Last-gen Mini Engineering PC $900 (half off)

[Kaido]

New HP 643Z0UT#ABA mini DCC computer: (for stuff like CAD, not gaming)

Amazon.com

Typically $1,800:

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Specs:

• Windows 11 Pro
• 2.9ghz 8-core Intel i7-10700 CPU
• 4GB NVIDIA Quadro P20 GPU
• 16GB RAM (max 64GB) with (3) DisplayPort 1.4
• 512GB NVMe (one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 slot in use, one available; can go up to 8TB per slot currently)
• Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
• 4x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 & 2x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2

I've been using these for a few years now, they're about the size of a shoebox:

HP Z2 Mini G3: tiny workstation

These are really slick. Similar to the new Zotac EN1060/EN1070 compact computers, these are workstation-class versions measuring in at 8.5" x 8.5" x 2.28" with a 4.5-pound base weight. Key feature being a 2GB Quadro M620 DCC GPU on the higher-end models. Tested for 368,000 hours & certified...

forums.anandtech.com

If you don't mind used & don't need as beefy of a CPU, they have a 4-core Xeon version here for $400:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Z2-G4-Workstation-Performance/dp/B0BS1QZPRV

Video review of a similar model: (Mini G5 series, they range from like $800 to $2,400, depending on specs)