<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Mini-pc ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/mini-pc Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/the-ram-pricing-crisis-continues-to-attack-affordable-computing-with-more-and-significant-hikes-on-raspberry-pi-making-a-mini-pc-look-even-more-attractive MpmvAMj2F4rwTZwEMmy5wU Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:04:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere — its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-pro-5-micro-mini-pc-reveal hYyzAv4VgsCc9BdKzwypXD Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo's new mini PC is so small we thought it was a speakerphone — AI smarts, Wi-Fi sensing, and Windows Hello are just the start ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-mini-1-pc-announcement-ces-2026 Nm28vVcEgtap9eB5WTpkqY Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP put a mini PC inside a keyboard, and I love it — a Windows-based approach to the Raspberry Pi 500 with self-repairable parts ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/hp-eliteboard-g1a-next-gen-ai-pc-ces-2026 gjH3R5hwSiEwgLGJUHy2PT Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:35:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:05:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Modular, upgradeable, and super compact — HP's new mini PC impressed me with its versatile hardware and capable cooling ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-elitedesk-8-mini-g1a-review YR9p2P7ePvYFKuqn6bqJUW Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best thing I did in 2025 was start using a mini PC, and it changed everything ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/the-best-thing-i-did-in-2025-was-start-using-a-mini-pc vfoEfHYKeWpRtgTC4FH8y4 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini X review: Lenovo's first true Mac Mini competitor is an awesome Windows PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-ideacentre-mini-x-review amDCNwqobJm47QuwuoFjr7 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve already gambled on Steam Machine mini PCs a decade ago — which brands tried in 2014, and would they return in 2025? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-already-gambled-on-steam-machine-which-brands-would-return 3Rr8vRRRCdQcb7dvAaZzTH Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:20:58 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:42:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The PC vs. console line is dead: Valve's new Steam Machine brings AMD Zen 4 power and your entire Steam library to the living room ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-steam-machine-2025-announcement Fuk8NbXoZ877CQtNLNddwa Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:05:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ How I turned a cheap mini PC into a AAA gaming machine — tips for inexpensive and reliable cloud gaming with NVIDIA and Xbox ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/how-to-turn-mini-pc-into-cheap-gaming-machine ttZnfaZGsmmhuR6SUjAwgh Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:45:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 common mistakes to avoid when buying a mini PC — keep yourself safe and get the computer that does what you actually want ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/common-mistakes-to-avoid-buying-mini-pc AWK5uPVXCnW7vy92JzERcP Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:26:08 +0000 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:54:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best mini PCs for gaming — from AAA gaming to budget cloud gaming, our top tested recommendations ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/best-mini-pc-for-gaming BEsRYSkPCuFMEGqjeBM64e Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:54:00 +0000 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:55:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mini PC vs handheld gaming PC: which one actually fits your life? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/mini-pc-vs-handheld-gaming-pc iDm45C8aQV954M2ZwH5RXf Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:52:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:38:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are my most trusted mini PC brands — with personal recommendations, shopping insights, and safety tips to help you find a reliable little computer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/most-trusted-mini-pc-brands 5oKXdcWxNK4VGYSC5fKTtH Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:42:00 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:17:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The most user‑friendly AI mini PC I’ve tested doesn’t look like much, until you see what it can do — it could change how you think about AI hardware ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sapphires-new-edge-ai-is-one-of-the-most-user-friendly-mini-pcs-ive-ever-seen pP9XKveDsxAYNnAcBSsCH9 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:22:18 +0000 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:43:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smaller than the GPU itself — ZOTAC somehow crams a desktop RTX 5060 Ti into this tiny PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/zotac-magnus-mini-pc-rtx-5060-ti FUFKLbiGY7AVanTpXtRUwS Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 cheap handheld gaming PC accessories that transformed my play sessions — and they work with Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/cheap-gaming-handheld-pc-accessories-i-use ZdeBBnQU9TsRiLCGmwiS4D Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:44:28 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:21:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Geekom’s