Beelink GTI 11 Tiger Lake mini PC offers triple display output, dual 2.5GbE

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Beelink GTI 11 Tiger Lake mini PC offers triple display output, dual 2.5GbE


Beelink GTI 11 mini PC is offered with either Intel Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake processor, coupled with 16GB or 32GB DDR4, a 500 GB NVMe SSD, and provides triple display support via HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C interfaces, two 2.5GbE ports, and more.

Beelink first teased the board in June with an upcoming crowdfunding campaign that never happened, but the Tiger Lake mini PC is now available on $609.99 (Core i5, 16GB RAM) and $819.99 (Core i7, 32GB RAM). Note those are promotional prices valid until December 28, and initially, I was shown $809.99 and $1,089.99 respectively with an address in Thailand. Switching to a US address lowered the price, so the promotion depends on the warehouse, and YMMV.

Beelink GTI 11 mini PC specifications:

• Tiger Lake SoC (one or the other)
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7 quad-core/8-thread processor @ up to 2.4GHz / 4.2GHz (Turbo) with 8MB Smart Cache, 80EU Intel Iris Xe Graphics; TDP: 12 to 28W
  • Intel Core i7-1165G7 quad-core/8-thread processor @ up to 2.8 GHz / 4.7 GHz (Turbo) with 12MB Smart Cache, 96EU Intel Iris Xe Graphics; TDP: 12 to 28W
• System Memory – 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (Core i5) or 32GB (Core i7), upgradeable up to 64GB
• Storage
  • 500GB M.2 2280 NVME SSD, 2200MB/S (Kingston)
  • M.2 2280 SATA socket
  • Support for 2.5-inch SATA drive up to 7mm thick
• Video Output
  • HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp60
  • DisplayPort port up to 8Kp60
  • DisplayPort via USB-C port up to 8Kp60
• Audio – 3.5mm audio (headphone+mic) jack, digital audio via HDMI, DP
• Networking
  • Dual 2.5GbE RJ45 ports via Intel I225LV
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0
• USB – 4x USB 3.0 ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB Type-C port
• Misc
  • Power button and LED
  • Fingerprint scanner for identification, 0.5s quick unlock
  • RTC plus battery
  • BIOS with WoL and “auto power on” support
• Power Supply – 19V/3A (57W) via DC jack
• Dimensions – 168 x 120 x 39mm
• Temperature Range – Operating: -10°C–45°C, storage: -20°C–60°C

Beelink lists Windows 10 and Windows 11 as supported operating systems, but recent versions of Linux should work too. Beelink GTI 11 mini PC ships with a wall-mounting bracket, 20cm and 1m HDMI cables, a power adapter, and a user manual.

Cooling is achieved with a dual-fan system that is said to be “quiet” and provide “strong heat dissipation”. Beelink measured noise under various loads and distances, and it will be clearly audible while playing games if placed on a desk at around one meter from the user.

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Via Liliputing, Minimachines CNXSoft

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Beelink GTi11 Mini PC, Intel i5-1135G7



Support the installation of the Windows 11 system!

The GTi11 Mini PC with Intel i5-1135G7 (up to 4.20 GHz), 4 cores and 8 threads, stable and reliable performance, reduce latency and lag, powerful loading and processing power for a smoother experience.

16GB memory DDR4, Kingston 500GB SSD, providing enough capacity to store pictures, videos, music, games, etc. Support DIY expandable storage, DDR4 up to 64GB expandable memory, M.2 SSD interface can be expanded at will, and support up to 1TB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, more storage space will make Mini PC run more storage space will make the Mini PC run more smoothly.

Intel Iris Xe Graphics, supports 4K Ultra HD content, 3D rendering and modeling, presenting ultra-clear visual effects for the ultimate gaming experience, HDMI &DP &Type-c ports, easily connects to 3 monitors. At the same time, the GTi 11 mini PC has built-in WiFi 6 (802.11AX), so the network is no longer stuck when playing games.

The Mini PC with a built-in independent security chip, fingerprint encryption, enhanced data security, fast fingerprint recognition, protects your privacy better than password input, supports, auto-boot, a wake-up call from LAN, PXE boot, etc.

The mini PC can be used for visual home entertainment, office, light games, digital security and surveillance, digital signage, media center, conference room, etc. All of our products obtained FCC, ROHS, CE certification. We also offer 1-year factory professional support & 7*24 hours online customer service.

The Box:


PC:


What's in the Box:


Front:


Rear:


Side Vents:



Beelink:

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The GTi11 Mini PC with Intel i5-1135G7 (up to 4.20 GHz), 4 cores and 8 threads

Looking good as Shown above lots of Ports, Finger Print Scanner, HDMI Display port and USB C Video OUT, Dual LAN, 4 x USB3 and 2 x USB2

Lets have a look on innards:
4 Phillips screws and a small tag (pull) to help Remove base:
Remove Base with Care as you will see.


Remove Base:
Small cable to SDD receptacle easy to damage if too rough.
Thermal Pad from Base to M2 sticky slowly ease cover off.
And No I removed the Ram for Show and tell it did not fall out
"DDR4 up to 64GB expandable memory, M.2 SSD interface can be expanded at will, and support up to 1TB 2.5-inch SATA"


A closer look at what's going on:


SSD Slot: (SSD not Included)


Beelink:

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Well to Windows 10 or not that is the question,
Nope Windows 11 it will be
Win10 Update restart update, Nope not today.

Downloaded Win11 ISO
Rufus to a USB STICK

Boot USB wipe M2 all data, Installing (oops should have saved the drivers)
3 minutes first reboot and Getting ready, Sweet
Further 2 minutes later win have Win11 and the setup

Much the the same as Win10 startup on its Win11 moving forward not sideways (maybe)
Win11 is ok have it on a couple of other devices,

Always some teething problems with MS$.

A further 8 minutes and signed in, told MS$, NO I don't want your stuff as in office, one drive etc etc.
But it will still show up again not sure why they bother to ask.

Further 1 Minute or so and Win11 installed and running to easy.

Now to Debloated and get it how I want it.

Only harp is MS$ move stuff around and need to do a bit of looking part of the deal I guess.

Few Windows items to update, easy.


Windows also needs a few drivers and Bits,
Guess the Upgrade instead of fresh install would have been easier but no guts no glory.

Well messed up a little.

After installing the new ISO Win11 and thinking it would find all I was wrong ;(
Should have backed up the system 32 with the .inf and stuff.
Took a bit longer but what can you do.

From This


But our good friends at Beelink had all the drivers and saved my butt
To This


All Good now.


A Very Good as usual review can be found over at CNX-Software:
Beelink GTi11 review – Part 2: Ubuntu 20.04 on an Intel Core i5-1135G7 mini PC
https://www.cnx-software.com/2021/12...135g7-mini-pc/

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Looking Good:
No Widgets, waste of space just give the weather the rest I can work out:
Using just under 40GB full installed:
WIFI and ethernet all good
All Works as you would expect, Windows in Windows 10 or 11 made to do a job

Thanks to Beelink for the quick response for Drives as they were not published at the time on there website. Good support I find.




Beelink:

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Even Intel are happy Now all drivers up to date...

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The mini pc looks cool, but this model is for office work, right?
Even the 12th Gen gamut from Intel, small models like this always have cooling problems. Yes, the active cooling is definitely there, but when you use the iron to its full potential, it's going to wear itself out. Of course, it has advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages include virtually no upgradability, no cooling, which limits loads and affects the wear and tear of parts, low performance. Pros: low cost, and if you need a PC for watching movies and Internet surfing, it's pretty enough the absolute absence of noise (not on all models), low power consumption.