Devices · 1h ago
Gamer repurposes Subway menu PCs into low-end gaming rigs
A TechTuber tested three passive-cooled Intel Core i3 mini PCs originally used for Subway menu signage. The systems managed only 15 fps in GTA V and 25 fps in Minecraft. The experiment highlights the limits of repurposing low-power hardware for gaming.
Meridian48 take
A fun experiment, but the performance numbers underscore why such signage PCs aren't viable gaming machines beyond casual titles.
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Ambitious gamer turns fanless Subway menu PCs into gaming rigs — passive Intel Core i3 units manage just 15 fps in GTA V and 25 fps in Minecraft →
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