14 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

One which gets its power from a plug-in or charger, as opposed to getting it from the PC it is connected to. Mini PCs like mine, with built in power supply need one

I have just ordered a Beelink PC eq13 Pro in 5. Do all Mini PC's accept a USB for the wifi?

1 minute ago, NoshowJones said:

I have just ordered a Beelink PC eq13 Pro in 5. Do all Mini PC's accept a USB for the wifi?

They mostly have WiFi, and Bluetooth, built in.

Which model. They range from Bht 5028 , and 66088 from China, via Lazada. Which did you order?

Does it include an Operating System? Windows 11?

Edited May 30May 30 by wil iam not

37 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Who wants a Christmas tree all year long.? Could you not get a tower case WITHOUT the transparent panels?

The 4k videos on Jellyfin videos run fine on my Beelink, will try on my phone next.

How long do you think a Bht500 power supply will last?

PSU, 10-15 years, generally they last until the leads no longer fit new mobos.

If anything breaks it's the fan.

If fact, most failures are fans and thermal paste, just replaced the thermal paste on my kids pc, started overheating after 8 years. New thermal paste and blow out all the dust in the heatsink.

The lights turn off at the press of a button if you get tired of them.

Edited May 30May 30 by BritManToo

41 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

I have just ordered a Beelink PC eq13 Pro in 5. Do all Mini PC's accept a USB for the wifi?

Yes, it should accept a USB for wifi.

The mini might already have wifi installed.

Edited May 30May 30 by fredwiggy

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Yes, it should accept a USB for wifi.

The mini might already have wifi installed.

It has, as do most Mini PCs. My NUC had it over 10 years ago.

My Beelink EQ6 only has three USB sockets, 1 x USB2 and 2 x USB3 on the back. So, as I advised noshow, use a Powered USB port, cheap on Lazada.

Edited May 30May 30 by wil iam not

On 5/26/2026 at 2:04 PM, NoshowJones said:

I am thinking of upgrading my computer setup. What is best? An all in one system, what make? At present I have the Asus tower and moniter system and not happy with it. I think there is another system which has a small thing which does the same job as the Tower. What is your experience?

I go to the PC shops that make the PC to your requirements. Not sure where you are, but if near Rangsit, Zeer has a few guys that are really good at helping you set up your computer.

1 hour ago, wil iam not said:

It has, as do most Mini PCs. My NUC had it over 10 years ago.

My Beelink EQ6 only has three USB sockets, 1 x USB2 and 2 x USB3 on the back. So, as I advised noshow, use a Powered USB port, cheap on Lazada.

You only need a powered usb hub if what you have plugged in uses power. Portable hard drives are usually the worst. If it's just a mouse and keyboard then not necessary.

13 hours ago, IsmeUno said:

OP didn't mention a budget until his fourth post on Page 1. Easy to miss, especially when most people barely even read the first post of any thread, let alone any subsequent posts. 😊

Most people have a TV anyway, so OP can just focus the budget on the PC itself.

Are you seriously suggesting you expect me to read every reply in a thread before I can respond to the original question?

If this is how you operate that's fine but I'm only an occasional visitor here because I have a life.

4 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

I have just ordered a Beelink PC eq13 Pro in 5. Do all Mini PC's accept a USB for the wifi?

Do you find yourself often being delivered stuff that doesn't meet the specification of what you order? I suspect that this isn't your first rodeo.

I see @BritManToo advised you against buying the fake Mini PC already. But you couldn't resist it ☺️

Is it this one? https://www.lazada.co.th/products/pdp-i5344967002-s22715678531.html

That is neither a Beelink nor an EQ 13 Pro. It will be a no-name Mini PC, if you get anything at all. Can you imagine that such a good value PC would have no reviews whatsoever?

The real price for such a PC in Thailand would be around 16000 baht. The real price for an EQi 13 Pro direct from manufacturer is 20000 baht.

Expect a PC with faked specification.

I have been a fan of Dell since the late 80's. Their warranty service, the very few times it was needed could not have been better. Even here in Thailand, I had purchased a laptop with their extended warranty on the model I purchased. Right at the five-year point I had keys that sometimes did not want to respond to my gentle touch. I took it to my local Dell representative in Map Ta Phut and he checked the warranty status, still covered. A Dell service rep came the next day and replaced the keyboard, no charge.

45 minutes ago, dlclark97 said:

I have been a fan of Dell since the late 80's. Their warranty service, the very few times it was needed could not have been better. Even here in Thailand, I had purchased a laptop with their extended warranty on the model I purchased. Right at the five-year point I had keys that sometimes did not want to respond to my gentle touch. I took it to my local Dell representative in Map Ta Phut and he checked the warranty status, still covered. A Dell service rep came the next day and replaced the keyboard, no charge.

Trump is pushing Dell so I wouldn't be doing any business with them. Clearly they must be corrupt(now).

1 minute ago, gargamon said:

Trump is pushing Dell so I wouldn't be doing any business with them. Clearly they must be corrupt(now).

Poor dude

2 hours ago, wil iam not said:

My EQ6 PRo was 18k, and works as if it is genuine.

Perhaps because it is genuine. The 5028 baht advertisement touts the EQI 13 Pro, but with EQ 13 spec. Quite different models. If were were even an EQ 13, I would snap one up.

EQI 13 PRO at US$639 31,000 baht and up in Thailand

EQ 13 at US$ 200 to US$259 If you find one, they may be around 15000 baht.

5,028 baht? No chance!

Interested to read the next instalment of this saga 🙈

2 hours ago, wil iam not said:

My EQ6 PRo was 18k, and works as if it is genuine.