mini PC deal just got even smaller, thanks to our secret code — extra discount drops price to $475 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/get-an-extra-discount-geekom-mini-pc-with-special-code 9dVWFMkvN7qdJufCepS4Xc Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:35:22 +0000 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:44:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't waste your money on an expensive computer — a discounted Geekom mini PC can do the same job for less ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/geekom-mini-pc-amazon-prime-day-oct-2025-deals ssFjqKhzQU6VayS4nUxUL3 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:49:09 +0000 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:57:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beelink SER9 Pro review: Great performance in a small and affordable package, with support for a clever dock ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/beelink-ser9-pro-review rgW9Sxqbr7yP5zGJgep5GD Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:37:36 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:13:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP Z2 Mini (G1a) review: Absurd, RTX 5090-level AI performance in a tiny package ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-z2-mini-g1a-review ckbsGPxgrw3mK8maqiBydZ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with a Copilot+ mini PC — MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG opts for Intel chips and some quirky features for Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/msi-cubi-nuc-ai-2mg-copilot-mini-pc-hands-on cHMvqrwAXrEfKC2zM6tU7k Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Geekom A9 Max review: The mini PC that thinks it’s a gaming rig ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/geekom-a9-max-review tbADnep6T7gX8mnJZxAQaQ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:03:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:39:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Geekom A9 Mega will be Windows 11's answer to Apple's Mac Studio — only better and more affordable ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/the-geekom-a9-mega-will-be-windows-11s-answer-to-apples-mac-studio-only-better-and-more-affordable yLp4rzhV673oKTmuzZ7uuH Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:56:44 +0000 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:46:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Saw New Mini-PCs From MSI, and It’s No Game — A Copilot+ PC Variant of This Cubi NUC Could Replace Your Desktop at Work ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/msi/cubi-nuc-ai-mini-pc-hands-on sndNPjk5xJcztAn7TzSpCi Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:02:00 +0000 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:50:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/today-last-chance-to-save-bagel-sized-windows-pc-during-prime-day YjHwkZCwnKDUAsK7EWQZi Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:24:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate spending money on PCs — that's why I recommend these affordable mini PCs instead of a desktop or laptop on Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/geekom-amazon-prime-day-deal-2025 VKbMqYNHARUtnoEWQ7pXLK Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:18:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ This mini PC can do everything from work to cloud gaming — It's currently at a low price for Memorial Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/beelink-eqi12-mini-pc-deal 9KpXaQ6tsP5GcwemrGuBzg Fri, 23 May 2025 20:05:18 +0000 Mon, 26 May 2025 11:48:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Geekom's new mini PC — A tiny Windows box that feels bigger on the inside with quad monitor support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-it13-review mb7mEVjEtgrQJxwCgv7QNR Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:51:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ HP just announced WAY more PCs and laptops than we expected — All-in-One desktops, mini PCs, gaming laptops, and more are coming in Spring ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-announces-dozens-of-new-ai-pcs 2Vyugr3mNtRcHfrJTk6SBn Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:17:34 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:46:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beelink GTi13 Ultra review: This mini PC supports desktop class GPU cards, and is a mighty powerful machine ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/beelink-gti13-ultra-review rHQMRAjapDppE4wcEegSF9 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:34:14 +0000 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:35:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Windows 365 Link PC shows up in real life photos ahead of availability this spring ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-windows-365-link-pc-shows-up-in-real-life-photos-ahead-of-availability-this-spring pz9F5ke7h8kocqvhUdWYKT Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:12:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI Cubi NUC 13MQ review: This hidden mini PC boots into Windows with a clever external button ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/msi-cubi-nuc-13mq-review eAzYHUbeoijBzNmSJtHUGS Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:00:40 +0000 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:05:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sick of laptop docks and spaghetti cables, I moved my entire daily workflow to a Windows 11 PC no bigger than a bagel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/mini-pc-workflow-for-windows-11-no-bigger-than-bagel Ky6pxUTjQmkwcHheodzv5L Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:32:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Geekom