Beelink SER9 MAX vs BOSGAME VTI-490
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Beelink SER9 MAX
Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
BOSGAME VTI-490
Core Ultra X7 358H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD; installed OS unconfirmed
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
Not available
3Can it game?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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SSD fan runs at a fixed speed in this review Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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SSD fan runs at a fixed speed in this review
Riccardo Palombo reports that the two-wire SSD-cover fan starts with the computer and runs at a fixed speed. He could hear it with an ear close to the case. This is an attributed observation, not a standardized noise measurement.
Riccardo Palombo · 8:04
5How much electricity does it use?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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USB4 Yes
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Upgradeable storage Yes
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Bottom-cover access
ETA PRIME demonstrates removal of the bottom cover after undoing four screws.
ETA PRIME · 2:05 -
Memory is upgradeable Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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SSD cover has a short fan cable Not available
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Storage-cover clips can break Not available
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Second SSD slot bandwidth needs confirmation Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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USB4 Not available
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Upgradeable storage Not available
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Bottom-cover access Not available
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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SSD cover has a short fan cable
Riccardo Palombo shows the one-screw storage cover lifting with its cooling fan attached by a short cable. Take care when opening it for an SSD upgrade.
Riccardo Palombo · 5:56 -
Storage-cover clips can break
ReviewTechUSA2 warns that the bottom storage-cover clips are easy to break and shows the cover during the discussion. The reviewer also cautions against pulling the attached fan wires.
ReviewTechUSA2 · 3:07 -
Second SSD slot bandwidth needs confirmation
Robtech labels the second M.2 slot PCIe 4.0 x1 in its teardown. Riccardo Palombo describes it as x2. The manufacturer confirms a second slot but the inspected sources do not resolve this lane-width disagreement.
Robtech · 4:16
7Is it good value?
Beelink SER9 MAX
Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
Not available
8Will it be dependable?
Beelink SER9 MAX
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Proxmox installation caveat
VirtualizationHowto encountered a blinking Proxmox VE 9 installer while using a TinyPilot remote KVM. He installed VE 8 and upgraded to VE 9, and cautioned that the problem could be specific to his setup.
VirtualizationHowto · 11:24 -
Linux setup worked for this reviewer Not available
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Windows scan flagged a registry setting Not available
BOSGAME VTI-490
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Proxmox installation caveat Not available
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Linux setup worked for this reviewer
Mr. Sujano reports installing Linux and reinstalling Windows without driver or setup problems on his 64GB / 1TB unit. The Linux distribution and OS builds are not identified in this segment.
Mr. Sujano · 10:38 -
Windows scan flagged a registry setting
Robtech shows a Malwarebytes scan of the supplied Windows installation flagging a registry value as RiskWare.HiddenExt. This records the scan result on that review unit; it does not establish the condition of every retail installation.
Robtech · 4:33
References
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Beelink. SER9 MAX H255/H260/H350 specifications and configuration selector. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 7 H 255 / 64GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / Space Gray / US adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; performance has not been independently measured.
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ETA PRIME. SER9 MAX Mini PC First Look! Ryzen 7 H 255 Quiet, Cool, and Powerful. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: SER9 MAX H255 with 1TB SSD; installed RAM capacity not verified.
Disclosure: Affiliate links and software-key promotion are disclosed; unit acquisition was not established.
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VirtualizationHowto. Beelink SER9 Max Review and Proxmox 10 Gig Mini PC Giveaway. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: SER9 MAX H255 running Proxmox; RAM capacity and firmware not established. TinyPilot remote KVM used for installation.
Disclosure: Beelink supplied the unit; the reviewer says the review was unpaid. Video includes a Nakivo sponsor segment.
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BOSGAME. VTI-490 64GB / 1TB specifications and port diagram. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H / 64GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD; installed OS unconfirmed
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Riccardo Palombo. BOSGAME VTI-490 review and teardown. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, Kingston 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro. Performance testing used changed BIOS power limits; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Affiliate links disclosed; unit acquisition terms unconfirmed.
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Mr. Sujano. Bosgame VTI 490 Mini PC with Intel 358h Panther Lake Power. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Linux distribution, OS build and firmware not specified for compatibility remarks.
Disclosure: BOSGAME supplied the unit for review; retention or loan terms unconfirmed. Affiliate links disclosed.
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ReviewTechUSA2. Intel Is Making AMD Nervous (Bosgame VTI-490 Review). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD. Exact OS edition, drive model and firmware unconfirmed.
Disclosure: BOSGAME supplied the unit; retention or loan terms unconfirmed. Product link labelled non-affiliate; tagged products carry commission.
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Robtech. Intel’s New Beast with the FASTEST RAM EVER! BOSGAME VTI-490 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Pro. Windows build, firmware and retail installation consistency unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate shopping links disclosed.
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Beelink SER9 MAX
Higher listed specifications for BOSGAME VTI-490
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | SER9 MAX | VTI-490 |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | SER9 MAX | VTI-490 |
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| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-9600, soldered |
| Maximum memory | Not published | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Not published | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | SER9 MAX | VTI-490 |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 10Gb Ethernet | 1 x 10GbE and 1 x 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | SER9 MAX | VTI-490 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |