MINISFORUMMini PC NAB6 Lite Intel Core i5-12600H,12 Cores 16 Threads,up to 4.7GHz 16GB RAM DDR4 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD Dual 2.5 G RJ45 LAN Mini Desktop Computer,2 x HDMI,7 x USB Port,WiFi 6,BT5.2

I have purchased 3 of the NAB/NPB series MinisForum PCs and they have been great so far. If you’re looking for a mini PC that has a great amount of performance for the price and size, look no further. I already have, and these were some of the best. Let’s face it, most of the issues with these off-brand mini PCs is that they have poor thermal control, either by poor cooler or software design, and cheap peripherals/memory/storage. Some manufacturers think low fan noise is the most important design factor. Compared to reliability, I disagree. For these, thermals are well within what I’d expect from a laptop with similar specs. They idle around 40C and 15w. Peak CPU power is 90w, but thermal throttle to ~45w and stay a little under 80C under full load. This is impressive performance that many other mini PCs don’t accomplish. The CPU cooler design and installation is very thoughtful. For example, there are two sets of radiators (cooling fins) fed by significant copper heat pipes. Between the bottom cover and the cooler unit, there is some foam weatherstripping. At first I thought this was just to cover the interface between the fan and radiators to prevent air leakage and reduce vibration potential, but then realized it was largely segmenting the lower case cavity between intake and exhaust air so that hot air would be less likely to re-uptake into the fan. Very smart… Then there’s the fan itself. I noticed the blade design looked familiar. It looks very similar to the one that ASUS designed for their ROG gaming laptops that has a low turbulence coefficient and is supposed to accumulate less dust. My guess is the design was likely…appropriated somehow. But it’s a plus for this unit regardless. I have had no issues with connectivity of the ports or WiFi. I have not tried bluetooth connectivity, for lack of need. You have to keep in mind that there is limited power available for each USB port and if you intend to connect a bunch of external devices you’ll probably need a powered hub. The nice thing about these units in particular, is the number and type of ports available. One thing I wouldn’t expect to get out of these is any gaming beyond casual. With no discrete graphics adapter, it’s just not going to happen. The graphics performance you will get, is sufficient for photo and video editing with one or more UHD display, and as I suggest, casual gaming. Overall, a great buy. I think one thing hampering the rating of these models, are the other models attached to this listing. One of the models seems to have thermal problems — the UM773 Lite. I can personally vouch for the two series I listed.

Excellent quality; excellent performance. The computer worked perfectly with no problems. We used it for internet browsing, email, watching videos and Microsoft Office. It was very fast and quite small. Based on on results so far, we would buy it again.

My experience with this Intel mini pc:- very compact, fits my work and home space very well-fans run quiet-gets the job done for the price-We use this in our home for tv & gaming and for my client's computers-design is good: sturdy metal, compact, easy buttons and input/output spacing good wi-fi6-runs well with Windows 11, smooth-well made USB c ports-Great upgraded operating system-dual monitor capable which my wife loves on her home office computer. Makes work less amount of time!

the efi boot partition was locked, as a result i was unable to install linux in a separate partition. what should have taken a few minutes drug out for several hours. i eventually gave up on dual-booting and just wiped the disk. otherwise a decent little machine with a good selection of ports.

Worked great until it didn’t. This mini pc worked great for two weeks and then it just died. One day it just shut off and wouldn’t turn back on again no matter what I tried. I had it plugged into an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and there were zero recorded power events on the UPS, so it wasn’t killed by a power surge or anything like that.Overall, it was great while it lasted, but it lasted only about 2.5-3 weeks before the whole system died. I would not recommend this product to any friends or family.

This is the ticket. Love how easy it was to install and how fast it is.

This amazing mini-PC has been working extremely well for my home server! I'm running Proxmox with a couple handfuls of VM's and LXC's... but I'm sure Windows would run great on it too.Runs quiet and cool, and FAST! Also, I love the push-to-open top for each access. Would totally buy again -- and I will be recommending this one to my other nerdy friends/co-workers.

As an IT professional, I've seen my fair share of mini desktop PCs, but the MinisForum truly stands out. When my father-in-law needed a computer upgrade, I knew this was the perfect fit. Its compact size, comparable to the Intel NUC series, hides a powerhouse of features in a slightly larger-than-palm-sized box.The attention to detail is impressive. The box includes a VESA mounting plate and screws for convenient monitor mounting, an HDMI cable, and additional I/O adapters for extra internal storage. This PC is packed with two LAN ports, multiple USB A and C ports, onboard WiFi 6, and two HDMI outputs for a seamless dual monitor setup.The sleek, space-saving design is perfect for any home or small office. The intuitive toolless design lets you easily upgrade RAM or other components by simply pushing on the lid – no screws required! This unique feature adds to the overall user-friendly experience.Having been a loyal Intel NUC user, I can confidently say that MinisForum has won me over completely. For anyone in need of a reliable, feature-packed daily PC, the MinisForum is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended!