Mini computer: palm size, office, entertainment, playing games, hundreds of dollars worth it?

How often do you replace your computer? I think that unless the user groups with special needs generally can't meet the needs of replacing computers, they might have to update computers in 2-3 years ten years ago. But now it is obvious that people are updating computer hardware much more slowly. The reason is that with the continuous improvement of hardware performance, but the application has not made significant progress. It can be said that the level of computer hardware is a little surplus now.

Computers play an important role in life. They are both productivity tools and entertainment facilities for many people. Choosing a reasonable configuration according to their actual needs is the right choice. For example, my practical use of computers is mainly in graphic processing and simple video editing, so strictly speaking, the requirements for computer configuration are not high, so there is no need to spend more money for excessive configuration. Today we bring a MU01 Mini pc from the well-known PC manufacturer eglobal.

Egsmtpc brand may be heard by many friends who are interested in digital technology. It has a certain popularity in foreign markets, cooperates with many overseas enterprises, and also provides complete computer solutions for some overseas enterprises and institutions. It can be said that it is very professional in mini pc.

Hardware configuration:

mu01 is equipped with Intel 8 generation 8265u processor, 16GB memory and 512gb nvme storage, supports 60Hz 4K and dual screen display, and supports DDR4 maximum 64GB memory  and maximum 2T SSD storage expansion. The whole machine has only 15W power consumption, which is very energy-saving and environmental friendly.

Accessories：

 Such as HDMI cable and power adapter, which are commonly used by us, are given away, and wall mounted metal brackets are also given away, which is convenient for desktop placement and wall mounting, and saves space.

Dimension weight

Compared with similar "mini pc" products, mu01 is smaller, the size of the box is general, the body size is only 128 x 128 x 38mm, and the weight is only 800 grams. No matter where it is placed, it does not take up space, and it is also very portable, which is very convenient to carry even when you need to travel.

Alloy body

Mu01 adopts a gray matte body, with an electroplated logo on the top, and heat dissipation holes on both sides. It looks very integrated. Generally speaking, the workmanship is very good.

Excellent heat dissipation

Before use, I have been worried about the problem of heat dissipation. After all, such a small mini host is highly integrated inside. Whether the heat dissipation is excellent directly determines whether the performance of the product can be maximized. After use, it is found that there is no need to worry at all. Mu01 has only 15W power consumption and low heating, and a large area of heat conduction plate and fan are designed on the main board. The air duct enters from the two air inlets on the side, and the heat generated inside can be well transmitted through the large-area heat dissipation holes on both sides.

At room temperature of 26 °, I continued to use mu01 for five hours, during which I played videos, used ps/lr and other software, lol, and the fan mute effect was good in the process of testing games, PS, large file access, etc., and there was no overheating warning.

The top of the fuselage can be removed, and the cover plate can be opened by removing the screws at the four corners to facilitate the subsequent upgrading of accessories.

As for the later DIY space, mu01 is positioned as home office and light entertainment. At the beginning of the design, it also fully takes into account the needs of users in actual use, allowing us to replace or expand the memory and hard disk by ourselves in the later stage.

In terms of interfaces

 Mu01 locates the mini host, so there are certainly not as many interfaces as the common large chassis, but it is enough for me. The front interface includes two USB 3.0 interfaces, two USB 2.0 interfaces, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a power button.

The interface on the back of the fuselage includes Gigabit LAN interface, two USB 3.0 interfaces, one HDMI interface, one DP interface, one type-C interface and power adapter socket. In this way, mu01 has two video interfaces, one HDMI and 1DP, which can support more display devices and realize dual screen display. This is very practical for our daily home or office.

Processor

Mu01, a 14nm Intel 8th processor, is still good, and has high market attention. It also has certain advantages in energy consumption on the premise of taking into account performance, which is also very consistent with the positioning of this mini host. Of course, if you need more advanced performance, you can choose other egsmtpc products.

All in all, mu01 is mainly oriented to light office, creative design or home theater, and its price is relatively low. If you are a 3A game enthusiast, mu01 can't even catch up with the price of your graphics card, so the requirements for it should not be too high. The important thing is that this mini pc is small, does not occupy space and is easy to carry. In addition, it can meet the office and entertainment needs of specific user groups. With the blessing of its pre installed win11, I think it is worth recommending for a light office group like me.