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.
231 products found
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DELL Pro QCM1250 Intel Core Ultra 5 235T 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Micro PC Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (24MB Cache)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512GB SSD
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SKU: 405650D6GXR
DELL Pro QBM1250 Plus Intel Core Ultra 5 235 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Micro PC Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (24MB Cache)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512GB SSD
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SKU: 405889BY6Y1ET#ABU
HP ProDesk 4 Mini G1i Desktop AI PC Intel Core Ultra 5 235T 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
- Intel Core™ Ultra 5 235T (up to 5.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 24 MB L3 cache, 14 cores, 14 threads)
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel Graphics
- 16 GB DDR5-5600 MT/s (2 x 8 GB), 512 GB PCIe NVMe™ M.2 SSD
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SKU: 40590090AS0011-M000C0
ASUS NUC 13 Rugged BNUC13BRKP200B02I Black N50
- Kits and boards offer the perfect combination of performance, connectivity, and reliability in a fanless, dust-resistant ruggedized chassis
- Can withstand 0° to 50°C external ambient operating temperatures on select kits
- Built to survive environments most PCs can't
- Versatile mounting options to put compute where it's needed
- Qualified for 24/7 sustained operation1
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SKU: 405970Cubi NUC AI 1UMG i5 125H BB
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H , Barebone, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (NO RAM, NO Storage, NO OS), Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Up to Intel® CoreTM Ultra 5 processor 125H with Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Supports DDR5 5200MHz memory
- Supports 1x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed), 1x M.2 2242 SSD (PCIE)
- Quadruple monitor support (Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1)
- 1 x USB 10GbpsType-C port front, 2 x USB 10GbpsType-A ports front
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SKU: 405971CubiNUC AI 1UMG i7 155H FS 16GB 1TB W11P
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, Windows 11 PRO), Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Up to Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 processor 155H with Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Supports DDR5 5200MHz memory
- Supports 1x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed), 1x M.2 2242 SSD (PCIE)
- Quadruple monitor support (Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1)
- 1 x USB 10GbpsType-C port front, 2 x USB 10GbpsType-A ports front
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SKU: 405972CubiNUCAI 1UMG i5 125H FS 16GB500GB W11P
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 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
- Up to Intel® CoreTM Ultra 5 processor 125H with Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Supports DDR5 5200MHz memory
- Supports 1x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed), 1x M.2 2242 SSD (PCIE)
- Quadruple monitor support (Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1)
- 1 x USB 10GbpsType-C port front, 2 x USB 10GbpsType-A ports front
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SKU: 405973CubiNUC AI+ 2MG i9 288V FS 32GB1TB W11PP
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, Windows 11 PRO NextGen Premium), Intel Arc Graphics/Embedded DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Intel Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 processor 258V CPU, 32GB LPDDR5X , 1TB M.2 SSD, USB 10Gbps Type A Ports, Thunderbolt 4 & HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 - Black, Windows 11 PRO NextGen Premium
- INTEL MINI PC - The CubiNUC AI+ 2MG is a palm-sized mini PC featuring an Intel Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 processor 258V CPU, 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB M.2 SSD Storage - Compact Case, Windows 11 Pro NextGen Premium software pre-installed
- 32GB RAM, Arc™ Graphics (Integrated) - The system includes 32GB of pre-installed LPDDR5X-8533 MT/s memory; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support 3 monitor setups with 4K display - ideal for watching movies
- 1TB of pre-installed M.2 SSD storage ensures faster loading speeds (supports 1x M.2 2280 SSD; A 75 x 75 & 100 x 100mm VESA mountable design
- The front I/O panel features 2x USB 10Gbps Type A. The compact 0.826L SFF case incorporates an MSI Frozr AI PRO thermal design & low-noise fan. Included a Power Button with Fingerprint Security Design
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SKU: 405974CubiNUC AI+ 2MG i7 258V FS 32GB1TB W11PP
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (32GB RAM, 1TB Storage, Windows 11 PRO NextGen Premium), Intel Arc Graphics/Embedded DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Intel Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 processor 258V CPU, 32GB LPDDR5X , 1TB M.2 SSD, USB 10Gbps Type A Ports, Thunderbolt 4 & HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 - Black, Windows 11 PRO NextGen Premium
- INTEL MINI PC - The CubiNUC AI+ 2MG is a palm-sized mini PC featuring an Intel Intel® CoreTM Ultra 7 processor 258V CPU, 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB M.2 SSD Storage - Compact Case, Windows 11 Pro NextGen Premium software pre-installed
- 32GB RAM, Arc™ Graphics (Integrated) - The system includes 32GB of pre-installed LPDDR5X-8533 MT/s memory; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support 3 monitor setups with 4K display - ideal for watching movies
- 1TB of pre-installed M.2 SSD storage ensures faster loading speeds (supports 1x M.2 2280 SSD; A 75 x 75 & 100 x 100mm VESA mountable design
- The front I/O panel features 2x USB 10Gbps Type A. The compact 0.826L SFF case incorporates an MSI Frozr AI PRO thermal design & low-noise fan. Included a Power Button with Fingerprint Security Design
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DELL Pro QBM1250 Plus Intel Core Ultra 7 265 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Micro PC Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (30MB Cache)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512GB SSD
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SKU: 40735790AS0011-M00070
ASUS NUC 13 Rugged BNUC13BRKP200B00I Black N50
- Kits and boards offer the perfect combination of performance, connectivity, and reliability in a fanless, dust-resistant ruggedized chassis
- Can withstand 0° to 50°C external ambient operating temperatures on select kits
- Built to survive environments most PCs can't
- Versatile mounting options to put compute where it's needed
- Qualified for 24/7 sustained operation1
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SKU: 407413CUBI NUC 1M I3 100U BB EU
MSI Cubi NUC 1M-014BEU, 0.84L sized PC, Mini PC barebone, Intel SoC, DDR5-SDRAM, M.2, 120 W
- No OS
- Intel Core 3 100U (10MB Cache)
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SKU: 407509JP46N
DELL Pro Max FCM2250 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA RTX A1000 Windows 11 Pro Micro PC Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (30MB Cache)
- NVIDIA RTX A1000 (8GB GDDR6)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 1000GB SSD
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SKU: 407510D83J5
DELL Pro Max FCM2250 Intel Core Ultra 7 265 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD NVIDIA RTX A400 Windows 11 Pro Micro PC Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (12MB Cache)
- NVIDIA RTX A400 (4GB GDDR6)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512GB SSD
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SKU: 40863590AR00R2-M00060
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKC500002 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
- 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.