https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FP9B9FHL
I doubt that it has as much actual processing power as your Mac-mini, but this generation of Ryzen uses DDR5 memory that is as fast as the DDR5 that used to come in what we considered good GPUs.
I have no use for a PC but I will get a mini PC if and only if there’s one powerful enough to run Microsoft Flight Sim. Otherwise my Mac mini does just fine. More than fine. It blazes.
libh8er:
There are mini-PCs capable of running Microsoft Flight Simulator. Grok gave me list that included the
Beelink SER5 ProAMD Ryzen 5 5600H, Radeon Vega 7 iGPU, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD
was the minimum needed to play Microsoft Flight Simulator.
https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg%3D%3D_e5ffcba8-71c8-4291-a041-e4312009a8ad
Then I asked Grok which was more powerful the above computer or the one that is currently on sale for $318.99 at Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Computer-Graphics-Support-Three-Screen/dp/B0DRFHXRKL
Grok said that the computer that was on sale was much more powerful than the computer that it said would play Microsoft Flight Simulator.
“is the Beelink SER5 ProAMD Ryzen 5 5600H, Radeon Vega 7 iGPU, 16 GB RAM, 500 GB SSD more powerful than this computer https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Computer-Graphics-Support-Three-Screen/dp/B0DRFHXRKL ?amazon.comBrowsed https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Computer-Graphics-Support-Three-Screen/dp/B0DRFHXRKL
“The Amazon model (Ryzen 7 6800U) is significantly more powerful than the Beelink SER5 Pro (Ryzen 5 5600H) for general use and especially for MSFS. The 6800U’s newer architecture, extra cores, vastly superior Radeon 680M GPU, faster/more RAM, and better storage make it a clear winner. For MSFS, it delivers a smoother experience (higher FPS, better visuals, fewer stutters) and can handle medium settings at 1080p, while the 5600H is limited to low settings with occasional performance dips. The 6800U also runs cooler and more efficiently, which is great for long sim sessions.”
“MSFS Recommendation:”
“6800U (Amazon model): Ideal for casual to intermediate MSFS players. Expect ~45-60 FPS at 1080p medium in most scenarios, with room for light mods. Add an eGPU via USB-C for high/ultra settings.”
“5600H: Still playable for basic MSFS use (1080p low, ~25-40 FPS), but you'll need to dial back settings and tolerate occasional lag in demanding areas.
If price is close, the 6800U model is the better buy for MSFS and future-proofing. If you're on a tight budget and only fly simple routes, the 5600H suffices but feels outdated. Let me know if you need help with specific MSFS settings or upgrade paths”
I could not car less if you purchase the Beelink SER5 MAX Mini PC,AMD Ryzen 7 6800U for $318.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DRFHXRKL
I have both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 both installed on my powerful gaming laptop. Neither seems to need more or less processing power to play at the same resoutions and detail level.
If you subsribe to Micorosft’s Game Pass for 2 weeks for free you could try MSFS 2024 out and see if it works acceptably for you on that computer. I believe from my previous experiences that it likely will if you turn down some of the settings.
But it obviously gives quite a bit of bang for the buck in a mini-PC.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FP9B9FHL
I doubt that it has as much actual processing power as your Mac-mini, but this generation of Ryzen uses DDR5 memory that is as fast as the DDR5 that used to come in what we considered good GPUs.
At midnight a new deal came up https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-SER5-MAX-Computer-Support/dp/B0FC292HNC
More powerful 6800H for $338.99