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

$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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Jul 21, 2025 3:00 AM
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Fraktal.MatsJul 21, 2025 3:00 AM
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I have one. It's been operating non-stop dual booting into Linux Mint in place of the loaded Windows instance and has been shoving data and files to an external USB3.0 HDD in an enclosure. Zero issues. Zero noise (literally. This is completely quiet) and Zero heat issues. It is in a server rack with a 6" duct fan pulling air through and out of the top.
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Jul 21, 2025 9:51 AM
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BossNogJul 21, 2025 9:51 AM
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Quote from Tbl5143 :
Wait these don't have a "burned in" license key that windows automatically sees when installing?
Not sure, I like knowing what mine is just in case. Skip that step if you're sure you wont need it.
Jul 21, 2025 10:41 AM
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CommentaryJul 21, 2025 10:41 AM
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Quote from BossNog :
Not sure, I like knowing what mine is just in case. Skip that step if you're sure you wont need it.
When I setup my Beelink mini, I requested a Windows license key from them. I read other posters where they indicate the one that comes with the PC is a generic key.

Beelink support was very quick to respond and I did a complete install using Microsoft downloads with no issues.
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Jul 21, 2025 1:18 PM
674 Comments
Joined Aug 2011
iamjpadJul 21, 2025 1:18 PM
674 Comments
Quote from justye :
Did you clone the drive from old Plex server and put it into this new one without issues? Was it similar hardware or a lot different? I've heard there can be issues with cloning to a new PC because of hardware and driver differences. Also, I don't get the malware comment. Acemagic/KAMRUI were the ones caught with malware and spyware. https://www.tomshardware.com/desk...t-shipment [tomshardware.com]
From windows 10, Microsoft did a great job decoupling all of that. They kept it very quiet, my guess is to drive new windows license sales. But YES, You can literally buy new hardware, take your old drive with windows 10 or later on it, and stick it i that, and it will boot up just fine. It will reapply new hardware drivers and you are up and running.
YOu can also just clone the drive to it. However, if you run both machines ONLINE then the license key could be deauthorized, if you only run the first one then your license key is still fine with no issues. I've been using this method to update hardware for the past 10 years.
Clone my drive to the latest/fastest NVME and still have all my stuff.

Like I said in my original post, the only issue you might run into with newer hardware is that they are UEFI only, if your install is still LEGACY boot then will have to boot into windows recovery command line and run a BCDBOOT command to copy over the UEFI boot files instead to your boot partition (they are actually included in your Windows 10 but based on your install choice weren't copied over). That is it. I've done this over 2 dozen times, no issues.

I always install latest drivers after the migration just to be up to date.
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Jul 21, 2025 1:32 PM
674 Comments
Joined Aug 2011
iamjpadJul 21, 2025 1:32 PM
674 Comments
Quote from Naval_Officer :
Can you set it up sa NAS and then have an external HD and run Plex? Looking to have my own streaming service.
Pretty much my setup already.
The only issue I had was that external HD are much slower than the built in NVME (7X-14x faster) as they are using USB3.0 and are SATA.

I have a dual library setup in plex. I installed a 1 GB NVME internal drive and a 20GB external HDD.
All my new stuff goes onto the internal 1GB NVME drive first.
Then I have a robocopy nightly job that runs and moves anything more than 6 months old to the 20GB drive, since I'm likely done with them.

If you just watch straight through then the external drive is fine, but if you tend to fast forward or rewind, the speed difference from the internal drive is noticeable because those spinning disks really suck at seek and search.

You can certainly run a NAS at the same time, I am running PLEX and an UBUNTU distro on VMWARE Player all at the same time, and I'm shocked at how well this thing handles all that.
Jul 21, 2025 3:26 PM
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whatgooddealJul 21, 2025 3:26 PM
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Quote from BossNog :
Absolutely. I got one and immediately retrieved the windows key then did a fresh install.
so you did a fresh install of the spyware that is windows.
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Jul 21, 2025 3:27 PM
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whatgooddealJul 21, 2025 3:27 PM
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Quote from fiercebboy :
any concerns for spyware with this?
yes, wipe off windows 11 spyware, and install linux.
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Jul 21, 2025 3:29 PM
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whatgooddealJul 21, 2025 3:29 PM
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Quote from Fraktal.Mats :
Exactly why I did it. 😂 Don't need the ChinUrrr pepo spying on me.
windows is from MS, murica company with known backdoors for US gov.
how are the "ChinUrrr pepo" spying on you?
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Jul 21, 2025 5:39 PM
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justyeJul 21, 2025 5:39 PM
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Quote from iamjpad :
From windows 10, Microsoft did a great job decoupling all of that. They kept it very quiet, my guess is to drive new windows license sales. But YES, You can literally buy new hardware, take your old drive with windows 10 or later on it, and stick it i that, and it will boot up just fine. It will reapply new hardware drivers and you are up and running.
YOu can also just clone the drive to it. However, if you run both machines ONLINE then the license key could be deauthorized, if you only run the first one then your license key is still fine with no issues. I've been using this method to update hardware for the past 10 years.
Clone my drive to the latest/fastest NVME and still have all my stuff.

