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Should I get a Mac Mini?

AlanAlan
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Ok never mind I don't want to overclock it.

What's a good build for $350 or less? That will be very powerful and small form factor?

While maybe not exactly extremly powerful, as far as I read, you want Office, Webbrowsing and Videostreaming while a quite cheap yet powerful computer in a small form factor. Did I get this right?

Take a look at Asus' Vivo PC series. They have different options and imo it fits well on a table while being quiet.

If you intend to play games, Vivo PCs are not something for you.

I think Acer had something like this too.
With a little bit of tinkering you should even get somehow Mac OS on it as Macs often use Intel technology and even dedicated GPUs you can find in Windows PCs.


EDIT: I read you want to play games too.
Maybe you could even think about a barebone and upgrade it from time to time. But it always depends on your needs and budget.


What should I get guys? What are the options ? I am so confused right now.


Make a list with the info you got so far.
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This is a good little portable machine for some games

 

Or this if that's too expensive, although it comes without storage or memory

Thank God, someone brought sense to this question

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No no no no no no no no no no no noooo nope. No no.

 

Don't get a Mac even if you want to play Minecraft.

 

If you're remotely even thinking about 3D games, get a Windows PC (you can get a WAY better spec one than the Mac Mini for the same price) or maybe hackintosh.

 

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Mac Minis are crud, please don't get one, my cousin has one with 16 GB of RAM and an SSD and it can hardly handle Minecraft.

Got an Android, never going back to apple again (notice I spelled apple with a lowercase and Android with an uppercase)

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Mac Minis are crud, please don't get one, my cousin has one with 16 GB of RAM and an SSD and it can hardly handle Minecraft.

You do know that RAM and SSDs dont affect game performance right? Game performance is affected by the GPU and the Mac Mini has Intel HD 5000 integrated graphics, that is why it would struggle in games other than maybe League of Legends or some other f2p games. 

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Please don't use Mac Mini, you can build a PC equivalent for much less money.

Athlon X2 for only 27.31$   Best part lists at different price points   Windows 1.01 running natively on an Eee PC

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So you guys think I should go with a computer build?

Yes, if you are choosing 6 gen intel processor you'll need to install window 10

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$450 down the drain imo. You can build your own PC that is so much better for the same price. If you need any help with choosing parts, I, or anyone on this forum will be more than happy to help you.

Can you build me a computer for $450 or less?

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Can you build me a computer for $450 or less?

Including monitor, os, keyboard and mouse, etc?

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Including monitor, os, keyboard and mouse, etc?

No peripherals needed or os

Just the parts for the computer

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No peripherals needed or os

Just the parts for the computer

Ok sounds good.

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nah. if you are doing any kind of gaming, it will be sub par to what a diy rig can do with the same amount of money. I'd say the same on streaming, and in general, Windows OS is more prominent, its more practical to spend your time on an OS you'll be using pretty much everywhere else rather than potentially switching any sort of often.

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Thank You

Here's what I got. Sorry if it's a little late.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HsT4rH

nah. if you are doing any kind of gaming, it will be sub par to what a diy rig can do with the same amount of money. I'd say the same on streaming, and in general, Windows OS is more prominent, its more practical to spend your time on an OS you'll be using pretty much everywhere else rather than potentially switching any sort of often.

Here's the link to the GPU I meant to put in pcpartpicker but couldn't find it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131673
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