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If you saw a clearance listing that reads something like "GT 730 Windows 10 Online Refurbished Dell Gaming PC Tower — Intel i5, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD" and you’re wondering whether this is a bargain or a trap, the short answer is: it can be a useful, extremely low-cost entry machine for basic...

PCMag UK’s latest mini‑PC roundup makes one thing clear: the mini desktop category has evolved from novelty to a practical, sometimes powerful alternative to a full tower—and for Windows buyers the Geekom A9 Max stands out as the top pick for 2026 thanks to a rare blend of CPU power, AI...

The ASUS NUC 15 Preo squeezes modern desktop power and on-device AI muscle into a remarkably small chassis, pairing an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor with high-speed DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen4 storage, Wi‑Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and support for multiple 4K displays—positioning itself as a serious...

Amazon’s recent clearance of a palm‑sized Ryzen mini PC has turned a tidy corner of the bargain market into one of the buzziest shopping opportunities this week, but the real story is less about headline discounts and more about what you’re actually buying: a compact, upgradeable Windows 11 Pro...

A surprising number of budget mini‑PC and clearance listings now advertise a compact Windows 11 Pro system built around the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD — often marketed as a “4K UHD gaming PC” or “mini gaming PC.” These systems, sold under small brands (Kamrui, KAMRUI...

Windows 11 is quietly maturing into an operating system of many small revolutions: tucked-away productivity tools, expanding AI services that surface in unexpected places, and a steady stream of updates that shift the platform toward a more managed, security-first posture. Over the past year the...

The EliteMini H31G is a compact, surprisingly capable mini PC that squeezes a discrete NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti and a 9th‑generation Intel Core desktop CPU into a chassis slightly larger than an Intel NUC — and after hands‑on time the results are impressively pragmatic: it runs Windows 10 smoothly...

Minisforum’s compact DeskMini UM340 breaks from the crowd by bringing an AMD Ryzen mobile APU into a very small, highly upgradeable Windows 10 mini‑PC chassis — a tempting mix of portability, connectivity and user‑expandability for home offices, media centers and light creative work. Background...

Lenovo’s new Yoga Mini i compresses a surprising amount of modern PC capability into a palm‑sized, 0.65‑liter aluminum cylinder — a Copilot+ Windows 11 mini PC that pairs Intel’s Core Ultra X7 silicon with a rich I/O set, on‑device AI features, and a $699.99 entry price that positions it as a...

Lenovo’s new Yoga Mini i lands at CES 2026 as a startling example of how much performance and polish vendors can now cram into a palm‑sized chassis — a 0.65‑liter, 600‑gram aluminum cylinder that pairs Intel’s new Core Ultra X7 Series 3 silicon with a surprisingly complete I/O stack and a...

The refurbished listing for an HP ProDesk 600 G4 Mini — advertised with an Intel Core i5‑8500T, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, and Windows 11/10 Pro with Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth — is the kind of compact business‑grade bargain that catches the eye. On paper the combination reads like a generous refresh of a...

Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre neo 50q QC is a compact 1‑liter mini‑PC built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series silicon, and it represents one of the clearest early attempts to move Snapdragon X laptop-class silicon into a commercial, VESA‑mountable desktop form factor—trading typical x86...

TechRadar's 2025 roundup redefined what a mini PC can be: these compact systems are no longer mere media boxes or budget curiosities, but legitimate desktop replacements that span budgets and use cases — from affordable home servers to AI-capable workstations and even gaming rigs with...

Olares One lands as a striking proof‑of‑concept: a 3.5‑litre mini PC that packs laptop‑class flagship silicon, a top‑tier mobile GPU and workstation‑class memory into a palmable chassis — but it also surfaces uncomfortable questions about software compatibility, long‑term reliability and the...

FindingDulcinea’s December 2025 roundup lands squarely on a practical truth most students already feel: the best college desktop is the one that balances real-world performance, dorm-room ergonomics, and a sensible long-term upgrade path—rather than the flashiest specs sheet. After hands-on...

The 2025 mini‑PC roundup narrows a crowded field to a clear handful of winners: a compact Apple Mac mini powered by the new M4 silicon leads for general productivity and creative work, a set of Windows‑based contenders (Geekom, GMKtec, Minisforum) cover budget, midrange and gaming niches, and...

Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Mini X arrives as one of the most consequential Windows-on-Arm mini PCs yet: compact, quietly powerful for everyday productivity, and priced aggressively enough to force a rethink of compact Windows desktops — especially for organizations and users who want a near-silent...

The ACEMAGICIAN Vista V1 arrives as another entrant in the ongoing mini‑PC arms race: a palm‑sized Windows 11 Pro machine that promises mainstream desktop features — 16 GB of RAM, an NVMe M.2 SSD, dual‑display outputs and a VESA‑mountable chassis — all packed around a low‑power Intel Alder...

Cheap doesn't have to mean compromise: 2025's best cheap desktop PCs prove that you can get sensible performance, modern connectivity, and real-world upgrade paths without breaking the bank. Background / Overview The budget desktop market in 2025 is broader and more interesting than most buyers...

The KOOSMILE mini PC being marketed with an Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and a USB4/Thunderbolt‑4-capable Type‑C port promises to shrink desktop workstation power into a palm‑sized chassis — but the reality behind those headline specs needs careful...