SNUNMU Windows 11 Mini PC, 12 GB RAM+256 GB M.2 SSD,Intel
SNUNMU Windows 11 Mini PC, 12 GB RAM+256 GB M.2 SSD,Intel Celeron J4125 Mini Computer, 2.4G & 5.0G WiFi, 4K UHD, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2 Small Desktop PC for Office&Entertainme
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| Weight: | 810 g |
| Dimensions: | 12.95 x 12.95 x 4.57 cm; 810 Grams |
| Brand: | SNUNMU |
| Model: | GK3-12+256 |
| Colour: | 12GB RAM+256GB ROM |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | SNUNMU |
| Dimensions: | 12.95 x 12.95 x 4.57 cm; 810 Grams |
bought this for basic wordprocessing recommend not connecting to internet until setup complete installed new update video driver from intel works well updated fast as have full optical fibre used bluetooth keyboard after set it up with wired keyboard working well the on board wlan is bit slow updated driver now works well so printer added fast and everything seems ok. smaller than i thought it was delivered next day by amazon. fast enough with 12 gb ram will be adding ssd 2.5 when arrives easy to do see video instead of using usb stick. would have liked an sd card slot but have usb micro sd card reader so not real bother has vga and two hdmi sockets worth the money with voucher offered. update just updated it to 2hh2 new version of windows 11 no problem
It is a bit slower than I am used to, but it works well. However, since I bought it I have been PESTERED WITH ADVERTS FOR IT WHENEVER I SEARCH FOR ANYTHING ONLINE – SOMETIMES THERE ARE AS MANY AS 4 OR 5 ADVERTS CLUTTERING MY SCREEN, ACTUALLY PREVENTING ME FROM SEEING WHAT I SEARCHED FOR!! WHY ON EARTH I’M PESTERED WITH THEM WHEN I’VE ACTUALLY BOUGHT ONE ALREADY IS BEYOND ME!!!!
Having not assembled a PC for over 20 years, I was expecting to crash and burn and reach for my nearest Millennial!
However, I was able to attach equally antique accessories to this with no problems whatsoever! It’s preloaded with Windows and as I’m an Apple gal, the interface was fascinating.
I didn’t need a router to get set up, my only additional purchase was a CD/DVD drive. I love that it has an ‘Airplane mode’ so that I can easily switch off access to the internet.
For those Parents/Guardians/Carers who are replacing old space eating computer towers. This is a great way to downsize, create space and still upgrade!
(Even if the recipient isn’t sure that they want the change).
Great value for money (90) and I’m sure that the price would shift on sale days.
I wanted a simple, easy-to-use, and cheaper computer for basic use.
This product does all I want.
The setup was easy after unboxing. It did need a few Windows updates which took some time but that is down to Microsoft so it cant be helped. But once windows had updated it works great. Ok so not the fastest but it does what I want it do to.
I only have one gripe. If I have an external USB external drive that crashes the wireless modem. This is because the drive takes its power from the PC USB port and probably draws too much current.
Solution – run all the USB stuff via a powered USB hub. Also, running the internet via an ethernet cable is perfect.
The PC comes with Win 11 preloaded and just needs a bit of setting up, again no great drama.
Don’t rely on the built-in Wireless modem if you are any distance from your access point as there are no external antennae – it’s all built-in. Use Ethernet instead. Or an external USB modem with a rubber duckie external whip.
In conclusion for typical household applications, I would buy it again. It would also be suitable for home business day-to-day use too. I can’t comment on its use with more memory-hungry software or high graphics games as it’s not used for that.
I installed a second SSD hard drive (super-easy and not at all technical – there’s an instruction video on this product page) to run Home Assistant OS and kept the original Windows installation in case we need a backup Windows computer.
It isn’t the fastest Windows machine in the world, but it’s more than capable of running MS Office, Chrome, etc.
The setup instructions were inadequate as setup can only be achieved through a lan connection, not a WiFi connection, as stated.
The long term functionality of the pc is yet to be assessed. The seller has however subsequently provided a followup customer service to ensure that the product was performing adequately, providing advice and additional software to ensure such. An extension to the standard warranty was also provided.
I bought this to replace a dying old tower. Being used as a database server, an imap server a file share and remote connect via citrix on 2 hd monitors. Does all this without any trouble.
I added an additional SSD driver which was easy to install. Graphics seem good though I have not tested anything more that full screen HD.
New versions of programs would not work on my old pc, but they work on this mini pc, it has the hardware requirements for blender 3d, adobe photoshop and many other programs, I am happy I bought it, I got it for 172 euros, windows 10 was on it, I complained that it did not have windows 11, so they then sent me links to windows 11 pro and how to download it, I have it installed now with windows 11 pro, which is better than windows 10
Good points.
1. A bit smaller than I was expecting.
2. Looks cool, apart from the ugly legacy VGA port. It’s 2022, guys. Should have left it off.
3. It’s not totally silent, but as near as.
4. The VESA bracket works perfectly and hides it nicely, although it’s pretty enough to be on show.
5. Installing an additional 2.5″ drive is a little bit fiddly, but it’s a mini-PC. Literally plug n play. Everything is already there. Cradle data and power cable.
6. Setup was problem free. Not a single hitch at any stage. Wi-Fi connection first time. No adjustment to monitor display.
7. Other network devices found. Drivers installed without problems. Including BT.
8. Quick and responsive to individual tasks.
9. Streamed music via Spotify to various speakers in the house.
10. Great value on offer.
Not so good points
1. It does struggle when multitasking, but I didn’t buy it for such. I wanted something small but powerful enough for basic browsing, emails, and simple spreadsheets.
Great little bit of kit. Let’s hope it stays so.
Update: since installing W10 updates, it’s definitely slowed down, but still perfectly useable. I will probably roll back to original install. Still happy with unit.
Bought this for my son to do his schoolwork on and it’s perfectly quick and up to the task. Easy to install and runs as expected. Not tried this for gaming but not intended for this use so can’t comment on that. Good value for money.
UPDATED REVIEW :
So I’ve now had this machine for two days and it has been a ride, however, I now have something not only working but exceeding my expectations. In my original review I detailed the nightmare I had upon receiving this mini PC. I ended up ditching Windows completely and decided I would install a Linux distribution as a last ditch effort to get the thing working. I downloaded and installed Ubuntu and the difference is night and day. Its snappy and responsive, runs everything I need it to and works like a charm. This little PC is also whisper quiet most of the time and is perfectly capable of running my main ultra wide monitor and a smaller second monitor at the same time. Now the machine works I have given the item 4 stars, I knocked off one star for all the difficulty I had getting this thing to work.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Where to begin? I received this little pc today to use for work. Light tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets etc nothing over the top. It was well packaged and comes with a vesa mount to hide it behind the monitor, a nice touch. This is where any compliments I have end.
I plugged it in, turned it on and it sat at the windows loading screen for almost half an hour. I figured something was wrong and gave it a hard reset, same thing. No problem, I’m technically minded so I booted into the advanced recovery options. I tried a startup repair, couldn’t run it. Tried a recovery point, didn’t work. Reset the entire OS and reinstalled from the harddrive, after a lengthy install, same problem. So, I made a recovery usb from my main PC but that didn’t work either. Made an install usb to install windows from there. This finally worked and it booted into a fresh version of Windows 10. Everything seemed to be working fine, connected to the internet and downloaded chrome. The install finished but alas, there was no chrome on the desktop, in the start menu, it was no where to be found.
Something strange was going on so I restarted the pc. Upon booting up and signing in chrome was sat there happy as Larry on the desktop as if it had never gone walkabout. Okay no problem, opened up chrome “you aren’t connected to the internet”. Strange that was working fine before. WiFi network wasn’t showing up under the toolbar icon, hmmmm. Into the network settings we go, the WiFi card was disabled, strange but no problem. Right click and enable, problem solved, except it wasn’t, the card still said disabled. Right click, enable, little popup tells me its enabled but it’s not. Fine, ethernet it is. Plug it in directly to the router, that’s not working either. Head into the device manager, WiFi card isn’t even in the list but shows in the network center, the ethernet card is in the device manager but not in the network and sharing center.
