{"id":144136,"date":"2021-11-23T17:45:52","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T17:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/budget-mini-pcs-droix-black-friday-sale-highlights\/"},"modified":"2021-11-23T17:45:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T17:45:52","slug":"budget-mini-pcs-droix-black-friday-sale-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/en-gb\/budget-mini-pcs-droix-black-friday-sale-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget Mini PCs | DroiX Black Friday Sale Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Only a few more days left until the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.droix.co.uk\/black-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DroiX Black Friday Sale begins<\/a>. In this article, we&#8217;re going to showcase a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/product-category\/mini-pcs\/?orderby=price&amp;product-category%2Fmini-pcs%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget mini PC<\/a> models that you&#8217;ll be able to snag sweet savings on in our best Black Friday offers yet. Cheap PCs? Yes please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a budget Mini PC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you find that you need a PC, but you only need it for the most basic of things. Perhaps you only want to do some online shopping, or maybe you just want to manage your emails (which is arguably more comfortable on a desktop). Whatever the specific reason, in this case you might want to consider a budget mini PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all mini PCs, they are fully-functional PCs that are miniature in size. A fraction of the size of your average tower PC, in fact. They also consume substantially less power, with TPDs lower than 20 watts in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, if you&#8217;re looking for efficiency across the board. Power efficiency, price efficiency, space efficiency; we at DroiX have the best budget mini PCs available for you to buy on Black Friday and onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-video-best-black-friday-sale-discounts-for-budget-mini-pcs\">[Video] Best Black Friday Sale Discounts for Budget Mini PCs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this short video going over some of the great Black Friday Sale discounts you can expect for these amazing budget mini PCs below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Black Friday sale discounts for budget mini PC&#039;s - Deals on Beelink &amp; MinisForum mini computers\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dK-HHp6L6yU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beelink-gk35-the-cheapest-budget-mini-pc\">Beelink GK35 | The Cheapest Budget Mini PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-gk35.png\" alt=\"Beelink GK35 Top Angled View\" class=\"wp-image-3752\" width=\"414\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-gk35.png 949w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-gk35-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-gk35-768x616.png 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-gk35-450x361.png 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-gk35-780x625.png 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/beelink-gk35\/\" style=\"background-color:#9fb526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy NOW @ DroiX<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/brand\/beelink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beelink <\/a>are an expert in crafting high-quality, small-sized PCs that cover a variety of performance brackets. Their particular specialty lies in budget mini PCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GK35 is no exception, as at its core lies an Intel Celeron J3455 quad-core processor. This processor runs at up to 2.3GHz, and has a TDP of roughly 10 wats. This is a fraction of what you might find in a regular desktop processor (which usually operate at upwards of 70w). So you can save on energy bills even when running this device 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM and an M.2 SATA SSD underpin the device&#8217;s deceptively fast loading speeds, allowing for seamless web browsing, video watching, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GK35 also features all the essential interfaces, such as four USB 3.0 ports, a Type-C USB port, and a gigabit ethernet port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a number of remote-operation functions present such as Auto-Power-On, PXE booting, and Wake-on-LAN. Making the GK35 an excellent mini PC for using as a kiosk or digital signpost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the Beelink GK35, we encourage you to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/beelink-gk35\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our listing page<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beelink U59 | A Premium Budget Mini PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-U59.webp\" alt=\"Beelink U59 - Top Angled View\" class=\"wp-image-3753\" width=\"423\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-U59.webp 950w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-U59-300x241.webp 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-U59-768x617.webp 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-U59-450x361.webp 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/beelink-U59-780x626.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/beelink-u59\/\" style=\"background-color:#9fb526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy NOW @ DroiX<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beelink U59 is a slightly more powerful budget mini PC from <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/brand\/beelink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beelink <\/a>that features an 11th generation Intel Celeron processor &#8211; the N5095.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quad-core processor can run at speeds of up to 2.9GHz, and provides stable, reliable performance at a TDP of approximately 15w.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most other modern mini PCs, the U59 sports SO-DIMM DDR4 RAM. But unlike other budget models, the U59 features a lightning-fast M.2 NVMe SSD for decreased load times and smoother runtime performance in all your applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The essential ports are also present on the U59. With four USB ports, dual-HDMI, gigabit ethernet, USB-C and a 3.5mm audio jack. You&#8217;ll easily be able to connect your mouse, keyboard and have ports to spare too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the Beelink U59, we encourage you to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/beelink-u59-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our review<\/a> on the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MinisForum GK50 | A Low-Profile Budget Mini PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MINISFORUM-GK50-LISTING-PICTURE-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3754\" width=\"499\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MINISFORUM-GK50-LISTING-PICTURE-1-edited.png 1000w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MINISFORUM-GK50-LISTING-PICTURE-1-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MINISFORUM-GK50-LISTING-PICTURE-1-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MINISFORUM-GK50-LISTING-PICTURE-1-edited-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MINISFORUM-GK50-LISTING-PICTURE-1-edited-780x439.png 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/minisforum-gk50-mini-pc\/\" style=\"background-color:#9fb526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy NOW @ DroiX<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The GK50 is a budget mini PC developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/brand\/minisforum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MinisForum<\/a>; a manufacturer usually known for their higher-end models, but from time to time do produce excellent budget PC options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GK50 features an Intel Pentium N5030 processor. For those unfamilar, Pentium processors are a small step up from Celerons in performance, with this quad-core processer being capable of speeds up to 3.10GHz, while having a TDP of only approximately 6W. Absolutely incredible in terms of performance and power-efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This processor performance is underpinned by a reliable set of SO-DIMM DDR4 RAM and an M.2 SATA SSD, providing fast loading times that would put old tower PCs to shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GK50 also has a nice array of interfaces from the offset. Firstly, all four of its USB ports are front-facing, making it easy to connect and disconnect your peripherals. Second, the GK50 features both a HDMI port and a DisplayPort for increased flexibility in multi-monitor setups. Thirdly, the GK50 has TWO gigabit ethernet ports to allow it to comfortably slot into complex networking setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the GK50 also has a few additional interfaces on the side. With a dedicated microSD card slot (for quick-and-easy storage expansion), and separate headphone\/microphone jacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the GK50, we encourage you to check out its <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/minisforum-gk50-mini-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing page<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-i-miss-the-sale\">What if I miss the sale?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go to order and find that any one of these <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/product-category\/mini-pcs\/?orderby=price&amp;product-category%2Fmini-pcs%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget mini PCs<\/a> is out of stock. Don&#8217;t worry! Our DroiX Black Friday discounts also extend to pre-orders and back-orders. Meaning that once we receive stock for your order, we&#8217;ll dispatch it ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you change your mind or have any other questions\/concerns about the order, our support team at support@droix.co.uk is on hand to assist you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/droix-black-friday-sale-announcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/270c226256f71637083845-POPUP-PRE-BF.png\" alt=\"DroiX Black Friday Sale - Icon\" class=\"wp-image-3672\" width=\"333\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/270c226256f71637083845-POPUP-PRE-BF.png 400w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/270c226256f71637083845-POPUP-PRE-BF-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/270c226256f71637083845-POPUP-PRE-BF-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Click this to be take to the DroiX Black Friday Sale page!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-shipping\">Free Shipping?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get <strong>free shipping <\/strong>on all <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/product-category\/mini-pcs\/?orderby=price&amp;product-category%2Fmini-pcs%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget mini PCs<\/a> this Black Friday by subscribing to our newsletter through <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/droix-black-friday-sale-announcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a>.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>This offer is only valid for UK &amp; Northern Ireland residences<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to save extra cash this Black Friday? 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