For the most part, these are the most general specifications that any Mini PC must have to run the mentioned games. We ignore connectivity, since currently all have HDMI, several USB 3.0 or WiFi 5. In addition, most usually already have USB-C and DisplayPort connectors. It would be rare to find one of these compact computers that did not have at least the first three connectivities.
Our choices according to these criteria
You always have to set a budget and in our case it was 500 euros. All the Mini PCs we have chosen are worth less than this amount and meet the four points above. You can spend more, obviously, but we think it’s a good cut and there are very good options within this limit.
MINIS FORUM UM350
This first option is quite interesting, it does not have state-of-the-art hardware, but it can handle eSports titles. It is based on the processor AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, which is really powerful. We have a processor 4 cores and 8 threads that can reach a frequency of 3.7 GHz. This processor integrates a AMD RX Vega 8 graphics @1200MHz.
According to the RAMhas 16GB DDR4 @ 3200 MHz and a 256GB M.2 SSD, that we fall short, everything is said. Regarding connectivity, it has WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0. In addition, it has four USB 3.1 ports, a USB-C, an Ethernet port and an HDMI.
The most economical option that we can find on the market and the most complete. The big problem is storage, very tight. You can buy it at:
TRIGKEY 5500U
We are now going with an option based on a much more modern (and powerful) processor. It is based on the processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500U of 6 cores and 12 threads that can reach up to 4 GHz. It integrates a AMD RX Vega 7 graphics @ 1800 MHz. A processor capable of running eSports games and even some more modern ones.
This system has 16GB DDR4 in a Dual Channel configuration and a 500GB M.2 SSD. A very good combination, fulfilling what is necessary today. Regarding connectivity, it offers WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. In addition, it has four USB 3.0, a USB-C, an Ethernet port and two HDMI connectors.
Very good system, which offers us enough power to play Fortnite and CS:GO. We can buy it on Amazon on sale for 373 euros, although it normally costs 429 euros.
Beelink SER5
It’s literally the exact same system as above, but from a different reseller. The chassis changes slightly, but the specifications are exactly the same
Both have the same processor, the AMD Ryzen 5500U, which is a very good processor for games. Also has 16GB of RAM in Dual Channel configuration and a 500GB M.2 SSD capacity. Connectivity is also repeated, with WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, four USB 3.0, one USB-C and two HDMI.
This model is a bit more interesting, since the upper part is a grid format, allowing better air flow. You can buy it at:
MINIS FORUM UM450
Possibly, this is the worst of all the options on this list and now you will understand why. We have here a processor AMD Ryzen 5 4500U of 6 cores and 6 threads that reaches 4.0 GHz in Boost mode. This processor integrates a graphics AMD RX Vega 6 @ 1500 MHz. It’s a worse processor than the two previous models, so it’s not an interesting system.
It is complemented with 16GB DDR4 in Dual Channel configuration and has a 512GB M.2 SSD capacity. These aspects are very good, falling within the parameters specified at the beginning. Regarding connectivity, it has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. In addition, it has a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a USB 3.0 Type-C, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0, as well as an Ethernet port and two HDMI.
It is not a bad system, but of course, before we have seen two with more modern and more powerful processors. If you are interested, you have it on Amazon for 460 euros.
ACEMAGICIAN 5600U
The last of the options that we bring you is the one that we like the most for different reasons. The first, makes use of the processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600U with 6 cores and 12 threads that reaches up to 4.2 GHz. This processor has a graphics AMD RX Vega 7 @ 1800 MHz, which is great for gaming.
It has 32GB DDR4 in Dual Channel configuration, a brutal amount that makes us recommend this system. Count with one 512GB M.2 SSD of capacity that we can exchange for a unit of up to 4 TB and has a second M.2 slot that also supports units of up to 4 TB.
Another of its strengths is connectivity. It has four USB 3.0 and one USB-C compatible with DisplayPort. It also has an HDMI 2.0 and a DisplayPort on the back. Wireless connectivity is a weak point, since it has WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2.
Something “curious” is that this system has RGB, which allows great customization. We can buy it on Amazon on sale for 499 euros, when its normal price is 600 euros.
