Let's Open: Intel Mini PC G2 Review and Teardown (from AliExpress)

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  • @tylerbrown7110
    @tylerbrown7110 8 років тому +49

    Teardown starts at 22:00. You're welcome.

    • @nakyer
      @nakyer 8 років тому +2

      +FALLING AWAKE
      Please tell the washing machine to be creamy.

    • @AlyOopsieDaisy
      @AlyOopsieDaisy 6 років тому

      thank you my guy!

  • @RajeshPranayKiran
    @RajeshPranayKiran 8 років тому +1

    I like the way you're perfectly setup to do a profound review. Honestly speaking I could never do like you. Truly it's kind of a good to know information for me. Thank you somuch.

  • @ProtoMario
    @ProtoMario 8 років тому +33

    Turn it side ways, paint it like an energy tank. Install emulators. Good to go.

  • @bharathghanta
    @bharathghanta 8 років тому +20

    The reason for 32 bit windows is that 64 bit windows takes a lot more disk space and that thing has only 32gb of disk space

    • @JonathanDeane
      @JonathanDeane 7 років тому +2

      Also it eats up slightly more RAM and with only 2GB's RAM becomes pretty tight. I would like to see a model with 4GB's and a better CPU but then it wouldn't be cheap...

    • @voiceofreason9258
      @voiceofreason9258 4 роки тому +1

      It is also because the EFI BIOS on this unit is only 32bit capable and only works with 32bit O/S's. It won't boot a 64bit O/S.

    • @bharathghanta
      @bharathghanta 4 роки тому

      @@voiceofreason9258 Good to know. But seems like this is a limitation of Windows. I didn't think this was an issue as I did install 64 bit Linux on several of these 32 bit EFI devices. We do have to use 32 bit grub but 64 bit Linux itself runs fine

    • @voiceofreason9258
      @voiceofreason9258 4 роки тому

      @@bharathghanta I tried it with Windows 10 64bit after the Windows install had gone corrupt. It went into a boot loop, so I booted to the EFI and tried to run setup from there and It came up with an error message something to the effect of: "can not run 64bit EFI on this 32bit EFI system" I don't remember the exact wording. I had to make a Windows 32bit install disk in order to re-install Windows. - Then I had to look all over the internet for drivers since the manufacture doesn't make themselves known and has no support page. I managed to get ahold of them in China a while ago and they were more eager to sell a new product than to fix an old one. The one I had in my possession was a friend's that needed a lot of the solder re-flowed to repair the audio and SD card slot. They are not ventilated well and are susceptible to expansion stress on the solder joints.

  • @weatherchaser1166
    @weatherchaser1166 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for the vid. Saved me from breaking it when I wanted to take it apart. The fan started making some odd noises. When I took it apart, it was silent as a mouse...until about an hour later. Fan is going out.
    I ordered a pair of 40mm x 40 x 10 replacement fans. Amazon AB4010M12 for the units I got. When they arrived, they looked like they would work, except the units I received were a little too tall to fit the shorter screws. I had some longer screws that did the job. The screws actually thread into the chip's heat sync. I got some longer screws and plopped it on. Second problem was the connector to the board had a different spacing that didn't line up with the new fan connecter. Thankfully you can pull off the piece from the board exposing the connectors that protrude upward. Piece fit them perfectly.
    I've had this for almost 2 years now, and it runs a weather station with a USB base station perfectly and with low power. The motherboard sure looks a lot like the Raspberry Pi stuff I own now. I'm pretty much on board with the review. I wasn't expecting miracles for 59 bucks, but with Win 10 on it, it makes it worth it if I want to use the serial on something else when this unit bites the dust.

  • @valveman12
    @valveman12 8 років тому +1

    Good review. I have to say that I watched you whole video using my Vensmile i10 which is the same as the Mini PC you critiqued, in 1080p 60 with no dropout or stutters. Play perfectly smooth.

  • @macg86
    @macg86 8 років тому +6

    Windows is actually activated on this one, you can see it clearly @ 14:55.

