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PC alternative to Mac Mini?

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  • 29-06-2013 12:41pm
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I have a projector which currently i run off a laptop but I'd rather not bother having to open it up etc, I'd prefer to have a very small pc with a wireless keyboard and mouse. Someone suggested a mac mini but I'm not an OSX fan I'd rather windows 7 etc.

    Want to keep the budget down (I'll prob buy second hand) but I want something fairly fast. All I will really use it for us playing movies and surfing the web.

    I'm not really sure where to start looking but does anyone know a reputable windows alternative to a mac mini?


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    [Deleted User]
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    Intel NUC, Gigabyte Brix, Zotac Zbox.

    Alternatively you could build something using a mini-ITX or thin-ITX motherboard. Lots of cases that are similarly styled to a Mac Mini.


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    Gbear
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    If you head on over to the building forum a few of the lads could spec you one

    Just start a new thread with this filled out:
    1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility)

    5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

    8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

    Be worth considering. Dunno what your budget is but I'd imagine they could spec something in the 250-400 range.


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