When comparing MINISFORUM U820 / U850 Mini PC vs Minisforum UM590, the Slant community recommends Minisforum UM590 for most people. In the question“What are the best mini desktop PCs around $600?” Minisforum UM590 is ranked 7th while MINISFORUM U820 / U850 Mini PC is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Minisforum UM590 is:
Although there is no dedicated graphics card, this mini PC can be used for gaming.
Specs
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Pros
Pro VESA-mounting bracket
VESA-mounting bracket included.
Pro Windows 10 Pro & Wi-Fi 6 pre-installed
Pro 4K Video output
Support 3 monitors at the same time:
① HDMI 2.0 (4K@30Hz)
② DisplayPort (4K@60Hz)
③ USB-C Port (4K@60Hz)
Pro Gaming
Although there is no dedicated graphics card, this mini PC can be used for gaming.
Pro Quiet
But of course under heavy load the fans are noisy.
Pro More compact than Neptune series
Only slightly larger than a standard Intel NUC, as this Mini PC does not have a separate videocard like the Neptune HX80G.
Cons
Con Cooler can be loud
Under full load the cooler can get noisy.
Con No fingerprint scanner
But it is possible to use an external USB fingerprint scanner of course.