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expirediconian | Staff posted Jul 17, 2025 02:36 PM
expirediconian | Staff posted Jul 17, 2025 02:36 PM

Prime Members: KAMRUI Essenx E1 Mini PC: Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win11 Pro

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$133

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KAMRUI-Chain via Amazon has for Prime Members: KAMRUI Essenx E1 N150 Mini PC (2025 Model) on sale for $156.86 - $23.53 when you apply promo code 3UDQBYBG at checkout = $133.33 --> Now $133.45. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Intel N150 4-Cores / 4 Thread Processor, 15W TDP, 3.6GHz Burst
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM (1x DDR4 SO-DIMM)
  • 512GB M.2 Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-Bit
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (supports up to 4K 60Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort v1.4 (supports up to 4K 60Hz)
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • 3.96" x 3.96" x 1.57"
  • VESA mountable

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This popular front-page deal is available again.

KAMRUI-Chain via Amazon has for Prime Members: KAMRUI Essenx E1 N150 Mini PC (2025 Model) on sale for $156.86 - $23.53 when you apply promo code 3UDQBYBG at checkout = $133.33 --> Now $133.45. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel N150 4-Cores / 4 Thread Processor, 15W TDP, 3.6GHz Burst
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM (1x DDR4 SO-DIMM)
  • 512GB M.2 Solid State Drive
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
  • Windows 11 Pro 64-Bit
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (supports up to 4K 60Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort v1.4 (supports up to 4K 60Hz)
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • 3.96" x 3.96" x 1.57"
  • VESA mountable

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iamjpad
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MAKE A COPY OF ALL THE DRIVERS BEFORE REINSTALLING WINDOWNS

If you buy this and you are planning to reinstall windows. Please copy the drivers off the Windows folder first to an external drive or USB.

Copy everything in this folder "C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository"

After install, you can simply point device manager to the copy of this folder, then click update driver and it will install the correct drivers.
Deadpoole
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I got one and returned it. You have to rip off the rubber feet to open it and they won't re-adhere. I applied the bios update for it to support nvme, since it comes with a sata drive. Bios download was a 3rd party file hosting service, not the manufacturer. Bios saw the nvme drive but windows couldn't see it to install to. Runs hot, makes a lot of fan noise.

It's also where I found out that most of these minipc companies are the same outfit. Box had kamrui on it, support replied from a GMKtek account, and when I returned it the address went to an Acemagic location.

I then wrote a perfectly fair review of my experience, and kamrui had amazon remove it for "not meeting community standards". Which is not unique when it comes to these products. About 90% of the critical reviews I bought were either removed or the manufacturer offered me money to delete the review. They also do not allow an ebay buyer to review the product.

So those great reviews, and the lack of complaints, and people suggesting that problems with these devices are rare, don't believe them.

The only one that hasn't sucked is minisforum. I've never dealt with their customer service, but the products I own don't have compatibility problems nor do they overheat.
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Not in most N150 minis for some reason...

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These run hot. Looking at metrics for last 24h
53C (42% CPU) Ace Magic (little silver one)
51C (13%) Firebat Ak2 Plus
63C (43%) Bosgame E3
91C (54%) Kamrui E1
Kamrui is in a little bit hotter/lower airflow spot. That said, it's still significantly higher than the others. I'm guessing they did a really poor job on the heatsink
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cdcookerJul 18, 2025 02:36 PM
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N150 or N97? which one is better for regular web browsing, office apps?
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HaiL8714Jul 18, 2025 02:41 PM
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Quote from CoolLocket481 :
Is this a good device to make a home server for photo management? I have a 4tb external hard drive that I have been backing up my photos with. I need to be able to browse the photos from various devices. I have an older Synology that has the same backups but browsing on it is unbearably slow.
how you tried plugging your hard river into your router?
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I bought this basically to use as a media box. It stutters even streaming YouTube / Prime Video. I have it running Home Assistant for automation now, but at least in my experience it's not good for even light streaming.
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I got one and returned it. You have to rip off the rubber feet to open it and they won't re-adhere. I applied the bios update for it to support nvme, since it comes with a sata drive. Bios download was a 3rd party file hosting service, not the manufacturer. Bios saw the nvme drive but windows couldn't see it to install to. Runs hot, makes a lot of fan noise.

It's also where I found out that most of these minipc companies are the same outfit. Box had kamrui on it, support replied from a GMKtek account, and when I returned it the address went to an Acemagic location.

I then wrote a perfectly fair review of my experience, and kamrui had amazon remove it for "not meeting community standards". Which is not unique when it comes to these products. About 90% of the critical reviews I bought were either removed or the manufacturer offered me money to delete the review. They also do not allow an ebay buyer to review the product.

