So I've been looking at upgrading my PC and it looks like I can get a better "micro" pc than my current (ancient) desktop for significantly less money than a full blown gaming rig. An example of such a rig is this.

I don't have high gaming requirements - I play mostly old games, I think the newest games I play are from 5+ years ago.

What reasons are there for not buying one of these (over a comparable "proper" desktop)?

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago

You are FAR better off buying a used gaming rig than a mini PC...

Those boxes have heat issues, are not at all user-servicable, and really are only designed as a web browser box.

Great for media players / HTPCs, attrpcious for trying to game on.

Buy a 5 year old gaming system

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