The Budget Mini PC You Didn't See Coming! [AcePC PowerBox Lite Review]
Channel: Team Pandory
Date: 2024-04-05

The AcePC PowerBox Lite uses the Intel i5-8259U processor, and is a budget-friendly EMULATION BEAST!
This Mini PC can currently only be found directly on AcePC's HP (links below)
Windows 11 Pro is installed, and in our review, we run benchmarks, test games, and also try many emulated systems from within Batocera Linux.

► Specs: 
CPU: Intel i5-8259U Processor / 4 Core 8 Thread @ 1Ghz-3.8Ghz
RAM: 16GB DDR3
GPU: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 48EUs ( - 1.05 GHz)
Storage: 512GB NVMe
OS: Windows 11 Pro 64bit

►Note:
This product was received for free solely for the purpose of video review. Nothing of monetary value has been received.
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► Coupon Code
For 10% off, use the coupon code "61EY0Z03ME7F" at checkout

► Purchase links
AcePC Website: https://bit.ly/3SDhgfZ

► Alternative MiniPCs
Kamrui CK10: https://go.teampandory.com/kamruick10
GMKtec M3: https://go.teampandory.com/gmktecm3
Geekom A5 (UK):  https://go.teampandory.com/geekoma5uk
Geekom A5 (US):  https://go.teampandory.com/geekoma5us

►Timestamps
0:00 Introducing the Intel i5-8259U Mini PC
0:20 Unboxing the AcePC PowerBox Lite
1:25 AcePC PowerBox Lite Specifications
1:51 Close Up, Ports, etc
2:57 Size Comparison
2:44 AcePC Power Box Lite Specifications
3:36 First Boot
3:58 System Settings, Activating Windows 11 Pro
4:14 Bloat, ninite, antivirus, anti malware, updates
4:36 Office, Krita, Reaper DAW
4:57 Online Shopping, Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube in 4K
5:36 Benchmarks
5:55 USB Ports, Real Memory Speeds
6:06 WiFi and Bluetooth
6:15 Game Testing - Streets of Rage 4, Command and Conquer Red Alert
6:33 Game Testing - Dave the Diver, The King of Fighters XV
7:01 Game Testing - We Love Katamari ReRoll, DOTA2, Rocket League
7:38 Game Testing - Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2
8:28 Opening the AcePC PowerBox Lite
8:50 Inside the AcePC PowerBox Lite
9:45 System BIOS
10:20 Batocera Linux
10:32 Emulation Tests - Amiga, Dreamcast, Atomiswave
11:01 Emulation Tests - SEGA Model 3, MAME
11:21 Emulation Tests - PSP, PlayStation 2, XBOX
12:17 Emulation Tests - GameCube, Wii, Wii U
13:01 Fan Noise, Power Draw
13:22 Pros and Cons
13:50 Purchasing, AcePC Coupon
14:06 Alternative MiniPCs
14:26 Final Thoughts and Patreon Thanks

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