T-Bao MN35 Mini PC Review $319 Ryzen 5 3550H With 8GB RAM & 256GB NVMe (Updated)

T-Bao MN35 Mini PC Review $319 Ryzen 5 3550H With 8GB RAM & 256GB NVMe (Updated)

I’ve just posted a long how-to guide for this Mini PC to get the absolute best you can from this fantastic value Ryzen 5 Mini PC, this involves adding the new antennas for the wireless card upgrade. Installing a much better future proof Intel AX200 Wifi 6 card with BT 5.1, installing a 2.5″ drive, reapplying better thermal paste, and boosting performance by 20%+ when gaming with higher power limits. You can find the guide video below it’s aimed for beginners so you don’t need any experience to do these simple mods.

00:00 – Intro & what this video covers
01:31 – Parts used & possible upgrades (also see description)
03:08 – How to open the Mini PC
04:19 – Installing a new (better) $10 Wifi 6 card
06:07 – Replacing the stock thermal paste with a better one
08:32 – RAM upgrades & installing the new antennas
11:20 – Upgrading the NVMe SSD drive and 2.5″ drive installation
13:13 – Thermals, how to boost power limits, performance before and after
19:28 – Gaming performance get’s a huge boost from the TDP increase
20:54 – The Witcher 3 before and after TDP tweaks
22:09 – Shadow of the Tomb Raider gameplay test
22:50 – Final words on getting the maximum out of this great Mini PC

The parts I used (Affiliate links) cheapest option:

Possible future upgrades:

DDR4 RAM: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AMnN9H
Sabrent NVMe SSD: https://amzn.to/3lVboLE

Programs to tweak the power limits and boost performances: https://www.ryzencontroller.com/ (Doing the repaste first will help you use higher limits)

Note: Please be responsible with the power limits. Do NOT run super high limits 24/7 with high temperatures. You WILL reduce the lifespan of the components inside like the VRMs, APU, NVMe, and more. Also, the high power limits will put more of a demand on the system and power supply, as a result, the fan noise will increase.

Original Post 3rd of December 2020:

One of my favorite Mini PCs of 2020 for the value it offers, features, thermals, and great fan noise is back with an upgrade. The now labeled T-Bao MN35, comes with the Ryzen 5 3550H (4 cores 8 threads 3.7Ghz Max) with Vega 8 graphics, 8GB of DDR4 RAM in dual-channel, and a 256GB NVMe 2280 SSD. This model like the MN25 offers a lot for the price, but and can now run 3 4k60 displays. It has 3 x USB 3.0 ports, Type C USB 3.1 with DisplayPort, Gigabit LAN, HDMI 2.0A, Displayport 1.4A and 2 x USB 2.0 ports. You can also install a 2.5″ drive and upgrade the Realtek Wireless AC card it has installed.

This Windows 10 Home Mini PC is ideal for a light PC for general tasks but can handle some light 4k video editing, coding, 4k HEVC & VP9 playback, and even a little bit of light gaming with settings. Linux ran fine with no issues on this PC and my full video review of the MN35 is below:

T-Bao MN35 Mini PC Review index:

00:00 – Intro & specs
01:19 – Unboxing
02:18 – Build, ports, and design
03:51 – Internals, and how to add a 2.5″ drive
06:03 – Fan & cooler assembly
06:43 – Bios and how to allocate more RAM to the Vega 8 GFX
07:38 – Windows, devices, Wifi, NVMe SSD speeds
08:32 – Realworld performance, audio latency, and benchmarks
10:26 – 4k video editing and export times
12:25 – Video playback 4k HEVC and 4k60 UHD
13:08 – Wattage, Thermals, and fan noise
14:19 – Gaming tests. GTA V, CSGO, and The Witcher 3
17:25 – Recap with Pros and Cons

Overall for the price it sells for this is the new best Mini PC I’ve reviewed hard to beat at 269 euros. While it might not be the new Ryzen 4000 series it does a little bit of everything well, with the same great fan noise and thermals as the first model. The only real con is the no VESA mounting bracket is included and the wireless card isn’t amazing.

