--- title: I mounted my mini PC behind my monitor and cleared my... description: Mounting a mini PC to the back of a monitor using the VESA mount standard is a simple way to clear desk space and create a DIY all-in-one setup. Most mini PCs... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/i-mounted-my-mini-pc-behind-my-monitor-and-cleared-my-entire-desk-in-the-process-ypp1robkg twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: I mounted my mini PC behind my monitor and cleared my entire desk in the process | daily.dev og:description: Mounting a mini PC to the back of a monitor using the VESA mount standard is a simple way to clear desk space and create a DIY all-in-one setup. Most mini PCs... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/i-mounted-my-mini-pc-behind-my-monitor-and-cleared-my-entire-desk-in-the-process-ypp1robkg og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/YPP1RoBKG.png og:image:alt: I mounted my mini PC behind my monitor and cleared my entire desk in the process og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # I mounted my mini PC behind my monitor and cleared my entire desk in the process **[XDA Developers](https://daily.dev/sources/xda-developers)** · 4 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Mounting a mini PC to the back of a monitor using the VESA mount standard is a simple way to clear desk space and create a DIY all-in-one setup. Most mini PCs include a compatible mounting plate for 75x75mm or 100x100mm VESA patterns. Using a monitor arm instead of a static stand is recommended for better airflow, port access, and cable routing through the arm's built-in channels. Key considerations include checking the arm's weight rating (adding ~1.5–3 lb for the PC) and orienting the PC so front I/O faces downward for easy access. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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