💻 UM250 Mini PC - AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B, Windows 10 Pro, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, HDMI/DP/USB-C 4K@60Hz, 2X RJ45 Port, 4X USB, Dual Band WiFi, Radeon Vega 8 Graphics Review

No problem so far. Really the only option if you want to stream media/content to your TV if you don't have a GPU with HDMI output (NVIDIA etc). Typical desktop and laptop computers only come with an HDMI 1.4 port, which limits the screen resolution to 30Hz. I'm curious why the machine came with MS Windows Pro and not the Home version. Isn't it more expensive? I'm not complaining, just weird. I am using a computer to play media on a Samsung TV through a Sony receiver using two HDMI 2.0 cables…

I needed to replace an old Lenovo SFF computer that I was using as an HTPC. I needed a computer with a dedicated graphics card, which I built, but apparently miners and PCs have different ideas about GPU manufacturers. I was about to upgrade to a mini pc but many of them never quite matched me (minor gaming at 1080 with possibility to upgrade to 4k later, some sound and image editing with Audacity and Paint.net with Kodi for multimedia and basic browsing on the Internet). When it went on sale I

This mini pc had many good reviews and features. I bought one (April 21st) for my elderly mother (just browsing, email and random photos) and he passed away on September 21st. the device does not start; no fan, no HDMI out, etc. The motherboard near the power connector was very hot; The SDD was removed and plugged into a USB adapter to try to get data from it and the disk management program said it wasn't initialized. Apparently an internal power failure disabled the SSD. Worked well for the…

So. I've had this for a few days now and it's basically far exceeded my expectations. Windows 10 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS are very fast. The GPU is even sufficient for "light" games. The only downside right now is the ridiculously slow Wi-Fi speed. I'm talking about 6-10 Mbps when connected to my AC router. Updated the wireless drivers in windows and (how?) seems even worse now. I really suspect it's not just a driver issue as it seems to be awful on Windows and Linux alike. If the WiFi was working

I bought this a few weeks ago. I chose the newer version because I need an additional 8GB of RAM and a larger SSD. If you're thinking of this car, you probably don't play much, so this car should do the trick for you. Here are the things you absolutely need to know 1. It took me a while to get into Windows. The installation is a bit slow, but it runs smoothly once you finish the installation.2. MAKE SURE YOU GO TO BIOS and CHANGE GPU RAM to 2GB (improves graphics performance)3. Fan noise is…

I have used several of these computers for different tasks. One was used at a friend's house for their son (the second computer they needed). It was connected to her secondary TV for school work and research related to Zoom. You tried to play games on this device and a limited number of PC games can be played on it (at least online). He does this job well. The other task that Unit 2 does is used in the home of an elderly couple with very little usage: checking email, printing random documents…

I can't recommend this little computer enough! It's so small and has so much power to play with. I use it in combination with a travel screen and portable keyboard. I play heavy games like RDR2, Witcher 3, Dark Souls 3 and Assassin's Creed Odyssey at 45-60 fps with no crashes or frame drops. Keep in mind that I play on lower settings and sometimes use upscaled resolutions, but other than that it's amazing. I travel for work so this thing is perfect for playing on a hotel night and then plugging

I thought about buying another NUC similar to the one my wife uses for remote office work but I figured it was too good a deal to renounce them . Overall I am satisfied with the UM250 Mini PC. AMD Ryzen is great for office work and light photo editing. The fan is as quiet as advertised and there are plenty of ports available. The Wi-Fi performance is just terrible. I only have 0.5 down / 0.2 up next to a very old HP laptop and a new Galaxy tablet that ran 34 down / 9 up right next to the UM250.