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forum threadwildbird12 posted Sep 06, 2023 07:14 PM

Beelink SEi12 Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen i5-1235U (up to 4.4GHz) 10C/12T, Mini Computer 32GB DDR4 RAM 500GB NVMe SSD, Mini PC $349AC

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Save $150 - Beelink Core I5 32GB/500GB, Win11 Pro $349 instead of $499

Edit: 16GB version also on sale for $279 AC [amazon.com]

While there are many offers in this field, these seem to be well-reviewed, and core i5 may be the performance sweet spot for small builds like this. Also, as opposed to other brands there are several good reports about the support for this model.

https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-i5...to_dp&th=1
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Save $150 - Beelink Core I5 32GB/500GB, Win11 Pro $349 instead of $499

Edit: 16GB version also on sale for $279 AC [amazon.com]

While there are many offers in this field, these seem to be well-reviewed, and core i5 may be the performance sweet spot for small builds like this. Also, as opposed to other brands there are several good reports about the support for this model.

https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-i5...to_dp&th=1

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coolooSep 07, 2023 09:06 AM
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Which is better?

Beelink Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8 Core(Up to 4.4GHz), 32GB DDR4 RAM 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD, SER5 Max Mini Desktop Computer Support 4K@60Hz Triple Display/WiFi 6/BT5.2/DP/HDMI/USB-C, Gaming/Office/Home https://a.co/d/f5HjPNQ
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CleverCreature256Sep 07, 2023 12:51 PM
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Quote from perfectfire :
32 GB for a "small build"? Even shared with integrated graphics that leaves the system with 24 GB which seems pretty big. But I guess they're talking about physical size.
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Quote from cooloo :
Which is better?

Beelink Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8 Core(Up to 4.4GHz), 32GB DDR4 RAM 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD, SER5 Max Mini Desktop Computer Support 4K@60Hz Triple Display/WiFi 6/BT5.2/DP/HDMI/USB-C, Gaming/Office/Home https://a.co/d/f5HjPNQ
5800H mini PC can usually be found at $300-$330 and are ~15% faster than 1235U so I would go with that if you don't need AV1 hardware decode, they also consume ~3-4W less than 1235U in idle (7W vs 10W). Other than that, I would go with whichever is cheaper
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Quote from MagentaPlant7587 :
5800H mini PC can usually be found at $300-$330 and are ~15% faster than 1235U so I would go with that if you don't need AV1 hardware decode, they also consume ~3-4W less than 1235U in idle (7W vs 10W). Other than that, I would go with whichever is cheaper
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BlueDesk9616Sep 08, 2023 06:12 PM
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The 16GB version for $279 is an especially good deal. I think that the machine comes with both DIMM slots populated but even if you decided you wanted 32GB later the upgrade would only set you back $50 or so which still keeps the sum cost below the stock 32GB model.

I've owned my SEi12 since December 2022 and use it as a Plex server (16GB is plenty for this purpose also the Intel chip shines here for hardware transcoding support). It's a very good little machine and very reliable.

Heck, you can even do very light gaming on it on some newer games at 720p or old titles at 1440p.

I paid $379 and considered that a good price. Taking another $100 off is an *excellent* price.
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Quote from cooloo :
Which is better?

Beelink Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8 Core(Up to 4.4GHz), 32GB DDR4 RAM 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD, SER5 Max Mini Desktop Computer Support 4K@60Hz Triple Display/WiFi 6/BT5.2/DP/HDMI/USB-C, Gaming/Office/Home https://a.co/d/f5HjPNQ
The Intel chip is marginally faster for single threaded workloads whereas the AMD chip is marginally faster for multithreaded workloads. The AMD chip is going to be marginally better for gaming. The Intel chip is better for video transcoding.

I would say for games go with AMD. For Plex server or video editing work go with Intel. For anything else it doesn't matter much.
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SplendidMoon594Sep 08, 2023 07:16 PM
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Do these come with space to add a 2nd larger hard drive (for plex storage)?
The specs say "DDR4 Slot x2, M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD Slot x1, SATA HDD (2.5inch7mm) Slot x1"

I'm guessing the native HD is NVMe and SATA slot is open. Is that correct?

If so, is there a max limit on storage size? Do most people keep their plex data on the PC or separate NAS?
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Quote from SplendidMoon594 :
Do these come with space to add a 2nd larger hard drive (for plex storage)?
The specs say "DDR4 Slot x2, M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD Slot x1, SATA HDD (2.5inch7mm) Slot x1"

I'm guessing the native HD is NVMe and SATA slot is open. Is that correct?

If so, is there a max limit on storage size? Do most people keep their plex data on the PC or separate NAS?
You can add a 2.5" SATA HDD - somewhere I read about a 2TGB limit, but that may have been a previous model. Double check the spec before you decide.
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Quote from SplendidMoon594 :
Do these come with space to add a 2nd larger hard drive (for plex storage)?
The specs say "DDR4 Slot x2, M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD Slot x1, SATA HDD (2.5inch7mm) Slot x1"

I'm guessing the native HD is NVMe and SATA slot is open. Is that correct?

If so, is there a max limit on storage size? Do most people keep their plex data on the PC or separate NAS?
Yes, the SATA slot is open.

I've read there's a 2TB limit but honestly I put a 4TB SSD in mine and it works fine. You just have to be careful with old-school hard drives because sometimes larger capacity 2.5" drives are taller and will not fit.
Last edited by BlueDesk9616 September 8, 2023 at 10:19 PM.
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kenyeeSep 09, 2023 10:39 AM
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Wish it had two network ports but great to see prices coming down on these 🙂
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ratbastardSep 10, 2023 04:24 PM
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Quote from kenyee :
Wish it had two network ports but great to see prices coming down on these 🙂
I know very little about networking - what is the benefit of dual lan? Do you connect it twice to the same router for double speed?
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deepboysSep 10, 2023 05:34 PM
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I purchased another version and had to return it as this one has trouble waking up the monitor after coming back from sleep. It was a pain to restart the monitor and switching the hdmi cables
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Delta1SevenSep 11, 2023 01:23 AM
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Are any of these mini PCs good for mild Adobe Illustrator/Lightroom etc? Any specific CPU that works better? Looking for something sub $350ish.

I have a PC with an I7 and RTX3080 that I use heavy editing, but looking for a secondary PC for my bedroom.

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Quote from ratbastard :
I know very little about networking - what is the benefit of dual lan? Do you connect it twice to the same router for double speed?
Usually folks would use it as a firewall configured as one WAN and one LAN port. Personally, I went with a 4-port 2.5Gbps version of one of these to use with pfSense and it works great.

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