我们有机会测试了华硕最新推出的(ASUS)迷你电脑(Mini PCs)之一。它被称为华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)，于今年早些时候推出。在小尺寸中，它承诺提供第 8 代(form factor)英特尔(Intel)处理器提供的高性能、 DDR4 RAM、多种存储选项，包括添加蓝光(Blu-Ray)或DVD 刻录(DVD writer)机的可能性、支持傲腾内存(Optane memory)、4K超高清视频(Ultra HD video)输出和许多端口，包括USB 3.1 Gen2 . 这听起来令人印象深刻，你可以想象我们是多么好奇地看到它在现实生活中的表现。经过近两周的使用和测试，以下是我们对新华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)的印象：
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)：适合谁？
ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1是以下人士的绝佳选择：
- 想要一台不占用太多空间的小型计算机(form factor computer)
- 想要一台具有许多可扩展性选项的计算机，尤其是在存储方面
- 想要一台用于办公(Office work)、浏览网页和其他日常活动的电脑
- 想(Want)在家里搭建一个家庭娱乐系统(home entertainment system)，想用一台可以播放4K超高清(Ultra HD)视频的Mini PC(Mini PC)
优点和缺点
关于华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)有很多好话要说：
- 它是一款小巧时尚的电脑，具有可靠的制造质量(build quality)
- 根据您选择配备的硬件，您可以从中获得最佳性能
- 它具有灵活的配置，具有大量存储空间(storage space)，包括光驱
- 它的定价也很灵活，具体取决于您选择的规格
- 它可以连接到有线和无线网络，并支持Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- 它有许多不同的连接端口，包括HDMI和USB 3.1端口
- 您可以将其安装在任何兼容 VESA 的显示器的背面
它最重要的不利方面是价格昂贵，尤其是如果您为华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)选择最佳硬件配置(hardware configuration)时。
判决
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)是一款出色的小型计算机，(form factor computer)我们推荐给任何想要保持办公桌干净整洁(desk clean)的人。如果您不是游戏玩家，并且您所做的大部分工作是办公室工作(Office work)、浏览互联网、听音乐或观看视频，那么这款Mini PC是您能买到的最好的之一。它看起来不错，速度快且功能强大，并且带有许多可扩展性选项。再加上它可以以 4K超高清(Ultra HD)分辨率显示视频，如果您想为客厅打造(living room)家庭影院 PC(Home Theater PC) ，它也是一个绝佳的选择。
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1 拆箱
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)采用中等大小的盒子，有不同的灰色阴影，由优质纸板制成。在其正面，您可以看到设备的图片及其名称。在它的背面，您应该会找到一张带有您的Mini PC序列号的贴纸。(paper sticker)
包装盒内有华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)、电源线(power cord)、VESA 安装(VESA mount)套件和所有标准文档：快速入门指南(quickstart guide)和保修卡(warranty card)。根据您所在的地区，华硕(ASUS)可能还会将鼠标和键盘与您的华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1 捆绑在一起(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)。
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1 装在一个看起来不错的盒子里，里面有您尽可能快地使用这款 Mini PC 所需的一切。它给人以积极的第一印象。(The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 comes in a box that looks good, with everything that you need to use this Mini PC as fast as possible. It makes for a positive first impression.)
