Budget Mini PCs | Top Picks for Cost-Conscious Buyers

Finding a capable PC that respects your wallet and your desk space can feel like an impossible task in South Africa today. You need something that can handle work, media, and maybe even some gaming, but traditional towers are often too big and expensive. This is where budget Mini PCs shine. But how do you choose the right one? We’re breaking down the two main types of budget-friendly Mini PCs to help you find the perfect fit for your needs and ZAR. ✨

AOC 22B2HN, 21.5 Inch (54.6 cm) LED 1920 x 1080 Pixels Ultra Slim Monitor with 3 Sided Frameless Design, Va Panel, Hdmi/Vga Port, Full Hd, 7 Ms Response Time, 75 Hz Refresh Rate, Flicker Free, Black / AOC-22B2HN

R2099.00In Stock

Cooler Master GA241 24” Gaming Monitor – FHD (1920x1080) 100Hz, 1ms MPRT, VA Panel, Adaptive Sync, HDMI, VGA, Black - CMI-GA241-EU

R2,499In Stock

Dahua LM22-A200V 22" FHD Monitor / Ultra-narrow Bezel / 178°H/178°V Extra-wide Viewing Angle / Built-in Speaker / Anti-blue Light Design / Eye-protective / DHI-LM22-A200V

R1699.00In Stock

ViewSonic VA220-H 22" Monitor / FHD (1920 x 1080) Display resolution / 1ms Response Time / HDMI and VGA inputs / 100Hz Variable refresh rate / VA220-H

R1699.00In Stock

Dahua 24 inch FullHD IPS panel 165Hz 1ms fast response time Ultra-thin bezel Monitor with DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, Height Adjustable Stand / DHI-LM24-E231A

R2899.00In Stock

ViewSonic VX2476 23.8" IPS Monitor / Frameless bezel and stylish stand / 75Hz Refresh Rate / Blue Light Filter & Flicker-Free / VX2476-SH

R2799.00In Stock

Budget Mini PC: Head-to-Head Comparison

We've split the budget category into two key personas: the "Home Office Hero," built for maximum value and efficiency, and the "eSports Starter," which packs a bit more punch for 1080p gaming without breaking the bank.

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Minisforum UN1245 Intel i5-12450H(4.40GHz) Mini PC Win 11 Pro, 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD, 6 Cores 12 Threads, WiFi6 BT5.2 USB3.0 ×4, USB-C ×1, HDMI x1, DisplayPort x1, DMIC ×1, 3.5mm Combo Jack ×1, RJ45 x1 / UN1245

R6999.00In Stock

Minisforum Mini PC AI X1 Pro AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 (12 Cores/24 Threads, up to 5.1GHz) & AMD Radeon 890M Mini Gaming Computer,32GB DDR5 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 8K Quad Display,Dual 2.5 LAN/WiFi 7/BT5.4/Oculink / AI-X1-Pro-370

R17499.00In Stock

MINISFORUM NAB9 Plus Mini PC with Intel Core i9 12900HK(14C/20T, up to 5.0GHz),Mini Computer Intel lris Xe Graphics 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD 32GB DDR4,OCuLink,Triple Display with HDMI+DP+USB4, 4xUSB Port,2.5G / NAB9-Plus

R10999.00In Stock

Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT Mini PC AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 16C/32T,8 GB GDDR6 AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT, 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD Mini Gaming PC, HDMI2.1/DP2.0/USB-C,WiFi7,BT5.4,2.5G LAN,2xPCIe4.0&PCIe5.0 SSD Slots / G7-Pt

R21999.00In Stock

The Verdict: Which Budget PC Is for You?

Choosing between these two comes down to your primary use case. There's no single "best" option, only what's best for you.

You should choose the Home Office Hero if…

You're a student, a remote worker, or you simply need a reliable and silent machine for daily tasks. It's perfect for Microsoft Office, Browse, streaming 4K video to your TV, and keeping your electricity bill low. It’s a workhorse that saves you money and space, but it’s not built for demanding games.

You should choose the eSports Starter if…

You want to jump into popular PC games like CS2, League of Legends, or Fortnite without investing in a full-sized gaming rig. The more powerful integrated Radeon graphics can deliver smooth, playable frame rates at 1080p. It's the perfect, low-cost entry point into the world of PC gaming that still handles all your work and media tasks with ease.