A6 review: I tested this upgradeable mini PC and it handled my daily Windows workload with cloud gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-a6-review dunBA4m9A9g5vEnjBqWCwk Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:00:10 +0000 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:09:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 is the year of the AI mini PC — Here are the 6 CES devices I'm most excited about ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/best-mini-pcs-ces-2025 Bfkqq2qbC35am8SfX87ETD Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:40 +0000 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:31:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon X is finally coming to mini PCs — Lenovo unveils new IdeaCentre and ThinkCentre PCs to compete with Mac Mini ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/snapdragon-x-is-finally-coming-to-mini-pcs-lenovo-unveils-new-ideacentre-and-thinkcentre-pcs-to-compete-with-mac-mini rJM6QJLTvVpMDwoX9BHjHe Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:23:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer's Revo Box AI mini PC already looks more cutting-edge than the new Mac mini as it brings Copilot+ to your desktop ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/acer-ces-revo-box-copilot-announcement P77adV9hVCveYM4aERpWnk Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:45:00 +0000 Wed, 07 May 2025 17:31:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Intel-based mini PC is ideal for everyday tasks, media centers, or tech enthusiast projects — You can grab it at a massive discount with this coupon code ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-gt13-pro-13th-gen-intel-mini-pc-deal Bwc3ukgTCoFQYJaCZcF855 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:51:45 +0000 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:57:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Geekom GT1 Mega review: A powerful mini PC that handles a wide range of full-sized tasks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-gt1-mega-mini-pc-review wywTEuZf9cnX2gyakYxCH Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:48:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This intriguing mini PC is missing a crucial AI element, but it's otherwise sleek with desktop-class RTX power ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/lenovo-thinkcentre-neo-ultra-review Ff5cT8AjM3PKvwJ4uKqCVa Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:14:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite mini PC is affordable and perfect for photo and video editing — Right now, you can get it at a special low price with this coupon code ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-a8-r7-mini-pc-deal kHP6QeRWdma3GoLfELYNTR Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:42:03 +0000 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:53:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This mini PC is the first I've seen with a discrete NPU for dedicated AI tasks. There's just one problem. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/lenovo-thinkcentre-neo-ultra-discrete-npu HAafbuTKF2oTRJSuoeaUc5 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:54:25 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can still get one of our favorite mini PCs for under $200 while this deal lasts — Yes, really ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/cyber-monday-mini-pc-deal-geekom hNJpjuUhEWwFdLdTLX6cM6 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:11:33 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's no need to buy an expensive gaming desktop this Cyber Monday — Here's my guide to the ultimate gaming mini PC setup ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/heres-how-to-get-the-perfect-cloud-gaming-mini-pc-setup iceveqWdsbXv4JhrSq9ynD Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:44:02 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review mini PCs, and one of my favorites with a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU and Radeon 780M GPU is at a low price with this discount coupon code ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-ae8-mini-pc-deal 9cu2jkkSnGtAddfQgdAhGh Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:31:33 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:40:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Need a new gaming PC? Handhelds and mini PCs are awesome, but there are a few things you need to know before buying. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/gaming-handheld-vs-mini-pc qxxoj8YKzYS37frLkpL579 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:31:38 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:38:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Geekom A8/A7 review: These Ryzen-powered mini-PCs are on another level entirely ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/geekom-a8-a7-review yrh8yYTfTrqBuZA7ZtVGAc Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:16:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beelink SER9 Mini PC review: Copilot+ capable with an NPU and excellent performance ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/computers-desktops/beelink-ser9-review Z8gJrYFWjiwBt7msVux3H3 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:30 +0000 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:20:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's no need to buy a full-size desktop when our favorite mini PC is so cheap ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/theres-no-need-to-buy-a-full-size-desktop-when-our-favorite-mini-pc-is-so-cheap vtUHfXyx8br9J8cUZhLkn9 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:44:50 +0000 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:24:45 +0000