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Minisforum NPB5 Mini PC on sale
from $389. Shipping is free.
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Suryasis for sharing this deal
Available Configurations:
Base Specs (configuration upgrades linked above):
- Core i5-13500H (4P+8E)/20T CPU (4.7 GHz Turbo, 18MB Cache)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) @ 1.45 GHz
- 2x DDR5 SODIMM, 64GB Max
- 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 Slot
- 1x 2.5" SATA III Drive Bay
- 1x M.2 2230 For Wi-Fi card (Populated with Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2)
- Ports:
- 2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 5 Gbps
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 10 Gbps
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 10 Gbps (Data Only)
- 2x USB4 Type-C 40 Gbps with DP 1.4 (8K@60Hz)
- 2x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
- 1x Audio Jack
- 1x DMIC
- 1x Clear CMOS
- 1x DC Jack
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For those who say you don't need bios updates I'll just say that for the last 5+ years every few months there's either a cpu level vulnerability (specter meltdown) or bios or uefi vulnerability or intel me or anything on the layer basically below your os. And a bios update is generally the only thing that can patch that.
Obviously this is not a gaming SFFPC, it can game a bit but thats not its purpose, but would be great for content creators on a budget or just general use (albeit this is overkill for general use, but the price is good)
These types of devices are the future of computing IF the person doesn't require discrete GPU power and cares anything about their power bill.
This may help inform you: https://www.cpubenchmar
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For those who say you don't need bios updates I'll just say that for the last 5+ years every few months there's either a cpu level vulnerability (specter meltdown) or bios or uefi vulnerability or intel me or anything on the layer basically below your os. And a bios update is generally the only thing that can patch that.
For those who say you don't need bios updates I'll just say that for the last 5+ years every few months there's either a cpu level vulnerability (specter meltdown) or bios or uefi vulnerability or intel me or anything on the layer basically below your os. And a bios update is generally the only thing that can patch that.
For those who say you don't need bios updates I'll just say that for the last 5+ years every few months there's either a cpu level vulnerability (specter meltdown) or bios or uefi vulnerability or intel me or anything on the layer basically below your os. And a bios update is generally the only thing that can patch that.
The impetus is on the motherboard manufacturer to release BIOS updates, not the vendor.
If you rely on the reseller to "maintain" the BIOS, you're at their mercy. It's often just a vendor specific signature and the BIOS itself is 100% compatible with the OEM motherboard, but cross flashing isn't worth it for a $300 system.
https://www.tomshardwar
3 or 4?
edit: wow. didn't expect they actually addressed this on their website too.
this seems too good.
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Obviously this is not a gaming SFFPC, it can game a bit but thats not its purpose, but would be great for content creators on a budget or just general use (albeit this is overkill for general use, but the price is good)
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
https://www.cpubenchmar
Also MF units have some cooling issues due to stupid designs.
Obviously this is not a gaming SFFPC, it can game a bit but thats not its purpose, but would be great for content creators on a budget or just general use (albeit this is overkill for general use, but the price is good)
So I would say the NAB6 is the steal right now IF you dont need USB4 and must have the moderate GPU accel in it. I mean either one you are not playing modern games on, so save the $60+ if you don't need to.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news...e-backdoor [tomshardware.com]
In any case your post is a non sequitur to the NZW motherboards in all these mini pc.
These types of devices are the future of computing IF the person doesn't require discrete GPU power and cares anything about their power bill.
This may help inform you: https://www.cpubenchmar
The impetus is on the motherboard manufacturer to release BIOS updates, not the vendor.
If you rely on the reseller to "maintain" the BIOS, you're at their mercy. It's often just a vendor specific signature and the BIOS itself is 100% compatible with the OEM motherboard, but cross flashing isn't worth it for a $300 system.
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