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This mini PC is quite quick at loading webpages and youtube video watching in 4k

## Construction
Given the very low price compared to other similar products, even from large manufacturers, I expected mediocre build quality. Instead I had to change my mind! The plastic is stiff and does not creak; the product is solid. The design is really very pleasant and attractive, the dimensions are small even for a Mini PC.

## Processor
The processor is a quad-core Intel Alder Lake – N95 that can reach a maximum clock speed of 3.40Ghz. In addition to the build quality, the processor was the thing that worried me most. In fact, we are not talking about a processor from the famous Intel Core family, but about a new family of low-end processors intended for the embedded and mobile market. Despite this, the performance proved to be excellent for home/office use. I haven’t detected any jamming so far with the programs I use the most. The only drawback is perhaps the temperatures, which can also be felt physically by placing your hand on the top cover. This is certainly the consequence of a product with a very small size, however, it has ventilation holes complete with LED lighting.

## Memory
The RAM memory is 168GB SO-DIMM and has only one channel, there is also a 8gb version available.. If you don’t have to run too many programs at the same time, they’re more than enough: by opening Chrome with 4/5 tab, a writing software and Excel, I managed to stay under 5GB busy. In general,

## Storage space
The SSD is type M2 and has a maximum capacity of 512GB. The read/write speeds are perhaps not the best for the category (I am attaching the screens) but they are sufficient to quickly start Windows, files and programs. This Mini PC offers the possibility of adding a second SATA-type SSD in the lower compartment (on the other hand, removable). I therefore used this gem to add a 128 GB SSD to this special compartment to install a second operating system.

## Equipped with ports and connectivity
The Mini PC has on the right side, next to the power button, 2 USB ports of type 3.0 and one of type 2.0. On the back we find, in addition to the power connector, another USB 2.0 (convenient for mouse and keyboard), two HDMI that support up to 4K 60fps, an Ethernet 1Gb/s and a 3.5mm audio jack. There are no Type-C ports except for the one on the bottom necessary to connect the SATA SSD. The Wi-Fi is unfortunately only of the AC type but still sufficient for most broadband connections. Bluetooth, on the other hand, is type 4.2.

## Software
The computer comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, easily configurable with a local account without the need for a Microsoft account. In any case, if it is impossible to start Windows in a local account, instructions are shown on a special yellow coupon placed at the top. The operating system is free from pre-installed third-party programs, with the sole exception of Google Chrome, which also comes with a personalized search engine that I recommend removing from the settings. For geeks, installing other operating systems (such as Linux) is easy and the BIOS is easily accessible and editable.

## Things to improve
Speaking of flaws, in addition to temperatures a bit above normal, the lack of Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as USB C scores it less but the price (in my opinion unbeatable) at which it is sold makes these flaws almost imperceptible.