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Add-On Storage Capability

Customers are highly satisfied with the add-on storage capability of the Bmax B1 Mini PC. They appreciate being able to install an SSD and a SATA drive for increased capacity, making it suitable for basic home tasks and light office work. However, some users have noted concerns about the length and thickness of the ribbon cable connecting the SATA mount to the motherboard.

Performance

Customers are highly satisfied with the performance of this mini PC. It runs smoothly without any lagging issues and can handle power demands effectively. Some users have noticed a faint increase in power usage and fan activity when taxed, but overall, they find it to be a good value for its price.

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Installation Process

Customers have mixed feelings about the installation process of the mini PC. Some found it straightforward and appreciated the pre-installed Windows 11 Pro, while others encountered difficulties during setup and had to install drivers or switch to Linux for a smoother experience.

Booting Speed

Customers have mixed opinions about the booting speed of the Bmax B1 Mini PC, with some reporting quick boot times while others mentioning that certain applications take longer to start up initially. However, overall performance and speed are generally satisfactory for regular use. Some users also noted a noticeable fan noise as their only complaint.

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Quality


Great little pc, would work great for simple cad programs and for light gaming.


Has ample ports on the front and back, good ventilation and runs on low power (12v dc).


Some other great features include replaceable memory, and the ability to add (in addition to what is already there) a 2.


The cpu and memory meter barely budged so i opened firefox and started browsing multiple tabs at the same time.

Price


Really impressed with this computer, especially at this price point.


Would recommend it for a cheap mini pc.


2 for home/office (dark black)"price at review time: $189.

Packaging/appearance


The size of the box is small enough to be unobtrusive in my tv setup.

Competitiveness


As far as software installed - windows 11 usually runs well without slowness or random hiccups as seen on other budget pcs.


Once it was all installed (it was a breeze and all components were recognized perfectly), i installed a python ide (this is not...  Read More


The good and bad things i've to say are about the cpu, not the mini pc unit itself which is as well made as i've seen with any competitors.

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  • This product had a total of 20 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 10 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is very light not that the weight of a mini desktop matters to the point where it feels like theres a lot of empty space inside the body


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I did not open it up to see if this is the case


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The first thing i did was install linux mint on it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Once it was all installed it was a breeze and all components were recognized perfectly i installed a python ide this is not an arm64 computer if any downloads give you a choice and ran 15 concurrent ai processing jobs to see if it could handle it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The cpu and memory meter barely budged so i opened firefox and started browsing multiple tabs at the same time


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There is only one weird thing about it theres a little red light on the inside of the case that blinks and you can see it through the 34mesh34 sides of the case


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It almost seems like its a hard drive light like the old days but im not sure


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It doesnt effect anything and would only possibly be an issue if you are going to use this pc in a dark room like a bedroom

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