Perhaps because it is genuine. The 5028 baht advertisement touts the EQI 13 Pro, but with EQ 13 spec. Quite different models. If it were were even an EQ 13, I would snap one up.

EQI 13 PRO at US$639 31,000 baht and up in Thailand

EQ 13 at US$ 200 to US$259 If you find one, they may be around 15000 baht.

5,028 baht? No chance!

Interested to read the next instalment of this saga 🙈

Is it an advantage to use a soundbar working with a Mini PC as it already has an input for earphones, or is it just as well to do away with it?

1 minute ago, NoshowJones said:

Is it an advantage to use a soundbar working with a Mini PC as it already has an input for earphones, or is it just as well to do away with it?

Does your display not have a speaker?

The mini should have an earphone and a mic jack

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

Does your display not have a speaker?

The mini should have an earphone and a mic jack

"The mini should have an earphone and a mic jack". It does have same as my Tower. So I will just do away with the sound bar. Thanks.

On 5/26/2026 at 3:35 PM, NoshowJones said:

On 5/26/2026 at 3:35 PM, NoshowJones said:

Just the normal, watching movies, getting TV shows old and new from PB. Using YouTube. Not so much gaming.

I do all that with a cheap laptop? If you want a big screen, you can plug one into a laptop

1 hour ago, Jaggg88 said:

I do all that with a cheap laptop? If you want a big screen, you can plug one into a laptop

Was your laptop less than 6000 baht?

8 hours ago, Jaggg88 said:

I do all that with a cheap laptop? If you want a big screen, you can plug one into a laptop

Yes I know about that but my laptop keeps moving about with me, I prefer to keep my desk clear, but thanks.

On 5/30/2026 at 6:26 AM, IsaanT said:

Are you seriously suggesting you expect me to read every reply in a thread before I can respond to the original question?

If this is how you operate that's fine but I'm only an occasional visitor here because I have a life.

Is that what I wrote?

Obviously something triggered you to rant away at me, but it wasn't anything that I posted.

I quite clearly suggested that the budget wasn't mentioned until their fourth post and that it was easy to miss...

On 5/30/2026 at 3:57 AM, NoshowJones said:

I have just ordered a Beelink PC eq13 Pro in 5. Do all Mini PC's accept a USB for the wifi?

When is it due for delivery?

On 5/28/2026 at 7:34 AM, wil iam not said:

Do not even think about Windows, get Linux Mint or Zorin, a bit of a learning curve, but no data is stolen from you.

@IsmeUno's suggestion to go for a refurbished ex-office pc sounds like a good idea, although no or a short warranty will be given.

I will look into your suggestion when the time comes to ditch Windows, so thanks for the info.

On 5/28/2026 at 7:06 AM, NoshowJones said:

Budget 6 to 8000 Baht. I cannot get into Shopee, I have tried many times over the years. I have been recommended to get a Beelink EQ 13 PRO which is around 5000 Baht from Lazada, who are always a last resort for me.

Go to Aliexpress ,prices are cheaper than Thailand , I have bought several from there no problems,

as reported Beelink is a good brand , win 11 already installed, take up less space, give it a couple

of weeks to arrive,

regards worgeordie

59 minutes ago, xylophone said:

I will look into your suggestion when the time comes to ditch Windows, so thanks for the info.

The time to ditch Windows was last year when MSoft quit support for other OSs.

I can assure you that changing to Linux Mint or Zorin will be a great experience, OK, a bit of a learning curve, but worth it in the end.

1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

Go to Aliexpress ,prices are cheaper than Thailand , I have bought several from there no problems,

as reported Beelink is a good brand , win 11 already installed, take up less space, give it a couple

of weeks to arrive,

regards worgeordie

Too late, as they have already embarked on a voyage of discovery via a dubious advertisement. I suspect they are going to be coy about what is received. I hope not, as giving feedback is a way of giving back for all the help they get here.

Edited June 2Jun 2 by IsmeUno

19 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

The time to ditch Windows was last year when MSoft quit support for other OSs.

What are you talking? To which OSes are you referring? Windows 10 is still receiving updates until October and even old device will accept the latest version of Windows 11, supported until October 2027.

There are various tools available to help anyone to remove the data sharing defaults.

4 hours ago, IsmeUno said:

Is that what I wrote?

Obviously something triggered you to rant away at me, but it wasn't anything that I posted.

I quite clearly suggested that the budget wasn't mentioned until their fourth post and that it was easy to miss...

Have you not noticed that you are having to explain your posts to me and others on this thread. Doesn't that tell you something...?

It would appear that what seemed funny to you at the time you wrote it isn't being received as you intended. Anyway, until the penny drops, be aware that you may be misunderstood frequently.

I hope this helps.

Edited June 2Jun 2 by IsaanT

13 hours ago, IsmeUno said:

What are you talking? To which OSes are you referring? Windows 10 is still receiving updates until October and even old device will accept the latest version of Windows 11, supported until October 2027.

There are various tools available to help anyone to remove the data sharing defaults.

Updates and security patches for W10 ended on 14th October 2025. W11 can be installed on older PCs if certain procedures are followed either via Rufus, or Registry edit.

Edited June 3Jun 3 by wil iam not

4 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

Updates and security patches for W10 ended on 14th October 2025. W11 can be installed on older PCs if certain procedures are followed either via Rufus, or Registry edit.

The Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for Windows 10 provides customers with a more secure option to continue using their Windows 10 PCs after 14 October, 2025, up until the 13th of October 2026.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates

This, to answer @IsaanT's question, is another example of why I have to explain my posts to so many people here.

Edited June 3Jun 3 by IsmeUno