Beelink Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 6800U(8C/16T, Up to 4.7GHz), 24GB LPDDR5 RAM 500GB PCIe4.0 x4 SSD, SER5 MAX Desktop Computer Support 4K Triple Display/DP/HDMI/Type-C/WiFi 6/BT5.2,Gaming/Office/Home

Having available an unused older but good Geforce GTX 1060 GPU and a power supply, I saw the opportunity to speed up my Beelink SER 5 5560U mini desktop computer at a reasonable cost.I mounted the GPU externally on the ADT-LINK M.2 Key M NVMe. With an LG 27UN850 4K, 27 inch monitor, on start up, resolution was automatically set by W11 to 3840x2160. The results were immediately noticeable and excellent, with faster booting of W11 and loading and viewing beautiful 4K highly defined and nicely colored images and videos, and no pixilation.For my Beelink plus external GPU setup, the GPU benchmark test score is 34.689, comparable to latest high end GPUs (although this number does not guarantee the GTX 1060 will run more demanding modern games at full settings.) UserBenchmark test reports: “With a brilliant single core score, this CPU (AMD Ryzen 5560U) is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.” Regarding graphics, “53.3% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics).”I’m not over clocking, so CPU and GPU temperatures are in the 50s to 60s C. The system is absolutely quiet, no fan noise.The project required preparation, aided by YouTube videos (ADT’s instructions are basic.) The ADT’s Link m.2 cable plugs into the Beelink m.2 NVME slot. To free it up I purchased a 250 GB SSD for W11 system and applications, and a one TB SSD for Dropbox documents, files, family photos and videos. The new 250 GB plugs to SATA ribbon inside the mini, and the one TB data SSD is plugs to an external USB 3.2 port via a SATA to USB cable. For the leftover original 500 GB m.2 storage card, I purchased a SATA to USB enclosure adapter.To free up the m.2 slot before plugging in the 250 GB system SSD, I moved my Dropbox folder to the one TB SSD (using Dropbox’s move instruction.) I then connected the 250 GB SSD to a USB port and cloned W11 and system from the m.2 storage to it. For the cloning, I used the trial home version of Macrium Reflect. These operations required a couple of hours.The GPU on the ADT dock, and power supply connections were straightforward and easy, thanks to keyed plugs. And YouTube videos.Everything worked on power up! W11 recognized the external GPU, installed the driver and adjusted the monitor resolution to the maximum. No configurations were required.Was it worth spending $182 on the ADT dock, two SSDs, one enclosure and a cable? Given that I already had the excellent value and current Beelink 5560U, plus a dated but good GPU and a power supply, for the maxed out 4K resolution, speed and quality I’m seeing, absolutely, yes! Would I buy it all separately and assemble? No.However, with this ADT external GPU dock and the Beelink 5560U CPU, I can keep my gear current by upgrading to more RAM memory and later to a newer more powerful GPU, especially if I return to MS Flight Sim, and maybe VR. If you’re a gamer, however, to save money in the long run, buy the right gear the first time around.

I've only had this a few days, and I'll admit I'm reasonably tech-savvy but no expert. But this was very easy to set up. It comes with Windows 11 64-bit pre-installed even though the description doesn't mention that. It's very quick - this is replacing my 5 year tower, so it should be quick compared to that! I've had no problems copying over files and media from a portable hard drive, and downloading programs has been very fast and easy.And it's so tiny! I had a small form factor at work and decided to research getting one for myself, and was impressed by how much RAM and memory I could get for far less than the price of a name brand tower or laptop. Basically, this is way more machine than I really need for everyday use.But we'll see how it does when I start playing some games on it. Based on other reviews, I expect not to have any problems.

Beelink has made a couple of great mini PCs. I bought this line's predecessor with the Ryzen 5 at $300 about two Cyber Mondays ago. It was amazing because you got fast processing speed in a unit about the size of your palm. When I went back a couple weeks ago to try and find the same model, I realize that it was sold out. Read one of the comments where someone bought several hundred (?) units because they were replacing all the computers in their company. Yes, I'm still salty you didn't leave the rest of us some.So I went to buy the Ryzen 7 Pro Mini PC with 32GB. It was super fast but had issues dissipating heat. The fan never stopped running and eventually, it turned off because the computer was too hot. I did a little searching and found that other people had issues with it so I immediately returned it.I went and bought this bad boy which I now realize is the successor to the Ryzen 5 with 16 GB that I bought two years ago. It's faster than the Ryzen 5 (duh) and is just as good as the 32GB counterpart. I actually preferred it to the 32GB because it was simpler and more striaghtforward to set things up. It didn't have trouble dissipating heat and the fan does turn off. At $279, it was much much better than the Ryzen 7, 32 GB at $320 and the Ryzen 5, 16 GB at $300 after coupons.TLDR: Super zippy, excellent for normal day to day tasks and watching videos. Gaming and heavy use suitability undetermined. Best to buy it before the holiday months/Prime Days.

This was exactly what I needed. I had an older Dell touchscreen laptop I was using for anything computer. It was getting so dated however that even after maxing the ram and installing a fast solid state hard drive it was still so aggravating every time I wanted to use it.This little computer is such a step up that it's made me love computers again. It's very fast and has everything I needed. I run it through my HD TV and it looks fantastic. Setup was extremely easy. It was definitely worth the price and the size is fantastic!

This computer is small, powerful and fast. I do have one small complaint and that it's fan is noisy. If this computer is on your desk you are going to hear it. I knocked off one star for that.

I had my doubts about ordering a mini pc. I had never heard of them before. This product was recommended to me after my desktop computer failed. This product is 4 inches wide. I had no trouble downloading files to it. No trouble setting up email (and for me, that is unusual!). Product arrived on time. I know I've only had it a few days, but I love it! I can't imagine every going back.

This is an amazing hard drive. A great price. Has great speed and works great.