{"id":2395,"date":"2023-06-21T17:03:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T16:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=2395"},"modified":"2026-09-10T16:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:37:13","slug":"best-mini-pc-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/ar\/best-mini-pc-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Mini PCs Buying Guide \u2013 Compact Computers for Gaming, Work and Streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing a mini PC<\/a> is no longer a compromise between size and performance. Modern compact desktops can handle everyday office work, 4K video playback, multi-monitor setups, content creation and, in the right configuration, PC gaming. They use far less desk space than a tower, can often be mounted behind a monitor, and are easy to move between a home office, living room or studio. For buyers comparing miniature gaming desktops with traditional towers, the main attraction is getting useful gaming performance in a much smaller footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best mini PC for you depends on what you want to do with it. An affordable Intel system can be an excellent mini PC for home office work, streaming and web browsing, while an AMD Ryzen mini PC<\/a> usually offers more graphics performance for gaming and creative applications. Enthusiast models add fast DDR5 memory, multiple NVMe slots, OCuLink<\/a> or MCIO<\/a> eGPU connectivity, and enough display outputs for a full workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This buying guide compares five best mini PCs in a practical order, from the highly expandable GPD BOX through budget and business-focused Intel models to modern AMD Ryzen compact PCs. We cover each device’s design, dimensions, ports, CPU, GPU, RAM, storage and available benchmark results. All benchmark figures are from the linked DROIX reviews and testing where available. Results can vary with drivers, memory configuration, power mode, firmware and cooling conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick picks: the best mini PCs at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mini PC<\/th>Best for<\/th>Processor and graphics<\/th>Why consider it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
GPD BOX<\/a><\/td>Gaming and eGPU expansion<\/td>Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with Intel Arc B390, or Core Ultra 7 356H<\/td>Strong everyday performance, USB4, dual 2.5GbE and optional high-bandwidth eGPU support<\/td><\/tr>
Beelink MINI S<\/a><\/td>Budget office work<\/td>Intel Celeron N5095 with Intel UHD Graphics<\/td>Low-cost Windows 11 Pro desktop with dual 4K display output and 2.5-inch drive support<\/td><\/tr>
Beelink GTi 11<\/a><\/td>Home office and business<\/td>Intel Core i5-1135G7 with Intel Iris Xe<\/td>Triple-monitor support, fingerprint login, upgradeable RAM and dual 2.5Gb Ethernet<\/td><\/tr>
GMKTec G10<\/a><\/td>Affordable Ryzen productivity<\/td>AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Graphics<\/td>Compact AMD system with triple-display support and two M.2 storage slots<\/td><\/tr>
GMKTec K12<\/a><\/td>Ryzen gaming and content creation<\/td>AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 with Radeon 780M<\/td>70W performance mode, OCuLink eGPU support, three M.2 slots and up to four displays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Best Mini PC for gaming and eGPU expansion: GPD BOX<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t#1 \u00b7 Best overall mini PC<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\u0645\u062a\u0648\u0641\u0631 \u0641\u064a DROIX<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t4.5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u0645\u0645\u062a\u0627\u0632<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u0645\u0646 \u0645\u0631\u0627\u062c\u0639\u062a\u0646\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644\u0629 \u2192<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t
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GPD BOX<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA compact Intel mini PC supporting MCIO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCore\u2122 Ultra 7 356H, Core\u2122 Ultra X7 358H<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntel Arc B390, Intel Graphics (4 Xe3)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t32GB<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1TB, 2TB, 4TB<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t