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expiredyoshi222 posted Sep 04, 2022 11:18 PM
expiredyoshi222 posted Sep 04, 2022 11:18 PM

Minisforum UM350 Barebone PC: AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, Radeon Vega 8 $249

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Hi, I found this deal for a barebone MiniPC:

Minisforum offers an additional $20 off coupon code, which is shown in a banner on the UM350 product site there. The code 9QNPYHSCXPQK is valid until 9/11.
You can apply the code for all variants, the price of $249 is for the barebone version, which means you still need to add RAM and a SSD.
DDR4 memory is quite cheap now and there are many great deals here on SD for SSDs.
It supports both a m.2 as well as a 2.5" SATA SSD. For the RAM you need SODIMM sticks like they're used in laptops.
  • AMD Ryzen™ 5 3550H
  • Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • DDR4 8GB×2 Dual channel (SODIMM Slots×2)
  • Upgrade-friendly
  • Supports 3 monitors (4K@60Hz)
  • M.2 2280 PCle SSD / 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD
Ports:
  • RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port×1
  • USB3.0 Port×1 (Gen1, Yellow)
  • USB3.0 Port×3 (Gen2 , Blue)
  • USB-C Port×1 (Gen2)
  • HDMI ×1
  • Display Port×1
  • Audio Jack x 1
  • Digital MIC×1

https://store.minisforum.com/products/um350
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Hi, I found this deal for a barebone MiniPC:

Minisforum offers an additional $20 off coupon code, which is shown in a banner on the UM350 product site there. The code 9QNPYHSCXPQK is valid until 9/11.
You can apply the code for all variants, the price of $249 is for the barebone version, which means you still need to add RAM and a SSD.
DDR4 memory is quite cheap now and there are many great deals here on SD for SSDs.
It supports both a m.2 as well as a 2.5" SATA SSD. For the RAM you need SODIMM sticks like they're used in laptops.
  • AMD Ryzen™ 5 3550H
  • Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • DDR4 8GB×2 Dual channel (SODIMM Slots×2)
  • Upgrade-friendly
  • Supports 3 monitors (4K@60Hz)
  • M.2 2280 PCle SSD / 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD
Ports:
  • RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port×1
  • USB3.0 Port×1 (Gen1, Yellow)
  • USB3.0 Port×3 (Gen2 , Blue)
  • USB-C Port×1 (Gen2)
  • HDMI ×1
  • Display Port×1
  • Audio Jack x 1
  • Digital MIC×1

https://store.minisforum.com/products/um350

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Sep 05, 2022 07:32 PM
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paperwastageSep 05, 2022 07:32 PM
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Quote from Snuupy :
The official Intel NUCs have 2 x tb4 and the china clones only have 1 x tb4 but the Intel ones are like 2-3x the price.

I am very tempted to get an 11th gen mini PC but I know next year the 1240P will also be $300 (also because the 10th gen ones are like ~200-250 now)

let's see if SD will let me post an aliexpress link...

Code:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003388506162.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004394599985.html
I see some promo codes here:

Code:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/911098001
https://tuofudunfactory.aliexpress.com/store/2385100
I was actually tempted to get one myself, the 11th gen for video transcoding and server tasks but I haven't been convinced yet because these are just luke-warm deals to me (and the minisforum one is just luke-cold to me) and I have enough tech I only really jump on the hot deals only now.
https://forums.servethehome.com/i...ort.36699/

https://forums.servethehome.com/i...-pc.36937/

You get the quality you pay for , unfortunately
Sep 05, 2022 09:39 PM
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Sep 05, 2022 09:39 PM
paperwastageSep 05, 2022 09:39 PM
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just fyi, think this is a rebranded Um350

$320 - $40 coupon = $280 (which comes with 1x8GB + 256GB + windows 11pro

https://www.amazon.com/UM350-Comp...0B17HYZ4S/
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Sep 06, 2022 12:24 AM
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max1001Sep 06, 2022 12:24 AM
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Quote from Snuupy :
The official Intel NUCs have 2 x tb4 and the china clones only have 1 x tb4 but the Intel ones are like 2-3x the price.

I am very tempted to get an 11th gen mini PC but I know next year the 1240P will also be $300 (also because the 10th gen ones are like ~200-250 now)

let's see if SD will let me post an aliexpress link...
Code:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1...06162.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1...99985.html I see some promo codes here:
Code:https://www.aliexpress.com/store/911098001
https://tuofudunfactory.aliexpres...re/2385100 I was actually tempted to get one myself, the 11th gen for video transcoding and server tasks but I haven't been convinced yet because these are just luke-warm deals to me (and the minisforum one is just luke-cold to me) and I have enough tech I only really jump on the hot deals only now.
Good luck with those. i5 from reputable Chinese brand goes for $500 and these are going for $300. You got to ask yourself why. They basically have to cut every corner to meet that price point.
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Sep 06, 2022 04:10 AM
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Sep 06, 2022 04:10 AM
SnuupySep 06, 2022 04:10 AM
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Good find. Looks like the newer versions with the updated heat pipes (2) is ok though. Crazy they got ES.
Sep 06, 2022 04:40 AM
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The_Love_SpudSep 06, 2022 04:40 AM
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Quote from 4274284727 :
Also, this 3550h has got ancient Zen 1 cores, whereas the steam deck at least has prehistoric Zen 2 cores.
This definitely falls into a category I label as Ryzen here does not mean what you think it means...

This is a "high-performance" mobile CPU based around very early cycle AMD (pre-we're killing Intel every day). As such, it can take advantage of being packaged into a desktop-ish footprint but is, ultimately, still an efficiency-oriented system more about what it does in the space it does it in. I'm very tempted but although this system is infinitely more modern and efficient than the systems to which I'm about to compare it... it doesn't also meet the "blows the doors off my ancient Phenom II 1045T CPU PCs" bar. Contrast that with something like the 1135g7 referenced earlier in this thread which, even again as mobile CPUs, blow the doors off my ancient AM4 systems.

Good luck!
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Sep 06, 2022 12:45 PM
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Sep 06, 2022 12:45 PM
LinoleumSep 06, 2022 12:45 PM
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Quote from 4274284727 :
May be better off with a steam deck if you can be a bit patient.

Also, this 3550h has got ancient Zen 1 cores, whereas the steam deck at least has prehistoric Zen 2 cores.
A Steam deck is for gaming. This is not...
If you want a small form factor PC for basic use that you can mount to the back of your monitor, you could do worse.
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Sep 06, 2022 12:50 PM
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Sep 06, 2022 12:50 PM
LinoleumSep 06, 2022 12:50 PM
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Quote from max1001 :
Good luck with those. i5 from reputable Chinese brand goes for $500 and these are going for $300. You got to ask yourself why. They basically have to cut every corner to meet that price point.
I agree. I would not buy any computer from Ali Express. Minisforum is one of the most well known mini PC brands out there.

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Sep 07, 2022 05:00 PM
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nkjn3979Sep 07, 2022 05:00 PM
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Will this be able to play downloaded movies in 4k on my 70 inch tv?
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