Basically nothing works and I’ve wasted 4 hours trying to get basic functionality working on this device. I still can’t access the internet and the little box freezes up when trying even the simplest of tasks. To add insult to injury it literally just randomly restarted while I was typing this up on my phone. Waste of time, waste of effort and seems to be a waste of money.
This mini PC is a little gem.
It works absolutely fine, it is capable or running Windows 10 and it is virtually silent.
Personally I’m using it to run my entire home automation using Homeassistant and it works absolutely fine.
I highly recommended it.
So far this unit has worked very well and was very easy to set up.
Was simple to add an SSD drive and although not the fastest PC I`ve had it does everything I need it to.
Will be interesting to see how well it performs over time, but no complaints so far.
No complaints for running Home Assistant OS.
I was impressed with the fact that it runs just like an ordinary full size pc, provided that it’s not loaded with too much stuff, it’s excellent as a secondary pc to have at a convenient location just to browse the web and to run a bunch of programs. The only snag is that there’s is not facility on the motherboard boot program to disable wake-on-LAN.
To be fair I wasn’t expecting much. Windows 10 pre-installed so easy enough to get started. I’m only using it to stream media from and it handles 4K content very easily with no issues. Plex owner’s dream.
Fan can be a little noisy, apparently can be fixed by checking the amount of thermal paste but I don’t intend on bothering – it’s not too bad if you like your content loud.
This is an excellent and tiny bit of kit. It doesn’t purport to be a gaming PC or handle intensive memory work, but for most needs spanning use of MS Office – Word, Excel, PPT; browser-based apps, online meetings and surfing; TV streaming etc, it is very effective. If you are moving between work locations where you have monitors, headphones and keyboards in place, it is great. I am either at home, at a weekend place, or staying with an elderly parent, and have set-ups at each, so this is all I need to take with me. There is periodic light fan noise but not intrusive enough to affect meetings.
It is Win10 OS and I had a problem setting up my MS account PIN, but there is a work around that by doing the initial set up without WiFi connection; it feels like it won’t work but it does, and the WiFi connection can be added subsequently to complete the set up.
The seller was great too – responsive and even offered to pay for a power lead which I had lost.
I amusing this PC to connect to a virtual PC (thin client) and the capacity and monitor outputs are all perfect for me.
Great value for money. I would certainly recommend it.
Not recommended for gaming or heavy lifting but this is a nice wee pc that runs Linux Mint a dream given it has only 4 gig memory. Apart from that I’m beginning to detest Microsoft Windows and ridding all my computers of this bloated god awful OS.
Given the cost of energy these days this machine consumes very little and is best used for email and web browsing
Small and compact, easy set up, ideal for me for Teams meeting at home, I have a wireless keyboard, web cam and headset all hooked up and works no with no issues
Really good
I purchased this along with a cheap touchscreen monitor, to sit on top of a basic digital piano. With this setup, I can use pdf music instead of books, use programs such as Audacity to record music, and follow tutorials on YTube etc – but with better visibility (and cheaper) than via a tablet. The mini pc has been perfect for this. Not sure how it would cope with gaming, but it is fine for music and basic streaming services.
On powering up it went into a typical Windows 10 setup routine but froze at the point when it wanted to set a pin code. I had to crash out of the routine by powering down and then restarting. At this point I discovered that the user “manual” was completely useless ..
Fortunately I have worked with computers since the 1970’s when they took up a huge space … were programmed with punched cards, and were just as pernickity as the PC’s of today. So I have the necessary patience to “fiddle” so by skipping the section where the pin was entered I got it going at last.
This is definitely NOT a machine for beginners, but once set-up is a joy to use. It is VERY quick. I’m not a gamer, I mostly use my pc for graphics and video where speed of memory and raw processing speed make a real difference, and this pc excels.
I dont do gaming so cant comment on its capabilities in that area, but for office work it works perfectly and I got a second screen.
Installed an extra SSD to give me some local storage although I mainly use networked storage (NAS) and it was so simple to install.
BT Keyboard and Mouse saves even more space and wires.
Loving it so far.
In January 2022 this costs 159.90 less a 30 voucher and for 130 it’s great value. It’s not going to run many games but for word processing, internet browsing or as a thin client running Windows 10 it’s a very handy device to have.