So those great reviews, and the lack of complaints, and people suggesting that problems with these devices are rare, don't believe them.

The only one that hasn't sucked is minisforum. I've never dealt with their customer service, but the products I own don't have compatibility problems nor do they overheat.
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DeadpooleJul 18, 2025 03:45 PM
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Quote from cdcooker :
N150 or N97? which one is better for regular web browsing, office apps?
The N97 is somewhat faster, but IIRC the tdp is 15 watts vs the n150s 6 watts.

Oddly, the 97 is slightly better than the N100 which is slightly better than the N150. Intel sure needs a lot of work on their naming structure. I might be wrong, but I think I've seen that the N200 isn't as fast as the N150.
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vmsmgrJul 18, 2025 04:57 PM
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Got one. Coupon worked great. Thanks, OP!
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Quote from Deadpoole :
I got one and returned it. You have to rip off the rubber feet to open it and they won't re-adhere. I applied the bios update for it to support nvme, since it comes with a sata drive. Bios download was a 3rd party file hosting service, not the manufacturer. Bios saw the nvme drive but windows couldn't see it to install to. Runs hot, makes a lot of fan noise.

It's also where I found out that most of these minipc companies are the same outfit. Box had kamrui on it, support replied from a GMKtek account, and when I returned it the address went to an Acemagic location.

I then wrote a perfectly fair review of my experience, and kamrui had amazon remove it for "not meeting community standards". Which is not unique when it comes to these products. About 90% of the critical reviews I bought were either removed or the manufacturer offered me money to delete the review. They also do not allow an ebay buyer to review the product.

So those great reviews, and the lack of complaints, and people suggesting that problems with these devices are rare, don't believe them.

The only one that hasn't sucked is minisforum. I've never dealt with their customer service, but the products I own don't have compatibility problems nor do they overheat.
Thanks for that great info. I've also worried how long they would support BIOS updates for the endless BIOS vulnerabilites that keep coming out. My 8th gen i5 Dell Optiplex latest BIOS update was last August. My Lenovo thinkcenter stopped BIOS updates after 5 years. I don't even want to mention HP....
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Crap, I reformatted mine before grabbing the info for all the drivers. I know what the Wifi and Bluetooth are but I still have a few unknown devices that Windows Update can't find.
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Since this deal pops up every month within $1-5 of $130, here are common answers:
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Fresh Windows install for spyware-
For Newbies doing fresh Windows install (like me). I chose to do Rufus [ https://rufus.ie/en/ ] rather than Microsoft installer per suggestions here. You get 4 choices at Rufus. I picked portable per Reddit suggestions. You download it to your regular computer then open it. It creates a boot file (took a few minutes) that after you direct it to save to your flash drive. Take that flash drive and stick it in the Kamrui when its off. [ I had already started the Kamrui before and could not find the Windows Key. It said it was digital and I could not find the Key through Command, PowerShell, etc. figured I'd return it if it didn't work w/o finding it]. When started the Kamrui, I tapped the 'delete' key every second until it automatically goes into Bios. Use the arrow keys to move top tabs to boot. Then down to boot from flash drive. This didn't work for me so I ended up starting the Kamrui normally and going through the WIndows Update [ Youtube has many 'USB flash boot from Windows Update" videos].
Everything worked except it couldn't find any 'Network Adaptors" so no Wifi. I continued with "no internet" option until complete. I went to my old computer and got the wifi drivers here: https://download.lenovo.com/pccbb...wrw06w.exe . Put it on a flash drive and plugged it into the Kamrui. I installed it straight from the flash drive and it immediately worked. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Update: The unit comes w yellow stickers blocking the rJ45/Ethernet port. It states " For faster setup avoid WI-fi or LAN initially. Connecting might trigger long updates, delaying desktop access". Hence no initial wi-fi drivers, i assume.
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Why no delivery to my city?
Soooo, California cities do a couple things. Pesticides: you have to register/license with that city to sell. If the Amazon seller isn't licensed or registered there, no can ship to Cali. For other things, CA forces sellers to pay fees (such as recycling fees for computers, TV's, electronics or paint). If an Amazon seller doesn't pay this fee, they are not allowed to ship that TV, etc. to that location.

I've been using mine for a couple months now and i am completely satisfied!!
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hgelpkeJul 18, 2025 09:05 PM
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Bought and returned. I dont know if it was the drive but it was laggy as all hell
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rumor has it your better off spending the extra $10 and getting the N150 with DDR5 apparently DDR4 gimps N150's
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Can this run Docker?
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