硬件规格
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)采用英特尔处理器(Intel processor)，根据您的型号，可以是英特尔第 8(Intel 8th)代酷睿 i7-8700T(Core i7-8700T)、酷睿 i5-8400T(Core i5-8400T)、酷睿 i3-8100T(Core i3-8100T)、奔腾金牌 G5400T 或赛扬 G4900T(Pentium Gold G5400T or Celeron G4900T)。
我们测试的样品配备了六核Intel Core i5 8400T处理器，在 turbo 模式下运行频率为 1.70 GHz，最高可达 3.30 GHz 。它是一款出色的处理器，于 2018 年第二季度推出。它有六个核心、9 MB的高速缓存(cache memory)和35瓦的(Watts)TDP。
该处理器配有高达 32GB 的DDR4 RAM，运行频率为 2400MHz。有两个 SO-DIMM 插槽可用，Mini PC还可以使用高达 32 GB的Intel Optane 存储卡。(Intel Optane memory)我们测试的样本使用了 16GB 的RAM，这对于几乎任何办公活动来说都绰绰有余。
图形由作为处理器一部分的Intel HD集成芯片处理。如果您使用的是Intel Core 处理器(Intel Core processor)，则为Intel UHD Graphics 630 ；如果您使用的是 Pentium 或Celeron处理器，则为(Celeron)Intel UHD Graphics 610。无论如何(Regardless)，这两款视频芯片(video chip)都能够以高达 4096 x 2304像素的最大分辨率显示 4K。我们测试的样品有Intel UHD Graphics 630视频芯片(video chip)，它以 350 MHz的基本频率运行，最高可达 1.05 GHz，支持DirectX 12 和OpenGL 4.5。
关于存储，您可以选择更多选项。您可以通过以下方式获得ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1：
- 2.5" 500 GB 至 1 TB 硬盘
- 32 GB 至 64 GB 的 2.5 英寸 SSD 驱动器
- (M.2 SSD drive)128 GB 至 512 GB 的M.2 SSD 驱动器
此外，这款Mini PC(Mini PC)的主要优点之一是它可以支持多达四个存储驱动器。我们测试的样品配备了由Hynix制造的(Hynix)M.2 SATA 3 256 GB SSD。
如果您想使用 CD、DVD 或蓝光光盘(DVDs or Blu-Ray discs)等光学媒体，好消息是Mini PC还可以配备托盘式Supermulti DVD RW 8X或蓝光光盘组合(Blu-Ray Disc Combo)。我们用于测试的Mini PC安装了(Mini PC)DVD RW 单元(DVD RW unit)。
华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)提供的端口和连接选项非常丰富。为了连接到 Internet 或您的局域网，(area network)这款小型 PC 使用能够以 10/100/1000 Mbps数据传输的有线(Mbps)网卡(network card capable)和支持 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 网络标准的无线网卡和蓝牙 5(Bluetooth 5)。
端口方面，ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 正面(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)配备一个USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A和一个USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A。它的侧面有一个 4 合 1 ( SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC )读卡器(card reader)。您发现的其他端口包括：一个USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C、一个USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A、两个USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A、一个 HDMI-Out、一个VGA ( D-Sub )-Out、一个RJ45 LAN，1个COM口(COM Port)（串口(Serial Port)），1个Kensington 锁(Kensington Lock)、一个DisplayPort、一个电源输入(power input)和一个音频插孔(audio jack)（耳机输出/麦克风/耳机组合）。
这款Mini PC有一个控制台大小，很小：7.78 x 7.73 x 1.94 ~ 2.44 英寸（197.5 x 196.3 x 49.3 ~ 61.9 毫米）宽x 深(x depth) x 高(x height)。根据Mini PC是否安装了光驱单元(drive unit)，高度会有所不同。它重 4.85 磅或 2.2 公斤。
至于操作系统(operating system)，您可以购买安装了Windows 10 Home 或 Windows(Home or Windows) 10 Pro的(Pro)ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1。我们审查的模型上安装了Windows 10 Home 。
如果您想了解有关所有官方硬件规格的更多详细信息，可以在此处找到它们：ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 - 规格(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 - Specifications)。
使用华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1
ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1是(form factor)我们测试过的最好的小型计算机之一。它不是我们见过的最小的，但它仍然很小。您甚至可以称它为便携式计算机，因为它的尺寸可以让您轻松地将其放入手提箱中。如果您愿意，您可以随身携带并将其安装在酒店的任何电视或电脑屏幕上(TV or computer screen)或您可能正在旅行的任何其他地方，并使用它从那里远程工作。Mini PC的外壳感觉做工精良且坚固，应该能够承受冲击甚至小跌落。
考虑到它有多小，华硕(ASUS)在压缩我们提到的所有硬件方面做得很好。没有多少Mini PC 可以吹嘘拥有如此多的端口或提供多达四种不同的存储选项。根据您选择在ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1上配备的(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)处理器和存储选项(processor and storage options)，它可以成为一个非常强大的设备。例如，我们测试的样本使用英特尔酷睿 i5(Intel Core i5)处理器、16GB内存(RAM)和 256GB固态硬盘(SSD)，是一款性能强大的机器，可以完成诸如上网、使用Office 应用程序(Office apps)和观看 4K 视频等任务。
如果空闲桌面空间(desk space)是您关心的一个重要方面，您应该知道ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1占用空间极小，您甚至可以将其安装在电脑屏幕或电视(computer screen or TV)的背面。否则，你可以把它推到你的桌子下面，甚至忘记它在那里。
外观在预制电脑(premade computer)中也很重要，在我们看来，华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)是一项时尚的技术。它的设计简单而美观，没有硬边，端口排列整齐，易于使用。散热孔看起来也很漂亮，而且它们的设计是动态的——它们看起来不像是机箱上的简单孔，就像许多Mini PC 的情况一样。
大多数端口位于ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1的背面，使正面干净(side clean)整洁。
您在其正面看到的唯一东西是电源按钮(power button)、两个便于访问的USB 3.1端口和光学单元（如果有的话）。
在使用过程中，华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)的静音效果也让我们印象深刻。虽然它内部有一个冷却器，但它不会发出可能会打扰您工作的噪音。
最后，因为我们喜欢玩电脑游戏，所以我们还想提一些关于游戏体验(gaming experience)的事情。华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)是一款主要为办公(office work)而设计的电脑，所以它没有专用的显卡(video card)。不过图形芯片足够强大，可以让你玩一些比较老的游戏或者不需要大量图形资源的游戏。我们用它玩了一些游戏，比如英雄联盟(League)和暗黑破坏神(Legends and Diablo)3，我们能够以不错的帧率玩它们。
ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 是一款小巧时尚的迷你电脑，为任何办公室工作提供足够的马力。我们还相信它可以成为家庭娱乐设置的出色计算机，因为它看起来不错，您可以将其安装在电视背面，并且支持 4K 分辨率。(The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is a small and stylish Mini PC that packs enough horsepower for any Office work. We also believe that it can be a great computer for home entertainment setups, as it looks nice, you can mount it on the back of your TV, and it supports 4K resolutions.)
