Small Windows 8 PC

[AJWhite1970]

Hi

 

What is the smallest (in relation to size) and preferably cheapest Windows 8 PC that I can purchase. Need a few fully functional Windows PC's to hide behind 40" TV screens. Can't use a Pi for this project as it has to run a 32bit Windows application rather than anything web based etc. These will be CCTV monitoring screens for HM, Site team etc.

 

Thanks for any suggestions

Andrew

[pscott]

Intel Nuc's (Or asus rebadged version a bit cheaper)

[sted]

intel compute sticks Intel® Compute Stick

[pirran]

+1 for NUC, the intel compute stick has fairly poor performace, although of course it depends exactly what you're asking it to do. I'd go with a low spec CPU version of an NUC ( Intel NUC Kit DC53427HYE: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories )

Ebuyer have them starting at sub 100 without OS.

[chazzy2501]

I have used a windows 8 tablet, less than a £100 can be usb powered (from the TV) and have an hdmi output. Just double tape to the back.

quad atom and full windows.

[AJWhite1970]

Thanks for the replies, I've ordered a barebones nuc from Amazon to have a play with. Not sure the stick os would be man enough to show multiple cctv feeds but they do look pretty cool for the cost!!

 

Andrew

[FN-GM]

We are using the Dell Optiplex 3030 Micro for this job. Nice and small and can get great warranties.

[dry]

We used MeLe PCG03s for our digital signage... Quite low spec so be careful, but they're £120.

 

The reason we went for them was because they were cheap, but also have a 10/100 ethernet port on the back. Have been working well so far.

 

Mele PCG03 Windows 8.1 mini-HTPC - futeko.com - UK Based Android Box, Mini HTPC, XBMC, Miracast, Airplay, Airmice.

[AJWhite1970]

Been playing with a Gigabyte Brix Ultra Compact PC and am very impressed. Added a SSD and 4Gb RAM to the bare bones kit, installed Windows 8.1 64bit and our CCTV software and it copes brilliantly with 12 simultaneous camera views. We'll be getting a few more of these next week to replace our aging pizza box PC's driving the info screens.

 

Thanks for all the feedback in this thread

Andrew

[DCUK6]

Just had a demo of the Lenovo tiny pc's.

 

These things are solid and flatter than the Nuc's, they are wider though.

 

Look so much more reliable and sturdy than the nucs.

[ThinkLogic]

Hi Andrew,

 

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Tiny Form Factor is perfect for what you describe (just 4 x 4 x 1 Golf Balls in size) and available with i3, i5, and i7 Processors. We have i3 / 500GB HD / 4GB RAM available for £249+VAT and i5 / 500GB HD / 4GB RAM for £329+VAT. This pricing will only last whilst we have the current stock as Lenovo's pricing has increased.

 

Please call me if I can be of further assistance.

[pow]

Those compusticks look good for the job!

[Oaktech]

I'm using these... http://www.ict-direct.co.uk/computers/desktop-computers/hp/ultra-small-desktop/dc7900-usdt.html They work fine with w8.1 on them straight out of the box. The drivers for the odd intel bits are available directly from intel.