The Best Mini Gaming PCs to Play Anywhere

From the beginning, mini PCs were compact computers that were installed in offices or in our living room and had lightweight specifications. Over time, they have evolved in such a way that we can see really powerful equipment prepared to play demanding video games. In this way, we can opt for equipment of a compact size with which to play recent video games in the living room or anywhere else, since they are light. As many people look for a computer with these characteristics, we show you the best mini PCs on the market.

Intel NUC 8I7HNK2

We start with the Intel NUC Extreme , an option that is placed in the mid-range and that can be very interesting. It comes equipped with an Intel Core i7-8805G and Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics , which work as a good tandem for not very recent games. Size does matter, so its dimensions are 22.09 x 14.19 x 3.89 cm , and its weight is 500 grams .

To install our operating system, it comes with a 32 GB Intel Optane hard drive , which will be enough for the set-up. We can increase this capacity by installing up to 2 M.2 SSD hard drives , since it comes with 2 PCIe x4 slots. As for RAM, we have 2 DDR4-2400 slots with a total capacity of 32 GB .

Being a mini PC, it brings a WiFi AC adapter and Bluetooth 4.2 as wireless technologies. In this way, we can connect to our router without cables, such as connecting our bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Finally, we will have a USB 3.0 port, another USB 3.1, an HDMI port, a Thunderbolt 3 port and a 3.5 mm jack.

If you are looking for a mini PC that offers interesting gaming for a low price, this option from Intel is one of the best.

HP Z2 G4

HP is one of the veterans in the tower world, so it couldn’t miss its Z2 G4 mini PC , prepared with the best. With the purchase of this equipment we are going to enjoy a Core i7-8700 processor that can work up to 4.6 GHz , 16 GB DDR4 at 2,666 MHz and a 256 GB SSD . In addition, we will have the integrated graphics of Intel UHD 630 . All this with dimensions of 21.6 x 21.6 x 5.8 cm and a weight of 2 Kg .

Mention that it already comes with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit installed, so it is a device that brings everything ready to plug and enjoy. We can expand the RAM memory up to 32 GB , but keep in mind that we have 2 SO-DIMM slots. Also, highlight its size and the possibility of installing this mini PC on the bases of some monitors of the brand.

Having an iGPU, we will not be able to play with many claims to recent games. However, we can take advantage of the Thunderbolt port to connect an EGPU or external graphics card and provide the equipment with high-performance graphics power. Initially, HP focuses this product for individuals and professionals.

As for its ports, it offers this connectivity:

• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C.
• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A.

Zotac ZBOX Magnus

Many of you will know ZOTAC because it is a brand dedicated to the world of computer components. This company brings us its mini PC, a very interesting proposal for the most demanding. Its height is 62.2 mm , its width is 21 mm and its depth is 20 mm .

It has a Core i7-9750H laptop processor that operates at a speed of 2.6 GHz. Its price is justified by the accompaniment of an NVIDIA RTX 2070 , ready to play current video games at high resolutions.

It does not incorporate RAM memory or hard disk, leaving the consumer the freedom to choose the configuration they need most. To do this, it offers a 2.5-inch bay for the installation of an SSD or HDD, an NVMe M.2 slot and two DDR4 memory slots of up to 2,666 MHz for a maximum of 32 GB. Additionally, we can install Intel Optane memory .

The connectivity is also premium because it contains 2 HDMI 2.0 ports , a DisplayPort 1.4 or Type C port prepared for 4 displays, two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C ports and 4 USB 3.0 Type A ports. Finally, we will enjoy Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi. 6 thanks to its Killer AX1650 adapter.

Without a doubt, this ZOTAC is one of the best mini PCs on the market.

MSI Prestige P100

We enter the high range of mini PCs, finding a less compact size, but with magnificent specifications. We came across this MSI Prestige P100 that offers different configurations, but we have chosen the model with the i7-9700 . The mini PC’s design is understated and elegant with a vertical layout. Its dimensions are 53 x 53 x 23 cm and it has a weight of 9 Kg.

Perhaps, it is the least “mini” mini PC you can find, since its weight and dimensions are larger than usual. Its specifications are completed by 32 GB RAM DDR4 an SSD of 1TB a HDD of 2 TB and NVIDIA 1660 GTX Super Ventus XS of the same brand. However, the GPU can be chosen, being able to choose from a GTX 1650, up to an RTX 2080 Ti. Apart from all this, it has 2 M.2 PCIe slots so that we can install more hard drives.

Their connections are as follows:

• 1 x microphone jack.
• 1 x headphone jack.
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1.
• 2 x USB 2.0.
• 1 x RJ45 Ethernet.
• 1 x HDMI 1.4.
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2.

For the purchase of an MSI Prestige P100, we will obtain a 36-month warranty to cover incidents or technical failures that occur since its purchase. This is one of the best mini PCs that we can find on the market.

MSI Trident X

Finally, we find the Holy Grail of the best mini PC market: the MSI X Trident . Its name reminds us of certain RAM memories, but it is pure coincidence because they are different products. Like the Prestige model, we can configure it in several ways. The dimensions of this mini PC is 12.97 x 38.27 x 39.63 and it only weighs 6.55 Kg .

As a more interesting option, we have found the one that comes with an i7-9700K , an RTX 2070 Armor OC 8 GB GDDR6 , 16 GB at 2666 MHz of RAM, 256 GB SSD and 2 TB HDD . How could it be otherwise, we will also have 2 M.2 NVMe PCIe slots and we can expand our RAM memory up to 32 GB.

We will not miss any important connection because it equips the following:

• 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A.
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A.
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C.
• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C.

Lastly, it comes with Windows 10 Home 64-bit installed