Larkbox - 160ml 4k desktop

[yusoffb01]

Any larkbox owners here? I noticed there are 270 backers in sg!

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[yusoffb01]

Double driver backup: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXA7s6Gc2YHoJsT1pycwxIicpv1zXA5k/view?usp=sharing

 

[limcc]

And more than 1/3 chose to add 256GB SSD.

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Really tiny, so tiny even the stiffness of cables--power, K/B, mouse--will hang it side way, The worst is HDMI. The constant on/off of fan is too irritating.

Overall is good, performance is about the same as 9 years SandyBridge i5. Fortunately the UHD600 has hardware video decode, 4K@30 is smooth, 4K@60 on YT will have some drop frame.

Only 1 thing I wish they could have improved--the USB. 2 ports are not enough, plug in K/B + mouse, no more. BT connection needs driver, also useless in BIOS/UEFI. one more would help a lot, 2 more would be perfect. And the USB-C port is a joke, basically they swap the barrel power input with USB-C connector, it can't be use for USB-PD or anything USB related connection.

 

[watzup_ken]

And more than 1/3 chose to add 256GB SSD.

..............................

Really tiny, so tiny even the stiffness of cables--power, K/B, mouse--will hang it side way, The worst is HDMI. The constant on/off of fan is too irritating.

Overall is good, performance is about the same as 9 years SandyBridge i5. Fortunately the UHD600 has hardware video decode, 4K@30 is smooth, 4K@60 on YT will have some drop frame.

Only 1 thing I wish they could have improved--the USB. 2 ports are not enough, plug in K/B + mouse, no more. BT connection needs driver, also useless in BIOS/UEFI. one more would help a lot, 2 more would be perfect. And the USB-C port is a joke, basically they swap the barrel power input with USB-C connector, it can't be use for USB-PD or anything USB related connection.

For the size and weight, these are unfortunate side effects. In my opinion, you should try to stick it with velcro to the table so that it will not drop due to the weight of the cables or sudden jerks. USB unfortunately will need to get those USB 3.0 adapter for more ports.

 

[forests_gump]

The USB-C port only allow DC input, can't support pd or USB-hub?

 

[naked123]

only 1T1R wireless ac lol.

 

[BiG_FisH]

Any larkbox owners here? I noticed there are 270 backers in sg!

reporting in!

And more than 1/3 chose to add 256GB SSD.

..............................

Really tiny, so tiny even the stiffness of cables--power, K/B, mouse--will hang it side way, The worst is HDMI. The constant on/off of fan is too irritating.

Overall is good, performance is about the same as 9 years SandyBridge i5. Fortunately the UHD600 has hardware video decode, 4K@30 is smooth, 4K@60 on YT will have some drop frame.

Only 1 thing I wish they could have improved--the USB. 2 ports are not enough, plug in K/B + mouse, no more. BT connection needs driver, also useless in BIOS/UEFI. one more would help a lot, 2 more would be perfect. And the USB-C port is a joke, basically they swap the barrel power input with USB-C connector, it can't be use for USB-PD or anything USB related connection.

I'm one of them who added the SSD Agree with the irritating fan which goes on and off constantly...hopefully there is a fix in future.

Using LAN and tested 4K30/4K60/8K30 YT with no issues with playback.

These are the videos I tested.

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[wwenze]

Not bad, we have early adopters here in SG.

 

[yusoffb01]

And more than 1/3 chose to add 256GB SSD.

..............................

Really tiny, so tiny even the stiffness of cables--power, K/B, mouse--will hang it side way, The worst is HDMI. The constant on/off of fan is too irritating.

Overall is good, performance is about the same as 9 years SandyBridge i5. Fortunately the UHD600 has hardware video decode, 4K@30 is smooth, 4K@60 on YT will have some drop frame.

Only 1 thing I wish they could have improved--the USB. 2 ports are not enough, plug in K/B + mouse, no more. BT connection needs driver, also useless in BIOS/UEFI. one more would help a lot, 2 more would be perfect. And the USB-C port is a joke, basically they swap the barrel power input with USB-C connector, it can't be use for USB-PD or anything USB related connection.

i set max cpu to be 60% under power options so the fan is OFF all the time.

i use a usb hub so will not spoil the port. hub can easily replace.

yes i tried pd didnt work. dont understand why not stick to original plan with barrel power input

 

[yusoffb01]

reporting in!



I'm one of them who added the SSD Agree with the irritating fan which goes on and off constantly...hopefully there is a fix in future.

Using LAN and tested 4K30/4K60/8K30 YT with no issues with playback.

These are the videos I tested.

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did notice 4k lags if wifi is weak. didnt know 8k on ethernet works! dont have gigabit adapter to try tho.

 

[BiG_FisH]

did notice 4k lags if wifi is weak. didnt know 8k on ethernet works! dont have gigabit adapter to try tho.

yea my placement does not give me good WiFi signal so I could only use LAN

the user experience so far has been excellent! pretty impressed with this little guy...I will give it a 9/10 (except for the fan) against my needs.

 

[Noirkw]

Anyone testing whether it makes a good plex server?

 

[yusoffb01]

yea my placement does not give me good WiFi signal so I could only use LAN

the user experience so far has been excellent! pretty impressed with this little guy...I will give it a 9/10 (except for the fan) against my needs.

Try setting max processor state to 60%

 

[yusoffb01]

Anyone testing whether it makes a good plex server?

not good. Why use plex? upload to unlimited team drive better

 

[BiG_FisH]

So fast they released a Pro model with J4125

https://store.chuwi.com/products/chuwi-larkbox-pro

 

[yusoffb01]

So fast they released a Pro model with J4125

https://store.chuwi.com/products/chuwi-larkbox-pro

200mhz boost. not a big deal since fans are weak, better to run at lower speed

 

[windwaver]

Hey guys, can mount this tiny box on the back of monitors right?

Give bracket or just screw?

Thanks.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Hey guys, can mount this tiny box on the back of monitors right?

Give bracket or just screw?

Thanks.

from website can but mounting kit seems like sold separately

 

[limcc]

i set max cpu to be 60% under power options so the fan is OFF all the time.

i use a usb hub so will not spoil the port. hub can easily replace.

yes i tried pd didnt work. dont understand why not stick to original plan with barrel power input

I think the CPU is too under power already, don't think I want to handicap it further. Wonder if theres an option to run it 100% fixed, fan isn't too loud, its the spinning up/down that's annoying. This could have been solved with a BIOS/software option, This is common knowledge, how Chuwi fail to realise, show how good/bad is this company.

https://c1.iggcdn.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_limit,w_695/v1594717569/bpaqlzf0kaivxa7lrb2h.png

Hey guys, can mount this tiny box on the back of monitors right?

Give bracket or just screw?

Thanks.

See ETA Prime review: 1:00

Screws and bracket are included.

 

[wwenze]

Maybe Speedfan still works if you're lucky