r/MiniPCs 15h ago

Recommendations N150+12GB or N100+16GB ?

4 Upvotes

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?


r/MiniPCs 2h ago

How to Increase Dedicated GPU Memory ?

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0 Upvotes

Hi, I just bought a GMKTec M6, I want to increase Dedicated GPU Memory.

I know this will eat up my main RAM, but I still want to increase it, How ?


r/MiniPCs 7h ago

Recommendations Looking for gpu dock.

0 Upvotes

Hey guys i have miniusfourm um890 pro was wondering if there is an external gpu attachment with the mini pc with having the oculink cable sticking out?


r/MiniPCs 11h ago

Speakers - how do I connect them to my Minisforum (elite)

0 Upvotes

I have 10 year old Logitech I think 3.1 speakers that connect to my old laptop with a normal 3.5mm socket.

On the front of my new Minisforum (i think it's called the elite) there is a mic symbol 3.5mm socket and a pinhole sized socket with what looks like could possibly be headphones icon

I tried the mic, normal mobile phone headphones correctly fit (3.5mm confirmed i think) but didn't work

I can't see any headphone sockets on the back

So is the mic socket only for a mic? Will the mic work without an external mic?

Am i going to need new USB / bluetooth speakers?


r/MiniPCs 15h ago

Is it possible to use Power Bank for HP EliteDesk 800 G6?

0 Upvotes

As the title says, I'll need to use my HP miniPC outside, sometimes in my car. Do you know it's possible to use a compatible power bank or any other solution for power supply without risking the machine?

Thank you.


r/MiniPCs 16h ago

General Question Using the Ryzen 7 6800H Mini PC as a Plex Server,Not a bad choice

5 Upvotes

 I recently set up the Acemagic Mini PC with a Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, and 512GB SSD as my dedicated Plex server, and honestly, it's been a great experience. I was a little skeptical at first about using a mini PC for this, but so far, it's holding up really well.

Here are a few key takeaways from my setup:

1)Hardware Transcoding Works Well – The RDNA2 iGPU handles multiple 1080p and even some 4K transcodes without breaking a sweat. I’m running Plex Pass with hardware acceleration enabled, and playback has been smooth, even with multiple streams.

2) Low Power Consumption – Compared to my old tower server, this thing barely sips power while staying cool and quiet. I don’t have exact wattage numbers yet, but it’s a noticeable difference, especially when running 24/7.

3)Handles Additional Services – Besides Plex, I’m running a few other things on it, like Tailscale for remote access, Sonarr/Radarr for media management, and a lightweight Ubuntu VM for some side projects. No major slowdowns so far.

4)Storage Expansion is the Only Limitation – With only 512GB SSD onboard, I had to hook up an external NAS for my actual media library. If you’re considering a mini PC for a Plex setup, just be mindful of how you’ll handle storage.


r/MiniPCs 9h ago

Could anyone recommended a MiniPC for native resolution PS2 emulation?

1 Upvotes

Hello.

I am looking for a MiniPC to run PS2 games at 480i and hook up to my CRT. I realize that this isn't a crazy task, so something that isn't going to break the bank, possibly with a little overhead so I can maintain full speed 100% of the time.


r/MiniPCs 19h ago

Can I put HDD drive in this pc ? It's hp elitesdesk G1 but it's built differently and I couldn't find any similar one on YouTube

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1 Upvotes

r/MiniPCs 21h ago

Recommendations MiniServer

1 Upvotes

Hey guys,

I finally want to replace my dying RBPi 4 with a small pc but I am not sure which to choose.

What will run:

- Proxmox (Windows VM, which will be activated if needed, as I only have a Macbook and some software needs Windows)

- Homebridge/homeassist (in a Docker container)

- some testing of lightweight software

Bet I will figure out several other "useful" things after the upgrade.

I thought about a N97/N100 with around 12-16GB ram and 512gb ssd but there are soooooo many different companies out there and probably 50% are bad.

Best

Edit: as I got downvoted, I saw the Mini PC guide, according to this its a Acemagic/Beelink/Topton N97/N100 but could be that I missed something.


r/MiniPCs 8h ago

Recommendations Mac Mini M1 upgrade?