  • @alex12342715
    @alex12342715 8 років тому +10

    Putting the Apple logo on it probably made it worse

  • @CaptainUltimaFTW
    @CaptainUltimaFTW 8 років тому +1

    Good stuff man, straightforward and informative.

  • @ianide2480
    @ianide2480 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the review. I now know some of the basic capabilities of this device. I could find a use for such a device but as of now I have no use for it. If only it had more storage options, but they are built to a cost. As a side note, I have no idea wtf some of these folks are talking about, you seemed to be very mellow in your review. I can only assume that these guys work for the company that makes or sells these devices.

  • @voiceofreason9258
    @voiceofreason9258 4 роки тому

    I have one of these as a hobby repair project. It does not boot. The test pad signal to the processor shows the CPU getting the signal to start, but then goes into reset. Any ideas what might cause this? I already replaced the CPU, and RAM (put the faster Atom CPU on it and fixed some corroded solder pads under the first RAM chip) but I still get the same problem. Blue light is on, no video, CPU goes into reset repeatedly. Can't find any info on this board and the manufacturer gave me the runaround when I asked about the board schematic - trying to get me to buy a TV box instead.

  • @holgerwikingsen713
    @holgerwikingsen713 8 років тому

    That Bay Trail chip is surprisingly a capable chip. I recently bought a cheap Lenovo 2-in-1 with that same SOC just to replicate my main PC screen through remote desktop but I ended up using it natively because the system is very responsive for the tasks I do.

  • @ItsABassDammit
    @ItsABassDammit 8 років тому +4

    That should be available as a case for NUC mobo's.

  • @sanman267
    @sanman267 7 років тому +10

    When the tech guy can't activate window. Here's a hint go to settings.

  • @alexdarul1170
    @alexdarul1170 7 років тому

    Hello I have a problem with bios. Not means to navigate the menu bios in USB, and the USB does not work any more. Would have about the dump of bios optimized defaults. For flash thanks

  • @KalpeshPanchal
    @KalpeshPanchal 7 років тому

    This is what I call an intense review. Thanks Scott.

  • @andrewzach1921
    @andrewzach1921 7 років тому

    Fun video, I was considering getting a PC like this for an HTPC but as you showed and as I thought it doesn't quite have the horsepower to do so. I actually LOL'd when you threw the sticker on. Thumbs Up from me.

  • @gbirbilis
    @gbirbilis 8 років тому +2

    yep, Candy Crash Soda Saga comes installed at other Win10 installations I've seen

  • @storino03
    @storino03 8 років тому +5

    It's only an SD card without the S...WHA?

  • @TheWorkingPeople
    @TheWorkingPeople 8 років тому

    this video got me to subscribe, i love these kinds of videos, i.e reviews and tear downs :)

  • @sergeantsapient
    @sergeantsapient Рік тому

    I bought this computer 5 years ago and had it set up to run Kodi. It worked fairly well but I wasn't aiming for HD. I still have it and am planning to repurpose it to run a Home Assistant server.

  • @Cyba_IT_NZ
    @Cyba_IT_NZ 6 років тому

    Great vid mate. I've just come from Techsmartt's review of this and by comparison your vid is only about a million times better. Don't watch his please, it'll give you nightmares. Thinking of getting one of these for Dad as he loves writing and this'll be great as a glorified word processor. Anyway, informative vid and Loved the wireshark capture as well. Cheers

  • @riopato2009
    @riopato2009 8 років тому +6

    Baytrail with 2gbs doesn't run windows 64bit

    • @stonent
      @stonent 7 років тому

      Something to do with it having a 32bit UEFI which is not normal for most PCs.

  • @Jackpkmn
    @Jackpkmn 8 років тому

    The features it has are informed by the standard kit that comes with the Atom Bay Trail. It's basically an Atom Z3735F tablet without the screen and battery components which is why it has a camera. Which is also why it has 32bit Windows, it has a 32bit UEFI so you can't install 64bit Windows.

  • @petitrossignol
    @petitrossignol 8 років тому

    hi thx for the movie , I like to know if the USB port is bootable in the bios? can we have access to the bios of the machine?

