Minisforum sent me this unit for review, but as always, my opinions are my own.
? Windows 10 is reaching End of Life (EOL) in October 2025! Instead of buying an expensive new PC, should you get a budget mini PC for Windows 11 or Linux?
Today, I’m reviewing the Minisforum UN1250 ($279) to find out if it’s the best budget mini PC in 2025. I was particularly interested in comparing it with a system that has a similar CPU—the Intel NUC12WSHi5—since that’s a machine I use daily. This lets me see how the UN1250 stacks up against something familiar in real-world use.
? What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ Best budget Windows 11 PC for 2025
✅ Minisforum UN1250 – How does it perform?
✅ Windows 11 Performance, Linux, and Proxmox Testing
✅ Geekbench & SSD Benchmark Results
✅ Best alternative to expensive new PCs
? Benchmark Results & Performance:
? Geekbench 6.4 Scores (Single & Multi-Core)
? SSD Performance (Iozone3)
? Proxmox, Linux, and Windows 11 Workstation Tests
? Where to Buy?
? Minisforum UN1250 ($279): [Affiliate link]
? Windows 10 Users: Are You Upgrading or Switching to Linux?
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Is an Intel 12th Gen Good in 2025?
01:21 - Specs
02:26 - WIndows 11 Pro
03:59 - UN1250 BIOS
06:02 - Heaven Benchmark
06:45 - Proxmox
13:54 - Performance
16:58 - Phoronix
18:28 - iozone3 tests
19:56 - Ports
20:19 - Use Cases
21:12 - Linux Workstation
21:26 - BIOS
21:43 - Server
22:00 - Ethernet 2.5 Gb
22:08 - ECC Memory?
22:17 - Who is the UN1250 For?
23:22 - Wrapup