anyone using a mini PC for recording?

[DankStar]

Really digging the idear of a mini PC dedicated for recording. They're reasonably priced and pack a lot of power under the hood. I could just hook up all the USB crap and go for it. Would likely outperform my existing ancient laptop. All the laptops I end up in my research are like a grand or more or have a handful of negatives. Not to mention in a few years it'll be a doorstop.

Anyone have experience with one? There's like a million different brands. Something like this (the 512 version; I'd prob use an external drive as needed for project files):

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/0F39DCB6-5A81-4F12-B70F-53345BA732C4?ingress=0&visitId=f43209bd-3226-4e8a-bfa0-258f6487e53c&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[Securb]

I have used a lot of them over the years, mainly as media centers for my TV. Right now, I have a MacMini on there. The biggest problem I have had over the years with small form-factor computers is storage space. At 1 - 2 TB, that PC seems to be doing okay for storage.

[devastone]

That looks great, in fact, the i7 version would probably do everything you need. I may look into one for my recording desk to replace the laptop and annoying USB-C dock.

[DankStar]

That looks great, in fact, the i& version would probably do everything you need. I may look into one for my recording desk to replace the laptop and annoying USB-C dock.

by my research it's looking like about $600 is the cheapest I can go and still get 32 gb of ram and a fast processor. not horrible, but really don't want to go much higher since they are all basically fit for recycling after a few years.

[devastone]

I was just looking at this one, will have to look closer when I get home.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CS31JRLG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AEA8YYUCQ3SQM&th=1