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80 Comments

  1. I recommend a Windows 11 clean installation via bootable USB (custom > delete all partitions and left w11 manage everything).
    Then, after latest windows updates, download and run Radeon software minimal setup, select the optional file for w11: so you will get the latest chipset drivers installed!
    In order to keep your digital license you have to sign in to your Microsoft account before and after the clean installation (skip product key).
    Don’t forget to backup your data (second or external drive), flash your updated bios, preload settings, disable CSM (save and reset), enable Secure Boot, set UEFI (not DUAL), save and exit.
    Press F7 and select your bootable W11 USB drive.

  2. @hujk5
    The seller should have it. But, if you can’t get it, there is a very good chance that the latest UM250 Bios will work.
    That would be hazardous, but since you already have your CH341A programmer…
    Up to you.
    Personally I like more Minis Forum Bios customization on my MN35.

  3. Hello @atech ,
    do you know if there is any bios update to enable TPM2.0 on MN25 with AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor ?

  4. thank you so much @atech

  5. All Driver MN35-DMAF5:
    link-hub.net/371078/all-driver-mn35-dmaf5
    Windows10 Pro 64bit ver. 20H2 (Contains Drivers):
    direct-link.net/371078/windows10pro64bit-ver20h2

  6. thank you @atech

    I managed to get the FW update for mn35 from your links

    The link for the drivers for mn35 seems to have some sort of problem, Ufile says the following…

    Sorry, there’s no file here with that URL
    This could be due to a typo in the URL you entered, or the file has now expired and has been removed entirely from ufile.io.

  7. Tbao Tbook MN35 Mini PC Windows 11 Bios update https://link-center.net/371078/mn35bios-win11
    Tbao Tbook MN35 Mini PC Windows 11 Drivers https://link-center.net/371078/mn35-drivers
    Minis Forum DMAF5 Mini PC Windows 11 Bios Update https://up-to-down.net/371078/dmaf5-bioswin11
    Minis Forum DMAF5 Mini PC Windows 11 Bios Mod https://link-center.net/371078/dmaf5-biosmodwin11

    Tbao Tbook MN27 Mini PC Windows 11 Bios update https://link-hub.net/371078/mn27-bioswin11
    Minis Forum UM250 Mini PC Windows 11 Bios Update https://up-to-down.net/371078/um250-bios-win11

  8. @agoin

    Please would you or someone else please share with me MN35BIOS-WIN11.rar I’ve tried emailing them a few times but no replies

    My email is [email protected]

    If anyone can please help with this file MN35BIOS-WIN11.rar I would be very grateful

    Thank you in advance

    Pete

  9. @ricardopleal
    Can’t see any difference, except the default speed fan setting
    But it’s the official bios update to enable secure boot
    Got the file from banggood appservice

  10. @Again Any benefit from the minis forum bios? If yes where it’s available?

  11. @hujk5
    Gmail is blocked by Great Firewall, use another e-mail address.

  12. @agoin unfortunately banggood have a bad after-sale, impossible to have the latest BIOS and I can’t find any T-Bao email…

  13. @everybody
    T-Bao released Win11 bios update also for the MN35 Mini PC (MN35BIOS-WIN11.rar) , to get the file you have to contact your seller customer service.

    @chris
    What’s going on with your website? No updates.
    Also I can’t change my account settings or delete it.

  14. @blacktimes thank you, I will try that when I will receive my programmer ! 🙂

  15. Hujk5. Make sure the Programmer comes with the 8 pin clip. I suggest using the AsProgrammer 2.0.2 Software. Connect the Programmer to a working PC and install the Programmer Drivers.

    Place the Pin Adapter on the 25XXX Eeprom side and lock. Red cable to the pin 1 of the Pin Adapter. Open the MN25 and remove the red jumper near the Bios chip Winbond 25Q64 1.8v and make sure the MN25 is also unplugged.

