Beelink SER8 Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS(8C/16T, up to 4.9GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB PCle4.0 SSD, SER8 Mini Computer Support 4K@144Hz, Tirple Display, HDMI+DP, WiFi6, BT5.2, USB4

Pequeno, atendeu muito bem as minhas expectativas! Já é a minha segunda compra Beelink, mas desta vez veio sem o cabo HDMI curto

Out of the box, simple to set up. I printed a lot of REDDIT information explaining how to work around setup issues - but did not need any of it. Plugged it in, fired it up and followed the prompts. No challenges whatsoever. Purchased to use to rip my extensive DVD collection for posting on my personal PLEX server. It has a very capable processor, reasonable video GPU and excellent connectivity. I plugged in 4 USB DVD drives and was successful in quickly, repeatedly ripping 4 DVDs concurrently with hardware acceleration. I now have ready access to my extensive DVD library and the disks can be safely placed in storage in case of future need (or proof of licensing). The PC is delightfully small, fast to boot, supports dual monitors, has great memory and comes with Windows 11 Pro. It has been running cool and quiet. After a month of heavy use, I can recommend it.

Haven't had a functional desktop computer in years and decided to just get something cheap to play more of my Steam library that's not good on the Deck. Played a few AAA games with no issues, like Witcher 3 and P5R. I wouldn't expect it to really handle heavy gaming, but it's more than enough for home use, and the 1TB storage has been decent to download a fair amount of my Steam games. Set up was super easy, and I had it running in probably less than 10 minutes. I like the small size, since it's easy to disconnect and move it from my monitor to hook up to a TV to play or watch something. I've had it now just under a year, and there's been no issues with it. Never had it crash or freeze. Only real issue is that the cat likes to sleep on it, and it's small enough that he can completely block the fan.

I purchased this mini PC on a lark after reading a review on PCWorld back in early October 2023. The review is highly favorable and this seemed to be a good option to replace my extremely noisy Intel NUC11PAHi7 system (with 11th gen Intel processor). The NUC was noisy from day 1 even when performing non-intensive tasks like browsing the web and launching applications, the NUC has been a source of disappointment from day one considering it cost nearly $1000 with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. In any event, initial setup for the Beelink was quick and easy and the system does indeed come with a Windows 11 Pro digital license (more on that in a moment). The case is mostly plastic but is well constructed and feels sturdy. Port selection is decent and comparable with other mini PCs. NOTE: the USB-A ports feel a bit "cheap" meaning flimsy, but it's not a deal breaker. Also, the white light on the power button is a bit bright, which may put some off, but it's absolutely minor and could be covered if need be. I ran the system through basic tests and I was very pleased to learn it performs on par with the NUC and most importantly, it does so VERY QUIETLY! After a week of testing various scenarios (not gaming) I decided to swap in the 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD from the NUC - that process went smoothly as well, the case is easy to open and everything inside is easily accessible. In the process of reinstalling Windows, I tweaked a few BIOS settings to my liking (for example, changed the graphics RAM allocation from 3GB of RAM to 2GB and changed the UEFI setting from custom to standard), no issues there either. The Beelink site itself is terrible if you're searching for drivers, this model isn't even listed on their support site. If you reinstall and need drivers, head over to the AMD site - the auto-update application will pull what you need for chipset and graphics drivers. The only issue after updating the components and reinstalling Windows is the system no longer recognized the Windows 11 Pro digital license - I could have popped the original SSD back in and run a Windows key extraction tool, but it was faster to purchase a $40 Windows 11 Pro license online. All in all, this system is capable, quiet and a joy to use. Definitely recommend! **UPDATE 12/9/2023** I decided to migrate my original Beelink SER5 in this review to be my Plex server connected to my home theater setup (LG OLED and Sonos Arc) - I added a 2TB SATA internal drive without issue to begin storing my DVD collection. It has been performing admirably in this new role. In any event, l purchased a Beelink SER5 MAX to replace it - the first one I received was extremely noisy as it was overheating and throttling badly. Amazon replaced it quickly and while the second SER5 MAX wasn't overheating the CPU fan was still VERY noisy when performing basic tasks like web browsing and opening apps, it was a huge disappointment after the positive experience with this model. I wound up purchasing this model again and returned the SER5 MAX for good. I am happy to report the same good things as the first one - it's quiet and very capable with day-to-day computing tasks. Highly recommend!

The mini PC is neat, easy to install, and a great improvement over my old PC. Product was delivered in a week, well ahead of the estimated delivery date.