[SIC] Really good Ryzen mini PC

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Lazada is having a promotion for Chuwi Herobox mini pc about $200 depending on discount voucher. It is an Intel cpu but who cares. Cheap can already.

https://s.lazada.sg/s.Zu8P6

 

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Lolol i guess those who order later get best specs. At least ddr4 ram not ex. u can buy another 4GB for $15.

Last night I threw in my Transcend 256gb SSD and reinstalled Windows 10. Performed better than the SSD that came with the mini pc. I reinstalled because I can see that the mini pc was 'used'. Saw an extra folder in C drive and a file that is looked more like someone was using the pc. Ordered 4gb x 2 ram this morning (preferred same ram). That is about all that I want to do with this mini pc. Surprised it has a well working type c port. Good deal for the price we paid.

 

[yusoffb01]

Last night I threw in my Transcend 256gb SSD and reinstalled Windows 10. Performed better than the SSD that came with the mini pc. I reinstalled because I can see that the mini pc was 'used'. Saw an extra folder in C drive and a file that is looked more like someone was using the pc. Ordered 4gb x 2 ram this morning (preferred same ram). That is about all that I want to do with this mini pc. Surprised it has a well working type c port. Good deal for the price we paid.

it is used, to install drivers. i plug in android phone the device restart. third time then no restart. maybe somethibg wrong with usb port or not enough watt. usinng ext usb hdd too

 

[ghgan1]

tbao x10 same seller reduced to 233

Thks, bought it at $197 after all the voucher and credit card discount offset.

 

[lycanboy]

tbao x10 same seller reduced to 233

Thanks for sharing. Bought 1 for work purpose

 

[lycanboy]

Thks, bought it at $197 after all the voucher and credit card discount offset.

Which model did you choose?

I chose the US version because I saw 16GB. Lol

 

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can someone run the cpu temp test for t-bao. hows the heat dissipation

 

[ghgan1]

Which model did you choose?

I chose the US version because I saw 16GB. Lol

I choose eu plug. The seller reply "dear,what u buy is 16GB+512GB,eu plug, US is 110V,EU UK AU is 220V" I think should be legit. I think u can quickly chat with the seller to change to EU otherwise you need to buy transform or power adapter liao

 

[watzup_ken]

thanks for sharing the good deal. received mine today.
3150U, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM for $155

Ram, nvme, extra sata slot with cable provided

win 10 activated with digital license

Same as maibenben but metal casing

Gaming wise 24 fps on low 1080p. The Vega 3 gpu is about 40% the performance of vega 8 which can hit 60fps on low. Cooling wise is good. didnt exceed 70 deg maybe due to metal case. maibenben plastic case gets so hot until 80 deg when gaming

I think it is not a good comparison. The Maibenben mini PC comes with a higher end APU, so it will run very hot. I've tried reapplying the thermal compound with some success in preventing the system from hitting 90+ degrees under CPU intensive load. Athlon is like a Ryzen 3, but run at a lower clock speed. So naturally the heat output is going to be lower.

 

[Vodkilla]

I choose eu plug. The seller reply "dear,what u buy is 16GB+512GB,eu plug, US is 110V,EU UK AU is 220V" I think should be legit. I think u can quickly chat with the seller to change to EU otherwise you need to buy transform or power adapter liao

if i am not wrong, usually both EU and US plug also can use because of power adapter provided

 

[ghgan1]

if i am not wrong, usually both EU and US plug also can use because of power adapter provided

Seem to be compatible to both voltage, probably just need a universal adapter for the US 2 pin plug

 

[lycanboy]

Seem to be compatible to both voltage, probably just need a universal adapter for the US 2 pin plug

I choose eu plug. The seller reply "dear,what u buy is 16GB+512GB,eu plug, US is 110V,EU UK AU is 220V" I think should be legit. I think u can quickly chat with the seller to change to EU otherwise you need to buy transform or power adapter liao

I think it is not a good comparison. The Maibenben mini PC comes with a higher end APU, so it will run very hot. I've tried reapplying the thermal compound with some success in preventing the system from hitting 90+ degrees under CPU intensive load. Athlon is like a Ryzen 3, but run at a lower clock speed. So naturally the heat output is going to be lower.

if i am not wrong, usually both EU and US plug also can use because of power adapter provided

Wah. I think I better chat with the CS.

Thanks guys!

