The Mini PC for content creation supports dual displays up to 4K 60Hz with its two HDMI ports or a single 8K 60Hz display with the USB 4 Type-C port. It also features USB 3.2 generation 2 ports for peripheral connectivity and the option to connect an external GPU (eGPU) for enhanced graphics performance. The main advantage of choosing the Beelink GTR6 over the GTR5 is for its significantly improved integrated graphics. Otherwise, the Zen 3+ Ryzen 9 6900HX offers just marginally faster processor performance than the Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5900HX. If you plan on mostly streaming content to your mini PC with the occasional moderate multitasking, then the GTR5 has more than enough power for your purposes. If you plan on running games locally or other GPU-intensive tasks, then the GTR6 may be worth the investment. The Elitemini B550 mini PC provides reliable and high-speed connectivity with WiFi 6, Bluetooth, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. It also offers various USB ports for peripheral connectivity. Measuring only 7.4 x 6.5 x 2.6 inches and weighing 1129 grams, it is compact and portable. The AceMagician AM08 Pro AMD Ryzen 9 is a great option for gamers and users doing more intensive day-to-day tasks such as video editing who are looking for a quirky yet efficient mini PC. Its gaming aesthetics, including LED lights and an upright stance, immerse you in the gaming culture. The machine's expandability is well thought through, allowing easy memory and storage upgrades for future-proofing. Whether for office use or gaming, the MinisForum Elitemini B550 Ryzen mini PC delivers outstanding performance. It excels in gameplay with the ability to connect an eGPU, allowing for smooth gameplay of the latest AAA Windows games.

Like a traditional desktop computer, a mini PC is best when used in spaces with easy access to monitors (or TV), keyboards, and other peripherals on hand. For this reason, mini PCs are great for office use, allowing multiple users to access the device in a variety of locations. This isn’t a cheap NUC solution, but it does offer the potential for enhanced performance in the future for those who like to gamble a little.

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You’ll find the best Ryzen mini PCs will always support at least two display outputs. At least one of these will be HDMI.

As well as taking up less space on your desktop or in the living room, gaming mini computers are far more power efficient than a desktop PC.. A medium level desktop can use as much as 500W power supply, versus far less at around 181W on the Minisforum NUCXi7 with Nvidia GeForce 3070 graphics card for example. It both saves on your energy bills as well as your environmental footprint. Naturally, the performance of integrated graphics will be worse than most contemporary discrete graphics cards. But with advancements in recent technology, the performance of integrated graphics has come amazingly far. With many high end models being capable of even handling AAA games. The MinisForum HX80G is a compact and powerful gaming mini PC designed for gamers and power users who value performance and portability. It features a Ryzen 7 5800H processor and AMD Radeon RX 6600M graphics card, providing blazing-fast performance and stunning visuals for demanding games and applications. We are sorry but right now the UM790 Pro does not support PBO. The engineering team is still evaluating the stability of PBO. It does not support EXPO, either. While the best mini PCs absolutely shine, they’re not without a few downsides. When it comes to specs, mini PCs pale in comparison to modern desktop computers and the very best laptops. This makes it difficult to use hardware-intensive apps and processes, like any of the best video editing software tools. Upgrading those lower-specced internals is usually out of the question. You won’t generally be able to upgrade the components in your mini PC (at least, not without some technical knowledge and skill).Video outputs for your Ryzen mini PC are also worth consideration. Because how else are you going to use your PC if it is not with a monitor? Powered by a cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, the HX90 fully utilizes all eight-cores to their maximum potential, capable of running at up to frequencies of 4.6GHz. This, combined with the powerful integrated AMD Radeon Graphics suite, the HX90 is the best mini PC for gaming available on the market currently. Separate from those is a host of PCs that are undeniably small but follow their own shape and size rules. Zotac, a major player in small PCs (and one of the category's unsung innovators), offers a huge range of Zbox PCs that range in size from a fat smartphone to a bulky Discman. Shuttle, too, is another small-PC pioneer, offering machines in a host of shapes. On the macOS side of things, the venerable Apple Mac miniis a sleek, square silver box with rounded edges that saw a big update in in January 2023. Like the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it received Apple's homegrown M1 and M2 processors, greatly increasing its performance.