I enjoy my emulators on the Raspberry Pie and my PS Classic etc, but these small form, single board computers kinda stop compatibility at N64 / Dreamcast level, without a lot of tweaks and overclocking etc...
So I'm thinking of getting a Gaming PC, which would have the power to easily handle those emulators and more, and also some more modern stuff, if I want it to in the future. I'm not talking bleeding edge capabilities. I'm just thinking i5 (min) or prob i7, Some kinda half decent Nvidia Graphics and about 8K ram...
But heres where I wanted the advice. When I look at 'Gaming PCs' they are mostly HUGE great big things with glass side covers and RGB lighting and all the bells and whistles, but I really don't want that...
Ideally, Im looking at a small form factor PC, that takes up minimal space and makes minimal noise. Any idea of a make / company / style that fits what I am on about? Like I say, I don't need or want bleeding edge. Just powerful enough to run most emulators like dolphin and PS2 etc, with the ability to play the games from a couple of years ago in HD ? I don't really need 4K - I wont even be using a 4K monitor. Thats overkill for what I want to do...
What Id like is at least 4 Easily accessible USB ports for controllers and for it to be something I can 'Hide away' under or in the corner of the desk, as opposed to it being a 'Statement piece' that will barely fit under the desk, and thinks its job is to illuminate the entire room in different colours?
Anyhoo. Thats what Im after. Can you point me towards something like that, that I can use at least as a start point in my search? I dont wanna pay extra for packages containing keyboards and mice etc, as I wont be using them much and have some already, and likewise I don't need a monitor either. However, at the same time, I don't really want to build one from parts if there's something ready to go, out the box.. If not, I will go down parts route with PCPartsPicker or similar, but I wanted to see what options are available first.
Being a mac guy, I'm not familiar with the current PC situation, and what names to look out for / avoid. Thanks
EDIT: Budget is not an issue for the right thing that fits my needs, but I am not gonna pay silly money for features I don't want or need
