Some of the itsy bitsy PC designs are based on ARM chips, which do not readx86 code. Some recent exceptions. But Intel has scaled down its CPU power use to allow makers to build some very small x86 devices that require t an external monitor.
PC Mag did this bit:
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/358859/the-best-windows-micro-desktopsThe lump together all kinds of things. Some are the very small kind.
One is:
Intel Compute Stick CS125 Computer with Intel Atom x5 Processor and Windows 10 (
At about $130 it is both low-cost and low power with good performance.
They also include the Raspberry Pi Zero, which is not a Intel CPU. But at Amazon you can buy it for $25. Huh? A $26 PC with Windows 10? Hard to understand!
Now loansharking... Got some videos:
https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-mini-personal-computersThe prices are all over the place. One high end model goes for about $1800.
If you want low price and high performance... Consider:
Z83-W Fanless Mini PC Desktop, Windows 10 64-bit Intel x5-Z8350 (Up To 1.92 GHz) HD Graphics, 2GB/ 32GB/ 4K/ 1000M LAN/ 2.4/5.8GHz WiFi/ BT 4.0 [Dual Output - VGA/HDMI]
Price: $129.90 at Amazon
They say this unit has some good interface options.
It has VGA, HDMI, Ethernet and USB
Here's a report that claims they saw all of them.
10 Best Mini Pcs Anybody here recently buy a mini PC box?
Was it one of these?