So my SER8 finally arrived and I am very happy with it so far. I was really concerned about the wifi and bluetooth performance but I am pleased to find it actually works quite well. Getting max speeds on my internet wifi and also bluetooth is good enough.

Hello all,

I am looking to buy a Mini PC. Is anyone aware of any upcoming releases to wait for?

The nature of the problem is that I identify a Mini PC model, but it is no longer available with a particular processor (in the case of the GMKtec NucBox K7 Plus i5-13500h variant). SerMumble's spreadsheet has been most helpful, so thanks for that.

I look forward to reading your responses.

Thank you in advance for your insight,

Specialist-Look-7860

i recently bought an acemagician am06 (it arrives in two days) but I found that this model apparently has spyware pre-installed on it. I heard this can be solved by just reinstalling windows, but I wanted to ask for yall's opinions first before going forward

My options right now are: 1. cancelling the order and getting a mini pc from brand more trustworthy, or 2. reinstalling windows. I would do the second, but I'm not sure how to boot into the boot drive or install clean windows without a trace of malware remaining.

Looking for a box to run Linux Handbrake transcoding and the Minisforum UN1290 bubbled up. Most of the posts here downplay the reliability of these little boxes. Any one know if this one will last more than a few weeks?

Hello everyone, I am looking to get rid of the paperweights and go with a mini pc. I do have some needs and I'm not sure what to look for.

Streaming from apps/online

Media serving/jellyfin/plex

Some internet usage, using 75" tv is monitor (legally blind)

Some gameplay - mainy emulation, as high on the emulator list as possible

Some slightly older computer gaming - GTA,.Red Dead etc, nothing much more than that.

Plenty of onboard/offboard storage

Windows based

Ability to setup a raid/nas aystem with external drives or something

I would also like more than I need if affordable.

Thank you in advance for any pointers or direction.

Findarling Fanless Mini PC Intel N100 Soft Router 4xIntel i226V 2.5G LAN DDR5 NVME SSD

from aliexpress.

it's crazy cheap - but does it work? anyone tried it?

I purchased this PC for my son for his birthday because he loves playing games. I wanted something small but powerful to fit in our home office. This is just right! It's tiny, but I was able to install Steam and games for him, and the main interface works just like any other computer. You can surf the web, stream videos, etc. Hoping that durability over time will also be just as satisfactory.

Getting a score of 1820 compared to global average of 3204 on Time Spy. Any thoughts why performance is so far below average? Graphics score 1598, CPU score 8680.

Minisforum UM780 XTX 7840HS 32GB RAM Radeon 780M BIOS v1.06 on balanced mode

i've been looking into getting a new pc for gaming with a $600ish budget. i play hardly any aaa games and don't care for maxed-out graphics, but i'd like to play the last of us and have the textures actually load in. i've had my eye on a gmktec k6 but i'm not sure how reputable/reliable it is nor if it would suit my needs. any recommendations?

I am looking for help getting in to the world of Mini PC’s and what would work best for my personal needs.

To jump straight in to it, I am primarily looking to buy something that can handle emulation for PS2 & Gamecube games and older titles.

Besides that, the only other intended use would be for youtube and streaming videos / podcasts.

Price is not an issue so long as it can fit my above purpose.

Hi,

I'm looking for a minipc to be my new mediacenter behind my futur new TV (samsung S95D). The TV is 4K 120hz so i'm looking for a minipc which can do that.

I've search and the N100 can't go higher than 60hz and i found the guide of SerMumble and i found out that the beelink GTR7 does it but it cost 800€! my actual PCHT costed me only 400€.

Thanks for your help

I purchased an Atomman G7 PT and love the machine so far but wondering what people in the community will do with the default Red/Green lighting and artsy design on the side panel as its not everyones cup of tea. Ideally I want to have the machine on its side.

1) Obviously can disable it in BIO's, remove the transparent film/unplug the LED

2) Can get a custom print to replace the art but where would one get that done?

3) I was thinking adding more cooling to it with some super slim fans? possible?

4) Remove LED's + the magnetic cover and replace it with a magnetic mesh panel to increase airflow?

Hey r/miniPCs,

I've been eyeing the VIA Artigo A5000 for a while now and I'm torn. On one hand, the specs look promising for such a small form factor. MediaTek Genio 700, decent RAM and storage options - it seems like a solid little machine for light tasks, media consumption, and even some light productivity.

But then I wonder, is it really worth the price? Has anyone here actually gotten their hands on one? How's the performance in real-world use? Is it as snappy as the specs suggest? And what about thermals? I'm worried it might turn into a little space heater given its size.

