This is a bad purchase and a poor use-case.
Sorry but can you explain why you think that?
You can buy an ATX form factor and get double the power for the same money. There’s no sense in using mobile processors in desktop PCs.
The form factor is why this thing is cool though. I know a handful of tournament organizers who love how much better these things have gotten. (Also, this is using about a tenth of the energy that your ATX build will likely use.)
The form factor is why this thing is cool though
What’s cool about spending ridiculous amounts of money on needlessly small products?
I know a handful of tournament organizers who love how much better these things have gotten
Like Minesweeper tournaments?
Also, this is using about a tenth of the energy that your ATX build will likely use.
Because it’s doing a tenth as much work.
I have a mini-PC from Minisforum (not this one) dedicated as a media computer in my living room. It can fit nicely inside the TV bench, which a regular sized computer wouldn’t do. I like that I can play games like Horizon: Zero Dawn on it without any issue. I love it, and I gave about 800 USD for it.
I am planning getting a high-end rig for my office later (next year maybe?), and then I of course will not consider a mini-PC.
Why ATX when you can go MiniITX?
I do have an Ryzen 7 5700G in my DeskMini A300. But had to cut a hole in the case for the cooler.
That’s probably true. However, I’m sure there are people out there who have very limited space and do not need that extra power for the games ey play.
Given the world these last few years, there have been many people who have been forced to downsize and get or become room mates or live in an RV. This doesn’t necessarily mean a person can’t enjoy a little downtime. The primary point is that every inch counts. Or so, she says.
and do not need that extra power for the games ey play.
Then they can spend less money on a less powerful ATX system. I don’t understand where the confusion is coming from.
