Pros & Cons
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Decent Hardware
Customers generally praise the decent hardware of the MINISFORUM Mini PC UM690S, with positive comments about its powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and adequate SSD size. However, some users have noted minor issues such as a flashing front side light and the need for BIOS updates. Additionally, there is a split opinion regarding the look of the all-metal casing.
Display Ports
Customers are impressed with the Mini PC's ability to support multiple monitors, eGPUs via USB4 ports, and high resolution displays up to 4k 120hz HDR VRR. However, some users have encountered issues with AMD drivers when connecting more than one monitor at a time. The device also features adjustable fan profiles and is compatible with various M.2 chips and RAM for expansion capabilities.
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Upgradability
Customers have a generally positive opinion on the upgradability of the MINISFORUM Mini PC UM690S. Some customers have reported successful upgrades, while others mention that it could be expensive to upgrade its inner parts in the future. The company is praised for listening to customer feedback and improving their products consistently.
Highlights
Quality
Solid processor, enough ram, decent ssd size.
Good build quality in a solid metal case.
Please please do not buy this minipc because it is of mediocre quality.
I have tried easy fixes like dism to restore the image and sfc to check it hasn't worked for me.
Price
Performance: perfect for the size and price.
Conclusion: the money you will spend on this model for what you get, you really cannot go wrong.
Very good price for what you get.
For a $1000 cdn/taxes it's hardware is decent if you don't mind getting your hands dirty.
Shipping
It arrived on time, a first for amazon in my experience.
I received this about 10 days ago.
But it's a premium little unit that's delivered what was promised.
Packaging/appearance
The packaging for the unit is extremely nice, reminds me unboxing of an apple product.
Competitiveness
Comparing this minisforum venus um790 mini pc powered by a modern amd ryzen 9 7940hs with my old dell notebook that have inside... Read More
The r9 processor works so fast and smoothly compared to the i7 in my old machine.
I went through the setting to upgrade it to windows 11 pro which took me to the microsoft store and spend $150 cdn and now can'... Read More
Your purchase could be the same or roughly equivalent since minisforum uses brand names in their pcs, such as samsung, kingston... Read More
Overview
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 431 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 21 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As a developer this ticked all the boxes for me
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Like this thing is smaller than my coffee cup
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
No fans means it is also dead silent
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These things are where it lost its one star in my rating
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To be fair i knew these issues going in and could have spent more to get them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
One note and this should be obvious but for inexperienced buyers
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This is not a gaming computer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It has okay graphics but no matter what anyone says onboard graphics are not ideal for anything but the most casual gaming and it does limit the wattage to the cpu when gaming meaning you dont get the full power from the chip