After watching Retro Game Corps’ review of the SER8 8845HS, I initially considered purchasing that model. However, I opted for the SER8 8745HS due to its similar specifications at a lower price point, and I’m glad I made this choice. This mini PC performs exceptionally well with every emulator I’ve tested. I primarily use RetroBat and LaunchBox/BigBox, and both platforms run flawlessly on this machine.
I’ve connected two external hard drives to the PC and utilize symbolic links in RetroBat, which work seamlessly. Additionally, I’ve been able to run Cyberpunk 2077 at low settings with smooth frame rates and even played Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 using an Xbox controller without any issues. While the graphics don’t match the quality of my Xbox Series X—something I expected—it’s impressive that the system can handle AAA titles at low settings. That said, my main use for this PC is retro gaming, not high-end titles.
One standout feature is how quiet this PC is. Even with the BIOS set to performance mode, I’ve yet to hear the fan while in use. In terms of benchmarking, the system scored approximately 2,900 on the 3DMark demo benchmark, which is in line with my expectations for its performance.
Setting up the PC was straightforward, and I’ve experienced no issues during configuration or regular use. If you’re looking for a compact mini PC that you can easily hide on a desktop or connect to a TV for retro or PC gaming from the couch, I highly recommend the SER8 8745HS.
| Standing screen display size | 24 |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Max screen resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Processor | 4.9 GHz amd_ryzen_7 |
| RAM | DDR5 |
| Hard Drive | 1 SSD |
| Graphics coprocessor | AMD Radeon 780M |
| Card description | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory Size | 1 |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11ax |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Brand | Beelink |
| Series | SER |
| Item model number | SER |
| Operating System | OS |
| Parcel Dimensions | 16.9 x 16.7 x 9.9 cm; 1.41 kg |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Number of Processors | 8 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Flash memory size | 1 GB |
| Hard Disk Interface | ATA-4 |
| Hard drive rotational speed | 1 |