  • @attomicchicken
    @attomicchicken 8 років тому +1

    How is it a head scratcher? It only has 2GB of ram

  • @hemeon
    @hemeon 8 років тому +1

    Great review! Like how you went the extra mile with the network monitoring and the like. Obviously some people have issues with the pessimistic attitude you had, but I like the fact that it's not watered down with marketting words and shit to make it seem nicer than it is, and you complimented it on its pros. At the end of the day, you were right to be that way. It was a shitty PC, even taking into account it is a mini PC. Many better options, but none really as aesthetically pleasing.

  • @orangeActiondotcom
    @orangeActiondotcom 4 роки тому

    So, do you use this shitcan for anything? I ended up buying one long ago and keep finding it and thinking I'll set up a legacy BBS on it or something.

  • @Insane98
    @Insane98 8 років тому

    Does this computer run hackintosh el capitan/sierra good for watching streams?

  • @igloo2862
    @igloo2862 8 років тому

    Good video, subbed. You should have quickly noted temps after benchmark. Of note is that you can get an Intel compute stick (made by intel) with the same processor, storage, and ram, for less money.

  • @Zagroseckt
    @Zagroseckt 7 років тому

    Just so you know most stick/tablet pc's ask for a key. it's in the bios. most of the time once online just actevate it. genrily it pulls the key from the bios then if not it may be listed in one of the bios pages or in the eufi config

  • @RankAmecha
    @RankAmecha 7 років тому

    Thank you for your fair open-minded and unbiased review. (Good grief!)
    It was kinda fun watching you eat crow at the end there LOL.
    If you'd kept your opinions and preconceptions to yourself this would have been a fine teardown.

  • @UnicycleWheelie
    @UnicycleWheelie 7 років тому

    The real question is how did you make that tap box

  • @gopronomad4381
    @gopronomad4381 8 років тому

    I havent watched the full vid but I cant wait to ask... could the video issue be due to internal overheating?

  • @elmariachi5133
    @elmariachi5133 6 років тому

    Could you test power consumption in idle and under load please?
    Also: Did you try installing Linux on this thing? I think it might make for a capable and power efficient router, with a distribution like IPFire on it...

    • @narfanna
      @narfanna 4 роки тому +1

      I did these tests and at rest without using anything with windows about 2 or 3w and in intensive use 8.5w

    • @elmariachi5133
      @elmariachi5133 4 роки тому

      Thank you! :)

  • @LMTVVideos
    @LMTVVideos 8 років тому

    Like the Apple Mac Pro, the vertical design of the chassis allows for a chimney effect for cooling. Other than the CPU, none of the other components create much heat. The power supply probably makes more heat than the CPU. The air is drawn upwards entering from the smallish holes at the bottom, and vent out the top.

    • @muramarco01
      @muramarco01 8 років тому

      it's true for a full computer with a 500w tdp as you sad but this mini pc has a tdp of about 10 watts so it doesn't need that much cooling. the little fan is enough. so the cylinder shape is just for design

  • @TheCj71984
    @TheCj71984 8 років тому +1

    first video i watched of yours cool video ! i subscribed ! thanks

  • @heyarno
    @heyarno 7 років тому +1

    Does it jitter like that with a 64bit OS too?

  • @jimawhitaker
    @jimawhitaker 8 років тому

    Not a bad price for a decent little single board computer in an aluminium case... The only real drawback I see is lack of support. Thanks for the video.

  • @weisseadler
    @weisseadler 7 років тому

    did you had any problems with sound when you connected it to the tv through hdmi?

  • @PhilyDips
    @PhilyDips 8 років тому

    The camera is a nice addition for video calling, but it does look like its in an awkward place, even if it was on a desk

  • @johnnymichaels3256
    @johnnymichaels3256 8 років тому

    Were you able yo put it back together and is it working?

  • @localboofboi8063
    @localboofboi8063 7 років тому

    Should I buy this or the Intel compute stick second gen or the Intel NUC

  • @edzeiser6640
    @edzeiser6640 4 роки тому

    I loved the tear down. Good review.

