[Device Reviews and Information] Jupit3r:
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When we think about PCs, we often think about them in 2 form factors. A laptop for portability and a performance rig for gaming or creativity workflows. The reality is, there’s a whole other class of computing that is available for those with different needs.

If you’re someone who has a home office and needs a computer for basic computing needs like running office apps, checking email, browsing the web, then a budget-friendly mini PC fits the bill perfectly. Given these low-end requirements, a small PC that literally fits in the palm of your hand, or straps to the back of your monitor, is a perfect solution.

For a long time, Intel has the mini PC market tightly in its control, but more and more Ryzen powered models from different brands have been coming out in the last couple of years, and many of them are in direct competition with Intel’s high-end NUC models. Yet, in the more budget-friendly segment, AMD is still very much absent, but that may change soon. Beelink, a Chinese company known for making quality mini PCs, recently released a new model powered by an AMD Ryzen 3-3200U processor. With a price tag of only $319, it has the potential to give those Celeron based SFF PCs a run for their money.

Main specs of the Beelink SER3 3200

Processor: AMD Ryzen3-3200U

CPU: 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.6-3.5GHz

GPU: Radeon RX Vega 3 @ 1200MHz

Process technique: 14nm

OS: Windows 11 Pro

RAM: 8/16GB DDR4 2400MHz (16GB in my review)

Storage: 250GB/500GB NVMe SSD (500GB in my review)

Network: WiFi5 + BT 4.0 / Ethernet Gigabit

Ports: 4x USB 3.0 / 1x USB-C / 2x HDMI 2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack

Accessories: 19V-3A DC adapter/ 2x HDMI Cable (1m & 0.2m) / User Manual

Packaging​

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The SER3 3200’s retail package looks nice and simple.

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Inside the packaging you will find a mini PC, a VESA mount bracket, a 57-watt power adapter, two HDMI cables, a bag of screws, and a user manual.

Design and build​

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The SER3 3200 is one of the best-looking mini PCs out there. The exterior of the chassis features a modern matte black metal finish, that easily blends into its surroundings, complimenting the typical black monitor, keyboard and mouse. The panel on the top is perforated, which not only allows more efficient air flow, but also gives the machine an extremely classy and stylish look. There’s a ton of branding here: besides the AMD and Beelink logo, you will also find the Ryzen3 and Radeon Graphics stickers. But I don’t think you will mind them too much, because their presence only makes the mini PC look more expensive than it really is.

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Measuring only 124*113*41mm, and weighing only 425g, the SER3 3200 can fit just about anywhere. I have coffee mugs that take up nearly the same amount of desktop space. The ultra-compact design means you may also mount it behind a display and hide it completely, perfect for those who love minimal workstations.

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The SER3 3200 mini PC is actively cooled, and vents can be found on the top, left, right and rear.

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Despite its diminutive footprint, the SER3 3200 has enough ports for a traditional desktop setup. The front panel sports two USB 3.0 ports, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack with mic support.

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The rear side plays host to two more USB 3.0 ports, a 1000M Ethernet, two HDMI 2.0, and a DC-in.

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Getting access to the internals is quite easy, the only thing you need to do is to extract the four screws on the bottom panel. This mini PC can accommodate up to 32GB of RAM across its two DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM memory slots, and installing memory is easy. Just push the sticks of memory gently into the slots and press down firmly until the metal clasps lock them safely in place. To remove RAM, push the two metal clasps outward and the memory will pop up at an angle for easy removal. Besides an m.2 slot for an NVMe drive, there’s also a slot for a 2.5″ SATA drive for all of your media files. Beelink doesn’t sell the barebone version of the SER3 3200, but all retail units will come with two Crucial DDR4-3200MHz memory sticks, and an Intel NVMe SSD., which are extremely nice for such a budget-friendly setup. The Ryzen3 CPU, the WiFi module and the cooling fan are tucked away on the other side, you will need to extract more screws to get to them.

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The build quality of the SER3 3200 is extremely good. The metallic chassis is sturdy, with no ugly mold lines on its exterior, and everything underneath is perfectly arranged.

System & App​

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The SER3 3200 ships with licensed Windows 11 Pro, which offers a more features than the typical Windows Home Edition, such as being able to join a domain, Hyper-V for virtualization, and getting updates from Windows Update for Business. The operating system here is completely clean, you won’t find yourself uninstalling any third-party apps or bloatware after booting it up for the first time.