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Prime Members: Kamrui E3B Mini PC on sale for $329.99 - $66 with promo code
PC7430MINI applied at checkout =
$263.99.
Shipping is free.
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Specs:
- AMD Ryzen 5 7430U 6 Core Processor, up to 4.3 GHz
- AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 Integrated Graphics
- 32GB DDR4 Memory
- 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports:
- 2x USB3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
- 4x USB3.2 Gen1 (5Gpbs)
- 1x USB-C (10Gbps)
- 1x HDMI 2.0
- 1x DP1.4b
- 1x Gigabyte Ethernet
- 1x3.5mm Audio Jack
Top Comments
The processor is identical to the old AMD Ryzen 5 5625U (2022).
"Performance
The performance is identical to the old Ryzen 5625U and therefore in the lower mid range of laptop CPUs in late 2023." - TechPowerUp (https://www.notebookche
Community Reviews
This Kamrui E3B mini PC is a compact Windows 11 Home desktop aimed at everyday use, home servers, and light media work. The Ryzen 5 7430U is described as a lower mid range chip, but the 32GB of DDR4 and 512GB SSD make it feel roomy for multitasking, Proxmox, and basic home office needs. It has handled Plex and Blue Iris well in real use, including 4K transcoding and six cameras, while drawing about 18W. The main limits are the weak Vega graphics for gaming and the gigabit ethernet and Wi Fi chip concerns on some units. A practical small box if you want modest power without much noise or bulk.
Home lab builders running Plex or Jellyfin, because hardware transcoding works well and 4K video can transcode without much CPU impact.
People hosting Proxmox containers or lightweight VMs, because the mini PC handles multiple instances and Debian test or production VMs well.
Families needing a compact Windows 11 desktop replacement, because it handles everyday tasks smoothly and can mount behind a monitor.
Security camera setups with a few cameras, because Blue Iris runs with low CPU usage and can record to an external drive.
Gamers wanting modern 3D performance, because the Vega 7 integrated graphics are too weak for current titles and only older or basic games are realistic.
Plex transcoders who need Intel Quick Sync, because AMD hardware encoding is less mature and may fall back to software transcoding.
Linux users who depend on immediate Wi-Fi support, because the wireless chip can lack kernel drivers for a long time.
Heavy long-running workloads that push the CPU hard, because these cheap minis can need repasting and extra cooling to stay stable.
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I'm not sure why you keep mentioning 48 GB. I said that was "my" sweet spot. Nowhere have I suggested that was anywhere near normal. I also don't need 48 GB. 48 GB is a luxury that gives me more headroom to focus on other things.
If you read my post instead of giving it to an LLM, you'd see clearly that my opinion was that 24 GB would be the sweet spot for average users. I picked 24 GB instead of 22, 26, or anything else since there are 12 GB DDR5 sticks available. However, getting a deal on them, or a system with 24 GB installed, would be tricky. Odds are most people would find the best deals on 16 and 32 GB, so that's what they'll end up with.
Until a few months ago, DDR5 RAM was around $2/GB. DDR4 was even less. That meant the price difference of 16 and 32 GB was often around $30. If someone has to pay $75+ to go to 32 GB, which is often the case now, then I also wouldn't recommend it to most people. If someone could find this same system for ~$200 with 16 GB of RAM, then I too would argue that's a better deal. But if you can find a similar system for ~$240 and 16 GB of RAM, I'd recommend paying the extra $24 to get this one with 32 GB.
Is that an LLM in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
It's hard for me to understand why people are so hung up on the argument that there are benefits for average users having 32 GB of RAM. Clearly it isn't necessary, and there are diminishing returns. And no, I'm not going to recommend someone pay to get 32 GB of RAM without asking a lot more questions first. Questions like "How do you plan to use the machine?", "What are the other specs?", and "What are the price differences between 16 and 32 GB?" But that doesn't mean that there aren't often noticeable improvements.
I get it, though — if your setup cost more than your savings account and chugs energy drinks for breakfast, you need the bragging rights of 64GB "just in case."
But for people who actually use their computers for normal life and productive work?
16GB does the job — without needing a racing-seat chair to press the power button.
Some people buy computers as tools.
Other people buy them as emotional support machines because it's the closest they'll ever get to feeling powerful.
If you need 32GB to keep 47 Chrome tabs, Discord drama, and your "someday I'll be a streamer" dream running at once — good for you. Live your truth.
But don't confuse your hobby with universal necessity.
Not everyone is trying to optimize frame rates to escape the brutal lag of reality.
16GB is enough for people who have actual workloads and actual lives.
If you have prime, this model is coming up at $244.75 with the 10% discount.
I would however take it all the way to check out as I had a mysterious $95 discount making my total $176.76. Not sure how I got that discount. I tried it on my other Amazon account, and it didn't work. The one I ordered was from Kamrui, and no rewards were used. I did order the one in this thread on the 15th, so it might be a targeted brand promotion? I was going to post that deal but I haven't been able to replicate it.
If you have prime, this model is coming up at $244.75 with the 10% discount.
I would however take it all the way to check out as I had a mysterious $95 discount making my total $176.76. Not sure how I got that discount. I tried it on my other Amazon account, and it didn't work. The one I ordered was from Kamrui, and no rewards were used. I did order the one in this thread on the 15th, so it might be a targeted brand promotion? I was going to post that deal but I haven't been able to replicate it.
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