Overview AcePC AK7 - miniature computer for office work and entertainment

Table of contents

1. Specifications
2. Packaging equipment
3. Appearance
4. Software
5. Performance
6. application
7. results

Modern technologies are rapidly changing our understanding of the usual things. More recently, under the name "PC" means more noisy box collecting dust somewhere under the table. Today, there were gadgets that have a tiny size, but performance is not inferior to the monsters of the past. This article will tell you about the possibilities of these mini-PCs example AcePC AK7.

1. Specifications

AcePC AK7 built upon Intel Celeron J3455 platform. It contains four processor cores that are produced using 14-nm process technology, architecture Apollo Lake. Base frequency Celeron J3455 nuclei is 1.5 GHz, but with a maximum load may be dispersed to 2.2 GHz.

CPU cooled cooler which is included only when the demanding tasks.

Intel HD Graphics built-in video card 500 includes a new block video decoding - with support for HEVC, VP9 and other sought-after codecs. Expect good results is not necessary in gaming applications, but playback of any video should occur on this system without any problems. This is important because these mini-PCs, many users are using it to create a home media center.

The memory subsystem AcePC AK7 includes 4GB of RAM and a 64 GB (eMMC 5.1) embedded storage. Indicators Of course, modest, but it depends on the method of use of the device. If you do not try to load it unusual for such gadgets tasks, then no problems.

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2. Packaging equipment

A computer It comes in a small square box measuring 15 × 15 cm. The device is disposed on a substrate of dense cardboard, located beneath the power supply. In addition, the box has HDMI-cable for connection to a monitor, and a thin guide in English.

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3. Appearance

Housing AcePC AK7 is a compact rectangular parallelepiped with a base and lateral faces of gold metal. The cover device is made of opaque white plastic. Knowing the love of Chinese producers to external effects, I expected that the work overflows with different colors. But no, there is no backlight, with the exception of a modest blue LED on one of the sides.

All connectors and controls are focused on the sidewalls. These include four USB-ports (two of them USB 3.0), two the HDMI-connector for connecting the monitor, the LAN-Gigabit port, and 3.5 mm hole for connection headphones. In addition, there is a connector for the power cable and slot for an extra memory card format microSD.

Mini PC AcePC AK7 is lightweight and fits easily in the palm. With these dimensions it will not take up much space on your desktop, easy to be located next to the TV in the living room or in any other convenient place.

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4. Software

The device is running the 64-bit version of the Windows operating system 10 Home. System formally activated, so no problems with its functionality should not be. Immediately after the first launch you will get 41 GB of storage capacity.

That's enough for installing the necessary software, but no more. If you plan to use AcePC AK7 for multimedia entertainment, you need to think about purchasing an additional external drive.

Supporters of alternative operating systems, the computer also could be interested. IN BIOS the device can disable Secure Boot protection that makes it possible to install Linux. We tested the latest version of Ubuntu and Linux Mint and have not found any significant problems in their work. All equipment, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter, it was immediately recognized and functioned without any additional configuration.

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5. Performance

In performance tests, the results of which you can see in this section, the device proved to be quite predictable. Its processor can easily handle any typical tasks that typically occur in the user's home. The computer is great for surfing, listening to music, working with simple electronic documents and even photo editing.

But do not forget about the limited amount of RAM. So if you want to simultaneously open a hundred tabs in the browser, heavy file in an image editor and a video player window, AcePC AK7 may fall into deep thought. Follow the rule of "one task - one window" to work does not bring you irritation.

for games This computer, by itself, is not suitable. But if it is very necessary and there is no other way, then some old toys can be run. However, even in this case will have to be content with a minimum resolution of the most gentle and graphics settings.

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6. application

Hardware features of this mini PC is quite clearly outline the scope of the potential of its application. There are dozens of different situations in which a child will feel great and faithfully serve his master.

First AcePC AK7 can be useful as an inexpensive compact office typewriter for typing, surfing, handling correspondence and spreadsheets. The presence of connectors for connection of two monitors allow you to use this device for the organization of the system CCTV. Good audio section with support for DD and DTS 7.1 comes in handy if you want to organize your digital music center.

However, the most preferable, in our view, is to build on the basis of AcePC AK7 home multimedia center. The Hardware device easily copes with high-definition video. In any case, none of the test clips we have no problems.

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7. results

Pros AcePC AK7:

• Compact design.
• Genuine Windows 10.
• Possibility to install Linux.
• Good performance.
• Low price.

Cons AcePC AK7:

• Poor equipment.
• Loud built-in fan.
• Lack of VESA-mount.

At the time of this writing, the price of the mini-PC AcePC AK7 is 10 109 rubles.

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The author expresses his gratitude to the company GearBest for providing the test sample.

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