在本次评测的下一页，您可以了解更多与华硕 VivoMini VC65-C1(ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1)捆绑的应用程序，以及我们在各种基准测试中测量的性能。
Review ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1: small form factor PC with many expansion options
We had the opportunіty to test one of the latest Mini PCs created by ASUS. It is called ASUS VivoMini VC65-С1, and it was launched earlier this year. In a small form factоr, it promises high performanсe offered by 8th generation Intel processors, DDR4 RAM, multіple storage options including the possibilіtу tо add a Blu-Ray or a DVD writer unit, support for Optane memory, 4K Ultra HD videо output and many ports, including USB 3.1 Gen2. It sounds impressivе, and you can imagіne how сurious we were to see how it performs in real life. After using and testing it for almost two weeks, here are our impressions aboυt the new ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1:
ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1: Who is it good for?
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is an excellent choice for those who:
- Want a small form factor computer that does not take much space
- Want a computer with many expandability options, especially concerning storage
- Want a computer for Office work, browsing the web and other regular daily activities
- Want to build a home entertainment system in their house, and want to use a Mini PC that can display videos in 4K Ultra HD resolutions
Pros and cons
There are quite a few good things to say about the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1:
- It is a small and stylish computer, with a reliable build quality
- Depending on the hardware you choose to equip it with, you can get top performance from it
- It is available in flexible configurations, with lots of storage space, including optical drives
- Its pricing is also flexible, depending on the specs that you choose
- It can connect to both wired and wireless networks, and supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- It has many various connection ports, including HDMI, and USB 3.1 ports
- You can mount it on the back of any VESA-compatible display
Its most important negative aspect is that it can be pricey, especially if you choose the best possible hardware configuration for ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1.
Verdict
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is an excellent small form factor computer, and we recommend it to anyone who wants to keep their desk clean and free of clutter. If you are not a gamer and most of the work you do is Office work, browsing the internet, listening to music or watching videos, then this Mini PC is one of the best you can buy. It looks good, it is fast and powerful, and it comes with many expandability options. That, plus the fact that it can display video in 4K Ultra HD resolutions, also makes it an excellent choice if you want to build a Home Theater PC for your living room.
Unboxing the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 comes in a medium sized box, with different shades of gray, made from premium cardboard. On its front side, you can see a picture of the device and its name. On its backside, you should find a paper sticker with your Mini PC's serial numbers.
Inside the box, there is the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1, its power cord, a VESA mount kit, and all the standard documentation: the quickstart guide and the warranty card. Depending on your region, ASUS might also bundle a mouse and a keyboard with your ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1.
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 comes in a box that looks good, with everything that you need to use this Mini PC as fast as possible. It makes for a positive first impression.
Hardware specifications
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 draws its power from an Intel processor that, depending on your model, can be an Intel 8th generation Core i7-8700T, Core i5-8400T, Core i3-8100T, Pentium Gold G5400T or Celeron G4900T.
The sample that we tested came with the six-core Intel Core i5 8400T processor running at 1.70 GHz and up to 3.30 GHz in turbo mode. It is an excellent processor that was launched in the second quarter of 2018. It has six cores, a cache memory of 9 MB, and a TDP of 35 Watts.
The processor is complemented by up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM running at a frequency of 2400MHz. There are two SO-DIMM slots available, and the Mini PC also can make use of an Intel Optane memory card of up to 32 GB. The sample that we tested was using 16GB of RAM, which is more than enough for almost any office activities.
