Torn Between 2 AMD NUCs

[Mind_001]

I'm torn between 2 different set-ups... Most of you have heard about the new AMD NUC line. With their embedded CPU, or their SFF systems that use a full CPU.

 

https://www.newegg.com/asrock-4x4-box-v1000m/p/N82E16856158065

 

OR

 

https://www.newegg.com/asrock-deskmini-a300w/p/N82E16856158064

 

Both have Pros and Cons. But what do I REALLY need?

 

Understand here:

- I am no gamer, outside Minecraft, Rocket League, and ocassionally LOL, I don't game hard. So low graphics is not going to hurt me. (going to AMD Vega graphics)

- I'm not a coder, developer, or video editor. So a lower CPU would not hurt me. (just playing with Linux, really)

- I would however need the full RAM, as I do run different VM's to test or look at different Distros. Try stuff without fricking up my main OS.

 

Now, down to the nuts and bolts:

 

AsRock 4x4 v1000m

 

Has a AMD Ryzen Embedded V-series V1605B, QC, 2Ghz, 12-25W

Has 2x DP ports, which I like. Both my monitors are DP applicable.

Has 3 x USB 3.1, 2 x USB 2.0

Has only 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key E and 1x SATA 2.5" HDD/SSD connector

Has 2x Realtek Nics

 

AsRock DeskMini A300W (don't need wireless, but they don't sell the one without...)

 

Takes 2400G and 3400G to run onboard graphics. So, little choice on CPU/APU. Some people say it won't work with 3400. But I think they are just idiots...

Reason for the price difference. If you get both along with a CPU and heatsink, they'd even out.

Has only 1x DP and 1x HDMI connectors. BUT I can use the dolly chain on my two monitors. So, in fact, I'm using 1 DP port on the motherboard.

Has 1x USB 3.1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1x USB 2 Header (USB 2 for hub expansion I'm guessing?) (I have 2 or 3 USB 3 hubs, so extra is no issue)

Has 2x M.2 2280, and 2x SATA 6.0Gb/s (M.2 Type E for Wi-Fi)

Has only 1x Realtek Nic (not a problem, just the difference between the two)

 

So, now that we broke it down, which is better, given my scenario? I know both take So-dimm RAM. I'll add SSD/NVME/RAM, etc. myself. I just want to get down to the board/CPU bit.

 

Which CPU is a better preformer than the other? Embedded? Or 2400G? Or 3400G?

 

Price is not a concern here. I gave you 2 ideas, run with it.

 

Unless you know of any other AMD NUCs coming out soon. I only just recently heard about the 4x4. Any help would be apreciated!  

[Meganter]

Hello,

 

I'd personally go with the Desk Mini and the 3400G (as it would perform the best)

[BobbyPdue]

13 hours ago, Mind_001 said:

Most of you have heard about the new AMD NUC line.

I hate to be pedantic, but NUC is an intel term for their line of small computers.  No one else markets their micro form factor computers as NUC's.  When WFFC tech called them NUC's they were the only ones to call them that. 

 

13 hours ago, Mind_001 said:

Which CPU is a better preformer than the other? Embedded? Or 2400G? Or 3400G?

The 3400G would be a lot more powerful than the AMD Ryzen V1605B which is a 25W max CPU. 

 

[Mind_001]

35 minutes ago, BobbyPdue said:

I hate to be pedantic, but NUC is an intel term for their line of small computers.  No one else markets their micro form factor computers as NUC's.  When WFFC tech called them NUC's they were the only ones to call them that. 

 

I'm using the term NUC as a discription. It only "looks" familiar. A lot of other sites are saying the same thing. It's what we relate to.

 

https://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2019/11/hands-on-with-new-amd-nuc-platform-from-asrock.html

 

They are not calling it a NUC, but a NUC-like system.

 

39 minutes ago, BobbyPdue said:

The 3400G would be a lot more powerful than the AMD Ryzen V1605B which is a 25W max CPU. 

 

No, really? /s

 

Dude, I know this. Embedded is no doubt less powerful than the 3400G. 4v4 computer has a 96W power brick, while the Desk Mini has a 120W. No brainer there.

[boggy77]

14 hours ago, Mind_001 said:

Which CPU is a better preformer than the other? Embedded? Or 2400G? Or 3400G?

 

16 minutes ago, Mind_001 said:

No, really? /s

 

Dude, I know this. Embedded is no doubt less powerful than the 3400G. 4v4 computer has a 96W power brick, while the Desk Mini has a 120W. No brainer there.

Then you answered your own question there

[Mind_001]

1 minute ago, boggy77 said:

 

Then you answered your own question there

Performance ≠ Power draw

 

And, I did not answer my own question, the 2400G/3400G comparison still remains.

[boggy77]

3 minutes ago, Mind_001 said:

Performance ≠ Power draw

 

And, I did not answer my own question, the 2400G/3400G comparison still remains.

3400 is about 10-15% better than 2400. depend on the prices you find and the use case which is worth it

[Mind_001]

2 hours ago, boggy77 said:

3400 is about 10-15% better than 2400. depend on the prices you find and the use case which is worth it

Well, I gave you my use cases....