Mini PCs are no longer a novelty, but a new project on Kickstarter is currently generating quite a buzz. The Wee Beastie Super Mini Fishtank PC aims to prove that power does not depend on size. The device is smaller than a toaster, is said to run Cyberpunk 2077 in Full HD with up to 100 FPS, starting at a price of 595 euros.
What’s inside? The PC measures only 217 × 200 × 110 mm, resulting in a volume of 4.75 liters. For comparison: A normal gaming tower, like the Corsair iCUE LINK 9000D is significantly larger with a volume of 149 liters. Despite its tiny dimensions, the Wee Beastie has a lot under the hood:
- Graphics card: Modified RTX 4070 with 12 GB VRAM (fixed, non-replaceable)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-13700H or Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
- Memory: 32 GB DDR5-SODIMM, expandable up to 128 GB
- Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD
- Power Supply: 400 watts integrated into the case
- Cooling: 13 small fans, according to the manufacturer “whisper quiet”
Additionally, there are extras like USB 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 5 Gbps LAN. Up to 6 monitors can be connected simultaneously, which is unusually high for a PC of this size.
Based on benchmarks of comparable systems, the “Wee Beastie” could theoretically achieve up to 100 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 in Full HD.
Aquarium look with RGB show – Highlight or gimmick?
The Mini PC is aptly named “Fishtank”: Thanks to transparent surfaces and colorful RGB lighting, it indeed resembles a small aquarium. In manufacturer images, there are even figures that users can display inside.
Weighing only 3.8 kilograms and with its tiny dimensions, the PC is small and light enough to fit easily on a shelf or on the desk. Visually, it appears more like a decorative object than a high-end computer.
The creators promote their Mini PC as a “Gaming & AI PC”. Considering the benchmarks of the RTX 4070, it should be able to run current titles like Cyberpunk 2077 in WQHD at up to 100 FPS. However, whether the tiny PC can actually deliver this performance in practice remains to be seen.
What will it cost? The Mini PC is currently available on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its funding goal. Kickstarter automatically converts prices and lists the following prices for the various models. Two versions are available:
- Core model: from 595 euros
- Pro model: from 765 euros
The Pro model contains faster hardware than the Core model: The Pro model uses a newer processor, while the graphics card remains the same.
Thus, the price is significantly lower than many tower PCs with comparable hardware. A classic gaming PC with similar specifications typically costs around 1,500 euros. This makes the project particularly interesting for many tech enthusiasts.
Upgrading? There’s hardly any room for that with the Mini PC
What’s the catch? However, there are limitations. The RTX 4070 installed is a mobile variant and soldered in place, so a later upgrade is not possible, which is an important aspect of a typical gaming PC.
Moreover, crowdfunding remains a risk. Anyone who invests money here is supporting an idea. There’s no guarantee that a functional product will actually be delivered at the end of Kickstarter projects.
Still, the Wee Beastie Mini PC is a real eye-catcher. Small, striking, and quite powerful on paper.
What kind of hardware is it? The installed RTX 4070 is a mid-range graphics card aimed at gamers who want to play in WQHD or Full HD with high FPS. Typically, this GPU can handle all current titles.
Whether it can really achieve up to 100 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 remains to be seen: For example, the German magazine ComputerBase states that the RTX 4070 should achieve 104 FPS in Full HD, while in WQHD it’s still around 70 FPS. Ultimately, it also depends on how well the entire hardware works together.
However, the card only offers DLSS 3.0, and the two CPUs offered are mobile versions, not particularly efficient, and likely not easily upgradable either.
Another possible issue: The soldered graphics card is already not up to date and is not easily upgradeable. Especially considering that the PC will be shipped no earlier than February 2026.
Who is the Mini Gaming PC suitable for? The Wee Beastie is clearly aimed at gamers without technical knowledge who want an affordable plug & play system that is compact and stylish. However, it is also questionable whether in this case one shouldn’t buy a pre-configured gaming PC, where you might have to invest a few euros more upfront, but can upgrade it at any time.
Would such a Mini PC be a real alternative for you – compact, stylish, and ready to use immediately – or would you still prefer the classic tower because you have more space for upgrades and customization there?
Linus Tech Tips is one of the most well-known tech channels on YouTube. He tested a tiny PC that costs around 160 euros. The so-called “Pantera Pico PC“ appears at first glance to be a toy but proves to be surprisingly useful.
Tech YouTuber tests tiny PC for 160 euros, not larger than your hand – “Quite convincing.”
