TRIGKEY G4 Mini PC 12th Generation Intel Alder Lake-N N95 Processor,up to 3.4GHz(4C/4T) Micro PC,Mini Computer with 8G DDR4 RAM/256GB M.2 2280 SSD,Supports 4K@60Hz/Dual HDMI/WiFi5/BT4.0/W11

I purchased this with a $60 coupon, which makes it my best deal all year. This small PC booted right into Windows 11 with no licensing issues. It boots fast thanks to it's ssd. I opened it up and was surprised that it also has a 2.5" slot for a second drive. Single DIMM slot, but normal length SSD.I'm the box is the PC, a long and a short Hdmi cable, power adapter and a really good manual.It has been running for a few hours as a surveillance client off my NAS.Very worth the price, rock solid performance and great hardware.Ps. This is not a sponsored review and no compensation has been provided, this is merely my personal review.

I've tested multiple mini PCs from Trigkey, and I've found them all well built and capable, but most of them have come with a fairly wimpy 128GB hard drive. As I mostly use them to hook up to my projectors this is a slight issue as it means I usually need to run my media from an external hard drive. Not a big inconvenience, but ideally it's something I'd like to avoid.This time I tested the G2 with a slightly more generous 256GB SSD, and it makes all the difference. The drive is large enough to hold around 200 1080p movies, which I find to be more than enough.Beyond the extra storage space, the Intel N5095 processor in the G2 is a big step up from the J4125 used in the old G1. Not only is it a newer generation processors that's more capable all round that the old one, but the N5095 can also accommodate up to 16GB or RAM, so I have the option to upgrade from the 8GB that comes installed in the model I ordered.Overall I think the G2 is a very good mini PC, and one that will definitely meet my needs. If I were paying for this out of my own pocket I think I'd be tempted to spend an extra $80 for the version with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD - it would almost certainly cost me more to make the upgrades myself, unless I sourced used parts - but the 8GB, 256GB option is more than enough for me right now.

Yesterday I received the Trigkey Green mini PC G2. 11th Generation Intel N5095 (4Core) 8G DDR4, 256G M.2 SSD. I added 8G DDR4 and another 256G M.2 SSD what was hanging around.First impression: It is not a powerful machine, not a gaming one, but is excellent for my needs: A web server.Small from factor, very quiet, 16G DDR4, 256G M.2 SSD x 2, very low power consumption, normal heat, Linux compatible.The test: Everything works very good with Windows and Linux (HDMI, USB, LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth, Sound).The temperature on the top is about 90F (37C), and the bottom about 100F (38C) siting on my desk.The possessors temperatures are about 47C-48C. The MB temperature is about 55C.LAN port is 1000 Mbps, WiFi is about 330 Mbps down and up.USB 3 and USB C works OK.Tested HDMI on HD (I do not have 4K monitor) – very good.CPU is running between 0% - 35%.The most important: This machine is not power hungry: in idle go’s to 0.7 Watt and playing HD movie, about 13 - 17 Watts. Full Linux compatibility!If you need a low end workstation (To browse Internet, to get e-mail and watch a movie), or low end server (like WEB, FTP or VPN) – go for this.I have no idea how long will last (I have this thing for 30 hours, but hope will last for some time).Overall: I am very happy with my new, cheap server!

I bought this computer for running a Pi-Hole and WireGuard server on Ubuntu Server. I first booted to Windows 11 and made sure it was activated in case I want to go back (I change my mind quite often). Windows was noticeably slower with the N95 CPU than on mini PCs with an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, which also cost much more than this PC. I allowed all updates to install, which took quite a while. Once this was done, I created an image of the drive and installed Ubuntu Server.I was very surprised at how long it took Ubuntu Server to install. I actually thought it was frozen since it is command line, and nothing was moving. I waited and then saw text finally scrolling and the process completed after much longer than recent computers. I cannot say for certain if this is entirely due to the N95 CPU or a combination of SSD and CPU speeds. If I had more time, I would have done some test. However, the end result was that this computer was indeed a bit slow, but fine as an ad blocker and light use VPN. It might be too slow for someone that wanted to use it as an office PC. I still gave it three stars as in it was okay for the price and still cheaper than a Raspberry Pi with a kit (power supply, case, SD card, etc.). This PC would also likely outperform a Raspberry Pi 4, but this is just a guess based on the fact a Pi uses a relatively slow SD card.

I can't believe I snagged this for $70. I'm using it as a Plex server. The price is not much more than the Windows 11 license !! Super quality, and worked as soon as I plugged it in. Fast, quiet, and tiny. Bravo !!!

My laptop that I used for paying bills/ emails/ web browsing was having problems so it was find a new computer for that. This seemed to fit the bill, small, had the features I needed and wanted windows 11. Turned it on, did numerous updates, imported my bookmarks, and I was off. Works great with my 1080P monitor with built in speakers. Works great with my USB wireless keyboard and mouse. It's quick for my usage and couldn't be happier with it for the price paid.

To be fair and honest - this worked pretty good up to the day when the return window closed (approximately 30 days). I use this as a computer to run linux and a wireless AP on and do MiTM attacks. The computer worked flawlessly for just about 28 days. Then it locked up. It seemed to be overheating because it felt hot to the touch. I am not sure if the fan gave out or what happened. I still hear the fan spinning but when I boot it comes up for about 10-15 minutes and then everything locks up. I have reinstalled the Kali Linux, Ubuntu, went back to the Windows 10 installed on it... all does the same thing. Ten minutes after boot, locked up. I can't immediately reboot, I have to wait about 20-30 minutes and then it will boot again. Very frustrating!!!! If you choose to buy this, make sure you get the warranty.

The machine itself is fine for what it is and the documented product specifications are accurate. The photos show a headphone jack in the front, though, and while there is a space on the front of the case with the headset logo on it, it most definitely does not take a 3.5mm jack like most headphones / gaming headsets. Other than that, it's a decent piece of hardware and suitable for most purposes.