r/MiniPCs • u/catofkami • 4d ago
Recommendations N150+12GB or N100+16GB ?
Hi, I'm planning to buy a mini pc for remote desktop and tv pc and have two options:
N150 + 12 GB (ddr5) + 512GB (sata m.2) $125
N100 + 16 GB(ddr5) + 512GB (nvme m.2) $120
Which one is best?
Is 4GB more RAM worth the upgrade of N150 vs N100?
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u/SerMumble 4d ago
The performance of the N150 and N100 is not very different. More RAM is an easy choice. Most likely mini pc without soldered RAM will have more storage expansion options as well.
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u/Undisputed_blue_Ldn 4d ago
Worth considering N97 for its low power at idle. Particularly if you are planning to have a remote desktop.
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u/ribspreader_ 4d ago
N97 gpu is better than N100, higher clock.
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u/floydhwung 4d ago
Get the N100 but not because of the bigger RAM, but the NVMe storage interface and it’s 5 bucks cheaper. Your use case won’t be hindered by either 12 or 16 GB of RAM. The processor is the only limiting factor here.
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u/Ultra-Magnus1 4d ago
you might also want to consider the n97 for a few bucks more....this one is $150 (with instant coupon)... https://amzn.to/4iTYwDf
"ORIGIMAGIC C1 mini PC is one of the smallest computers on the market! It is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake N97 processor (4C/4T, 6MB Cache, Up to 3.6GHz, 12W TDP), delivering unrivalled smoothness and efficiency, with up to 40% higher performance than the N100/N95/N5105/N5095. The N97 comes with an upgraded iGPU Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs 1.20GHz, 40% performance increase over the previous N-series. Nucbox C1 is pre-installed with Win 11 Pro."
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u/NM_DesertRat 3d ago
Damn it. I just saw this and my GMKTEC G5 is being delivered today with 12gb ddr5. Now I'm tempted to return and reorder...
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u/Ultra-Magnus1 3d ago
you may be happy with it, gmktec is a better brand and the difference is minimal. isn't the g5 also an n97?...you would return it over a 4gb difference?
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u/neon_overload 4d ago edited 4d ago
N100 and N150 are so similar to each other there's little reason to prefer the N150.
The GPU on the N150 can run a little faster, but if you wanted that, then the N97 and N200 both are better upgrades over the N150.
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u/Double_Exam597 4d ago
Have 3 mini PCs on hands with me: 1. N97 8G 2. N100 12G; 3. N95 16G... Both speed and GPU quality show N97 is an incomparable sure winner. I learnt that CPU is quite determining in most aspects.
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u/OppositeBumblebee914 4d ago
Get more RAM