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.
242 products found
SKU: 409683PRO DP21 14M i7 14700 BB
MSI PRO DP21 14M Intel Core 7 14700, Barebone, DP21 14M, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (NO RAM, NO Storage, NO OS), Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3
- INTEL 14TH GEN CORE i7 PC - DP21 14M is a compact (2.3L) mini PC featuring an Intel 14th Gen. Core i7-14700 processor with 20-core / 28-thread architecture (2.1GHz base frequency, 5.4GHz max. turbo); Windows 11 Pro software pre-installed
- UHD GRAPHICS - supports 4K display at up to 60Hz - ideal for watching hi-res movies; The rear I/O includes HDMI 2.0 & DP 1.4 ports for dual monitor setups
- supports up to 2 x 2.5" HDD/SSD & 1 x M.2 with auto switch
- The dTPM2.0 (Trusted Platform Module 2.0) technology provides security for storing sensitive data & passwords. A server-grade thermal module distributes the cooling of different components within the system
- MSI Power Meter & MSI AI Engine - Power Meter enables one-click power saving, carbon emission calculation & electricity cost estimation
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SKU: 409681PRO DP21 14M i7 14700 FS 16GB 1TB W11P
MSI Pro DP21 14M Intel Core 7 14700, Desktop PC, DP21 14M, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, Windows 11 ), Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3
- INTEL 14TH GEN CORE i7 PC - DP21 14M is a compact (2.3L) mini PC featuring an Intel 14th Gen. Core i7-14700 processor with 20-core / 28-thread architecture (2.1GHz base frequency, 5.4GHz max. turbo); Windows 11 Pro software pre-installed
- 16GB RAM, UHD GRAPHICS - The system includes 16GB of pre-installed DDR5 memory (2 x SO-DIMMs up to 64GB) and supports 4K display at up to 60Hz - ideal for watching hi-res movies; The rear I/O includes HDMI 2.0 & DP 1.4 ports for dual monitor setups
- 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD STORAGE- 1TB of pre-installed PCIe M.2 SSD storage ensures faster loading speeds (supports up to 2 x 2.5" HDD/SSD & 1 x M.2 with auto switch)
- The dTPM2.0 (Trusted Platform Module 2.0) technology provides security for storing sensitive data & passwords. A server-grade thermal module distributes the cooling of different components within the system
- MSI Power Meter & MSI AI Engine - Power Meter enables one-click power saving, carbon emission calculation & electricity cost estimation
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SKU: 397758937Y4EA#ABU
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-14700T 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
- Intel® Core™ i7-14700T (up to 5.0 GHz Max Turbo frequency, 33 MB L3 cache, 20 cores, 28 threads)
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel® UHD Graphics 770
- 1 TB SSD storage
- Intel Core™ i7-14700T (up to 5.0 GHz Max Turbo frequency, 33 MB L3 cache, 20 cores, 28 threads)
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SKU: 379875622Y0ET#ABU
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-14500T 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
- Intel® Core™ i5-14500T (up to 4.8 GHz Max Turbo frequency, 24 MB L3 cache, 14 cores, 20 threads)
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel® UHD Graphics 770
- 16 GB memory; 256 GB SSD storage
- Intel Core™ i5-14500T (up to 4.8 GHz Max Turbo frequency, 24 MB L3 cache, 14 cores, 20 threads)
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SKU: 389033CUBI NUC 13MQG I5 1345U FS 8GB 512GB VPR
MSI Cubi NUC 13MQG Intel Core i5 1345U vPRO Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (8GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Windows 11 PRO), vPRO/Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- INTEL MINI PC - The Cubi NUC 13MQG is a palm-sized mini PC featuring an Intel® Core i5 processor 1345U CPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB Storage and Windows 11 PRO pre-installed
- Intel® vPro® provides a hardware-based security and remote management platform, ensuring reliability and enterprise-class performance for business users
- The system supports 64GB of DDR5-5200 memory (2 x SO-DIMM slots) and supports 8K UHD display - ideal for watching movies; Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support quadruple monitor setups
- Supports M.2 SSD storage to ensures faster loading speeds 1x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE), 1x M.2 2242 SSD (PCIE) and 1 x 2.5" HDD/SSD
- VESA mountable design and Mounting Bracket included (75mm x 75mm or 100mm x 100mm)
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SKU: 359355Cubi 5 12M i5 1235U FS 8GB 512GB W11P
MSI Cubi 5 12M Intel Core i5 1235U Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 PRO), IRIS XE Graphics/ThunderBolt 4/Type C/HDMI/DisplayPort/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
