The best mini gaming PCs prove that big specs really can come in small cases. We've seen smartphones and gaming consoles get smaller and smaller in recent years, and the best gaming PCs are no different. In this guide, we'll focus on prebuilt mini PCs from the likes of Origin, Corsair, and more. But check out our guide on how to build a gaming PC if you want to choose the components of your own compact PC.

The classic image of a gaming custom PC is some hulking behemoth of a machine, all frantically spinning fans, blazing rainbow RGB LEDs, and monstrously large graphics cards. But that doesn’t have to be the case anymore with the best mini gaming PC, as there are small form factor PCs that can still house full-scale components.

Sometimes we just want to stop with the hulking ATX and shrink everything down a little and that's exactly what the best mini Gaming PCs set out to do. They take the components seen in traditionally large cases and fit them into a range of smaller cases, some even rivaling the likes of the PS5 and Xbox Series X in terms of volume.

Some are smaller still, with lower-end components that are easier to cool and can be much easier to move with or even bring with you in a suitcase if you are so inclined. If you really don’t require a lot of performance, some exceedingly small cheap mini gaming PCs such as those offered by Minisforum take AMDs mobile CPU’s with their iGPUs that punch well above their weight and let them rip with their maximum power draw which can be capable even at 1080p. Asus take that concept and stick a controller to it to end up with the best portable mini gaming PC. Others like Corsair and Origin PC play Tetris with desktop-grade components without any sacrifice to performance.

When shopping for small form factor PCs, consider upgradability, volume, and cooling solutions. There’s no point in spending money on components that are going to throttle the moment they heat up. To help you make a decision, we’ve tried and tested a few of the best mini gaming PCs so that you can game in confidence, and in small spaces.

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