The Tecno Mega Mini G1, showcased at the MWC trade show in Barcelona, stands out as the world’s smallest water-cooled gaming desktop, promising impressive performance despite its diminutive size.
Sporting a chassis akin to a vertically standing shoebox, the PC boasts a mere 0.38L capacity, housing components typically found in gaming laptops but condensed into an aluminum body. Its key features include an Intel Core Ultra CPU (with an optional Intel Core i9-13900H), RTX 4060 mobile discrete graphics, and a unique water-cooling system prominently displayed through a transparent front panel. The liquid-cooled CPU can reach up to 5.4GHz, and the system also offers 1TB SSD storage, 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM memory (expandable to 32GB), and Wi-Fi 6e connectivity.
Notably, the chassis incorporates a built-in display showcasing real-time utilization and temperatures for the CPU, GPU, and memory. Additionally, a row of ports on the front panel facilitates easy connection to external devices, including USB, Thunderbolt 4, and Oculink PCI Express for external graphics expansion. Furthermore, Tecno plans to release AR glasses designed to complement their mini PCs, enhancing productivity and gaming experiences.
Although the availability of the Tecno Mega Mini G1 in global markets, particularly the United States, remains uncertain due to Tecno’s association with a Hong Kong-based company primarily focused on mobile devices, the PC represents a remarkable feat of engineering.
It underscores the potential of small form factor (SFF) systems powered by mobile hardware, rivaling the performance of desktop machines from just a few years ago. The typical hyperbole associated with trade show presentations, the Tecno Mega Mini G1’s claim of being the world’s smallest water-cooled PC with discrete graphics appears plausible.
With its compact size and powerful specifications, the Tecno Mega Mini G1 exemplifies the advancements made possible by leveraging mobile hardware in the realm of small form factor gaming systems. Its innovative design and impressive performance hint at a promising future for compact gaming rigs, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of PC gaming.
