I'm interested in creating a compact, headless PC that I can manage remotely with Tailscale. My two main goals are to use it for transcoding and streaming 4K video with Jellyfin and to play games like Cyberpunk at 720p and 30fps, even on low settings. I'm aiming for something that's about the same size as a router, perhaps slightly bigger, and my budget is around $300, give or take $100. I'm wondering if it's feasible to have a dedicated GPU in such a small form factor. Additionally, can a PC with these capabilities really be put together for that price?
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When it comes to current prices for RAM and SSDs, it's tough to stick to that budget. You could've done it a few months back, but right now, it might be challenging.
There are mini PCs with budget CPUs that might be affordable, but I doubt they'd handle Cyberpunk at 720p, even on low settings. You might have to consider something a bit more powerful. Check out this video for some ideas on what might work: [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrxENPnkgbM)
Yes, it's definitely possible to build a PC this small and still have it support a dedicated GPU. Check out websites that specialize in compact cases; there are a few that are quite small yet still provide enough space for decent hardware. But when it comes to your budget, you might find that $400 is the minimum you should expect to spend. If you can find used parts, like RAM and an older CPU, you might squeeze into your budget, but new components will likely push you over.
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