Vortex Gaming

· Introducing the new AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 processor model of the KAMRUI E3B Mini PC.
· The manufacturer claims improved performance over the previous AMD Ryzen 7 5825U model.
· The previous model was capable of playing games from mid-spec to high-spec and was rated as 'the best value mini PC'.
· While the new V2748 processor is expected to offer CPU performance improvements, gaming performance is anticipated to be similar due to the same AMD Radeon graphics card.

· The package design of the KAMRUI E3B Mini PC is the same as the previous model, offering 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
· The package includes a user manual, the mini PC unit, a power cord, an HDMI cable, a VESA mount, and a power supply.
· The exterior, including design, materials, color, ventilation, and connectivity options, is identical to the previous model; the only difference is the absence of the AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series sticker.
· Features include rounded corners, the texture of the top panel, and the company logo design.

· The KAMRUI E3B Mini PC is equipped with a triple cooling system consisting of a high thermal conductivity aluminum sheet, a 2000RPM fan, and MOS inductors.
· Although the external ventilation ports are the same as the previous model, there's a possibility of internal cooling system changes.
· The front features one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a power button.
· The rear includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a 1Gbps RJ45 port, DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0 ports, and a DC power port.
· It supports connection to a total of three monitors and allows for various peripheral connections without a separate docking station.

· Removing the bottom cover for internal access reveals a high thermal conductivity aluminum plate.
· Internally, it's equipped with a 512GB M.2 2280 SATA drive and 16GB DDR4 RAM.
· A second SSD can be added, and the single drive interface supports up to 2TB, allowing for expansion up to a total of 4TB.
· There are two RAM slots, supporting up to 64GB (32GB x 2).
· A relatively large cooling fan is installed, which is expected to help dissipate internal heat.

· Boot time is approximately 22 seconds, which is not a significant performance indicator.
· Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.
· Power consumption is very efficient, ranging from 2-3W in standby mode to a maximum of 25W during stress tests.
· Fan noise is barely audible, and even during gaming, it remains very quiet at around 40-41dB.
· SSD read/write speeds are 491MBps and 463MBps respectively, which are somewhat slow; installing an NVMe SSD with at least 2000Mbps speed is recommended.

· Contrary to the manufacturer's claims, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 processor showed slightly lower performance than the Ryzen 7 5825U in major benchmarks like GeekBench 6, Cinebench R23, PassMark, and PCMark 10.
· The 3DMark benchmark also recorded lower scores than the previous model, contrary to expectations.
· Considering it's an entry-level mini PC, the performance is still excellent, but the upgrade effect did not meet expectations.

· All games were tested at 1080p resolution with the lowest graphics settings.
· Various games were run, including Asphalt Legends, Counter Strike 2, PUBG Battlegrounds, DOTA 2, and Once Human.
· Notably, Once Human showed a significant improvement with an average FPS of 25, compared to 13 FPS on the previous mini PC.
· CS2 and Once Human ran much smoother than the previous product, making it sufficient for playing light to medium-intensity games.

· This mini PC seems more suitable for home and office use than for gaming.
· 4K video playback on platforms like YouTube and Netflix is smooth.
· Some stuttering may occur when using multiple Google Chrome tabs, but this can be improved with a faster SSD.
· Wi-Fi 6 support provides download speeds of up to 104Mbps and upload speeds of 102Mbps.
· Exporting (rendering) a 1-minute 4K video took 1 minute and 11 seconds, showing faster video editing performance than the previous model.
· Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) are pre-installed.

· While the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 CPU model showed slightly lower benchmark scores than the previous model, its gaming and video editing performance was superior.
· Considering the price of around $350, it offers satisfactory performance for most tasks, including light to medium gaming, 4K video viewing, and video/photo editing.
· It boasts excellent expandability and convenience with RAM and SSD upgrade options, numerous ports, and triple monitor support.
· This product lives up to its slogan: "Designed not just for speed, but for stability."