G1 Pro

With RAMpocalypse/RAMageddon 4K video editing with DaVinci Resolve on Windows 11 and a $700 budget isn't realistic. For 4K editing NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 is highly recommended as a starting point. Basically you're looking for 8GB of VRAM on a graphics card with a PassMark score of 16K+. A sy

So the alternatives in a similar form factor: Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo Ultra Gen 2 - costs about as much if you customize with the same specs ZOTAC Magnus EN275060TC - 1399 barebones, you'll need to get your own RAM MINISFORUM G1 Pro - 1499 I do have some doubts as to whether the G1 Pro is actually av

What's your budget? Price no object, you could get one those AI Max + AMD systems with the 8060s iGPU that's close to RTX 3060 performance. Soldered in super fast ram makes it possible, but also means no ram upgrades. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53QXNGH?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback&

Any I got tired of waiting and bought a minisforum G1 pro, I've had it less than a week and I already hate windows all over again

Basically this. I see advice from people saying, "You can get comparable performance for the same price with the Framework Desktop!" Except, no, you can't, because the base "price" for that computer has no SSD. Once you configure it to be, you know, a computer you can actually use, it's like $500-80

I've had one since 2018 and it has served me amazingly well. It's literally silent when not under load and I can still play Fortnite at 1440p and get somewhat stable 60fps although I have to turn almost everything to the lowest setting. I'll probably replace it with a Minisforum G1 Pro within a year

I also have a K12 that I use along with the minisforum MGA1 oculink GPU without issues. I have it set up.as a bazzite box and it'a also my travel PC for when I have to go places. For what it's worth I've used two different mini+eGPU setups without issue. Since the GodY is seemingly out of stock ever

Minisforum G1 Pro is even MORE pricey in Japan .. I do like Minisforum but god you need to sell a kidney to get a unit in Japan