Also, I'm curious about the software side of things. How's the OS experience? Any bloatware? And how's the upgradeability? Can I easily swap out the storage or RAM if needed?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences with the Artigo A5000. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Let's get this discussion going!

I was looking for this, and found a post recommending this catalog: https://www.reddit.com/r/MiniPCs/comments/xdlgte/fall_2022_general_mini_pc_buyers_guide_usa/

It said there was a column for "displayport alt mode and data", but it doesn't seem to be there. Was it in a previous version, but dropped for the latest? Is it actually called something else? I couldn't find a column with a related name either.

I'm looking for a minipc with this capability, preferably one with low power requirements that could be portable, for some light computing on something like nreal glasses. Wondering if something like that exists, or if finding one is hard enough that it'd be preferable to just get an adapter for that.

I bought some smaller screwdrivers, thermal paste and some singer machine oil, but I can't seem to get the fan off and I can't see more than 2 screws, it's almost as if it's been glued on. I can't unplug it either, the plug won't pull out and I don't want to force it.

I'm going to upgrade my UM790Pro to 64gb, and am having trouble finding a compatibility list. There's nothing on Minisforum's website listing tested brands or modules. Most memory vendor sites have a memory compatibility selector, but none of the major players list Minisforum as a known system manufacturer.

I'm considering this module:

Crucial 64GB Kit (32GBx2) DDR5-5600 SODIMM CT2K32G56C46S5

Can anyone offer any information regarding compatibility?

Hello! Any help would be tremendously appreciated!!

I am on the lookout for a good PC set up as I am majoring in Cyber-Security. I am currently going to use my sisters laptop due to having a Chromebook for the time being, but I would like to get one so I don't have to use hers.

I was looking at GEEKOM's Mini IT13 Mini PC 13th Gen Intel Core (see link below, if needed). It looks like it is giving me 2 options: 1) i7-13620H 32GB RAM+1TB SSD & 2) i9-13900H 32GN RAM+2TB SSD. I am currently leaning towards the 2nd option but I would like to know if I could run all my assignments through this Mini PC?

Website Link: https://www.geekompc.com/geekom-mini-it13-mini-pc-13th-gen-intel-core-i9-i7-i5-copy/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax-US-IT11-20231106&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8MG1BhCoARIsAHxSiQmkUyL4ml6H0AomQB8SPtxmsOEsvbkeNN71Ee8-AQm2eF-4Lc6FnlkaAlYGEALw_wcB

Thanks for your input.

Hey, I’m currently looking to buy my first PC to help with my postgraduate studies and I’m not sure what I should be looking for. Ideally I want to stick to a mini PC no more than £200. I see on Amazon that the N95 DreamQuest Mini Desktop with Windows 11, 512GB Disk Size, with 16GB RAM is on sale at the moment.

However, I can’t really find too much about this brand, has anyone bought from them? Is it worth it? Also would be happy for people to point me elsewhere

This is the Mini PC that I have

GEEKOM A7 Mini PC Ryzen 7000 - R7-7840HS 32GB RAM+1TB SSD x 1

I bought that 6 months ago just to play PS1 and PS2 video games and it work perfectly.

My friend have that Kinhank 12TB 5in1 and wanted me to try it on my system when he brings it over.

I have never played or tried those prebuild emulation HD before. My mini PC seems strong enough to play everything on that HD...correct?

Are there any mini PCs in the same price range as the steam deck with the same performance? I’m setting up a second gaming area for with my kids and instead of having them borrow my deck and buying a second dock I’d prefer to just have a mini PC there with windows

I’m planning on getting a mini PC since my low spec MacBook Pro 2016 is starting to struggle, and can no longer run 4k videos (surprisingly, games are okay: I’m able to run GTA V on an external SSD running Windows 11 perfectly fine, but I thought I’d treat myself to an upgrade regardless)

I found a used ASUS Ryzen 7 4700U for a decent price (approx £240). It’s got a 240GB SSD, which I’ll probably upgrade if it’s easy to do so

How good is this mini PC for handling 4K video (which my MacBook now struggles to do, idk why) and play games like GTA V, Euro Truck Sim 2 etc

I currently run Windows off of a Samsung T7 SSD on my MacBook, and it works, but a mini PC does seem like a cleaner & more efficient solution (assuming this model can run games properly)

I’m also open to other suggestions! But ideally I do not want to spend more than £250+, as I do also plan on replacing my MacBook soon to be my daily driver

I just got it today. It will turn on, but wont display video, even after switching inputs and cords. Could it be an issue with the RAM not being seated or something else? Suggestions? I can post pictures too if that helps.

Thanks!

