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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on January 26, 2026, 17:29:45

Title: This Mac mini-sized PC’s 65 W Ryzen processor nearly matches an RTX 2050 without a GPU and can also connect an external graphics card
Post by: Redaktion on January 26, 2026, 17:29:45
Minisforum's X1 Lite enters the mini PC segment as a performance-focused system that prioritises higher power limits. In a recent video, ETA Prime put the device through a series of gaming and thermal tests to evaluate how it behaves under real-world workloads and how far its integrated graphics can be pushed.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/This-Mac-mini-sized-PC-s-65-W-Ryzen-processor-nearly-matches-an-RTX-2050-without-a-GPU-and-can-also-connect-an-external-graphics-card.1212587.0.html
Title: Re: This Mac mini-sized PC’s 65 W Ryzen processor nearly matches an RTX 2050 without a GPU and can a
Post by: GeorgeS on January 27, 2026, 00:00:43
Funny the difference in pricing a mere few months make...

Back in November 2025 I picked up a similar mini-pc (same spec's different OEM) for about ~$400 shipped.

Given that many of the 'handheld PC' type devices have AMD 740/760/780M iGPU's and these devices are 'flying off the shelves', this device is a no-brainer purchase.

Add a Oculink dock & an AMD Desktop GPU card and BINGO - a servicable Linux Gaming PC.
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