Compact yet powerful, the Beelink SER5 MAX with its Ryzen 7 5800H processor offers a remarkable blend of performance, size, and affordability, making it an ideal choice for office, home, or gaming.
The Beelink SER5 Max mini PC weighs 510 grams and is about 1/40 the size of an average desktop tower, yet with an inbuilt fan, SSD passive cooling, and Windows 11, it outperforms much larger PCs whether you’re at home or in the office. This PC is Linux, Batocera, and retro-gaming friendly.
The SER5 mini PC features the AMD Ryzen 5 5800H processor. Boasting 8 cores, 16 threads, a stock TDP of 54W compared to the 35W of the previous PRO version, and a max frequency of 4.4GHz, it houses the Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU with eight cores running at 2000MHz. Reports state that the Vega 8 is faster than the Intel Iris XE GPU.
The Mini PC comes pre-set to Performance Mode (54W) within the BIOS. Thanks to its dual-fan design, it taps into the full potential of the 5800H processor, allowing for maximum TDP while maintaining temperatures between 85°C and 90°C even during intense workloads. This sets it apart from other units with the same APU.
The 5800H MAX steps up in performance substantially over the 5560U and 5500U, while outperforming the SER6 running a 6600H in several areas where the higher clock speed couldn’t be maximised. Overall the 5800H delivers great performance for your money.
These mini PCs support dual channel and come with 16GB(2*8) DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 64GB, and a 500GB NVMe SSD, upgradeable to 2TB.
Adding a second drive for storage, gaming or dual boot is easy, take the back lid off and slot in a 2.5″ SSD.
On the front, you’ll find two USB 3.0 ports and a USB Type-C port for swift peripheral connectivity, while the back hosts two USB 2.0 ports, ideal for peripherals like keyboards and mice with no USB4. Display-wise you get options being HDMI and DisplayPort, along with a Type-C port delivering up-to triple monitor support at 4K 60Hz.
For seamless data transfer, the Beelink SER5 MAX mini PCs boast gigabit Ethernet for wired connections, alongside 802.11ax WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless needs. Expect no slowdowns or hiccups when transferring large files.
Measuring 11.27 x 12.6 x 4.2 cm and weighing approximately 510 grams, the AMD Ryzen-powered mini PC takes up minimal space on your desktop or TV stand. Its lightweight design ensures portability, fitting effortlessly into a jacket pocket or bag.
The Beelink SER5 MAX mini PC delivers reliable, high-performance computing for home or office environments. With its multiple cores and threads, it effortlessly handles demanding software tasks, including large office document processing.
Enhanced gameplay and emulation
Now, let’s dive into the exciting possibilities! With the option to add a second drive for emulation storage or set up a dual boot with systems like Batocera, the SER5 MAX mini PC truly shines, especially with its AMD Ryzen 5800H processor, which is a powerhouse for emulation given its size and affordability.
Experience seamless emulation up to N64, PS1, and Dreamcast at 1080P with ease on the SER5 MAX mini PC. Pushing further, Gamecube, Wii (complete with Wiimotes via Bluetooth), and Xbox emulation are achievable, along with demanding PS2 titles at 720P. You’ll even find good performance with Switch emulation.
And let’s not overlook Steam, providing access to a massive library of older titles including PC gaming goodness and a ton of racing titles — a perfect opportunity to dust off that racing wheel!
While the SER5 MAX can handle less intense Xbox 360 and PS3 titles, keep in mind that these are more demanding, leading to increased fan noise as the unit works harder, so consider this when deciding where to place the PC.
Your Compact Homelab Powerhouse
Transform your homelab dreams into reality with our AMD 5800H mini PC – the ideal foundation for your home virtualization journey. Purpose-built for enthusiasts and IT professionals at a price point that’s hard to beat.
This compact powerhouse is perfect for running Proxmox, Kubernetes clusters, and virtual environments. With AMD’s robust virtualization support and efficient multi-core processing, you can easily spin up multiple VMs and containers while maintaining snappy performance.
The space-saving design and low power consumption make it an ideal building block for creating a quiet, energy-efficient homelab cluster. Whether you’re learning container orchestration, testing infrastructure configurations, or experimenting with self-hosted services, this mini PC delivers server-grade capabilities without the enterprise price tag or noise.
What’s in the box
1 x SER5 MAX 5800H
1 x Wall mount bracket
1 x HDMI cable
1 x Power Adapter
1 x User Guide
Retail Packaging
The boring stuff
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