Like I said in my original post, the only issue you might run into with newer hardware is that they are UEFI only, if your install is still LEGACY boot then will have to boot into windows recovery command line and run a BCDBOOT command to copy over the UEFI boot files instead to your boot partition (they are actually included in your Windows 10 but based on your install choice weren't copied over). That is it. I've done this over 2 dozen times, no issues.

I always install latest drivers after the migration just to be up to date.
Wow this amazing to know. I have a POS type PC that is running Windows 10 and can't upgrade to 11. There is software on there that the vendor is forcing us to pay several hundreds of dollars to re-install on a new PC. This could potentially save me a ton of money.
Jul 21, 2025 7:40 PM
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TealThread549Jul 21, 2025 7:40 PM
399 Comments
Quote from HiTechComputers937 :
In my professional opinion, there are many better options for what you describe in the $300 to $400 range.. these simply aren't made to sustain non stop constant use with long up times. The power adapters fail on 50% of these mini PC types regardless the brand (this is based on dozens of units over last 24mo) I hope this helps. The price isnt bad im just scared of these mini pcs performing any important task.
I don't understand the down votes. I have a few of these and agree they are semi disposable. I Bricked one trying to upgrade to linux because the lan and wifi wouldn't load a normal driver even though they are intel. Lucky my spare could be used to image it again. I then tried to see if I could upgrade the fan and took it fully apart and then it overheated as the fan stopped working. They are more of a novelty than a long term heavy use pc I agree.
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Jul 21, 2025 7:44 PM
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TealThread549Jul 21, 2025 7:44 PM
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Quote from racecar27 :
I'm actually leaning towards buying the fanless one and then using a USB fan, like I use on my router and cable modem. I have bought many of this exact fan and I like how it has three settings for fan speed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSJFNMS It's obviously not very elegant, but I have no qualms about having an external fan. I just like functionality.
I was going to do that. Review where the air comes into these mini PCs as it's usually not possible.
Jul 21, 2025 7:47 PM
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TealThread549Jul 21, 2025 7:47 PM
399 Comments
Quote from namlook :
You don't need to retrieve the windows key. It is associated to the computer and activates automatically when you reinstall windows.
Yes but you need to complete your login on it with your real MS account and it will save it for you. Then reinstall can be done IF all the drivers are standard and not wiped like happened to me on my last mini experimentation.
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Jul 21, 2025 7:59 PM
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TealThread549Jul 21, 2025 7:59 PM
399 Comments
Quote from 1-6 :
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.
on my GMKtec the only way I could get it to work is make an image off my second identical mini. I did find the intel type card and loaded windows and intel drivers and still had the problem you describe. IDK how other said linus and reformats work for them. IIRC the lan port worked so that might be it? They didn't check for unknown device errors also?
Jul 21, 2025 8:03 PM
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Joined Mar 2024
TealThread549Jul 21, 2025 8:03 PM
399 Comments
Quote from hgelpke :
Bought and returned. I dont know if it was the drive but it was laggy as all hell
That was likely the automatic windows update that does on in the background and is worst on a new pc. I agree it's like nearly frozen for some hours. Just let it be and reboot every few hours and the next day should be a reasonable experience for simple browsing and office apps.
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Jul 21, 2025 8:09 PM
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TealThread549Jul 21, 2025 8:09 PM
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Quote from hardypotion :
TDP isn't a measure of power consumption. Reviews of N150can show peculiar hot spots when on motherboard. The N150s also don't work well with DDR4 (which this OP unit has - and SSD) In an odd number of tests the N100 does better but DDR5 helps N150 more. Of course with tech hardware changing a model number and/or name (just call something "Predator" gets more sales
The only use I've found for TDP is trying to know if it's a low power e.g. mobile cpu <15watts or a normal desktop cpu. The latter can be more generations old and still perform well. Mobile cpu's can be great or turtle slow with windows and more careful consideration.

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