Beelink BT7 mini PC Powered by Atom x7-Z8700 Processor Features 4GB RAM, Up to 320 GB SSD

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Beelink BT7 mini PC preliminary specifications:

• SoC – Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Cherry Trail quad core processor @ 1.60 GHz/2.40 GHz (turbo) with Intel Gen8 HD graphics @ 600MHz with 16EU (2W SDP)
• System Memory – 4 GB RAM
• Storage – 64, 128, or 320 GB SSD storage, SD card slot
• Video Output – HDMI up to 4K resolution
• Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, Dual band 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0
• USB – 2x USB 3.0 host ports
• Misc – Power button
• Power Supply – TBD
• Dimensions – 119.5 x 119.5 x 22.5 mm (aluminum case)
• Temperature Range – 5 to 35 C (which could be a problem in some countries…)

The system will run Windows 10 Home 64-bit, and the company claims to have optimized thermal design with high thermal conductivity heatsink, multiple thermal pads, and a “lower noise cooling fan”.

Source:CNXSoft

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More on the Intel BT7 from CNXSoft

Beelink BT7 mini PC powered by Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor offers an interesting alternative to the fanless Voyo V3 mini PC, as it is actively cooled by a small fan, supports (Gigabit) Ethernet, and comes with three full USB 3.0 ports. There are three versions with either 64, 128 (64+64) or 320 (64+256) GB storage, and I got Beelink BT7 128GB to play with. Since I’ve already checkout the hardware, I’ll focus on the performance and stability of the device on Windows 10 in the second part of the review.

The mini PC on my desk, made use of the three USB 3.0 ports with a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, and a Seagate USB 3.0 hard drive, and connected Ethernet, HDMI and the power cable.


If you happen to own a TV or monitor that supports VESA mounts, you can use the include VESA bracket and screws, as well as the short HDMI cable to hook Beelink BT7 right behind the display.





But more information on the BT7 Via CNXSoft






Power consumption in idle mode is normally around 5 to 7 watts, playing a 4K is around 10 to 12 watts, and in power off mode my meter reported 0.0 watt. The power consumption in sleep mode is a little odd, as after one minute the consumption varied between 5 and 10 watts, and after 30 minutes it was still 7 to 7.4 watts, ore greater than in idle mode. The fan turns all the time, but it’s really not that noisy. I can’t hear it when my main PC (which I reckon is quite noisy) or aircon is running. In a quiet room (PC and aircon off), I’m able to hear the fan at around 2 meters away, but the noise is very low.

Read the full review CNXSoft

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Useful review for prospective purchasers.

Testing 10 bit video on a SOC that has no capability of doing so though is always going to be of no value.