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Cheap Mini PCs: Minimum Specs

The industry of cheap mini PCs has seen a huge boom, and they have become increasingly popular solutions because they offer an interesting value in price performance ratio. However, we must be careful as not all models offer the same level of performance, and therefore they are not designed to satisfy the same needs, nor to cover the same user profiles.

As there are more and more types and more models of cheap mini PCs, I wanted to share with you a simple script that will serve as a reference to be clear about what specifications this type of equipment must have, as a minimum, to guarantee a good level of performance. If you have any questions after reading it, you can leave them in the comments.

  • Processor: it is important to look for mini PCs that have an Intel Jasper Lake CPU or equivalent, and have at least 4 cores. This will give us the performance we need to enjoy good fluidity.
  • RAM: If we are going to use Windows 10, having 4 GB will also allow us to enjoy a good user experience in general. If we are going to use Windows 11, the recommended minimum is 8 GB of RAM.
  • Storage capacity: In this case, having 128 GB is the recommended minimum because, if we only have 64 GB, we will run out of space almost instantly, since Windows 10, or Windows 11, will occupy a good part of that space.
  • GPU: with an integrated solution we will have enough for office tasks, web browsing and multimedia. If we need more graphics power, we will already have to look for mini PCs that support dedicated graphics solutions, and this will take us out of the budget category, so keep that in mind.
  • Connectivity: having Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth is essential, since we can connect those mini PCs to the Internet without cables, and use accessories wirelessly.
  • Operating system: For cheap mini PCs, Windows 10 is the best option for the value it offers in terms of performance and resource consumption.

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