Hi all, I've spent hours on this but I'm hoping for some confirmation from ozbargain experts.
Short question: For lightly modded minecraft java (including a shader), with minimal tinkering and maintenance, is the best option to wait for a $700 pre-built with a 4060 from someone like techfast, or to get a mini-pc with a radeon 780m?
Also curious about msi claw with egpu, but probably too much tinkering and complexity.
Background:
10yo and 8yo kids play Minecraft java. Currently using Galaxy Tab s9 with samsung dex and pojavlauncher, using external monitor and peripherals. Performance is surprisingly great.
Now they're asking for mods. In theory mods work in pojavlauncher / zalithlauncher but my early experiments on the s25u are hitting compatibility issues.
I would love to build pcs with kids from scratch, but I don't have any experience and minimal time.
It seems like the 4060 pre-builts might be the only viable $700 option that provides great performance and minimal tinkering. However some of the videos and articles on 780m mini-pcs show some pretty great minecraft performance, but I can't find one that uses a light shader and a few mods. I suspect the 780m wouldn't cope, but I want to be sure because the mini-pc is appealing for simplicity and easier maintenance.
Really appreciate confirmation from anyone who knows the answer in the context of the Australian bargain landscape!
Don't get the all in one. It sounds like they're into gaming and moddnig, I am sure they will appreciate the upgradability of a regular PC, as well as being able to play other games.