Quinn Nelson on Nostr: I tried to build a $599 PC to match the performance of the $599 Mac mini—size and ...
I tried to build a $599 PC to match the performance of the $599 Mac mini—size and efficiency be damned. I could not do it.
You cannot build a better PC at $600 using new parts. Period.
But the Mac mini is only a good deal if you leave it as is.
Check out my new video where we discuss how the last time Apple changed upgrade pricing for SSD and RAM, Barack Obama was president.
https://youtu.be/P0pHSz4wyaw 
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