  • @Carimusa
    @Carimusa 8 років тому

    Thanks for review!
    What is the background music at 20:30?

  • @jan-klaudeteknomaster8814
    @jan-klaudeteknomaster8814 7 років тому

    great vid - thanks for it and all: I wonder does the pi fit in there - it seem to be too small for anything but I fancy it anyway - this vid was very usefull for me and I am happy with this - EnjoyLife!

  • @glenndumlao3966
    @glenndumlao3966 8 років тому

    Hi, great review.What;s the link to the NASA UHD videos?
    Cheers

  • @heyzoos-cgr9369
    @heyzoos-cgr9369 8 років тому

    Is it not 32bit because it has a 32bit uefi boot-loader irrespective of the 64bit processor?

  • @SitarKnight
    @SitarKnight 8 років тому

    Would this thing be able to run the Raspberry Pi OS?

  • @giovanni233
    @giovanni233 6 років тому

    Why not install HWMonitor to see the actual temps of the CPU and GPU in real time?

  • @petersoong4709
    @petersoong4709 8 років тому

    I got this G2 few months ago. Does anyone notice the picture from the webcam is actually upside down? I tried search Google but no solution found.
    Appreciate if someone here can help.

  • @NexXxus86
    @NexXxus86 8 років тому

    Why not a Cherry Trail Atom X7 ?
    Baytrail is quite outdated already and too slow for everyday usage.

  • @sirkillroymouse8036
    @sirkillroymouse8036 7 років тому +2

    its always a good idea to see how a chinese device will behave on a network first, instead of just bringing it online on your home network though.

  • @JoeCole_social
    @JoeCole_social 7 років тому

    thanks you for running wire shark. I was very suspicious of the front camera.

  • @sunnyy622
    @sunnyy622 7 років тому

    do you think I can use it to record with egato game capture

  • @AhmerghausiTheMAG
    @AhmerghausiTheMAG 8 років тому +1

    you just forgot to show the camera view of this... i just wana see how good or bad it is :D

  • @databang
    @databang 7 років тому

    Thorough. I like that you checked the outgoing network messages on first startup. It would be nice to see video of you finding examples of nefarious network activity to see what your toughbox does in such a case. Curious! Sub'd from Oakland CA

  • @patrikforsman5421
    @patrikforsman5421 8 років тому

    where can you get a network tap for wired ethernet cause if it works i would use an raspberry pi for it

  • @fatihkan2601
    @fatihkan2601 3 роки тому

    Intel chips always look amazing. No matter what product they're working on.

  • @yugen042
    @yugen042 8 років тому

    I'm impressed that you used Wireshark in your review. Thanks!

    • @yugen042
      @yugen042 8 років тому

      Oh, and the reason these Bay Trail devices (usually tablets) come with 32-bit WIndows is that it uses less disk space an RAM. Also they often come with a 32-bit UEFI and some of those have a hard time booting into 64-bit operating systems.

  • @fdekr9643
    @fdekr9643 7 років тому

    if i would wanna buy this this video would be great! keep up the good work!

  • @francisdonsmg6819
    @francisdonsmg6819 7 років тому

    hey when you are done with this thing could i have it to turn into a coffee​ mug

  • @AminKhanOfficial
    @AminKhanOfficial 8 років тому

    Then where else would you have the camera?

  • @MsJinkerson
    @MsJinkerson 4 роки тому

    how about a larger heat sink you can get one from a north or southbridge off an ATX mobo

  • @sbrazenor2
    @sbrazenor2 8 років тому

    I think the only application I can immediately think of for this would be to plug in an external hard drive and use it for torrents. It's low power, so leaving it on all day to collect data would be ok. It might also be a good computer for an older user that only uses social media and reads the news. Chrome might be better optimized for UA-cam, so that may have made the viewing experience better.

  • @modelspaceorg
    @modelspaceorg 5 років тому

    Hey Scott, can you help me? i have the same mini PC and i want to reinstall windows 10.

