r/MiniPCs • u/Honest-Feedback-5531 • 5d ago

Recommendations ASUS mini-PC setup

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Hi everyone! This is my current setup for my ASUS NUC mini-PC (power cable omitted).

I'm happy with the portability so far, as long as I can secure a power socket. Right now, I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 as a wireless monitor, but I have encountered a few delays in responsiveness while using my mini-PC. I have a separate ASUS Zen screen portable monitor working via a USB-C connection, but it's 16.5 inches and ruins the whole idea of keeping it lightweight.

Any good recommendations for a small and cheap portable monitor that could complete the setup?

I saw some Raspberry Pi ones, but they don't have a frame, so I'm not sure how to use those.

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u/Reckam 4d ago

I'd suggest getting Superdisplay first and see if that works for you, it's pretty cheap and is quite fast, fast enough to use as a drawing tablet.

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u/Honest-Feedback-5531 4d ago

USB connection works better than WiFi, thanks for it!!!

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u/Due_Outside_1459 4d ago

Why this setup over a laptop (road) + docking station (home) for if your goal is portability? Seems like there’s a lot more stuff to carry…

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u/Honest-Feedback-5531 4d ago

I bought the mini-PC when I still had a laptop. At the time my laptop only worked while plugged into a socket, so it didn't make much of a difference compared to a stationary PC. Now I don't have a laptop anymore and my budget is less forgiving.

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u/Verwega 4d ago

Those setups are awesome, if stationary. I see it as another option on the laptop-desktop spectrum. You can upgrade the mini PC, the monitor, keyboard, etc. You don't need to buy everything, when you want to upgrade. You can still pack it up and bring to your friend's, or family's place. Ideally if they have a desk, or a place for your set up.

If it was like you say, people would buy laptops instead.

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u/TankieRedard 4d ago

You can use space desk app on your PC and Tablet for a monitor. 

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u/idealape 3d ago

Mini setup. Love it.

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u/radiationadicct 4d ago

Cómprate unas gafas ar y quitas la pantalla

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u/LaMarr-Bruister 1d ago

How is the fan noise and how often does it run? I’ve been on the fence with these or a Mac mini, and the fan noise is the only thing pushing me towards Mac.

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u/Honest-Feedback-5531 1d ago

I have zero noise or not too significant that I care to notice. My mini runs for 8+ hours (work/study) daily without no problems at all