    Connect the Programmer Clip directly to the Winbond 25Q64 1.8v. The chip has a small recess dot and that identifies pin 1. Make sure the red cable of the clip goes to that dot. Note, the dot is a recess and not paint.

    Open AsProgrammer and in “Hardware” select CH341a. Then click on the Read ID icon (has a small green interrogation). If you have installed the drivers and connected the clip properly the software will detect the chip. Click the proposed chip, click on “open file” select the correct MN25 Bios and click on the down triangle next to “Program IC” and click on “Unprotect, erase, program, verify”

    Once completed you are ready. Disconnect the clip, put the red jumper in the position where it was removed, power up the MN25 and press “Del” to enter Bios. It should be ok, but give it a minute the first time. Good luck!

  16. Thank you for your answer @blacktimes ,
    I made some research and I ordered an CH341A programmer like you said.
    I think I retrieved a good BIOS file for my nm25, it’s a .rom file.

    My concern is about which chip to flash. I think I know which one but I’m not sure.
    I googled the number on it but I have not really more information about it.

    Hello @laser could you provide me the contact from who you got your bios ?
    Maybe there is a more recent update than mine.

    Thank you

  17. Hujk5, you need the seller to provide you with the MN25 Bios. With the file on hand (maybe Laser can provide the contact from who he obtained the MN27 Bios) you can unbrick with a CH341A SOIC8 SOP8 Programmer (Amazon has them).

  18. Hello @agoin maybe you can help me.
    I made a mistake, I have a tbook mn25 but I flashed with AF5_Bios for mn35.

    Do you know how I can unbrick my device ?

    Thank you very much

  19. CH341a programmer arrived! Laser, first, thank you very much for posting the MN27 Bios. I have unbricked my unit BUT:

    It seems my unit is an EGlobal A1-2700U, on the outside identical to the T-Bao MN27. With the MN27 Bios you kindly provided it is unbricked but M.2 SSD is not detected. I have tried several M.2’s and checked the Bios settings. No joy. I then tried the UM-270 Bios and aside from no M.2 SSD, I also lost Wifi and Ethernet, as mentioned in other post.

    Result, I have gone back to the MN27 Bios. I have wifi & ethernet but no M.2 SSD. Other than that, system is working perfectly with 2.5″ SSD and I have also obtained TPM 2.0 with this Bios which was how I bricked it in the first place. The guys at EGlobal state on their BBS tech page that the unit does not have TPM module and to buy a new unit for TPM. What a ripoff! Shame on the M.2, other than that, perfect. Used AsProgrammer 2.1.0.13 as I had problems with the CH341a Programmer software. Didn’t need the 1.8v adapter. Once again, thank you!

  20. You just need to reflash the bios sent by seller… The bios.txt created with CPU-Z is no good. Does not have valid information.

  21. Laser, I have also bricked my MN27. I have the UM-270 Bios and I am waiting for the CH341a programmer. Could you send me the CPU-Z Bios.txt? I cannot loose both Ethernet & Wifi. Thank you!

  22. @Lukasz Hanik I’m afraid you need a ch341 programmer. https://ufile.io/pykayu7j

  23. @laser
    >>> The seller responded with the bios and with that it was possible to flash directly in the eprom, soo it is the correct for MN27.
    Could you post link to BIOS sent by seller? I’d love to have Secure Boot and TPM enabled on my MN27 as I believe Win11 will support Ryzen 2700U shortly.

  24. @agoin Thank you for everything. The seller responded with the bios and with that it was possible to flash directly in the eprom, soo it is the correct for MN27. With the bios from minisforum never been able to find wifi or eth, they are activated but never exposed on windows, so I think it’s not compatible. Interesting that now I have uefi, tmp2 but now is windows that for the moment does not support this processor, ryzen 7 2700U. But ok, it’s more secure and everything working as expected. Once again, thank you consideration. Best regards

  25. @laser Also, ensure the wireless card is enabled in BIOS.

