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not a minipc this https://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-M6-Ultra-Upgraded-Computers/dp/B0FLJQW1RD is a mini pc you have a SFFPC, true but it's not a minipc

miniPC is absolutely aimed at the consumer audience problem is it's something like this https://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-M6-Ultra-Upgraded-Computers/dp/B0FLJQW1RD not what ya'll in this thread assume

you can't upgrade GPUs with most mini pc minipc is something like this https://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-M6-Ultra-Upgraded-Computers/dp/B0FLJQW1RD not generic ITX desktop components in a small-ish case

I'm losing my mind in this thread Mini PCs are actually usually far SMALLER than the steam machine. It has a specific definition and they are small Nuc/Puck like devices like this https://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-M6-Ultra-Upgraded-Computers/dp/B0FLJQW1RD The problem of course being that they don't have dedicated GPUs in almost all cases. ITX based SFF Pcs, are not "mini PCs", and yes, in most cases are going to be larger than a Steam Machine

If you're up for getting a desktop computer, then you'd be able to pick out a large & bright monitor, and have a DVD drive in the desktop computer - new laptops will typically not include DVD drive.I actually put together a desktop computer with a DVD drive in it for my older brother last year. But if you're OK with having external USB DVD drive - it's not expensive - then you could get a gaming laptop or a "mini-pc" and add the USB DVD drive. MiniPChttps://www.amazon.com/GMKtec-M6-Ultra-Upgraded-Computers/dp/B0FLJQW1RDAdd usb DVDhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07DW88R9RAdd your favorite 240Hz 1440 res IPS or VA panel monitor -> idk how much desk space you have but maybe 32 inchhttps://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Curved-HDR400-Monitor-XG32WCMS/dp/B0CXS85ZS4