 

[t258jgn]

tbao x10 same seller reduced to 233

Ordered 2 units for work

If one spoil 2nd one can replace

Wonder this can upgrade to win 11?

 

[lorian]

I just bought Asus PN51 barebones and looking for cheap and good? 3200MHZ 2x8GB DDR4 RAM . I checked internet and it seem like PN51 are not compatible with some RAM as users report BIOS don't have XMP profiles.

Any recommendations? I am not into overclocking.

 

[yusoffb01]

I just bought Asus PN51 barebones and looking for cheap and good? 3200MHZ 2x8GB DDR4 RAM . I checked internet and it seem like PN51 are not compatible with some RAM as users report BIOS don't have XMP profiles.

Any recommendations? I am not into overclocking.

hynix ones sure work

 

[yusoffb01]

Seem to be compatible to both voltage, probably just need a universal adapter for the US 2 pin plug

Not bad. upgradable memory slots, m2 wifi, m2 nvme and m2 sata slot. 19v barrel to usb c pd works

 

[xiaofan]

Lazada is having a promotion for Chuwi Herobox mini pc about $200 depending on discount voucher. It is an Intel cpu but who cares. Cheap can already.

25% Off | CHUWI Official HeroBox Mini PC Windows 10 System | Intel Quad Core N4100 | LPDDR4 8GB+256GB SSD | Dual Brand Wifi 4K Hard Decode | HD LAN VGA Port
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I got the similarly configured Chuwei HeroBox Pro before the 11.11 offer from Shopee at S$269...

It seems to be very slow running the stock Windows 10 (20H2 installed), at least for Windows updates. I just got it setup today and now still waiting for the second restart to finish after 45 minutes. I have three much faster laptop so this is kind of unbearable. Normal operation is pretty okay though. [edit to add: subsequent upgrade are a bit faster but still takes quite some time, I have not yet tried the 21H1 upgrade -- maybe wait for the 21H2 upgrade which will be soon released.]

Anyway my intention is not to run Windows but Linux, so I should be fine. I have another J4105 mini PC running Ubuntu Linux (acting as a home server) pretty well. Previously the J4105 was running pfSense as it has 4 LAN ports. After I set up the HeroBox Pro to run Ubuntu Linux, I may want to use back the J4105 as the pfSense router again.

I tend to think Ryzen mini PC will be more suitable to run Windows.

Edit to add: Just installed Ubuntu 20.04 along side Windows 10. Ubuntu 20.04 is very smooth. Only thing missing seems to be the wireless support (not yet try to debugging) but I am using wired (Power line to be exact, around 200Mbps) in this case so it is not a real problem.

Edit to add: after reboot, the OS is able to find the wireless card.
https://miloserdov.org/?p=5930

 

[lorian]

hynix ones sure work

any ones around or below S$110? I saw some 2x8gb kit in Amazon SG which is above $150 or below 3200MHz. Prefer to be in 2x8gb kit as stability most important.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[yusoffb01]

I got the similarly configured Chuwei HeroBox Pro before the 11.11 offer from Shopee at S$269...

It seems to be very slow running the stock Windows 10 (20H2 installed), at least for Windows updates. I just got it setup today and now still waiting for the second restart to finish after 45 minutes. I have three much faster laptop so this is kind of unbearable. Normal operation is pretty okay though. [edit to add: subsequent upgrade are a bit faster but still takes quite some time, I have not yet tried the 21H1 upgrade -- maybe wait for the 21H2 upgrade which will be soon released.]

Anyway my intention is not to run Windows but Linux, so I should be fine. I have another J4105 mini PC running Ubuntu Linux (acting as a home server) pretty well. Previously the J4105 was running pfSense as it has 4 LAN ports. After I set up the HeroBox Pro to run Ubuntu Linux, I may want to use back the J4105 as the pfSense router again.

I tend to think Ryzen mini PC will be more suitable to run Windows.

Edit to add: Just installed Ubuntu 20.04 along side Windows 10. Ubuntu 20.04 is very smooth. Only thing missing seems to be the wireless support (not yet try to debugging) but I am using wired (Power line to be exact, around 200Mbps) in this case so it is not a real problem.

Edit to add: after reboot, the OS is able to find the wireless card.
https://miloserdov.org/?p=5930

yup. dual core ryzen 3150U is faster than j4105. luckily managed to find a buyer for my old j4105 for $250 to replace with my $150 3150U

 

[Entry Level PC]

i am waiting for 5500U and above laptop deals on Black Friday.