    • @narfanna
      @narfanna 4 роки тому

      Hello, I recommend bouncing a USB with windows 10 mini OS 32bits, it will be much better for you.
      To that if the drivers are somewhat difficult to find.

  • @thomaswang1118
    @thomaswang1118 8 років тому

    Do you know the size of the motherboard??

  • @DavidSevern
    @DavidSevern 8 років тому

    32 bit OS choice may be due to the uefi bios only supporting 32bit, some like the asus t100 only support 32 bit.

  • @kiracrossings
    @kiracrossings 7 років тому

    That image with the fan placing made my laugh... im such a geek

  • @Nosci1020
    @Nosci1020 8 років тому +2

    yes candy crush saga comes with every windows 10 by default I have w10 Pro so I'm 100% sure

  • @EdWood2006
    @EdWood2006 5 років тому

    Great video. Just what I was looking for.

  • @shahfikdarif6461
    @shahfikdarif6461 3 роки тому

    Do you recommend for people buy this thing??

  • @AlyetAJ
    @AlyetAJ 8 років тому

    Why are you using Firefox for youtube? Other people use Edge and it works.

  • @Seijakukun
    @Seijakukun 8 років тому

    You should have used Microsoft Edge for full screen HD and Full HD videos. I have a tablet with the same processor and it runs just fine on it (1280x800 resolution, though, so at least 720p60 plays well)

  • @yunquan1596
    @yunquan1596 7 років тому

    this was a cool vid, really indepth, well made

  • @teknowil
    @teknowil 8 років тому +2

    I like this form factor, just the guts need to be a little more beefier. I'd actually buy one that could do full screen video, use as a hometheater pc

    • @LuftRaptor
      @LuftRaptor 8 років тому

      honestly one of these with a large panda windows ten would be fantastic

    • @gtab
      @gtab 8 років тому +2

      get the intel compute stick then

    • @cukedaddy
      @cukedaddy 7 років тому

      They have the same Atom chip I think.

  • @borama5317
    @borama5317 8 років тому

    In other parts of america people also use the european standard plug or is it just a "north thing" among canadians, unitedstateans and mexicans?

    • @cooperberrysmith7701
      @cooperberrysmith7701 8 років тому

      if you're talking about Type C (the plug on the included power brick) vs. Type A&B regular 2 and 3 pronged plugs then no I think thats just a "north thing".

  • @ForbiddenUser403
    @ForbiddenUser403 8 років тому

    It would probably make an okay thinclient, that is if the bios supports PXE booting.

  • @KiraSlith
    @KiraSlith 8 років тому

    Wow, I've never had someone take me from liking them and enjoying what they have to say, to hating them so fast, 1.8 seconds. that's some sort of new record.
    On Topic: The motherboard is actually a fairly common board Chinese manufacturers like to buy.

  • @Zimba9810
    @Zimba9810 8 років тому

    on the aliexpress site
    "Features:
    Not only mini but powerful! Powerful CPU with Windows 10 operating system(not activated).
    4x USB ports provide you with easy access to external equipment.
    Is much smaller than normal laptop or desktops, easy to carry around.
    2.0MP webcam allows users to enjoy video calling/meeting freely.
    More powerful; Windows OS easier for use; more functions to use anywhere;
    Good to use for business meeting, home theater, office work, etc."
    so it didnt lie i guess it said not activated

  • @TechTimeWithEric
    @TechTimeWithEric 8 років тому

    Whatever that date on the board was, it was on my 31st birthday

  • @jan-klaudeteknomaster8814
    @jan-klaudeteknomaster8814 7 років тому

    could you perhaps recommend me one (similar what you do/opening case etc) or even make one about PIPO X9 -or X8 -X10
    I see its hard to find thesekinda provids where they open the case! thats allmost more than anything important to know when purchasing stuff from china - thank you and I hope you keep on making these very cool videos about interesting stuff - thx

  • @gbirbilis
    @gbirbilis 8 років тому

    @s.co.tt did you notice this comment? "Terence Stewart - 3 months ago -
    The Windows activation code is included with the product and can be obtained by scanning the QR code on the underside of the product". If it is accurate, then you should at least add some banner on the video to mention it

  • @GadeEmbossed
    @GadeEmbossed 8 років тому

    Thats awesome!, and i can here that game in the background lol

  • @dzytkergame
    @dzytkergame Рік тому

    How to git into the bios on this shit.. help please

  • @ExStaticBass
    @ExStaticBass 8 років тому

    Honestly I'd install Android Linux on that and call it good. It might be OK for a portable but so is my laptop and my phone. How much did you pay for that thing? You might have mentioned it but honestly I was so distracted by the utter crappiness of the thing that I don't remember anything about a price.