Hi just joined the community. I have a tough question and am hoping someone can help please. Just purchased the following BOSGAME Gaming Mini PC M1, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Mini Computers built-in Speaker, Radeon 780M Graphics, 32GB Dual Channel DDR5,1TB PCIe4.0 NVMe SSD, Dual Nic, 2*USB 4.0+HDMI+DP, Love the pc quiet keeps cool quick etc. Now there is just one issue . My audio interface right hand speaker channel for some reason keeps giving a sort of interference sound - like a crackling. On the headphones output of the interface (Blacklion revolution 2 ) is perfect, just the problem with the right channel speaker. I have tried the audio interface on my other windows 10 pro pc and its ok. Also I have another fairly pro audio interface and exactly the same problem occurs . I have spoken to their support at Bosgamw but they just said I can disable the bleep if I want which is not the issue at all As I will be using this to record on a DAW and monitor through my speakers if I can’t sort it I’ll have to send it back which would be so sad as it’s aa great machine and at £440 even I could afford it! Hope this makes sense and if you can help it would be massively appreciated Thanks Paul from Wales UK

Has anyone received theirs already ? I ordered one with two Samsung 990pro’s and a 64GB kit 5600mhz

I’ll use it for a home lab setup. Basically run a few VM’s on it.

There's a dozen or so of them on Amazon. I got this one. NewHail Quiet 120mm Router Fan Cooler. Made a real difference in games, First Descendant in particular would chug after an hour of play due to throttling. Well worth checking out if your little lad is struggling in the summer months. Metal case of PC (Peladn 7700x) was notably cooler to touch as well.

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a rock solid minipc, my budget is up to 200$

I was thinking about beelink S12 Pro but then i saw too many posts about this unit being dead for some after few days and others after few months.

I want something which is rock solid that will work 24/7, what stable unit to you suggest?

I'm considering buying an HX99G as my main PC to work from home, casual gaming etc. I mostly play games like Age of Empires DE, DoTA, Total War titles etc. I'm guessing that I can play these games with settings set to low.

I have seen multiple reviews on UM790 pro about blue screen and random restarts. Has anyone encountered any issues regarding restarting, blue screen etc with this particular model? If you have, were they resolved?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

As long as you have good Internet latency and own the game, it will work great, even at 4k.

Test with free options then choose whatever you service you prefer afterwards.

Works great.

I game on a 1080p. Will it be able to reach 60+ fps on high preset?

Something like an Odroid H4 Ultra which has a stronger N305 CPU and lets you install your own fan like a BeQuiet or Noctua 92mm for a quiet experience. My issue with the H4 Ultra is that it has no wifi/bt module or usb-c port. Looking for something under $330 since that's an H4 ultra final price would be with 16gb of ram and all the other components. AMD would be fine but idk if there's anything in that price range and that also has av1 decoding. MAX of 1 system fan for the entire system.

Hello, I'm currently looking for a SFF or Mini PC to use as a Plex and Media Server as well as an IPTV device, I expect to plug USB drives on it. It only requires one HDMI 4K60 port. I was looking for 4K120 minis but those are still expensive. Would a M910x Tiny fits the bill? I can have one over Ebay for ~200$ tax included. Thanks!

Hey, as in the title I can't decide on which one to buy. I would like a nice gaming experience and a nice pc for school as well. Those of you who know your specs, which one would you buy? Right now, the Gem12 is $20 cheaper.

AOOSTAR: https://aoostar.com/products/aoostar-gem12-amd-ryzen-7-7840hs-mini-pc-with-16-32g-ddr5-ram-512g-1t-pcle-4-0-ssd-win-11-pro-2-nvme-oculink-2-2-5g-lan-non-screened-version?variant=47675747828010

BeeLink: https://www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-ser8-8845hs

Ryzen 5 3400ge Games to be played: Cs2, Elden ring, Minecraft, Terraria, Left4Dead Productivity: Light graphics design and video editing for school

Need some opinion on this lenovo mini pc -I am well aware of the compromises and performance loss in this form factor -But i need a small pc since I move around a lot -And a gaming laptop is out of my budget -APUs are my best bet, considering the cost of still inflated pc parts in my country

Unit listing info: 220$ Ryzen 5 3400ge 8gb ddr4 2666mhz 256gb ssd

Wondering if I can add a Rtx 4060 to my Hx90 can't seem to find anything else online mentioning so.

I just ordered a HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Mini for emulation via Batocera.

It looks great and I'm looking forward to playing retro games.

The only issue is that I don't like the case.

Would it be possible to get a 3d printable case/sleeve for it to make it look a bit nicer?

Btw I'm new to this type of thing so please let me know if I've got anything wrong

Link (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/134774716893?itmmeta=01J14MFHE751PQGYFPQJ8JBETA&hash=item1f6132f9dd:g:I0UAAOSw-vZlMhJc&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8Le8BYLDc5c33LSG0BzSqJDTTu5EI2uIkNJwROnCAcfFZmCVNfTKV1bp%2FXHjQxb1MQjFNd8D3LL5UEJMWKoyyJfc1OuGxKJ6CNkLCn0Qa7EJt--tBkEaa%2F8jfgoNWA%2F9NtfJZukVqFNAMZqVXOGeSPXKwlu0FIaZBl9VOdcwMzzqbMsvD4rLSOWutxGtJhN00XOxafGF8inZjDDETjjqOeZDJnMrr0USIkDrqhmG2mwmmwhzDl1dIhn%2Fq5A7lw0SgThO8dwz7iGpuWC1daK0nTsV0H0SVcGMT%2B4NYoJ8Q6mbpL7w5kq58GHWVARRRtGUOA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5aXvpSJZA)

Ohai

Finally got my mobo after a long wait and now it will not power on if there is a drive in any of the m2 slots. Ive tried both slots and with two different ssd brands. Take them out and it pops right into bios as it should

Could I have missed something or is minisforum just toilet quality?

Hello! So Mini PCs are very hard to come by in my country so the choices are very limited and due to high taxes importing is not an option right now. I managed to find two that interest me, but I don't know much about PC hardware and I need help deciding which one I should grab.

EDIT: It will be used mostly for gaming. I don't really expect to play the most recent AAA games at full specs but it would be nice being able to play them at all

1. SVMIY Gaming Mini PC (520$)

• Intel Core i7 9750H
• NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 4GB
• 16gb RAM
• 512gb SSD

or

1. Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast (978$)

• Intel Core i7-1165G7
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6Gb
• 16gb RAM
• 1tb SSD

Second one is better, of course. But it is also way pricier and I'm not entirely sure if the leap in price is worth it. Both can be expanded up to 64gb of RAM.

Got myself a Wyse Dx0D thin client and its really good. Wanted to take the heat sink off and clean it and the cpu, Then re-apply new Thermal paste.

But found it had sticky pads. Is it okay to swap the pads for paste ?

Thanks

Hello, I recently acquired one of these Qotom Q20332G9-S10 mini PCs and am using Alpine Linux as my router. Everything seems working apart from the fact that both lshw and dmidecode don't seem to indicate that the RAM is running in dual channel. I have 2 identical Samsung M471A5244CB0-CWE 4GB modules. There is setting in the BIOS for dual channel, but it is already enabled and has been since I got the machine. Here is the dmidecode and lshw output i see, lmk if there is anything else i need to do to enable this.

*-firmware
description: BIOS
vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
physical id: 0
version: 5.13
date: 02/21/2024
size: 64KiB
capacity: 8MiB
capabilities: pci upgrade shadowing cdboot bootselect socketedrom edd int13floppy1200 int13floppy720 int13floppy2880 int5printscreen int14serial int17printer acpi usb biosbootspecification uefi
*-memory
description: System Memory
physical id: 25
slot: System board or motherboard
size: 8GiB
*-bank:0
description: DIMM DDR4 Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered) 3200 MHz (0.3 ns)
product: M471A5244CB0-CWE
vendor: Samsung
physical id: 0
serial: 13058750
slot: DIMM0
size: 4GiB
width: 64 bits
clock: 3200MHz (0.3ns)
*-bank:1
description: DIMM [empty]
product: NO DIMM
vendor: NO DIMM
physical id: 1
serial: NO DIMM
slot: DIMM0
*-bank:2
description: DIMM DDR4 Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered) 3200 MHz (0.3 ns)
product: M471A5244CB0-CWE
vendor: Samsung
physical id: 2
serial: 129D15D7
slot: DIMM1
size: 4GiB
width: 64 bits
clock: 3200MHz (0.3ns)
*-bank:3
description: DIMM [empty]
product: NO DIMM
vendor: NO DIMM
physical id: 3
serial: NO DIMM
slot: DIMM1
*-cache:0
description: L1 cache
physical id: 2d
slot: L1-Cache
size: 56KiB
capacity: 56KiB
capabilities: synchronous internal write-back instruction
configuration: level=1
*-cache:1
description: L2 cache
physical id: 2e
slot: L2-Cache
size: 2MiB
capacity: 2MiB
capabilities: synchronous internal write-back unified
configuration: level=2
*-memory UNCLAIMED
description: Memory controller
product: Atom Processor C3000 Series Power Management Controller
vendor: Intel Corporation
physical id: 1f.2
bus info: pci@0000:00:1f.2
version: 11
width: 32 bits
clock: 33MHz (30.3ns)
configuration: latency=0
resources: memory:df510000-df513fff

dmidecode 3.4

Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 3.0.0 present.

