Dino PC Microraptor GTX 660 Ti review

There are plenty of USB ports too, with a pair of USB3 ports at the front and eight USB ports at the back, two of which are USB3 ports. The motherboard has a Gigabit Ethernet port, but Dino PC has also supplied a USB wireless adaptor so you can connect to your network wirelessly. It also has an optical S/PDIF digital audio output and thee 3.5mm stereo outputs for analogue 5.1 surround sound.

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti has an HDMI output, two DVI outputs and a DisplayPort, each of which can be connected to a screen.

£999 might seem a lot to pay for what’s essentially a gaming PC with limited upgrade potential, but, like the similar but more expensive Scan 3XS Z77 FT03 Nanu, this is a very carefully thought-out system. It’s powerful enough for almost any computing task we can think of, but is small enough to fit anywhere, whether you need a posh alternative to a games console or a miniature powerhouse that’ll fit in a bedroom or studio flat without impinging on your personal space. Although the Scan PC is more powerful, thanks to a serious overclock and the aid of some water cooling, the Microraptor is a realistic mini gaming system that stays below the magic £1000 threshold, winning it our Best Buy award.