Back in the day, computers only came in a single form factor. Desktop towers were big and bulky out of necessity, in order to properly fit all of its components and still have proper airflow to cool them adequately.
Even now, regular and gaming PCs alike can still be unwieldy. However, Moore’s Law has held true over the years: many electronic devices, including high-performance personal computers, have gotten smaller, leaner, and meaner, such that you can now fit a zero-compromises gaming PC into a small form factor case with a commensurately minimalist footprint.
If you’re in the market for a new gaming rig, a mini gaming PC could just be the right purchase for you. Here’s why you should consider buying a mini gaming PC from CLX:
Cost
You might be under the impression that when you choose to buy a mini gaming PC, you’ll have to spend more than when you go for a mid- or a full-sized desktop gaming tower.
At this point, this is no longer the case. Buying a mini gaming PC costs about as much, if not less, than its larger counterparts. It definitely costs much less than a gaming laptop by a good few hundred dollars, too. The parts for mini gaming PCs tend to be cheaper, which explains the lower prices. At CLX, you can score a mini gaming PC from their Scarab line for as low as $1149.
Compact & portable
If you live in a small apartment or a college dorm room, you may be considering a gaming laptop as a desktop replacement to save space for your other things. Buying a mini gaming PC offers the same benefit.
With depths ranging from 350+ to 450+ millimeters, and heights ranging anywhere between 300 to 400 millimeters, mini gaming PCs don’t take up a lot of space. They’re lightweight and can be moved around easily, so you’re not chained to your desk when you want to play your beloved games. You can easily bring a mini gaming PC over to your television for a wider viewing angle of your favorite title, or when you want to use it as a high-performance media center.
That portability can also be useful if you’re fond of playing multiplayer games with your friends. Unplugging your mini gaming PC from your setup is a simple affair, and then you can bring it to a LAN party and game on your preferred settings.
Upgradability
One of the biggest advantages of a desktop gaming PC over a gaming laptop is upgradability. With a gaming laptop, you’ll only have the option of upgrading a couple of components easily; manufacturers may allow you to add more RAM or switch out the storage, but when other parts fail, your gaming laptop will be reduced to nothing more than an expensive paperweight.
You won’t have to worry about those problems with a mini gaming PC. Almost every component in it, from the power supply to the graphics card, can be upgraded later on to suit your needs.
With a pre-built mini gaming PC from CLX, you won’t have to worry about the compatibility of the various components or even having to put it together yourself. Shop their Scarab collection now for small form factor gaming PCs, or use the CLX Ultimate Configurator if you want to pick the parts out yourself.
