ASRock Mini-PC 4X4 BOX-5000 Series Overview

There were times when the products of the Taiwanese brand were not listed on the market due to little fame. This is 2008-2012. An unknown manufacturer was already offering motherboards with solid capacitors. Nobody understood what it was and why. But years later, users saw how durable this brand's computer equipment is. This is not to say that ASRock is the market leader, but it is safe to say that these guys make good products. The new ASRock Mini-PC 4X4 BOX-5000 series naturally attracted attention.

 

This attention is based on the reliability of the proposed systems. After all, only 10% of users, following the trend, annually buy new items and dump them on the secondary market a year later. The rest (90%) are trying to buy decent equipment with a margin of 5-10 years. ASRock is working just for their needs.

 

Mini-PC - what is it, who needs it

 

Mini-PC is a miniature system unit for solving a specific range of tasks. Initially, Mini-PCs replaced Barabone systems as more compact versions. The essence of the Mini-PC, according to certification, is the impossibility of upgrading. Like a laptop without a screen. But no one forbids changing RAM and ROM, which expands the functionality of the device.

 

What are the advantages of Mini-PC?

 

An indisputable advantage is mobility and compactness. In fact, this is the same set-top box for a TV with greater performance. Mini-PC is convenient to connect to a monitor or TV. The device does not need a niche in the table or a lot of free space on the table surface. This thing connects to any display and accepts any peripherals. Universality is complete and in everything.

It's a pity that many laptop buyers don't fully understand the benefits of a purchase. At least save money. It's the same laptop. Only here you can attach any monitor, 19 or 32 inches, to the video output. Yes, at least 80 inches. No difference. It makes sense to buy the same 17-inch laptop if the functionality is identical. Naturally, we are talking about the stationary use of a computer for its own purposes.

 

Mini-PC is convenient to use at home and in the office, take with you on business trips. Operating restrictions are kept to a minimum. Yes, this is a closed cooling circuit and you cannot expect high gaming performance. But on medium quality settings, players will get the expected result. For work and leisure - this is an excellent solution for functionality and price.

 

ASRock Mini-PC 4X4 BOX-5000 Series Overview

 

The manufacturer offers us several variations at once:

 

• BOX-5800U. Platform - Ryzen 7 5800U.
• Platform - Ryzen 5 5600U.
• BOX-5400U. Ryzen 3 5400U platform.

 

The Zen 3 architecture is used, which has 4 or 8 physical cores with 8 or 16 virtual threads, respectively. Integrated graphics - Radeon Vega. The differences affect only processor performance. Everything else is identical:

 

• Network ports 2.5 Gb / s with support for DASH and 1 Gb / s.
• WiFi 6E.
• Bluetooth 5.2.
• 2 Key M (Mini-PC comes without storage).
• SO-DIMM DDR4 memory slots with a frequency of 3200 MHz (not included).
• There is a SATA III connector.
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 and two USB 2.0.
• HDMI 2.0a and three DisplayPort 1.2a (2 via USB Type-C). 4K support on all outputs at 60Hz.

 

To pleasant additions, you can add the presence of a TPM 2.0 module. That is, it is possible to install any Windows operating system, up to version 11. There are VESA mounts for fixing the Mini-PC on the back of the monitors. The dimensions of the gadget are 110x117x48 mm.

And finally, everyone is interested in what the ASRock Mini-PC formula means "4X4". We are talking about the simultaneous connection of the gadget to multiple displays. 4 active video outputs for connecting 4 displays. With all screens (monitors and TVs), ASRock Mini-PC 4X4 BOX-5000 series will perform at its maximum performance.

 

The price of ASRock Mini-PC 4X4 BOX-5000 series will vary depending on the installed processor. From 500 to 800 US dollars. Do not forget to add here the cost of SO-DIMM DDR4 memory and an M.2 Key M drive. Which will have to be purchased separately. This is plus $ 300 to the declared price tag for a working device. Someone will say - this is the price notebook. Perhaps, but a laptop that is guaranteed to work for 5 years or more. And very compact and smart. The choice is yours, our dear readers.