The graphics are handled by the Intel HD integrated chip that is part of your processor. That is an Intel UHD Graphics 630 if you have an Intel Core processor, or an Intel UHD Graphics 610 if you have the Pentium or the Celeron processors. Regardless, both video chips are capable of displaying 4K, at a maximum resolution of up to 4096 x 2304 pixels. The sample that we tested had the Intel UHD Graphics 630 video chip, which runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz going up to a maximum of 1.05 GHz, with support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5.
Regarding storage, there are more options from which you can choose. You can get your ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 with:
- 2.5" hard drive of 500 GB up to 1 TB
- 2.5" SSD drive of 32 GB up to 64 GB
- M.2 SSD drive of 128 GB up to 512 GB
Furthermore, one of the main pros of this Mini PC is the fact that it can support up to four storage drives. The sample that we tested came with an M.2 SATA 3 256 GB SSD made by Hynix.
If you want to use optical media such as CDs, DVDs or Blu-Ray discs, the good news is that the Mini PC can also be equipped with a Tray-in Supermulti DVD RW 8X or with a Blu-Ray Disc Combo. The Mini PC that we had for tests had a DVD RW unit installed.
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is generous with the ports and the connectivity options it offers. To connect to the internet or your local area network, this small PC uses a wired network card capable of data transfers at 10/100/1000 Mbps, and a wireless card that supports the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac network standards and Bluetooth 5.
Regarding ports, the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 comes with one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A on the front. It has one 4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC) card reader on its side. Other ports that you find are: one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI-Out, one VGA(D-Sub)-Out, one RJ45 LAN, one COM Port(Serial Port), one Kensington Lock, one DisplayPort, one power input, and one audio jack (headphone out/mic/headphone combo).
This Mini PC has the size of a console, which is small: 7.78 x 7.73 x 1.94 ~ 2.44 inches (197.5 x 196.3 x 49.3 ~ 61.9 mm) in width x depth x height. The height can vary depending on whether the Mini PC has an optical drive unit installed or not. It weighs 4.85 pounds or 2.2 kg.
As for the operating system, you can buy the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 with Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro installed. The model we reviewed had Windows 10 Home installed on it.
If you want further details about all the official hardware specifications, you can find them here: ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 - Specifications.
Using the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is one of the finest small form factor computers that we have tested. It is not the smallest we have seen, but it is small nonetheless. You could even call it a portable computer because its size allows you to carry it in a suitcase easily. If you want, you can take it with you and mount it on any TV or computer screen in a hotel or anywhere else you might be traveling, and use it to work remotely from there. The case of the Mini PC feels well built and robust and should be able to withstand shocks or even small falls.
Considering how small it is, ASUS did a great job of squeezing all the hardware we mentioned. Not many Mini PCs can brag about having so many ports or offer up to four different storage options. Depending on the processor and storage options you choose to equip on the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1, it can become quite a powerful device. For example, the sample that we tested, which was using an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, was a potent machine for tasks like surfing the internet, working with Office apps and watching 4K videos.
If free desk space is an important aspect you care about, you should know that the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 has a minimal footprint and you can even mount it on the back of your computer screen or TV. Otherwise, you can push it under your desk and forget it is even there.
Looks are also important in a premade computer, and in our opinion, the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is a stylish piece of technology. Its design is simple yet beautiful, there are no hard edges, and the ports are nicely arranged and positioned to be easy to use. The cooling vents also look nice and their design is dynamic - they do not look like simple holes in the case, as is the case with many Mini PCs.
Most of the ports are found on the back side of the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1, leaving the front side clean of clutter.
The only things you see on its front side are the power button, two USB 3.1 ports for easy access and the optical unit if you have one.
While using it, we were also impressed by how silent the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is. Although it has a cooler inside, it does not make noises that could disturb you from your work.
Finally, because we love playing computer games, we would also like to mention a few things about the gaming experience. The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is a computer designed mainly for office work, so it does not have a dedicated video card. However, the graphics chip is powerful enough to let you play some older games or games that do not demand a lot of graphics resources. We used it to play a few games such as League of Legends and Diablo 3, and we were able to play them at decent framerates.
The ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1 is a small and stylish Mini PC that packs enough horsepower for any Office work. We also believe that it can be a great computer for home entertainment setups, as it looks nice, you can mount it on the back of your TV, and it supports 4K resolutions.
On the next page of this review, you can find out more about the apps bundled with the ASUS VivoMini VC65-C1, and the performance we measured in various benchmarks.
