Discover the Best Mini PCs for Gaming in 2024
In the evolving landscape of gaming, mini PCs have emerged as powerful contenders, offering compact designs without compromising performance. Whether you're a casual gamer or a dedicated enthusiast, there's a mini PC tailored to your needs. This guide explores the top mini gaming PCs of 2024, highlighting their features, performance, and suitability for various gaming experiences.
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DELL Pro QCM1250 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-14100T 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Micro PC Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core i3-14100T (12MB Cache)
- 8GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 8) & 512GB SSD
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SKU: 363063GB-BNI3-N305
GIGABYTE GB-BNi3-N305 Black
- Simplified Design, Featherweight Feel
- 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 Processor N305
- Intel® UHD Graphics 1250
- Super Fast 2.5G LAN + Wi-Fi 6 Module
- 3 x 4K Module - 2 x HDMI 2.1 and 1 x DP 1.4
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HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-13100T 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
- Intel® Core™ i3-13100T (up to 4.2 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads)
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel® UHD Graphics 730
- 8 GB memory; 256 GB SSD storage
- Intel Core™ i3-13100T (up to 4.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 12 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads)
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ASUS NUC 13 RNUC13L5KI300000I Black i3-1315UE 1.2 GHz
- 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 with integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or Intel® UHD Graphics, and Intel vPro® Technology for selected SKUs
- For Business, the fast memory up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMMs
- Wired and wireless connections are lightning fast with up to a 2.5Gbps Intel® Ethernet port and Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+)
- Dual HDMI 2.1and Thunderbolt™4 ports give businesses flexibility to connect up to 4K extended displays
- Qualified for 24x7 operation
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Lenovo ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Intel® Core™ i3 i3-13100T 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Mini PC Black
- Intel Core i3-13100T, 4C (4P + 0E)/8T, P-core 2.5/4.2GHz, 12MB
- 2x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
- 256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal 2.0
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise for Collaboration GAC 64
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SKU: 458607Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG i7 355 FS 16GB 1TB W11PP
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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (12MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, Intel Graphics, LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Pro ( NUC AI+ 3MG i7 355 FS 16GB 1TB W11PP)
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel Core Ultra 7 355 (12MB Cache)
- 16GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 1000GB SSD
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SKU: 458606Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG i5 322 FS 16GB 512GB W11P
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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Intel Core Ultra 5 322 (12MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Graphics, LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Pro ( NUC AI+ 3MG i5 322 FS 16GB 512GB W11P)
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel Core Ultra 5 322 (12MB Cache)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512GB SSD
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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX5-GC029UN Intel® Celeron® 7305 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD ChromeOS Mini PC Black
- All-new ASUS Chromebox 5 features the power of 12th Generation Intel® Core™ or Celeron® processors
- Dual HDMI, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ 4 ports support up to four 4K displays
- WiFi 6E & 2.5G Ethernet provide ultrafast network speeds
- Built-in 15W Qi certified wireless charger
- Thunderbolt™ 4 for fast and versatile connectivity
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ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089C3I Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Pro UCFF Mini PC Black
- Performance: Delivers best-in-class performance among comparable mini-PC offerings
- Manageability: Most comprehensive mini-PC with Intel vPro® Enterprise for exceptional security, manageability, and stability
- AI Ready: Harnesses the prowess of Intel® Core™ Ultra processors’ three AI engines for high throughput, low power, and fast response
- Wi-Fi Sensing: Takes advantage of Wi-Fi sensing to deliver instant availability while reducing power consumption
- Wireless Connectivity: Delivers seamless connectivity for certified Bluetooth® dongle-free experiences
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ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X28AA3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Windows 11 Home Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 32GB (6400MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 2000GB SSD
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ASUS ROG NUC RNUC15JNK9X389A3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Windows 11 Home Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (GDDR7)
- 32GB (6400MHz) DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHC700003 Black 240H
- Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), delivering up to 99 Platform TOPS and an 18% boost in performance gen-on-gen.
- Supports up to 96GB dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory for seamless multitasking and high-speed workloads.
- Features Intel® Arc™ Graphics for AI acceleration and stunning visual performance, with Intel® vPro® for enterprise-grade security and management.
- Includes PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and Gen4 expansion slots for ultra-fast storage and flexibility.
- Connects up to four 4K displays via dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt™ 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4 compatibility.
