Beelink SER5 Mini PC,AMD Ryzen 7 5825U(up to 4.5 GHz,8C/16T),Mini Computer with 32GB DDR4/500GB M.2 PCle4.0 SSD,Support Triple Screen Display(HDMI+DP+Type-C),WiFi6,BT5.2,Type-C,2.5Gbps LAN

I love this little computer, I replaced an old iron monstrosity and this works better, takes less power and sits just under my monitor, not on the floor.The EQ has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 2 RAM Slots, 2 M.2 drive slots. It has 4 USB Ports (3 X 3.0). Power supply is builtin and it is silent (No fan). it is great for most desktop computer needs with 8 cores/16 threads. It came with 24G RAM and 500G M.2 SSD.Get me, this is not a gaming computer but it holds it's own on web and simple games.It comes with Windows 11 and does take a bit of time to setup, all the updates and everything but once you start you can just let it go doing all that.If you need more USB you can do as I did and get a USB 3.0 HUB and plug it into one of the USB 3.0 ports.Great computer and I am very glad I tried it out, no problem at all.

I ordered this as a PC for my parents. The mini form factor was appealing because it fits nicely on their desk. They use it for web browsing and word processing. The specs on this one are: AMD Ryzen 7 5850U (up to 4.4 GHz,8C/16T), 32GB DDR4, 500GB NVMe SSD, triple screen display (HDMI + DisplayPort + USB-C), WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, Gigabit LAN. I paid $300.I was also looking at two other tiers of mini-PCs. The Intel Twin Lake models seem to be about $150-200, have "Celeron tier" computing power, but also consume very little electricity. These seem to be excellent choices for dedicated home servers or productivity PCs - this probably would have been fine for my application. There are also higher end Ryzen mini-PCs with an "H" in the CPU name. These seem to be more powerful than the "U" CPUs, but also draw substantially more electricity, run hotter / noisier, and are more expensive starting around $400-500. I chose the "Ryzen U" tier because it seemed like a good compromise between the Twin Like and Ryzen H tiers.This is actually quite a capable computer - I think it would be excellent as a primary desktop for the majority of people who aren't into graphically demanding games. It's also worth considering as a portable deskop. If you're going to be using it in multiple locations but solely with a monitor, peripherals, and plugged into a power source, you can get a lot more computer for your buck with one of these than a laptop. Apparently, these mini-PCs can take on some added storage and memory, while a laptop may not be able to.The first thing I did to set up the PC was to wipe Windows and install Ubuntu 24.04 with XFCE. The installation went smoothly without issues. The were no issues setting up the printer, monitor, peripherals, network, or anything else. I didn't notice any issues with the box running hot or loud. The four USB-A ports turned out not to be enough, so I ordered an inexpensive USB hub to pair with it. As long as it continues to work reliably, I would say it is hard to beat the value of this Beelink and similar mini-PCs.

Okay, so this was a big purchase, so I wanted to do a detailed review.I pulled the trigger on the Beelink SER5 MAX Mini PC with the Ryzen 7, and holy crap, this thing punches way above its weight class.First off, the size is ridiculous. It's tiny, like smaller than a textbook, but it packs a serious kick. Don't let the small footprint fool you; the performance on this is legit. I'm running multiple apps, editing photos, even some light gaming... and I mean light! But it doesn't even flinch. For a mini PC, that Ryzen 7 really shines.What really blew me away was the noise level. Even when it's working hard, it's barely a whisper. My old laptop sounded like a jet engine, so this is a huge upgrade. The computer quality feels super solid too, it's not some flimsy plastic box. This thing is built to last.As for visuals, the screen color output is crisp and vibrant, handles 4K no problem if you've got the monitor for it. And the power consumption is surprisingly low, which is a nice bonus. Means I can leave it running without racking up the electricity bill.If you need a compact powerhouse that just gets the job done without any fuss, seriously consider the Beelink SER5 MAX. It's a five-star win in my book.