Right now, as part of Amazon Big Deal Days (a form of Amazon Prime Day), several of my favorite Geekom mini PCs are discounted to more affordable prices.
For instance, the Geekom IT13 that I absolutely recommend (after reviewing it), usually sells for $659.00, but right now it's only $560.00 at Amazon — that's $99 off.
You can also view more Geekom mini PC deals at Amazon.
Tiny desktops with solid performance and plenty of ports
If you've been to Windows Central before, then you might have previously seen me gushing about Geekom. I've tested dozens of mini PCs, but this company produces some of the best ones on the market with steady performance and several conveniences.
One of the things I most appreciate is that Geekom mini PCs always offer a healthy range of ports. Some will be located on the front of the device, for easy access, but most are located on the back.
Geekom mini PCs always offer a healthy range of ports.
The IT13 has a solid Intel i9-13900HK processor supported by an Intel Iris Xe Graphics to handle anything from video conferences and emails to streaming and even creative work in Adobe Photoshop.
What's more, having 32GB RAM and 1TB of storage allows this device to load and store data quickly, and with plenty of file space to keep up with your needs, too. I never had any issues multitasking with this mini PC, even when I had a few programs and a dozen Google Chrome tabs open at once.
Additionally, most Geekom mini PCs, though small, typically allow for some limited upgradeability with at least SSD upgrades as a possibility.
Now, the IT13 wasn't designed with intensive gaming in mind, at least not locally. However, if you utilize programs like Xbox Cloud Gaming or NVIDIA GeForce NOW, you can run more graphically demanding games on distant servers and have them stream to this mini PC. That's how I was able to play Cyberpunk 2077 on it.
Mini PC FAQ
I know that some people aren't all that familiar with mini PCs, so I've taken a moment to answer some commonly asked questions about these small desktops.
Is a mini PC worth buying?
Yes, if you purchase a solid mini PC for your needs from a reliable manufacturer, mini PCs can handle all of the computing tasks you need without costing as much as a laptop or desktop.
Do mini PCs run Windows?
Yep! The vast majority of mini PCs on the market run Windows.
What are the disadvantages of a mini PC?
Mini PCs don't tend to have as powerful GPUs as laptops or desktops can have. Plus, their small size means that thermal management sometimes isn't as good and can lead to some models overheating. Some mini PCs are designed better than others in this regard. Additionally, they cannot be upgraded as much as a desktop.
Are mini PCs good for gaming?
It depends on the mini PC. Most of them aren't designed for local AAA gaming. The biggest exception to this is the ROG NUC line, which are specifically gaming mini PCs with NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs. Of course, if you use NVIDIA GeForce Now, you can stream AAA games on your mini PC from distant servers.
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