Handle 0x0025, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 128 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 4

Handle 0x0027, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0025
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4 GB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 0
Type: DDR4
Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered)
Speed: 3200 MT/s
Manufacturer: Samsung
Serial Number: 13058750
Asset Tag: BANK 0 DIMM0 AssetTag
Part Number: M471A5244CB0-CWE
Rank: 1
Configured Memory Speed: 2400 MT/s
Minimum Voltage: 1.2 V
Maximum Voltage: 1.2 V
Configured Voltage: 1.2 V

Handle 0x0029, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0025
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK 1
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: Unknown

Handle 0x002A, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0025
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4 GB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM1
Bank Locator: BANK 0
Type: DDR4
Type Detail: Synchronous Unbuffered (Unregistered)
Speed: 3200 MT/s
Manufacturer: Samsung
Serial Number: 129D15D7
Asset Tag: BANK 0 DIMM1 AssetTag
Part Number: M471A5244CB0-CWE
Rank: 1
Configured Memory Speed: 2400 MT/s
Minimum Voltage: 1.2 V
Maximum Voltage: 1.2 V
Configured Voltage: 1.2 V

Handle 0x002C, DMI type 17, 40 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0025
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: Unknown
Data Width: Unknown
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM1
Bank Locator: BANK 1
Type: Unknown
Type Detail: Unknown

Writing this up since I recently got my hands on a SER8.

It's a minor, but more refined update to the SER7 of last year. With this iteration the machine has moved from the AMD 7840HS/7940HS to the newer 8845HS cpu.

The 8845HS and fairly similar to the 7840HS, but with an improved AI engine. More importantly, various sources have claimed that the 8845HS is a more refined process and potentially more stable than the previous versions where some users saw issues.

The best part about the SER8? Beelink has introduced a brand new cooling system and this is one of the quietest machines I’ve ever tested, particularly under load.

Specs

AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8 Cores, 16 Threads @ 3.8 GHz)
AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
32GB DDR5 RAM
1TB Crucial P3 SSD
Connectivity: 3.5mm audio jack (2) USB 3.0 ports (1) USB-C 3.1 port (1) USB-C 4.0 port (1) HDMI port (1) DisplayPort (1) 2.5GbE Realtek Ethernet port Wi-fi 6 (not 6e)

Benchmark Results

In our tests, the mini PC delivered the following benchmark results:

3DMark Time Spy

Overall Score: 3,363
Graphics Score: 3,033

The 780M is probably best for modern games at 720p high or 1080p low, depending on how new demanding the game is. It will easily handle emulation and older games.

Cinebench 2024:

CPU (Multi-Core): 816 points
CPU (Single-Core): 106 points

Speedometer 3.0:

Speedometer score: 21.9

JetStream 2:

Jetstream score: 346.1

CrystalDiskMark:

Sequential Read: 5,186 MB/s
Sequential Write: 4,746 MB/s

Noise and Thermals

This is one of the best mini PCs I have ever tested for noise. The new cooling solution is exceptionally quiet.

Temperatures

Remained in the 76-80c range under load (depending on balanced or performance mode). SSD temperatures were much lower than in the GTR7 I tested in the past as well so they seem to have addressed this issue.

Noise

Idle Noise Level: 29 dB
Load Noise Level: 38 dB

Under load, this is one of the quietest mini PCs out there with a good noise profile.

Pros

• The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is currently the fastest mobile CPU available until the release of Strix Point later this year.
• Dual NVME slots is nice to see in the SER now
• The 8845HS is more stable compared to the previous 7840HS that was known to have issues for some users.
• Enhanced AI Performance: Improved AI TOPS performance. This may prove useful if you run local LLMs or for future software.

Could be Improved

• High idle power draw: At 14w, this is one of the highest idle machines we’ve seen
• Minimal performance increase: There is not much performance increase compared to the SER7/7840HS, primarily just offering improved stability. I’d still recommend going with this model over the 7840HS though due to stability.
• Potential wireless issues: Some users have reported issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, although this was not an issue for me as I tested with ethernet.

The SER8 is a minor update performance wise, but with amazing cooling and more stable. Just be aware that if you’re not using ethernet, wi-fi may be an issue for you, but can be cheaply resolved.

Full review here with images of benchmarks: Beelink SER8 review