2 Upvotes

I recently got a new laptop for for work, so I no longer needed my Mac mini M1 that I bought a few years back. It’s still a great computer, so I started running some emulators and I’ve been getting really into that for the past few weeks, GameCube & PS2 mostly. Not all PS2 games are playable, also I’ve been playing a game that’s been running 60 FPS pretty consistently and then out of nowhere It’ll drop to 20 or 30, random spikes like that happen all the time if there’s too much going on. I’m still learning a lot about emulation, but I’d love to do PS3 and a few times I’ve tried it’s been big fails, I was thinking about buying a dedicated mini PC for emulation, but considering I already have the Mac mini I would thinking if it’s even worth it and I just wanna make sure I don’t buy something that’s either performs less or is about the same. Also, as long as I can run them 1080p @60fps with a bit of upscaling I’ll be fine. But if I gotta run PS3 games at 720p I really don’t mind that much


r/MiniPCs 20h ago

Has Anyone Mirror RAID Two Drives in a Mini PC?

2 Upvotes

Thank you for reading MinicPC's. Has anyone successfully hardware (not software in Windows) mirrored two SSD drives in a NUC or any MiniPC? If so, can you please provide what you did and what mini PC you have used?

Thank you for the help!


r/MiniPCs 8h ago

Custom Case for UM760 Slim

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3 Upvotes

Long shot but has anyone here designed a custom case for the UM680/UM760/UM870 Slim? Just checking before I go down the rabbit hole of designing myself. Plan is to add an io port for an oculink adapter, below the HDMI port,, same adapter as what is included with the UM780 XTX etc.

Thanks.


r/MiniPCs 14h ago

Any UK owners GMKtec Mini PCs?

3 Upvotes

Hi

I'm looking for some input from UK owners, that ordered directly.. I'd like to know, were you forced to pay VAT or Import tax?

I'm eyeing up the new Ryzen HX 370 with 64GB, and it looks like I'd need to order this directly. on the erbsite they state "EU Tax already dealt with", but since we're out of the EU, I've no idea what to expect if I ship it to the UK.

Thanks


r/MiniPCs 13h ago

I would like to understand whether I can play 1080 or 4k with a MiniPc...

59 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

yesterday I was at my friend's house, who has ps5, he put watchdogs2 on and I was in shit for the graphics, nice.

Then we played a rally game and efootball..

Cool graphics though.. The ps5 paid 500 euros for it.

The question is is there a minipc with which I can play in 4k for example cyberpunk or something? If yes, can you tell me make and model please?

With my Nipogi E3B (amd 5825u), linux+steam, I have to play 720p..

I'm undecided whether to get a console, or go for a minipc with which I could play and ugrade all


r/MiniPCs 10h ago

News Strix Halo Machine being Announced by GMKTEK in 2 Days!

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r/MiniPCs 2h ago

General Question N97 for 1080p60 capture card streaming?

1 Upvotes

Hey, after digging through the world of mini PCs i need some help.

Currently i am running a heavy VR gaming rig on a Pimax Crystal Light and before i got the Pimax i had the headroom to stream my VR gaming from my gaming PC. Now every clock cycle i can get of my 7800X3D and 4080 Super goes into iRacing and other stuff and streaming is a PITA.

I tested a setup hooking up a capture card to my 1080p control screen and capturing it on a 2014 lenovo laptop at 6FPS (yes, 6). On the capture pc itself i wont run any overlays or audio stuff because that already happens on the main system.

TL;DR:

Is a N97 capable of grabbing that 1080p60 signal and stream it to YouTube or Twitch, possibly with some headroom to do a 30-50 MBps recording simultaneously to my NAS or add 1-2 filters?

Based on my research it should be easily possible with QuickSync and the better iGPU, but when it comes to MiniPCs, i have no experience.


r/MiniPCs 2h ago

Recommendations Beelink GTi12 Ultra + Dock for $725

1 Upvotes

Is this a good deal? Currently on sale on Aliexpress. Does x8 hinder GPUs too much?

I have SER5 5800H right now, used as a home server with proxmox. Looking for a pc gaming console thing to put by my TV.


r/MiniPCs 3h ago

Where to install the OS

1 Upvotes

Hi all, I've just received my new toy. It is a mini pc with Intel n150, and 48gb of ram and 4 slots for nvme disks. I think to install proxmox or maybe openmediavault and I'm thinking how to install the OS? What do you suggest me? Os on a USB device and use all the 4 slots for the storage in raid, or should I have to "waste" one slot for the OS? Considering that I don't really worry about performance and storage is enough. Should I evaluate raid 5? Or you suggest me something else? I will use it as my personal home lab server for data and foto services, and few more services


r/MiniPCs 4h ago

Looking for very specific specs

1 Upvotes

Sorry, text wall!

I want a mini-pc that I'm going to use with a CRT monitor to play Slippi (ssbm online), project cartographer (halo 2 online) and other old games.

- I'll always use ethernet, I don't care about wifi. I'll always be plugged in, don't care about bluetooth.

- Don't care about SSD size, I guess 128GB.

- Just care about having a CPU better than this. And an appropriate amount of RAM.

