• helenslunch@feddit.nl
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    3 months ago

    I don't know why we're sharing this. This is a bad purchase and a poor use-case. Also this guy just churns out these benchmark videos for Mini PCs like they're going out of style.

      • helenslunch@feddit.nl
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        3 months ago

        You can buy an ATX form factor and get double the power for the same money. There's no sense in using mobile processors in desktop PCs.

        • cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml
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          3 months ago

          I have a mini-PC from Minisforum (not this one) dedicated as a media computer in my living room. It can fit nicely inside the TV bench, which a regular sized computer wouldn't do. I like that I can play games like Horizon: Zero Dawn on it without any issue. I love it, and I gave about 800 USD for it.

          I am planning getting a high-end rig for my office later (next year maybe?), and then I of course will not consider a mini-PC.

          • frazorth@feddit.uk
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            3 months ago

            I found ITX did, it did restrict my options however with my Ryzen 5 and RX6650 XT I can play everything at full detail and high resolutions. Linux is awesome with AMD hardware.

        • EWG@lemmy.ml
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          3 months ago

          That's probably true. However, I'm sure there are people out there who have very limited space and do not need that extra power for the games ey play.

          Given the world these last few years, there have been many people who have been forced to downsize and get or become room mates or live in an RV. This doesn't necessarily mean a person can't enjoy a little downtime. The primary point is that every inch counts. Or so, she says.

          • helenslunch@feddit.nl
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            3 months ago

            and do not need that extra power for the games ey play.

            Then they can spend less money on a less powerful ATX system. I don't understand where the confusion is coming from.

            • EWG@lemmy.ml
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              3 months ago

              Please re-read my post. I said multiple times that a small form factor is crucial in some situations.

              ATX = full desktop form factor Mini-ITX = smaller OP video = compact

              It's not always about money. It's not always about raw power either.

    • randomname01@feddit.nl
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      3 months ago

      Yup, it’s bottom of the barrel content. He also constantly engagement baits by asking people to comment if they want to see X or Y running on the machines he features, and he never actually does whatever he’s saying. It’s just a content farm.

    • krolden@lemmy.ml
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      3 months ago

      He used to be good especially when the steam deck was first being released he did some good early videos on it. However it seems like in the last year or so every single minipc/handheld/etc vendor started sending him free review units and he feels compelled to do a video on every single one. He's probably got rooms full of awesome tech stuff that isn't being used, or he sells it.

      I kinda stopped paying attention to him when he said oculink 4i has 8 lanes of pcie, or something like that.

      Also him paying windows 11 any mind at all while acknowladging steam on Linux works fine for every game he tests is pretty cringe.

      • helenslunch@feddit.nl
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        3 months ago

        I kinda stopped paying attention to him when he said oculink 4i has 8 lanes of pcie, or something like that.

        Yeah it's very obvious that he speedruns these reviews. How can you expect him to properly test the hardware when he can't even make sure the specs are accurate, or even give it just a quick spell-check?

      • ZeroHora@lemmy.ml
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        3 months ago

        Also him paying windows 11 any mind at all while acknowladging steam on Linux works fine for every game he tests is pretty cringe.

        Wut? But is good for comparison.