BeelinkSER8 Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS(8C/16T, up to 4.9GHz), 32GB DDR5 RAM 1TB PCle4.0 SSD, SER8 Mini Computer Support 4K@144Hz, Tirple Display, HDMI+DP, WiFi6, BT5.2, USB4

Quick shipment. Only a few things to plug in. Stared right up. Seems fast. Wireless networking was easy to configure and seems stable and consistent. OS functions as-advertised. Great looking little PC gives the impression it was pricier than it was… when you even see it. Form factors as SO small now, it’s wonderful. Quiet fan even when pushed hard.

I purchased this mini PC on a lark after reading a review on PCWorld back in early October 2023. The review is highly favorable and this seemed to be a good option to replace my extremely noisy Intel NUC11PAHi7 system (with 11th gen Intel processor). The NUC was noisy from day 1 even when performing non-intensive tasks like browsing the web and launching applications, the NUC has been a source of disappointment from day one considering it cost nearly $1000 with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.In any event, initial setup for the Beelink was quick and easy and the system does indeed come with a Windows 11 Pro digital license (more on that in a moment). The case is mostly plastic but is well constructed and feels sturdy. Port selection is decent and comparable with other mini PCs. NOTE: the USB-A ports feel a bit "cheap" meaning flimsy, but it's not a deal breaker. Also, the white light on the power button is a bit bright, which may put some off, but it's absolutely minor and could be covered if need be.I ran the system through basic tests and I was very pleased to learn it performs on par with the NUC and most importantly, it does so VERY QUIETLY! After a week of testing various scenarios (not gaming) I decided to swap in the 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD from the NUC - that process went smoothly as well, the case is easy to open and everything inside is easily accessible. In the process of reinstalling Windows, I tweaked a few BIOS settings to my liking (for example, changed the graphics RAM allocation from 3GB of RAM to 2GB and changed the UEFI setting from custom to standard), no issues there either. The Beelink site itself is terrible if you're searching for drivers, this model isn't even listed on their support site. If you reinstall and need drivers, head over to the AMD site - the auto-update application will pull what you need for chipset and graphics drivers. The only issue after updating the components and reinstalling Windows is the system no longer recognized the Windows 11 Pro digital license - I could have popped the original SSD back in and run a Windows key extraction tool, but it was faster to purchase a $40 Windows 11 Pro license online.All in all, this system is capable, quiet and a joy to use. Definitely recommend!**UPDATE 12/9/2023**I decided to migrate my original Beelink SER5 in this review to be my Plex server connected to my home theater setup (LG OLED and Sonos Arc) - I added a 2TB SATA internal drive without issue to begin storing my DVD collection. It has been performing admirably in this new role.In any event, l purchased a Beelink SER5 MAX to replace it - the first one I received was extremely noisy as it was overheating and throttling badly. Amazon replaced it quickly and while the second SER5 MAX wasn't overheating the CPU fan was still VERY noisy when performing basic tasks like web browsing and opening apps, it was a huge disappointment after the positive experience with this model.I wound up purchasing this model again and returned the SER5 MAX for good. I am happy to report the same good things as the first one - it's quiet and very capable with day-to-day computing tasks. Highly recommend!

Excellent computer with known design flaws. Knocks my gaming tower out of the ballpark.Had trouble updating Windows, so I put Fedora Linux and it works beautifully. It is very quiet as long as you're not sitting immediately in front of it. It could use more USB 4 ports. Haven't tried Bluetooth.Known issues: poor Wi-Fi range (mine isn't terrible), surprisingly slow front USB-C port)

I love the beelink brand and this AMD variant is no acception. The performance of windows 11 is great and the size is perfect for saving space on a desk. It connects to dual monitors which us also great and plays slightly older (and some newer games ) no problem. Steam and GOG games run great. I was surprised that both DOOM eternal and Skyrim/Fallout 4 run so well on the system. The AMD Radeon Graphics works well for older games like the borderlands franchise as well. Both Minecraft Java and Bedrock run seamlessly as well as some of valves older titles like the half life games. No overheating or slowdown at all. My only complaint is the suspicious beelink administration account that seems to be pre installed on the operating system which can be removed if you just clean install windows 11 or Linux. The price tag comlared to other SER5 machines is also great and the 16GB of DDR4 Is snappy (if not a bit outdated at this point.

Just booted it up today. An awesome machine. 1 terabyte of memory is great. Speed is awesome. Plays fortnite with no lag time.I paired it with a Dell monitor and Red Dragon input devices. Keyboard and Gamer Mouse. Ran it all day. Super fun Mini PC that packs a great punch!Recommend for space savings/ price point/ and overall PC performance!

I bought this specifically to install SteamOS on, and it works *perfectly* for that. I literally took this out of the box, powered it up to get into BIOS to change the boot sequence, and then booted off of the SteamOS recovery image available on their website. I chose to wipe/restore a clean image (which overwrites Windows - BEWARE!), and let it do its thing.Once done installing I paired an Xbox controlled, logged in, and stuck it next to my TV and it has been bulletproof. Wifi works, Bluetooth works, the 1TB store is great. I haven't done heavy 3D gaming yet - I tend to prefer older/simpler games, but so far it is quiet and cool running. Don't expect 4k 3D gaming with ray tracing - it's a limited GPU. But if your expectations are correct, it does just fine. The SteamDeck presets (which is what it loads each game with) perform very well.Overall - if you are looking for a compact machine specifically to install SteamOS on, this is your machine!