    • @ExStaticBass
      @ExStaticBass 8 років тому

      Never mind. I found the link. Definitely not worth $122.83 and shipping.

  • @kingcrimson234
    @kingcrimson234 5 років тому

    I've had one of these for a couple years. Never experienced the video issues that you are, even in Firefox on UA-cam. That surprised me. Then again, I'm not sure if I tried 60 FPS stuff on it.
    I mostly play stuff in MPC on it, and it's fantastic. I also run Office stuff on it (Word/Outlook mainly) and do some moderate web browsing. It's responsive. The fan started making a horrendous noise maybe 6 months ago though. I will probably go in and replace it at some point. Overall, I like this thing a lot for what it is and would 100% percent recommend it for basic computing even 3 years later in 2019. It's fine.
    I guess we'll see how long the eMMC holds up. Once that dies, this thing is basically worthless unless you want to run an OS from a USB drive... through USB 2.0. Ouch.

    • @narfanna
      @narfanna 4 роки тому

      I also have it for 2 years and the fan is going well to date.
      What I do to make the EMMC last longer is to use a microSD to put the games and so not write much in the EMMC so it will last you many more years.

  • @walterlas1023
    @walterlas1023 6 років тому

    But will Haiku run on it?

  • @SquillagusNiggle
    @SquillagusNiggle 7 років тому +4

    Keep hoping to be as funny as AvE.

  • @voiceofreason9258
    @voiceofreason9258 4 роки тому

    The original Unreal Tournament and Star Wars Jedi Knight work fine on it. You will have to fight with Windows 10 to get them to work (need a modified OpenGL32.dll). It was great at playing them over the network. I had no trouble with Asphalt 8 or Minion Rush. Note: the bottom has the activation code. It is a QR Code.

  • @burly636
    @burly636 7 років тому +2

    Samsung has a cylinder CPU that pretty cool. Expensive to boot, pun not intended.

  • @PcParamedics868
    @PcParamedics868 8 років тому

    Would this be good for emulator gaming

  • @heliopijpe
    @heliopijpe 7 років тому

    I think it is a nice SOS system, you can stock it up a shelve for when you really need it after a major crash of your primary system, perhaps use it as an office desktop, I can see some uses for it, using a light operating system Win 7 / 8 (or Linux bootimage) ;-)

  • @TheOneG36
    @TheOneG36 7 років тому

    in your screenshot it says, literally not activated....... i seen this in like 2 secs....

  • @laszlomihalyi6006
    @laszlomihalyi6006 8 років тому

    hi all
    i have this mini pc, somebody can help me about drivers? the system was bad, i refressing the windows, and i have just the intel driver, no card slot, wifi, nothing :(

  • @lesliejong
    @lesliejong 6 років тому

    Mine is making a grinding sound whenever it is booted up. Anyone knows how to fix this?

  • @riftfun
    @riftfun 8 років тому

    subscribed after 20 seconds of starting the video

  • @NickFaina
    @NickFaina 8 років тому +2

    make a video on how to make that ethernet box

    • @jpal754
      @jpal754 7 років тому

      NickTheDumbass I agree do that

    • @wafasebaa4201
      @wafasebaa4201 7 років тому

      NickTheDumbass

  • @DeimosSaturn
    @DeimosSaturn 8 років тому +1

    It's literally a computer in an aluminum beer can.

  • @JasonPutt
    @JasonPutt 7 років тому

    dude your late, if this is the first cylinder computer, why you showing video 5 years after the ,ac pro cylinder was released?