However, you shouldn’t underestimate the performance of an AMD APU.
This makes these APUs designed to handle loads bigger than what we’d expect them to.
Prebuilt PCs on Amazon and Newegg go for over $600, even up to the $800 mark.
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With comparable performance, it’s hard to deny that the mini PC wins in the low-to-mid-range performance bracket.
Productivity and Ease of Use
Mini PCs are functionally the same as a desktop PC.
However, what the mini PC has over the desktop is its easy access.
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Mini PCs don’t even have to be limited to IO and interfaces compared to full-sized motherboards.
A-series AMD motherboards are the lowest-spec and usually don’t even have DisplayPort.
If the UM780 XTX’s ports aren’t enough, you could plug in ahigh-speed USB-C hub.
Is a Mini PC Upgradeable Compared With a Desktop PC?
Upgradability is the mini PC’s weakest point.
Desktop PCs have near-infinite upgradability where you might easily replace every major component.
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What Is the Cost of a Mini PC vs. ## Mini PC vs.
Desktop: Which key in of PC Should You Buy?
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