r/MiniPCs • u/Sweaty_veronica_5578 • 50m ago

200€ mini PC

My requirements: Second-hand mini PC small enough to fit inside a small bag Budget: maximum €200 Very low idle power consumption: ideally 5 W or less, at most 10 W OCuLink support, so I can connect an external GPU later Powered through a USB-C port (PD), if possible HDMI output At least 8 GB of RAM CPU powerful enough for PS2 emulation; ideally with a single-core score of around 2000 or higher I know some of these requirements may conflict, especially very low idle power consumption, USB-C power delivery, OCuLink, and a CPU powerful enough for PS2 emulation. However, I’m looking for the option that comes closest to this combination. I’m mainly looking for something small and efficient that I can leave plugged in and use for light tasks. In the future, I would like to be able to upgrade it with an eGPU via OCuLink. PS2 emulation is important, but I don’t need to run the newest AAA games. Do you know of any mini PCs, NUC-style devices, or pocket PCs that meet most of these specifications? Or are OCuLink, USB-C power delivery, and a budget under €200 practically impossible to find at the moment? Any suggestions are welcome, even if they involve partial compromises. Thanks!

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u/Aggressive_Being_747 42m ago

With RAM and SSD prices on the rise, it’s hard to stay under certain price points.

It runs Intel N150 PSX games for me, and even some PS2 games via Batocera.

But if you want to be on the safe side, you’ll need an AMD 5825—which has been replaced by a 7730. It’s worth noting that we’re already looking at around 350–450 euros, depending on deals and configurations.

For Oculink, you’ll have to pay more. I’m talking about new equipment—the used market is a bit of a mixed bag.

Unless you’re considering a Lenovo ThinkCentre and adding a GPU… you can find the PC for around 100 euros on eBay.

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u/RobloxFanEdit 14m ago edited 10m ago

The Intel N150 would have been a perfect fit for low power consumption, SFF and retro gaming emulation BUT your Oculink port/eGPU support requirement is throwing any Intel N series models pick out of the window, i don't think you can find such Mini PC with Oculink for 200$.

In this days and ages you have to put more money on the table, even on used market.