- Support up to 8K UHD Display
- Support three displays that allow you to see more and do more
- Thunderbolt 4 delivers the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device & NAS
- Dual LAN: the best way to back up your file / secure data and prevent the hacker (with MSI exclusive BIOS)
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SKU: 326079DT.VV3EK.007
Acer Veriton N2580 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-1135G7 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8MB Cache)
- 8GB DDR4-SDRAM & 256GB SSD
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SKU: 331492CUBI 5 12M-005BUK
MSI Cubi 5 12M Intel Core i5 1235U Barebone, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (NO RAM, NO Storage, NO OS), IRIS XE Graphics/ThunderBolt 4/Type C/HDMI/DisplayPort/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Up to 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
- Support up to 8K UHD Display
- Support three displays that allow you to see more and do more
- Thunderbolt 4 delivers the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device & NAS
- Dual LAN: the best way to back up your file / secure data and prevent the hacker (with MSI exclusive BIOS)
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SKU: 2630717RDCW
DELL OptiPlex 3080 DDR4-SDRAM i5-10500T MFF Intel® Core™ i5 8 GB 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Mini PC Black
- Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core i5-10500T (12MB Cache, 2.3GHz)
- 8GB (2666MHz) DDR4-SDRAM (1 x 8) & 256GB SSD
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SKU: 373562JX05H
DELL OptiPlex 7020 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-14500T 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro MFF Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core i5-14500T (24Mo Cache)
- 16Go DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512Go SSD
- Intel Core i5-14500T (24MB Cache)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 512GB SSD
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SKU: 366720BNUC11TNKV50000
Intel NUC 11 Pro UCFF Black i5-1145G7
- Intel Virtualization Technology For Directed I/O (Vt-D)Intel Virtualization Technology For Directed I/O (Vt-D) Continues From The Existing Support For Ia-32 (Vt-X) And Itanium Processor (Vt-I) Virtualization Adding New Support For I/O-Device Virtualizatio
- Intel Vpro Platform EligibilityThe Intel Vpro Platform Is A Set Of Hardware And Technologies Used To Build Business Computing Endpoints With Premium Performance, Built-In Security, Modern Manageability And Platform Stability
- Intel Me Firmware VersionIntel Management Engine Firmware (Intel Me Fw) Uses Built-In Platform Capabilities And Management And Security Applications To Remotely Manage Networked Computing Assets Out-Of-Band
- TpmTrusted Platform Module (Tpm) Is A Component On The Desktop Board That Is Specifically Designed To Enhance Platform Security Above-And-Beyond The Capabilities Of Today's Software By Providing A Protected Space For Key Operations And Other Security Crit
- Tpm VersionTpm (Trusted Platform Module) Is A Component That Provides Hardware Level Security Upon System Boot-Up Via Stored Security Keys, Passwords, Encryption And Hash Functions
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SKU: 341495VH0W5
DELL OptiPlex 7010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-13500T 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro MFF Mini PC Black
- Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Intel Core i5-13500T (24MB Cache)
- 16GB (3200MHz) DDR4-SDRAM (1 x 16) & 256GB SSD
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SKU: 361452GB-BRI5H-1335
GIGABYTE BRIX Black i5-1335U
- Elegant design with enhanced computing power
- 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1335U Processor
- Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics , 96EU, 1.25GHz
- Super Fast 2.5G LAN + Wi-Fi 6 Module
- 4 x 4K Module - 2 x HDMI 2.1 and 2 x USB Type C with DP alt mode
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SKU: 353807D-HPED800G5-UK-T001
T1A HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Refurbished Intel® Core™ i5 i5-9500T 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Mini PC Black, Silver
- Certified Refurbished
- D-HPED800G5-UK-T001
- 5711603068759
- Mini PC
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SKU: 344387G5104UN
ASUS Chromebox 5 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-1240P 8 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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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.