Should I get a Mac Mini or Build a Custom PC for business Editing and Gaming?

[Marcus Porter]

I know how to build computers from my job at FedEx. But I've done so much research and I'm confused on what I need. I am doing a T-Shirt business where I will be using adobe illustrator. I am a beginner in adobe and can do basic things. I also am into photography and videography. I post motivational videos on youtube and edit videos for churches and etc. I am a beginner as well. I may start using the adobe premiere. I want to get into pc gaming but I can always add later because I want the business to come first.

I really love apple products but it's too expensive. I thought about a mac mini but not sure if it will do what i need. Especially video. I use illustrator on a 4gb ram with a A4 chip and it works okay. Can anyone offer any suggestions? I'm hoping to spend $400-$600 bucks. Maybe I can upgrade to apple later or will a mac mini do the job? Or will i need to build my own.

 

[McHenryB]

Forget games on a Mac Mini. If you are comfortable building your own PC that is the way to go; you will have a machine that can be upgraded later and will be capable of playing games. With a Mac Mini you are pretty much stuck forever with what you first buy.

 

[LEXTHEBOSS]

you have to choose mac: video editing photoshop or watever in that catogorie but no gaming smaller do not know if that matters

Costum windows pc: cheaper gaming and photoshop video etc.

 

[Storm-cooled72]

if you have the money, build this. IT WILL DEMOLISH THE MAC MINI FIVE TIMES OVER, THEN EAT IT. Pretty amazing what you can get for 1400 these days!:

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Total: $1382.91
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