

 

[ridiculous?]

Saw N355 netbooks locallys.

 

[zzxxzzxx]

$439 mac mini finally back
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/product/FMFJ3ZP/A/refurbished-mac-mini-apple-m2-chip-with-8‑core-cpu-and-10‑core-gpu

Eh. Mac Mini M2 only got Gigabit Ethernet ah.
Tot it’s 10Gb

 

[caterham7]

Eh. Mac Mini M2 only got Gigabit Ethernet ah.
Tot it’s 10Gb

Have, that model more expensive, check all items here
https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/refurbished

 

[zzxxzzxx]

https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/produ...20df71e09f3add995734a4675b21fd9b671facfd19e90

S$549 vs S$439

$110 for 10Gb Ethernet.

 

[froztheart]

This Beelink SER5 Mini PC is 53% off, and is perfect as a TV streaming box

 

[ichinisan]

This Beelink SER5 Mini PC is 53% off, and is perfect as a TV streaming box

Did you buy this?

 

[Hello_Kitty]

no need buy mini PC, just use your existing samsung phone dex feature

 

[zueinder]

I have been using mini pcs for a while and find that those in $200-300 can't seem to last. Sweet spot is around $500 to $600.

 

[oddbasket]

I have been using mini pcs for a while and find that those in $200-300 can't seem to last. Sweet spot is around $500 to $600.

Spoil? What's the lifespan?

 

[caterham7]

I have been using mini pcs for a while and find that those in $200-300 can't seem to last. Sweet spot is around $500 to $600.

depends on luck also

regular maintenance helpful also, e.g. clean fan