Barebone / Mini Computers

Barebone Mini-Computers

In many cases, it is important to value size over speed and form over function. This is the case with buying or building a mini PC. While it won't have the power of a full-size desktop, a mini PC can serve in niche utilities, like streaming media to your TV. The mini desktop PC has become such a viable market that well-known brands, like Intel, Gigabyte, ASUS, Asrock, and more have created product offerings in this category if a small form factor computer is what you're looking for.

The Barebone Mini PC as an HTPC

Not everyone has a smart TV, and not every smart TV is user friendly. If you have ever wanted a convenient method to get your media to your living room TV using a familiar environment, like Windows, then a barebone mini computer like the Intel NUC is the perfect solution. These units often come with full size ports like HDMI to ensure that graphic fidelity is maintained. However, barebone mini PCs can be so much more, too.

Defy Expectations with a Barebone Mini PC

While most mini computers and mini desktops will offer only limited functionality, there are a few enterprising manufacturers that are pushing the limits of what a barebone system can do. One such company is MSI, which is a well-known manufacturer of gaming PCs, accessories and more. Their gaming mini PCs offer many of the performance aspects of a full-size gaming rig, but in a deceptively small form factor. Their product can even accommodate a full-size gaming video card! The design and use of space in their mini desktop PC is impressive, and we can't wait to see what other manufacturers create in response.