Buying Guide
The Best Small Form Factor PC
Five gaming PCs compared, from the Trycoo 512GB to the NR2 Pro RTX 5080, with the trade-offs of each named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated

A small form factor PC fits a desk or TV stand where a tower will not. Every pick has a mini, compact or small form factor design.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: graphics card, VRAM and processor come from each maker's published specs; a missing VRAM is flagged, not filled in, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

Also Consider
Cooler Master NR2 Pro (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)A Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti.
Best for: Buyers who want Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti.
Check price for Cooler Master NR2 Pro (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Cooler Master NR2 Pro (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080 16GB)The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO.
Best for: Buyers who want a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO and can spend more than the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti costs.
Check price for Cooler Master NR2 Pro (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080 16GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
TOPGRO T1-MAX (Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4070 laptop GPU 8GB)A laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC.
Best for: Buyers who want laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC.
Check price for TOPGRO T1-MAX (Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4070 laptop GPU 8GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB)Undercutting the Glorlin 6800H on price when we checked.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Glorlin 6800H.
Check price for Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
Glorlin Mini PC (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)A 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H.
Best for: Buyers who want 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H.
Check price for Glorlin Mini PC (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
Cooler Master NR2 Pro (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)
The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti build pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Trycoo 512GB was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
The power supply is rated at 850W (80 Plus Gold). On memory it ties with the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 and the TOPGRO T1-MAX at 32GB. You get an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card here, which sets it apart from the Glorlin 6800H and its a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card.
It shares a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with the NR2 Pro RTX 5080; the TOPGRO T1-MAX goes with a core i9-13900HX processor. It shares a DDR5-6000 memory type with the NR2 Pro RTX 5080; the TOPGRO T1-MAX goes with a DDR5 memory type. Check the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
The 850W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade. It was priced above the TOPGRO T1-MAX and below the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 2TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing
Premium Pick2 of 5
Cooler Master NR2 Pro (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5080 16GB)
NR2 Pro RTX 5080 pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5080 with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO and can spend more than the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti costs.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Trycoo 512GB, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO. The power supply is rated at 850W (80 Plus Gold). It matches the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti and the TOPGRO T1-MAX on memory (32GB).
No other pick in this guide offers an RTX 5080 graphics card; compare the Trycoo 512GB, which has a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. Like the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, it has a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, while the Trycoo 512GB uses a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. Like the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, it has a DDR5-6000 memory type, while the Glorlin 6800H uses an LPDDR5 memory type. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti and the rest.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5080
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 2TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
Pros
- A RTX 5080 graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
TOPGRO T1-MAX (Core i9-13900HX, RTX 4070 laptop GPU 8GB)
TOPGRO T1-MAX pairs a Core i9-13900HX with a laptop-class RTX 4070 with 8GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p.
Why we like it
A laptop-class GPU runs at lower power than the desktop card with the same name. On VRAM it trails the group at 8GB, while the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti offers 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the Glorlin 6800H at 1TB.
You get an RTX 4070 (laptop-class) graphics card here, which sets it apart from the Glorlin 6800H and its a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. You get a core i9-13900HX processor here, which sets it apart from the Glorlin 6800H and its a ryzen 7 6800H processor. A DDR5 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 uses a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the TOPGRO T1-MAX's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It was priced above the Glorlin 6800H and below the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 4070 (laptop-class)
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Processor
- Core i9-13900HX
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RTX 4070 (laptop-class) graphics card
- 32GB of RAM
- Laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the Trycoo 512GB
Cons
- 8GB of VRAM can force lower texture settings in newer games at 1440p
- VRAM trails the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti (16GB)
- Costs more than the Trycoo 512GB at the time of writing
The catch
It gives ground on VRAM, where the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti offers 16GB.
Lowest Price Here4 of 5
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 512GB)
The Trycoo 512GB build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-5600 and a 512GB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Glorlin 6800H.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing is a problem.
Why we like it
It also comes with USB4 and dual LAN near $420. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the Glorlin 6800H on memory (16GB).
Its 512GB SSD capacity is the smallest in this group; the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti leads at 2TB. It is the only pick here with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card; the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti has an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card instead. It is the only pick here with a ryzen 5 7640HS processor; the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti has a ryzen 7 9800X3D processor instead.
No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5-5600 memory type; compare the TOPGRO T1-MAX, which has a DDR5 memory type. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the Glorlin 6800H was the next step up.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 760M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 7640HS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5600
- SSD
- 512GB
Pros
- A Radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card
- USB4 and dual LAN near $420
- Ryzen 5 7640HS processor, the only one here
- DDR5-5600 memory type, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
- No published VRAM
The catch
Buyers who need a confirmed VRAM should compare it with the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, which offers 16GB.
Worth a Look5 of 5
Glorlin Mini PC (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)
The Glorlin 6800H build pairs a Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M integrated graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Buyers who want 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H.
Skip if
- Pass on it if 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. On memory it ties with the Trycoo 512GB at 16GB. On SSD capacity it ties with the TOPGRO T1-MAX at 1TB.
You get a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card here, which sets it apart from the Trycoo 512GB and its a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. You get a ryzen 7 6800H processor here, which sets it apart from the Trycoo 512GB and its a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. An LPDDR5 memory type is unique to it among these picks, while the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 uses a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the Glorlin 6800H's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. It was priced above the Trycoo 512GB and below the TOPGRO T1-MAX at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 680M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 6800H
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
- 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H
- Eight-core Ryzen 7 6800H
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the Trycoo 512GB
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- No published VRAM
- Memory trails the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti (32GB)
The catch
There is no published VRAM figure, whereas the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti offers 16GB.
How We Chose
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

