[SOLVED] Thoughts on Beelink Mini PC's quality?

[Techie99]

Hi: Planning on buying a Beelink mini PC real soon(14 weeks) What I'm using it for would be a HTPC(need 4K ability,Dolby Atmos pass-thru, etc)(my AVR is a Yamaha RXA-A6A(2021 model), mild gaming,zoom meetings,running a plex server from it(would use ext. HDD from the USB 3.0 ports....might use for more in future but that is what plans are right now.Thinking a Ryzen 7 model is my best route not sure if lower models would meet my needs now or in the future?Thanks for and feedback/advice live in Canada so somewhat limited as where to buy w/good return policy.Budget is around 6oo-700.Thanks again

 

[COLGeek]

I have one, as does another moderator on the site. Excellent system (my daughter is using). I will very likely get another for use in my camper.

@USAFRet

 

[USAFRet]

I have a variant of this one, specifically as my HTPC:
https://www.bee-link.com/collections/computer/products/gtr-3550h

Ryzen 5 3550H, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe, Win 10 Pro.

Absolutely rock solid, well constructed.
I would not hesitate to buy another one.
https://www.bee-link.com/collections/computer

 

[Techie99]

Great thanks for the recommendatins!!!!

 

[COLGeek]

Great thanks for the recommendatins!!!!

You are welcome. They are built well, and actually easy to work with. I installed memory and a NVME m.2 SSD in mine. Piece of cake. Well engineered design.

 

[Techie99]

Just checked beelink's site can not get the 3550H up here in Canada!!So here is my choice so far....is this one as good & will still do what I want it do do? Which model should I choose or does it matterThanks

https://www.amazon.ca/Beelink-Versatile-Windows-Channel-Graphics/dp/B09J49HS8Z/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2TND3API6LIKW&keywords=beelink+mini+pc&qid=1640725957&sprefix=beelink%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-7

 

[USAFRet]

Just checked beelink's site can not get the 3550H up here in Canada!!So here is my choice so far....is this one as good & will still do what I want it do do? Which model should I choose or does it matterThanks

https://www.amazon.ca/Beelink-Versatile-Windows-Channel-Graphics/dp/B09J49HS8Z/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2TND3API6LIKW&keywords=beelink+mini+pc&qid=1640725957&sprefix=beelink%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-7

That linked one should be fine.

Be careful on your expectations of Plex.
I tried it...no dice.
Plex does NOT recognize or work with .ISO files.....direct full copy of a DVD.
Which is the majority of my movie library.

 

[Techie99]

That linked one should be fine.

Be careful on your expectations of Plex.
I tried it...no dice.
Plex does NOT recognize or work with .ISO files.....direct full copy of a DVD.
Which is the majority of my movie library.

Thanks!!I rip my movies to MKV...I know that is a limitation of plex what program do you use for streaming your collection? I've looked at jellyfin seems a bit complex to me???Open to another program but used to using makemkv!!Thanks for the help!!

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks!!I rip my movies to MKV...I know that is a limitation of plex what program do you use for streaming your collection? I've looked at jellyfin seems a bit complex to me???Open to another program but used to using makemkv!!Thanks for the help!!

I use VLC. Just drag in the ISO file from File Explorer, play.
That gives full functionality of the original DVD. Scene selection, extras, etc, etc.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

The build quality is fantastic and I absolutely love mine. I told my brother about them and he bought one too and I absolutely loves his and we’ve had no trouble with them as long as we’ve had them which is well over a year

I usually rip the iso and then use handbreak to rip out the individual episodes or the movie to mp4

I streamed my Apple TV using AirParrot3. Vlc also works

 

[Techie99]

The build quality is fantastic and I absolutely love mine. I told my brother about them and he bought one too and I absolutely loves his and we’ve had no trouble with them as long as we’ve had them which is well over a year

Thanks which one did you buy? Also I'm guessing these all can pass thru the audio to my above mentioned Yamaha AVR.Went on Amazon usa & can get the 3550H so might just pull trigger tonight..noticed that there is a GTR7 too based on a Ryzen 7-3770?Thinking it is overkill 4 me??Thanks for the help been going cross eyed watching youtube video's!!!LOL

 

[Deleted member 14196]

I have the 3550H and love it

The Ryzen seven will be more expensive of course but hey if you can afford it

 

[Techie99]

Thanks Mandmark a question do you use it as a streaming/HTPC device can it handle 4K & Dolby Atmos pass thru like a full size desktop?

 

[Deleted member 14196]

While I do use it as a streaming device I’m not sure about the 4K it says that it can handle 4K monitors but for streaming to 4K televisions I’m not sure but it shouldn’t have a problem I’m thinking. Also I have never tested Dolby Atmos so I don’t know

 

[Techie99]

Pulled the trigger on this one very happy looks like is it going to be great for me!!!Thanks to all that replied was very helpful in feeling comfortable choosing BeeLink product!!See link below for new beast!!

https://www.bee-link.com/collection...ed-by-amd-ryzen9-4900h?variant=42077201367282