How big does a computer need to be? Custom PC towers can be enormous. Heck, we even call them “towers” after all to really call attention to how much space they take up. But do you really need that? I mean, our phones are pretty small and they can provide a shocking amount of processing power. Maybe a mini PC is all you need. You can save some cash going that route too. Take for instance this KAMRUI Essenx E2 Mini PC. It’s normally priced affordably at just $230. However, right now it’s part of a limited time Black Friday deal taking the price down even further. You’ll saving nearly 20%, paying only $190 for this tiny computer.
Can It Game?
Now, is this a replacement for a custom-built PC tower? No. How do the graphics stack up against an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090? Like ass. Of course, this is not for those with unlimited budget trying to play Grand Theft Auto VI at the highest settings when it eventually (probably) releases on PC. This is the gaming PC for someone who has neither much cash nor space to spare who is looking to start a new file in Stardew Valley. This is the gaming PC for those who want to be able to access Balatro from every TV from every room in their house. It’s for running ROMs of all your favorite NES and SNES-era games (so long as you own the games outright. Emulation is naughty otherwise).
Let’s talk specs. What we’re actually working with is pretty surprising given the KAMRUI Essenx E2 Mini’s size. This thing packs a 12th generation Alder Lake N95 processor capable of boosting up to a max of 3.4GHz. Memory-wise, we have 16GB of RAM. It’s got built-in storage in the form of its 512GB solid state drive. Plus, you can expand the storage up to 2TB with separately-purchased SSDs. It supports 4K graphics at 60Hz and with its two HDMI slots and VGA connector, you can feasibly display on up to three monitors at once.
The real show here is just how small this PC is. It measures in at roughly five by five inches long and wide. Comes in at two inches high. This little square computer can practically fit in your pocket.
In actuality, it’s unlikely this will be you end-all, be-all place to play games. Really this PC is designed for those who have basic computer needs like web browsing, word processing, and streaming TV shows, but it can do it in a tight form factor without taking up any space on your desk.
