Is there a PC equivalent of a mac mini?

[Cody Patterson]

I see the cheap Dell and HP small format PC's but I'm looking for a small format PC for consumers that are like the Mac Mini in terms of performance. Basically something that is high performance for that size. The new mac mini's are a beast. I've always thought that the PC manufactures are missing out in this area since the mini's are so popular. I have a MacBook pro I'm looking to sell to replace with one. Any ideas?

 

[RumoredNow]

I'd start here: https://www.bing.com/search?q=small...id=6a11839176934b47b2c6a49b99da465f&FORM=QBRE

 

[azcruz]

Look at Intel NUC

 

[Pacus1x]

You can find some mini PC's more powerful than those Mac Mini look this Alienware X51 or the Gigabyte Brix.

 

[xandros9]

I remember reading this article some time ago.

Cheap, functional, upgradeable: HP?s Stream and Pavilion Mini desktops reviewed | Ars Technica

 

[Cody Patterson]

The Intel NUC seems to be closest to the Mac mini. Nothing else compares spec wise. The next closes would be the alienware but because of it being too big comparatively and prices more it isn't worth it. The HP is way to low end, the other Gigabyte to. The Intel NUC i7 seems to be the only worthy competitor and I will probably invest in it. I just wish the pc builders would jump on this way under populated section of the market. Amazon.com: Intel NUC Kit NUC5i7RYH BOXNUC5i7RYHR: Computers & Accessories