I'm in the market for a powerful all-in-one computer that has a touchscreen and VESA mount capability. I'd like to mount it on the back of my production equipment for music production, as portability is essential. My current setup is an i7 3rd gen quad-core with 64GB of RAM that I need to replace; I can't keep lugging it around separately! So far, I've looked into Lenovo's Tiny-in-One touchscreen systems, especially the M70q, M75q, and M90q Gen 5 models, with the M75q being the most promising. It has a Ryzen 7 Pro 8700GE and 32GB of RAM, but I'm not entirely convinced about that. I also considered Dell's EC27250, but it lacks VESA mount support. If I'm willing to splurge, there's the Dell Optiplex 7420 Plus with an i9 and 32GB of RAM, but I'd prefer to stick with Ryzen 7 Pro if possible. I'm looking for at least an i7 or i9 with six to eight cores minimum, and I'm prepared to settle for 32GB of RAM, as finding 64GB in these systems is rare unless there's an easy upgrade option. Any recommendations?
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Dell's micro PCs are a solid choice for portability, and they support VESA mounting too. Plus, there are aftermarket solutions if you want more flexibility. They could be a great fit for your setup!
You might want to check out the M75q. I've got a few hundred on order, and they come with VESA brackets that are pretty affordable—just an extra ten bucks. They’re compact and should fit your needs well!
If you're open to alternatives, consider looking in the SMB (small and medium-sized business) section of the manufacturers' websites. Sometimes, they have options for better specs and can customize RAM or storage for you. Just be clear on whether you need a true all-in-one or something more modular.
I'd prefer an all-in-one unless I can find a tiny or mini PC with enough power that can also mount at the back of a monitor.