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Some of my coworkers have been using these tiny little modem-sized PCs at work for a while now. Eventually, we’re all getting them. They happen to be HP, but honestly, I don't care about the brand. Can I pick up something similar for my house?

I'm pretty much done buying massive desktop towers. I'd much rather use that desk space for something else. I’m not a power user or anything; I mostly just need a machine for browsing the web.

If there's already a thread about this, feel free to move me.

240GB Kingston A400 SSD, SATA3, SA400S37/240G
Intel NUC kit NUC7i3DNKE, Grand Canyon, BLKNUC7I3DNKE, Intel Core i3-7100U, 2x 2.40GHz
DDR4 8GB (1x8GB) PC4-21300S Crucial 2666 Sodimm CL19, CT8G4SFS8266

~$1.00 - AMD

Here’s what we're looking at:

Thanks. Price seems pretty fair.

I'm not really an expert on computer parts. Can this machine handle everything just as well as that one with the massive tower? 😁

Can I plug the router directly into the PC via ethernet? I'd rather not deal with Wi-Fi.
Can I hook up all my usual gear to it, like a monitor, mouse, and keyboard?

Sure thing. I just realized that specific drive won't fit; you actually need this one:

https://www.amd.com/product.asp?produ...40g&code=88254

As for the rest, here are the specs:

For the monitor: 2x HDMI 2.0a
For the mouse/keyboard and router: 4x USB-A 3.0 connectors, 1x Gb LAN (Intel I219-V)

I think I might be able to install the drive and RAM for you at no extra charge.

Thanks. I'm not in the market for a new PC right now, but I just recently discovered those mini cases, so I'll definitely be looking into them once my current rig finally gives up the ghost.

I’m looking for something similar, though I think an i5 would probably be better for me. Does this specific version come with an i5, and if I wanted to upgrade things like the RAM or whatever, what else should I add? I guess it would also be helpful to know what the total damage would look like at the end. Honestly, even this one might be fine given the price. https://www.amd.com/product.asp?produ...bnh&code=82642
Since I don't really know much about this stuff, I suppose you could tell me if the price is fair and if there's anything else I'd need to buy to make it work.

https://www.amd.com/en_us/products/details/example-link-placeholder

This one sports a much better processor. You’ll probably want to grab some extra RAM and an SSD for your laptop too, I guess.

https://www.bestbuy.com/transcend-dram-example

https://www.bestbuy.com/kingston-240g-ssd-example

Checking in after what feels like forever! I finally pulled the trigger a few months ago and picked up a mini PC from AMD. Honestly, it’s adorable—it’s basically a tiny 4x4 inch cube. 😍 Everything is running perfectly.

I actually walked into the store with a printout of what crimsonstag84 had written to me, plus some stuff I printed from those Links he shared. 😁 The clerk used those notes to build my setup. They didn't have the exact model from the website anymore, so they gave me a slightly newer version instead. It cost a bit more, but it's still way cheaper than buying a standard desktop tower.

Here's a funny story, though. I'd never even heard of AMD before, so I called Links first to see if they carried tiny PCs about the size of a modem. The guy on the phone initially told me they had them and I should come in to take a look, only to tell me at the very end of the call, "Actually, everything we have is closer to 8x16." 🤦 (Which was the exact size of my old clunky desktop)

So, I just thanked him and headed straight to AMD. They're right near Fifth Avenue. I don't mean anything by it regarding Links—they've always been great—but clearly, not every shop carries these niche builds, otherwise even their specialists would know about them.

So just let us know what you ended up going with and how much it cost you...

Bryan Taylor6 said:just write down what you ended up getting and how much it cost

I can't figure out why I can't find the receipt right now, and I honestly can't remember the exact number... anyway, that first link at the top of this thread from Smartic points to something completely different now, so just ignore that link.

I also picked up a monitor to go with the computer. The setup itself (everything inside) wasn't more than $1.25, and instead of the memory it originally had, the guy at the shop gave me a better version (sorry if that sounds wrong, I don't really know my way around computer specs)...

The machine is a Mac Mini: NUC7iBNH
Mine looks nicer. 😁

I'm pretty old-school 😛 and rely on a desktop, which is why I went that route. I have friends who can't even remember the last time they used a desktop at home because they're glued to their phones and laptops. So, if you're planning to buy one, maybe think about whether you actually need it. For me, it's a must.

Oh, right—of course, the guys at IBM installed everything I needed, so I didn't have to deal with any of that myself.