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro Black 225H
- Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), delivering up to 99 Platform TOPS and an 18% boost in performance gen-on-gen
- Supports up to 96GB dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory for seamless multitasking and high-speed workloads
- Features Intel® Arc™ Graphics for AI acceleration and stunning visual performance, with Intel® vPro® for enterprise-grade security and management for selected SKUs
- Includes PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and Gen4 expansion slots for ultra-fast storage and flexibility
- Connects up to four 4K displays via dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt™ 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4 compatibility
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SKU: 411373CUBI NUC 1M I5 120U FS 16GB 512GB W11P
MSI Cubi NUC 1M Intel Core 5 120U Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 PRO), Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- INTEL MINI PC - The Cubi NUC 1M is a palm-sized mini PC featuring an Intel® Core 5 processor 120U CPU, 8GB DDR5, 512GB M.2 SSD Storage, Windows 11 Pro software pre-installed
- 16GB RAM, Intel GRAPHICS - The system includes 8GB of pre-installed DDR5-5200 memory (Total 2 x SO-DIMM slots available) and supports 8K UHD display - ideal for watching movies; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support quadruple monitor setups
- 512GB of pre-installed M.2 SSD storage ensures faster loading speeds 1x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed), 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD & and 1x M.2 2242 SSD free-slot
- VESA mountable design and Mounting Bracket included (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm)
- The front I/O panel features a 2x USB 10Gbps Type A and Micros-SD card reader; The rear I/O panel features 2x USB 10Gbps Type A as well. The compact 0.826L SFF case incorporates an efficient thermal design & low-noise fan with 21 dBA noise levels
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro Black
- Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), delivering up to 99 Platform TOPS and an 18% boost in performance gen-on-gen
- Supports up to 96GB dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory for seamless multitasking and high-speed workloads
- Features Intel® Arc™ Graphics for AI acceleration and stunning visual performance, with Intel® vPro® for enterprise-grade security and management for selected SKUs
- Includes PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and Gen4 expansion slots for ultra-fast storage and flexibility
- Connects up to four 4K displays via dual HDMI 2.1 and Thunderbolt™ 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4 compatibility
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Why Choose a Mini Gaming PC?
Mini gaming PCs combine the power of traditional desktops with a space-saving design. They are ideal for gamers seeking high performance in a compact form factor, making them perfect for small spaces or on-the-go gaming setups. Despite their size, these systems are equipped with robust hardware capable of handling modern games at impressive settings.
Top Mini Gaming PCs of 2024
1. ASUS ROG Strix GA15
The ASUS ROG Strix GA15 is a compact powerhouse featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. Its efficient cooling system ensures optimal performance during extended gaming sessions, making it a favourite among gamers seeking reliability and speed.
2. Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast
Intel's NUC 12 Enthusiast offers a sleek design with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and integrated Intel Arc graphics. It's a versatile option for gamers who value portability without sacrificing performance, suitable for both gaming and productivity tasks.
3. MSI Trident 3
The MSI Trident 3 stands out with its slim profile and powerful internals, including an Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super graphics. Its console-like design allows it to fit seamlessly into any entertainment centre, appealing to gamers who prefer a minimalist setup.
4. HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop
HP's Pavilion Gaming Desktop offers a balance between performance and affordability. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics, it's an excellent entry-level option for gamers looking to experience smooth gameplay without breaking the bank.
5. Dell G5 Gaming Desktop
The Dell G5 Gaming Desktop features a compact design with a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. Its customizable configurations allow gamers to tailor the system to their specific needs, providing flexibility and future-proofing.
Key Considerations When Choosing a Mini Gaming PC
When selecting a mini gaming PC, consider the following factors:
- Performance: Ensure the CPU and GPU can handle your preferred games at desired settings.
- Cooling: Adequate cooling solutions are essential to maintain performance and longevity.
- Upgradability: Check if the system allows for future upgrades to components like RAM and storage.
- Connectivity: Look for sufficient ports and wireless capabilities to support peripherals and networking.
- Budget: Balance your performance needs with your budget to find the best value.
Conclusion
Mini gaming PCs have proven that size doesn't dictate power. With advancements in technology, these compact systems offer impressive performance, making them a viable option for gamers of all levels. By considering your specific gaming needs and the factors outlined above, you can find a mini gaming PC that delivers an exceptional gaming experience in a small package.