  26. @laser I’m not surprised that it works, same hardware indeed. Do you see any error in device manager? I would try reinstalling Intel drivers https://intel.ly/3C5KYQ3

  27. @agoin Thank you for your precious posts. With the help of a friend he flashed the rom UM270 and that unbricked the mn27. It has UEFI and TPM working, but could not get to work ethernet and wifi. So now it’s very secure windows 🙂
    I tryed to recover windows with backups, that does not work either. Tried different configurations on bios but can not figure it out how to recover ethernet card or wifi card. It’s like they are not exposed/active to windows.
    Previosly to the flash with wrong bios, i made a bios backup with CPU-Z, to a bios.txt file, but do not know how to use it or if it helps…
    Any advice or recommendation how to solve the connectivity issue?
    Thank you for everything.

  28. @ricardopleal You r welcome!
    Btw if you don’t like the minis forum logo, enable ‘quite boot’ and you’ll get a clean boot.

  29. @Haran Banjō Thanks for the help. I flashed the mod version and everything is alright

  30. @laser Wondering if in your specific case (MN27) it is possible to flash the minisforum bios for UM270 ( bit.ly/3n7SVyb ). Please check out, in some dedicated forums, if someone already tested that way , before to try.

  31. I do not have the dump or file to flash it. Can someone please send it?

  32. @laser You can’t flash this Bios on MN27 because is designed for that specific motherboard/processor (MN35, DMAF5). In general flashing bios is risky and not officially recommended. Try to reset the CMOS unplugging the battery connector (wait about 5 minutes), but I’m afraid you need a ch341 programmer in order to restore the bios.

    @ Ricardo
    It’s just a modded version with updated drivers (GPU and Realtek) you can flash via AFUWINGUIx64

  33. I have a MN35 and i want to update the bios to support tpm2 but i need some help. What’s the diference between AF5PN01 and AF5PN01_mod mencioned in the comments? @Haran Banjō

    What do you recommend to flash?
    Thanks

  34. @agoin Is this process also for MN27, I forgot to mention that it was with this product, not MN35.

  35. @twoface Run AFUWINGUIx64 ( bit.ly/3oLBeGR ) open AF5PN01_mod rom, select ‘program all blocks’ on setup tab and press flash button. Keep powered until flash is done! Shut down and access to bios pressing ‘del’ key, preload defaults, save and exit.
    This new bios also enable TPM. If you want to convert from legacy to uefi and enable secure boot read my previous post.

  36. @twoface bit.ly/3mzGElL

    @laser If you can’t access to bios (pressing Del key) try resetting CMOS (disconnect the CMOS battery for about 5 min)
    If you can’t boot Windows after uefi changes via bios you have primarily to convert legacy to uefi. So try preloadng defaults settings into bios.

  37. Need help. just runned the bios update and didn’t find any error, I supposed it would give some error if it was not compatible, but no error just when it restart don’t boot…

    Any suggestion on, how to recover bios?

    Thank you

  38. @atech
    Can you share modded version?
    I also flashed BIOS and now it shows Ryzen 3550U CPU instead of H. I also cant install AMD drivers.

  39. @atech
    You welcome)

    @jimmyni123
    https://bit.ly/3FrGQfz
    Yes, a forced Integrated Graphics should fix your amd problem.

    Otherwise just flash this modded bios (with AMD and Realtek drivers) https://bit.ly/3mzGElL
    Run AFUWINGUIx64 ( https://bit.ly/3oLBeGR ) open AF5PN01_mod rom, select ‘program all blocks’ on setup tab and press flash button. Keep powered until flash is done! Shut down and access to bios pressing ‘del’ key, preload defaults, save and exit.
    This new bios also enable TPM. If you want to convert from legacy to uefi and enable secure boot read my previous post.

  40. @agoin
    Great Job, thanky for sharing!
    It works perfectly, but flashed the modded version with newest AMD and Realtek drivers.

  41. @jimmyni123
    Enter to bios and change Integrated Graphics from Auto to Force

  42. @jimmyni123
    https://bit.ly/3FrGQfz

    Go to bios and set Integrated Graphics from ‘auto’ to ‘force’, save and exit.

