AWOW Mini PC Desktop Computer Intel Celeron N3450 Windows 10 6GB DDR4 128GB SSD/Burst Frequency 2.2 GHz/Dual LAN/ 2.4G+5G Dual Band WiFi/4K /Bluetooth/HDMI/5 USB3.0 Ports Micro PC

Works great as a firewall with Pfsense. Been running at least six months with no problems. Thanks!

The media could not be loaded. This is my new daily, get-it-done computer. You can see in my video, 10 second start up with a quick browser opening, means I can get to my email and work faster. It's whisper quiet, tiny enough to give me back desk space, and quickly opens and jumps between pages in my Web Browsers, even when running my Office Suite. The 6 Gb of Ram helps keep things moving and the 128 SSD drive is lightning quick.It runs full 4k video over wifi, and would make an excellent small form, low energy media machine for any home. When I first unboxed the machine, it needed updates to get to the newest version of Windows 10, but that's expected the way Microsoft released updates, I made sure they were all installed before testing.This PC has LAN/Ethernet connections for those who prefer wired connections or have spotty wifi, 5- 3.0 usb ports and a MicroSD slot for additional storage as well as 2 HDMI ports for multiple monitors. The built in Intel graphics and Dual Band Wifi, made streaming clear and stutter free, I even ran Windows version of Minecraft from the Microsoft Store without any problems. I'm planning on buying a 2nd one for my living room "smart" TV, which isn't getting updates fast enough to keep up with the streaming services.5 Stars for a terrific product.

I got this planning on it running Linux thankfully. I tried it in Windows out of sheer curiosity, and it was too slow to use. The CPU was at 100% even when nothing was open. Linux performed much better on it though.I will say that the Windows installation was fairly free of bloat. The only issue is that the CPU is not powerful enough to handle Windows.In short, only get this if you are comfortable running Linux. If you are comfortable with that though, it's fine for the price.

Awesome Design! Very Compact (About half of Mac Mini surface area) with tons of ports.There are 2 HDMI, 5 USB 3.0, 1 Micro SD Card Reader, 2 LAN ports, 1 3.5mm Headphone Jack. It also supports both 2.5Ghz and 5Ghz Wifi connection and has bluetooth 4.0 in built. It is really cheap when compared to the cheapest Mac Mini. FYI, you CANT UPGRADE RAM on this one.It boots up fast and perfect for browsing, checking emails, Social Media and Watching videos. So far haven't heard a big fan noise (you can hear minute fan sound) and I have also not been doing super CPU intensive work on this at the same time.I own an old Apple 2012 Mac Mini which has become very slow over the time even after RAM upgrade, so was looking for a cheaper alternative for light use (I am in no way comparing this Mini PC to Mac Mini :) ).I want to use this as a travel PC and would like to carry it with me where ever I go.I would definitely recommend this product for any one looking for a Mini PC to do basic things.

As other reviews have noted, this mini PC doesn't work well as a software router. I encountered stability issues with OPNsense 25.1—specifically, the Realtek interfaces kept disconnecting. When this happened, the device often required a full reboot to restore routing. I went in knowing it had Realtek NICs, and I’ve been aware of FreeBSD’s long-standing issues with Realtek drivers since I started building FreeBSD routers in 2002. At $99, I wasn’t overly concerned, but this proved too unreliable for my needs. I’ll likely repurpose it for a less critical task or just give it away.In the end, I replaced it with a Protectli FW6D for $400. I’ve had good results with Protectli devices at work, and I’m simply done troubleshooting cheap routers.As for the mini PC itself, it’s passable as a basic Windows 10 machine for web browsing, but it’s held back by two key issues: no TPM 2.0 and a low-performing processor. Given the specs, the most viable use cases I can see are running digital signage, such as menu boards or mall advertisement screens. For anything beyond that, you’re better off looking elsewhere.P.S. There was a security sticker on the PC that said it was HDMI Premium Certified Cable. Yes, certified cable. Peeling it off left behind a holographic HDMI logo with dots, like some kind of pointless anti-tamper seal. Completely unnecessary and straight out of r/mildlyinfuriating. Simply, why?

I am absolutely thrilled with my AWOW Mini Desktop PC! This small but mighty machine packs a serious punch, with enough power to run a small Asterisk PBX server. The small form factor is perfect for those who want a powerful PC without taking up too much space on their desk.Not only is the AWOW Mini Desktop PC powerful, but it's also incredibly easy to use. Setting it up was a breeze, and I was able to start using it right away without any issues. I was especially pleased to discover that I could install Linux on the machine, which made it even more versatile.Overall, I highly recommend the AWOW Mini Desktop PC to anyone looking for a compact yet powerful machine. It's perfect for those who want to run a PBX server or other small server applications, and the ease of use makes it a great option for anyone who doesn't want to spend hours tinkering with their computer.

I have years experience with Linux and x86 type systems. But wanted to let potential buyers of this particular Intel N3450 system know that not every Linux will install successfully. I've hard a very difficult time getting any recent 2021 or later version of RHEL 9, or Fedora 36+ Linux installed. I have been able to get RHEL 8 and RockyLinux 8 and Ubuntu installed, but I don't want those. Just curious if this is a problem with all Intel N3450 based systems, or just this specific AWOW AK34 that is problematic. None of my other mini 4x4 PC systems based on Intel or AMD chips have had this problem. I'd say if you want to get a system for various Linux installs and you want to make sure it works and you have flexibility, then choose a different mini 4x4 PC model, and perhaps even a different manufacturer.