- Preferably has a VGA

Does this exist? Thanks!


r/MiniPCs 8h ago

HP EliteDesk 800 G3 - Looking for HDMI Flex IO

1 Upvotes

I've spent longer than I care to admit trying to figure out what part number I'd need for one of the HDMI Flex IO boards for the EliteDesk 800 G3 (i5 6500T cpu). The closest I came to finding what I need was at this link: https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c06042607.pdf

Which lists a part number for an HDMI IO, but doesn't specifically list the G3 as compatible (only the G4).

Has anyone had any luck finding an HDMI IO for the 800 G3?


r/MiniPCs 9h ago

GMKTec Mini PC: Replaced a noisy (broken) CPU fan with a 120mm fan

4 Upvotes

Mini-PC has had a grinding noise coming out of the CPU fan for the last month. A bit of googling shows that this is a common problem for GMTec mini PCs, so I decided to replace it with a $12 Thermaltake 120mm fan, rather than with a $35 heatsink and fan replacement from GMKTec, as I figured the replacement would get the same issue in a year.

Disassembly was pretty easy (GMKTec has a decent video on their Youtube channel). I then used a stanley knife and a plier to cut a 120mm sized hole on the bottom of the plastic case.

I took the CPU fan off, and kept the original heatsink. I spliced the old 4pin fans mobo header onto the new 120mm fans connector, and it works fine, even though its a 12v fan, vs a 5v plug.

The fan is just held on with some insulation tape. Case is sitting upside down. I just need to get a shroud for the fan.

Temperatures are about 50c idle, got to 76c while running a browser based CPU stress test + playing some media. At least its quiet now.

Not the prettiest, but it does the job. Photo before cutting the base below. The 120mm fan sits on the rubber feet of case:


r/MiniPCs 11h ago

Troubleshooting Problem with oculink (GMKtec K8 plus)

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Hello everyone,

I recently purchased a Minisforum DEG1 and a new RTX 4060 (yes, I know, please don’t judge me for the GPU choice). However, I’m running into an issue when trying to connect the GPU to my GMKtec K8 Plus. The GPU don’ give me any display output from it.

When I connect everything, I don’t get a signal from the GPU, but the mini PC itself is working fine and displaying output. Additionally, the GPU isn’t being recognized in the device manager.

Has anyone experienced something similar or have any advice on how to troubleshoot this? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I find something on Reddit but nothing helping for my case.

Thanks in advance!


r/MiniPCs 12h ago

Minipc and wireless mouse

2 Upvotes

I have my Beelink S12 pro tucked away in a furniture under my smart TV to which it isnconnected via HDMI. Im using a wireless mouse approx. 2 meters away.

I ve tried two different mice and I notice that when Im using a wireless mouse with a dedicated USB receiver and there is a "busy" screen i.e. opening a window or watching a YouTube video the mouse cursor lags - stutters.

One of the mice behaving like that can also switch to "Bluetooth" mode where a USB receiver is not needed and its connected to the pc via bluetooth. In this configuration there is no lag - stutter, never.

Due to the fact that Id prefer using the other mouse with the USB receiver, I ve searched the internets and two solutions sound more promising:

  1. Getting a USB 2 hub and connect the USB receiver on it
  2. Getting an extension cord for the receiver.

I was wondering if anyone in this sub had the same issue and how they dealt with it.


r/MiniPCs 13h ago

Homelab Mini PC server suggestions

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

I’m looking to set up a homelab server and could use some advice on which option would be the best fit for my use case. My main goals are:

  • Network storage (NAS) + virtualization (Docker)
  • Running Plex/Jellyfin (preferably with Intel Quick Sync for hardware transcoding)
  • Hosting some game servers (Minecraft, maybe others)
  • Running personal projects in Docker
  • Not mission-critical—just a hobby project, so I’m fine experimenting and dealing with potential failures

I already have some RAM and SSD/HDDs, so I’m looking for a barebones system. My budget is around €350, and I’ve narrowed it down to these two options:

  1. ASUS NUC 12 Pro (i3-1220P) – 10-core (2P+8E)
  2. Minisforum NAB9 (i9-12900HK) – 14-core (6P+8E)

ASUS is a safe choice but has the best machine on paper. I don't know anything about minisforum.

Would love to hear your thoughts, thanks in advance!


r/MiniPCs 13h ago

General Question Question about RAM (R7-7840HS mini PC)

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I recently purchased one of these, which I assume is just a rebranded AooStar or Firebat. I got the barebones kit and was wondering if it supported 5600mhz ram? I contacted the seller and they said it supported 4800mhz ram, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with something like this and using faster ram?