Hi, I’m looking at using an Intel Compute Stick CS325 Computer combined with a projector to run Zwift. It seems to meet the minimum requirements:
- Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Intel HD graphics
- 4 GB total DDR3 1866 MHz dual channel memory
- 64 GB eMMC device built-in
- Integrated Intel 802.11ac wireless (Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260)
- One USB 3.0 on device and two USB 3.0 on power adapter
- Bluetooth 4.2
But has anyone tried it yet? It runs about $370 on amazon. I was drawn in by the lower end model that was only 2GB of RAM for $150. $150 would have been an awesome price had it made the cut.
EDIT: Found an answer here:
https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/205143123-Anyone-tried-Zwift-on-2nd-gen-Intel-compute-stick-Atom-x5-Z8300-version-
But if anyone tried it anyways…it be nice to know how poorly it ran
I am not sure that the graphics card would meet the minimum requirements: https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/205143123-Anyone-tried-Zwift-on-2nd-gen-Intel-compute-stick-Atom-x5-Z8300-version-
Also, there would be no way to add more memory or to upgrade the GPU in the future if the minimum specs get raised.
For a little bit more$$ you could look at a Cyberpowerpc and have the ability to upgrade as needed (or other PC makers): https://www.amazon.com/CyberpowerPC-Gamer-GUA880-Gaming-Desktop/dp/B011B9E928/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1503676068&sr=1-1&keywords=CYBERPOWERPC&refinements=p_89%3ACyberpowerPC%2Cp_36%3A2421880011
Or AppleTV could be worth looking at, it will not be released until sometime this Fall.