Can a $250 Mini PC Handle Modern Games? - Beelink SER5 5560U Review
32Are you in the market for an affordable mini PC that can handle some modern gaming? Can this $250 PC that runs Elden Ring become your main gaming rig? In this video, I'll take a closer look at the build quality, performance, and pros and cons of this budget-friendly mini pc.
Buy one below:
Grab one from Amazon (Affiliate Links):
Amazon.ca - https://amzn.to/3NPzXL2 - Beelink Official Store
Amazon.ca - https://amzn.to/3r3hvWn - Beelink Direct (Cheaper sometimes)
Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/3QHToHJ (Beelink US)
Non-affiliate Links -
Amazon.ca:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B1DBVXY1
Amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-SER5-5560U-500GB-Computer/dp/B0B3WYVB2D/
Amazon postings keep changing between the 5500 and 5560u but there isn't a massive difference between the two (5-15% in single core performance uplift on the 5560U)
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Unboxing
0:59 - Overview and Ports
1:25 - What's inside
1:38 - Teardown
2:06 - Internals Overview
2:41 - Boot Test
3:01 - Geekbench Issues
3:11 - Temps
3:49 - CPUZ Benchmark
4:42 - Cinebench Benchmark
5:10 - CPUZ Detailed Overview
5:48 - SSD Health?
6:14 - SSD Benchmark
6:27 - Wifi Specs and Benchmark
6:51 - Streaming Test 4K
7:18 - Streaming Test 8K
7:42 - Streaming Test Loads
8:04 - Gaming - Crosscode
8:21 - Gaming - Hollow Knight
8:42 - Gaming - Ori and the Will of the Wisps
9:13 - Gaming - Alan Wake
9:35 - Gaming - Subnautica
9:50 - Gaming - Doom
10:24 - Gaming - Elden Ring
10:57 - Final Thoughts
If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comment section below or reach out to me on Reddit. Thanks for watching!
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera - https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/
Camera Mount - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/
Camera Arm - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/
Mount adapter (for kit above) - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/
Microphone - https://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Microphones-Yeti-Microphone-Blackout/dp/B00N1YPXW2/
Microphone Boom arm- https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/
Lights - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/
Intro theme song was written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Check out his work here:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.