    Or just flash this updated bios (with AMD and Realtek drivers) https://bit.ly/3mzGEIL
    Run AFUWINGUIx64.exe ( https://bit.ly/3oLBeGR ) open AF5PN01_mod.rom, select ‘program all blocks’ on setup tab and press flash button. Keep powered until flash is done! Shut down and access to bios pressing ‘del’ key, preload defaults, save and exit.
    This new bios also enable TPM. If you want to convert from legacy to uefi and enable secure boot read my previous post.

  43. I dit it with no results. I tried to install the full package of radeon. Then, I installed again windows 10 and i have the same problem. No other options to change screen resolution from windows settings (only 800×600) and error 182 when i try to install the latest software of full package of amd radeon for ryzen 3550H.. Any other ideas to solve the problem?

  44. Here’s what I did in order to enable Secure Boot , TPM 2.0 and convert Legacy to UEFI without data loss.
    1. Flashed the last full Bios from Minis Forum https://bit.ly/2YsHAjW (extract rar and run winflash.bat)
    2. Cleared CMOS via bios ( power on and press del key, then preload defaults, save and exit )
    3. Installed AOMEI Partition Assistant ( used a valuation license key *offline* AOPR-7765H-M5YRX-8WL2F ).
    4. Extended the EFI System Partition from 50mb to >500mb (preOS)
    5. Converted MBR boot disk to GPT https://bit.ly/3BmYs9W
    6. Finally via bios disabled CSM, enabled UEFI boot only, enabled Secure Boot and restored factory keys (standard)

    @jimmyni123
    I would install the full AMD Radeon Package.

    PS TPM 2.0 is essential to protect data, not even if
    updated to Windows 11

  45. Hello there.
    Well, i just installed Windows 11 with another process (bypassing microsoft’s check for tpm). Everything is fine but i have a problem with the screen setting . There are no other options for screen resolutions than 800×600, so i decided to search for official drivers and software for radeon vega 8 in amd’s official site. I download the appropriate software for amd 3550H , radeon vega 8 graphics but it prompts an error message; error 182.

    Any ideas to fix the problem with the missing menu with no other screen resolutions from windows settings OR to find an aprrpopriate software that could be installed (without errors)??

    PS. 1) I also tried previous versions of software for windows 10. it prompts the same error 182
    2)my screen is a little bit strange. With windows 10 i had to go to manual screen settings from radeons software to fit the desktop exactly to screen

  46. DMAF5 and T-Bao MN35 Mini PC have the same HC motherboard. The last bios update for DMAF5 adds Secure Boot and TPM. No idea why T-Bao doesn’t realase a related bios update, anyway it’s possible to flash that firmware update and definitely solve TPM compatibility.
    Before to enable Secure Boot you need: to convert Legacy to UEFI, disable CSM and select UEFI mode (via bios). Here’s the last Bios (just extract rar and run the batch file): https://www.mediafire.com/file/ksg1q2kpf46c086/AF5_BIOS%25281%2529.rar/file

  47. Made the wifi 6 (Intel AX200) upgrade but have problems with no USB (ie: keyboard, mouse, sound card) not working after install. Tried uninstalling and deleting old wifi card drivers first and then making a clean install. Looking in safe mode mouse works and I can see correct AX200 drivers are installed. However, in normal Win 10 mode the USB mose stops working 20 sec after boot up. Any ideas ..anyone?

    Also note AMD Ryzen has USB connectivity probelms, any idea where the T Bao MN35 motherboard BIOS firmware update can be got ?

  48. Hi There, so i got the MN35. Great Device. I got the extra WiFi adapter. But i turns out that as soon as windows starts the mini pc goes into a permanent freeze. i even tried with a second WiFi adapter from a different shop. its the Intel Wireless AX AX200 just as mentioned in the video. I wanted to know if anyone had similar problems. I am a bit bearish that two Intel Wireless AX AX200 do not work with the build. it was purchased in July 2021.

