The MSI DP21 Mini Desktop goes head-to-head with the Geekom GT1 Mega, Beelink SER9, and Apple M4 Mac Mini in this in-depth performance, efficiency, and expandability showdown. Can a business-class mini desktop compete with today’s most powerful mini PCs? I test CPU performance, GPU capabilities, power efficiency, upgradeability, and more! Plus, we talk about bloatware, MSI’s design choices, and whether this compact PC is the best alternative to a NUC-style mini PC. If you're looking for the best small form factor PC for work, home office, or light gaming, this review has you covered! Subscribe to Lifting Linux! - @UCn-7h6n5Mff7t9yv5e6Opdw Products Highlighted (Affiliate Links): MSI DP21 MQ14 - Beelink SER9 - Geekom GT1 Mega - Apple M4 Mac Mini - Timecodes: 00:00 - Opener 01:12 - Intro/Aganda 02:58 - Specs & Features 06:11 - Bloatware :( 09:35 - Performance Testing 12:10 - Power Efficiency & Noise 13:47 - Expandability? 15:21 - Overall Value Find me on Social Media Patreon: X: My Studio Equipment (Paid Links) Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens - Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - Neewer Camera Tripod - SMALLRIG Parabolic Softbox - SmallRig RC 120D COB Light - Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - GLEAM Microphone Stand - Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - Apple 2022 Mac Studio - LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - BenQ ScreenBar Halo - Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound