Here are the best small form factor PCs you can buy right now

Finding a pre-built computer on the smaller side isn't as easy as it should be. Packing high-end components into a case not much larger than a modern console isn't so common in the desktop world, so where do you start? We've rounded up the best small gaming PCs to help you find a compact solution.





Best overall

MSI MEG Trident X



Staff pick

The Trident X is a compact beauty, packed with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700K processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU for modern gaming in a discreet package. Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 4 ports join the feature list in this fantastic small form PC.

$2,699 at Amazon





Best alternative

Zotac Magnus One



Famed graphics card manufacturer Zotac offers their pre-built mini PC, the Magnus One. It features an Intel Core i7-10700 CPU with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD, plus the fantastic RTX 3070 GPU.

$2,130 at Amazon





Tiny contender

Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast



A powerhouse on a tiny scale, the NUC 11 Enthusiast model...