- What we compared
- We lined up five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out VRAM.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti to the Glorlin 6800H, state graphics card, processor and memory.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Trycoo 512GB and the Glorlin 6800H give no VRAM; the TOPGRO T1-MAX, the Trycoo 512GB and the Glorlin 6800H give no power supply wattage.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Trycoo 512GB ($250 to $500) to the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 (over $1500).
What to Look for in a Small Form Factor PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Memory across these picks
Across these 5 picks memory spans 16GB (the Glorlin 6800H) to 32GB (the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti). The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti is the pick for memory.
SSD capacity
Here SSD capacity runs from 512GB on the Trycoo 512GB to 2TB on the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, a 291% spread. If SSD capacity is your first filter, the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti sets the ceiling at 2TB.

A mini PC with cables attached beside a monitor and keyboard How much VRAM you need
Here VRAM runs from 8GB on the TOPGRO T1-MAX to 16GB on the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, a 100% spread. Start with the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti if VRAM decides it. The Trycoo 512GB and the Glorlin 6800H give no VRAM figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.
Processor
The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti and the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 list Ryzen 7 9800X3D; the TOPGRO T1-MAX lists Core i9-13900HX; the Trycoo 512GB lists Ryzen 5 7640HS; the Glorlin 6800H lists Ryzen 7 6800H. Sort out processor before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.

A small form factor PC with its cover off showing the internals Memory type
The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti and the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 list DDR5-6000; the TOPGRO T1-MAX lists DDR5; the Trycoo 512GB lists DDR5-5600; the Glorlin 6800H lists LPDDR5. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.
How to Choose a Small Form Factor PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti | NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti | A Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti |
| Buyers who want a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO and can spend more than the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti costs | NR2 Pro RTX 5080 | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO |
| Buyers who want laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC | TOPGRO T1-MAX | A laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC |
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere than into the Glorlin 6800H | Trycoo 512GB | Undercutting the Glorlin 6800H on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H | Glorlin 6800H | A 1TB SSD with a Ryzen 7 6800H |
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Key specs side by side
The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti leads on memory at 32GB, ahead of the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 at 32GB. "Not listed" marks VRAM where the Trycoo 512GB and the Glorlin 6800H leave the figure out.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| NR2 Pro RTX 5080 | RTX 5080 | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| TOPGRO T1-MAX | RTX 4070 (laptop-class) | 8GB | Core i9-13900HX | 32GB |
| Trycoo 512GB | Radeon 760M (integrated) | Not listed | Ryzen 5 7640HS | 16GB |
| Glorlin 6800H | Radeon 680M (integrated) | Not listed | Ryzen 7 6800H | 16GB |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Trycoo 512GB, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 at over $1500; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Prebuilt PCs |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | Trycoo 512GB, Glorlin 6800H |
| Over $1500 | TOPGRO T1-MAX, NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, NR2 Pro RTX 5080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 worth paying more than the Trycoo 512GB?
On paper it adds memory (32GB against 16GB) and SSD capacity (2TB against 512GB). The Trycoo 512GB sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 in the over $1500 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if memory and SSD capacity decide your purchase.
What makes the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 the Premium Pick?
It carries the badge for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO. The Trycoo 512GB, the cheapest pick, sat in the $250 to $500 tier against over $1500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for anyone who wants a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO and can spend more than the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti costs.
Do the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti and the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 differ on graphics card?
The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti uses RTX 5070 Ti; the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 uses RTX 5080; the TOPGRO T1-MAX uses RTX 4070 (laptop-class); the Trycoo 512GB uses Radeon 760M (integrated); the Glorlin 6800H uses Radeon 680M (integrated).
What should I check before buying the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti?
Check the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. In this guide it ranks first of 5, and first of 5 on memory (32GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti and the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 apart?
The NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti: a Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti. The NR2 Pro RTX 5080: a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO. The TOPGRO T1-MAX: a laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the NR2 Pro RTX 5070 Ti, chosen for a Mini-ITX build with an RTX 5070 Ti. Look at the NR2 Pro RTX 5080 for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a Mini-ITX case with a 280mm AIO, the TOPGRO T1-MAX for a laptop-class RTX 4070 in a mini PC and the Trycoo 512GB for undercutting the Glorlin 6800H on price when we checked if those matter more to you.
Small cases limit upgrades; buy the configuration you need now.
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