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- Top Best Windows Mini PC 2022: MeLE Quieter HD3Q Review, Specs, Features.
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MeLE Quieter HD3Q: The Cost-Effective Mini PC
MeLE Technologies launched their latest Mini PC based on Intel hardware under the Quieter HD3Q variant. As the name implies, this Mini PC has an internal HD mounting compartment and has passive cooling, which means that it doesn’t have any moving parts, such as a fan, so the user can enjoy a quieter user experience operating the product.
MeLE Quieter HD3Q Specifications | ||
Model | PCG33-N5105-8GB-128GB | |
CPU | Code | (11th Gen Intel® Processors) |
Total Cores | 4 | |
Total Threads | 4 | |
Cache | 4 MB L3 Cache | |
Freq | 2.00 GHz - 2.90 GHz | |
TDP | 10W | |
GPU | Processor Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics |
Graphics Base Frequency | 450 MHz | |
Graphics Base Frequency | 800 MHz | |
Max Resolution | 4096x2160@60Hz | |
Execution Units | 24 | |
Operating System | Window 11 Pro preinstalled, supports Windows 10 Pro/home, Ubuntu 20.04, and Debian. | |
BIOS | • Support S5 RTC Wake • Support Wake On LAN • Support disabling Quiet Boot • Power Limit 1=10W, Power Limit 2=15W
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Memory | Memory Size | 8GB |
Memory Speed | 2933 MHz | |
Memory Type | LPDDR4x | |
Storage | eMMC | 128GB eMMC/256GB eMMC On board |
Micro SD card slot | Micro SD Slot up to 2 TB | |
SSD Slot | M.2 22x80 Key M Slot for PCIe3.0 For NVMe SSD | |
SATA Interface | 2.5" SATA Bay - Support HDD/SSD up to 4TB. | |
Graphics Outputs | HDMI output | 2 x HDMI 2.0 |
VGA | 1 x VGA | |
Audio | Audio output | Intel® High Definition Audio via HDMI. |
Audio Input | Micphone (Combo with 3.5mm earphone). | |
Connectivity | WiFi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
Bluetooth | BT5.2 built-in with WiFi module. | |
Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 (Realtek RTL8111H) | |
USB Ports | USB Type-C | USB Type-C( Data transmission only,USB3.2 Gen 1=5Gbps) ×1pc |
USB 3.0 | 2 x USB3.2 Ports (Gen2) | |
USB 2.0 | 2 x USB2.0 Ports | |
Power Button | On/Off | Power Button |
Power Indicator | Power Indicator | Power off: Red indicator |
BIOS Reset button | BIOS Reset button | 1 x Bios reset button |
VESA Bracket | VESA Mount | Support 75mm and 100mm mounting holes. |
Anti-Theft Key Lock Hole | Support Kensington Security Lock Slot | |
CMOS battery | None-Rechargable | Non-rechargeable Lithium-Manganese battery CR2032× 1 |
Power Supply | 12V/2A DC ( Voltage Range12V-23V), including US/EU plug | |
Hardware
Featuring 512GB of eMMC storage, a Jasper Lake Celeron N5105 (4C / 4T up to 2.90GHz) processor, and 16 GB of RAM. This small fanless PC costs roughly $310 and has two HDMI ports, a VGA connector, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity, and passive fanless cooling.
MeLE offers diffrent hardware configuration. The Quieter HD3Q model is equipped with an Intel Celeron N5105, a powerful high-end device. Each model can replace a different PCB with a lower or high-end CPU. The slim cases are more suitable to be mounted behind displays due to their weight and dimensions.
MeLe Quieter Mini PC Series – Model Comparison
Model Comparison | ||||
Product Photo |  |  |  |  |
Model | Quieter2Q /2D | Quieter3Q | Quieter3C | Quieter HD3 |
CPU | Celeron J4125 /N4000 | Celeon N5105 | Celeon N5105 | Celeon N5105 |
RAM /ROM Options | 4GB+ 64GB 4GB+128GB 8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB 8GB+512GB | 8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB 8GB+512GB | 8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB 8GB+512GB | 8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB 8GB+512GB 16GB+512GB |
Connectivity | Wifi5 2.4G/5.0G | Wifi6 2.4G/5.0G | Wifi6 2.4G/5.0G | Wifi6 2.4G/5.0G |
Unlocked Bios |  | | | |
M.2 22x80 Key M Slot | | | | |
2.5-inch HDD SATA Bay |  | | | |
USB Port | 4*USB 3.0 | 4*USB 3.0 | 3*USB 3.0 | 2*USB 3.0 2*USB 2.0 |
Mini DP/ VGA | | | 1*Mini DP | 1* VGA |
HDMI Port | 2*HDMI 2.0 | 2*HDMI 2.0 | 1*HDMI 2.0 | 2*HDMI 2.0 |
USB-C | Only for DC-IN | Only for DC-IN | DC-IN PD3.0/Data transfer/Video Display | Only for Data transmit |
Design
The outer shell of the device case is made from ABS plastic with a lower aluminum plate that functions like a giant heatsink, mounted on top of the PCB CPU and RAM components, and is responsible for efficiently cooling them. The lower bottom of the unit is made of aluminum, so you get a pretty solid design for the buck.
Interfaces & Storage
Suppose you are worried about running out of storage space. In that case, this small mini pc has enough interfaces to use it as a regular desktop PC. a Micro SD card slot can be added separately to expand the storage up to 2TB, plus you also got an internal M.2 22×80 Key M Slot that can support SSD capacity up to 4TB.
Size it everything
You can expect the hardware specifications to be of a High-level PC equivalent so that the device is used as a window or Linux workstation placed on a small table or mounted and consoled behind a computer monitor or TV. The case design is compact, measuring: 150mm x 105mm x 37mm.
MeLE Quieter HD3Q
If needed, The device can also connect with a surveillance IP camera running under Linux or Windows OS or function as a home multimedia device for streaming videos from popular streaming services such as Netflix, Youtube, Spotify, etc.
Triple Video Displays Support
(Dual HDMI + A third VGA Video output)
Equipped with two HDMI 2.0 ports next to a VGA port, you can simultaneously connect up to three displays and share three windows desktop environments.
Software Support
In addition to Windows 10/11 OS support, The Quieter HD3Q supports running multiple operating systems, such as Linux (Ubuntu/Debian). As a user, you have plenty of options without limiting yourself to one Operating system.
