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Review on BMAX Mini PC Intel E3950 4-Cores Processor, 8GB DDR4 128GB SSD, Windows 10, 4K Dual Display Support, HDMI x2, USB x4, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, BT 4.2, Gigabit Ethernet by Jeremy Gums

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Inexpensive mini pc for everyday tasks, generally works well

Pros: - Great design (looks aesthetically nice with chrome/reflective accents :) - No overheating or overheating (there are fans that turn on when when you run more resources - intensive tasks, although it is very quiet and 90% fanless) - A clean and activated copy of Windows 10 Pro, without pre-installed malware - Good connectivity also for dual-band WiFi as stable Bluetooth (despite the Built-in antenna designs). - Fast cold boot (15 seconds) - Plenty of RAM (8GB DDR4) that allows you to easily multitask most programs. In fact, it's the same RAM configuration found on more expensive mini PCs (even from BMAX), so it's nice to see it on their base model too. True SSD (128GB) compared to most mini PCs at this price with eMMC. As a result, the speed of reading/writing, loading programs, saving files, etc. is much faster. In any case, the computer is faster. Storage capacity can also be increased by adding a drive (removing the back cover) or using microSD. Smooth playback of YouTube and Netflix videos in 4K resolution. I didn't experience any major slowdowns when streaming media, nor when outputting through the two HDMI ports. Well! Plenty of I/O for USB 3.0 peripherals, Ethernet, audio, etc. Cons: As to be expected at this price point, the processor is still a relatively entry-level processor (Celeron N3450) with integrated Intel graphics. This means that while everyday tasks will work great, they won't replace a gaming PC (or for super-heavy tasks like professional or lengthy video editing). While the core games work, keep these general expectations in mind. It would be nice if standard USB-C was used for power instead of a proprietary bullet connector, but that's sophistry! There are ventilation openings on all other sides. Again, perfectly fine, but when there's a need to be in the absolute smallest form factor (like standing on the side of a desk to take up less space), that's something to consider. 8GB DDR4 RAM and a fast SSD). It works great for things like watching videos and doing office tasks (browsing the web, working with an office suite). In my experience, RAM in particular keeps things running smoothly even with 5-10 tabs open in the browser + Word/Excel running. Overall pretty good.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Minor issues