"Back in December, my desktop died. I still don't know exactly what happened, but the outcome was clear: I needed a new one. Thankfully, I had the Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini x on hand. I was skeptical, but this mini PC, which launched at the end of 2025, delivered an experience surprisingly close to my usual setup. And it's one I recommend if you're on a budget."
"The recent AI craze has seen developers gobble up as much RAM as they can get their hands on, driving PC prices to new heights and leaving companies struggling to find components. I've seen modern laptops with only 16GB of RAM retail for $1,500. Mini PCs like Lenovo's IdeaCentre are a great alternative because they offer performance comparable to, and sometimes even better than, modern laptops."
"Also: There's a right way to wipe your Windows PC before getting rid of it - here's how I do it In this particular instance, it's definitely better because the IdeaCentre model that I reviewed comes with 32GB of RAM to deliver high speed and power, while also being cheaper at just $900 at the time of this writing. Granted, it's not as portable as a laptop, but the upsides are too good to ignore."
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini X served as a desktop replacement after a desktop failure and delivered an experience close to a usual setup while remaining budget-friendly. The mini PC launched at the end of 2025 and includes 32GB of RAM, offering high speed and power for about $900. Rising RAM demand from AI development has driven laptop prices higher, making mini PCs a competitive alternative with comparable or superior performance. The unit measures 1.68 x 7.68 x 7.52 inches, weighs just under four pounds, and ships with a vertical stand. The system runs Windows on ARM on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 processor paired with an Adreno GPU.
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