  49. Hi,
    When I opened this miniPC, the T-Bao mn35, in order to upgrade the RAM, a small transparent L-shaped piece fell out.
    No matter how much I looked, I don’t see where it can go.
    Do you have an idea ?
    I nevertheless reassembled the miniPC and it works normally.
    I would have posted the photo of this piece, but I don’t see how to do it on this forum.
    Thank you in advance for your help.
    Best regards

  50. I’m writing this just to add some news that may be usaful to make a point of the current situation :
    I’ve investigated about fTPM offered by our 3500H processor, disabled csm in bios , bios in UEFI mode , but haven’t had any luck
    we are missing fTPM option in bios cpu configuration , do you know how to get bios updates for tao bao mini pcs?
    i’ve read people in the same situation on different systems that sorted out the issue by applying latest bios update 🙂

  51. hello very interesting video ! 🙂
    I’ m planninng to upgrade to windows 11 do you know if the mn35 has tpm module?
    Can’t find it in bios config while trying to enable bitlocker few months ago, neither found the peculiar connector on a motherboard quick inspection ! It would be interesting if can investigate on this matter 🙂

  52. Hi, i have one with 8 gb ram total. Does it make sense to replace 1 ram with 8 Gb, so in total 12 Gb ? And if so, what RAM do i have to buy ?

    • If you wanted to yes it will work. Make sure it’s 2666Mhz or 2400Mhz. It will only run at 2.4Ghz anyway if over this speed.

  53. Just solved the issue. Thanks for your prompt reply and suggestion. For some reason it was not recognizing the drive without being initialized. Moreover, the PCI device had to be with the chipset drivers. I went to AMD website downloaded and installed the latest drivers and now all devices are ok, no more issues, everything up and running.

    Cheers

  54. Hi Chris!
    I just got this mini pc and was in process of adding an SSD but I’m unbale to connect it. Everything seems fine but the pc is not recognizing the drive. Moreover, in the ‘Device manager’ list there is a new device detected but not working properly, it is a PCI Device (does not say much more, it is a generic description). I tried to update the driver automatically but got no luck. Am I missing something. Any help… Could the cable they provide be broken…? Hope you can help. Thanks in advance

    • Check the connection for the 2.5″ drive it must be that and if you can try format the drive if it’s new in another PC or external enclousre.

  55. Ciao Chris, I’m in a trouble. I just bought this mini PC from Banggood and works fine. Unfortunally in my package the flat cable for the additional SSD was missing. I don’t like to use a usb enclosure adn would like to insert the SSD inside the case. I contacted Banggod and they told me that the replacing cable was out of stock and needs to be restocked. So they will ship it out at the end of the month, plus delivery….means mid of March…. Can you help me and write me where to by a compatible spare flat cable? I tried on Amazon with one for DELL laptop but doesn’t work. Thank you in advance my friend.

  56. Hello Chris.
    How much ram can we use in dual channel?

  57. There is an official website?

  58. ordered 4 Dec 2020

    banggood system initially said it would ship before 13 Dec

    but now system says estimated to ship before 26 Dec

  59. Hell Chris, can you give advice which VESA mounting bracket would fit this mini-PC. i would like to mount it behind mine monitor.

  60. Hi Chris,
    May I ask about Windows genuineness? Are you sure it’s legal copy? Is there a license sticker?

  61. That would be a great video !!
    Looking forward to it as in your review the GPU don’t seem to go as high as they should.

  62. Both coupons are still valid:
    8/256GB > ~=264€
    16/516GB > ~=313€

  63. @Chris G
    OT
    I would be glad if you would review miniITX motherboard with embedded cpu and NAS enclosure (x86 barebon systems)
    regards

  64. The coupon for the 16/512 version is not working anymore. “This coupon can only be used 10 times.”

  65. Chris,
    thanks for the reply regarding shipping and differences but meanwhile I had already gone your route and purchased this one even though the other one is not shipped yet, but still in the process of shipping.

    And regarding wireless I will go your way for that intel wifi card that i found on ebay for roughly 10€ from china but not from banggood.

    WiFi 6 BT 5.1 NGFF Intel AX200NGW Dual Band WiFi Card

    AX 200 and Wifi 6 and BT 5.1 seems to meet what you had mentioned.
    Thanks

    • Yes, that’s the card good for future-proofing. If you have a Wifi 6 router you can get some really good top speeds. But even on Wifi AC it’s quick, much better than the slower Realtek it has. I’m working on the Wifi antenna, mods, and getting the maximum out of this mini PC video right now.

  66. What WiFI BT card did your refer in the video if you would use it as your daily driver ?

    My first one from june suffers a lot under “WiFi” issues or strange symptoms.
    The system is running, I have a wifi connection and I put wifi performance at top.
    But during night it looses its wifi connection and that does not come back.
    I have to go on my server room up in the attic and turn on the screen and move the mouse. Then WiFi might come back, but not always.

    Weakest spot on that device and in my opinion the missing buzzer or speaker too.
    Therefore watching youtube on the attic in my server room is a pretty quiet adventure cause there I do not have any loudspeakers ….

    That is why I recogniced it while the BMAX you recommanded in May comes with a decent speaker, not a buzzer.
    But first I need to get a right WiFi card and need to know what I had to search for – cause I did not have any sound in the attic but I had watched the video before on the go on a smartphone and I can remember that you said you would upgrade that wifi if it would become your daily driver.-

    Thx

    • I’ve got the Intel Wireless AX AX200 with BT 5 in my Tower PC, laptop and mini pc’s where possible. With my ASUS Wifi 6 router (RT-AX92U) I’ve had zero issues with these cards. Make sure you run the Intel driver updates to be on the latest driver. The highly recommended card I’m able to get some really good transfer speeds surpassing Gigabit LAN.

  67. OK,
    i orderered one even though a bit more expensive.

  68. I got that MN 25 with 16 / 512 gb l had ordered 2 weeks ago for 275€ …

    Could not find a coupon for this MN 35 version and therefore went the MN 25 route as successor of the first one from may that was limited by 8GB / 256GB while I now need a bit more RAM due to a new programm that loves to swim in memory.

    This one might be the next purchase after 1 months of buying close to every single day if I get a great coupon.

    And the latest bigger MN25 was even cheaper cause I got additional 25€ from topcashback which jumped into the german market recently and offered 2 Bonus on top of the usual 6% for banggood purchases. I can flip that one easily for 250€ in the next 2 weeks and then I will got your route buying that MN35 I had seen before as recommendation in november …
    only the cpu looked a bit old back then.

    • If it didn’t ship yet I would cancel and get the MN35. If it has shipped I wouldn’t worry too much the difference between the 2500U or 2700U Vs the 3550H isn’t as great as you would think.

  69. thx Chris.

    ordered the mn35, hope it will be an improvement over the beelink x55

    ordered the x55 after watching your review also; it’s been doing ok, but sometimes it will blue screen for no apparent reason. workaround strangely seems to be, not to shutdown the mini pc, but to put it in standby when not using it…

    • Oh, this is a huge step up over the Beelink X55 you’ll see everything is very quick so much better than the Gemini Lake.

  70. At 20W more, the thermals r better at idle and matches MN 25? That’s impressive for a H series cpu

    • There is a lot of thermal headroom and watts with the power supply, seems T-Boa hasn’t pushed the TDP wattage as much as they could. I might post a video on squeezing the maximum out of this Mini PC using Ryzen Controller. The CPU gets a minor boost but the GPU can close and hold the clocks much better. And it’s a free tool. It’s just a matter of finding the best limits for this cooler without getting the heat too high or those VRMs too hot.

  71. That’s pretty good as a replacement for an Intel NUC

    • Sure is, I’m glad there are still some great cheaper system like this around. Normally for this price, it’s a Core i3/i5 barebones. But this has the RAM, SSD and everything needed. And that Vega iGPU does so much better than the Intel NUCs 8th to 10th Gen. I’ve yet to test the new 11th Gen ones.

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