ASRock Deskmini Owner's Club

[A Computer Guy]

With the 32GB of RAM, I can statically assign 8GB to the iGPU, and now it can run Stable Diffusion. Not well, but I think it's neat that the iGPU in this can run it.

Is 8GB the limit? (edit) I was poking around and my UMA Framebuffer size can go up to 16GB. I don't know if this depends on which version of Vega iGPU is installed.

 

[Magic Cube]

Is 8GB the limit? (edit) I was poking around and my UMA Framebuffer size can go up to 16GB. I don't know if this depends on which version of Vega iGPU is installed.

16GB seems to be the setting limit for UMA Framebuffer. Bios had options for 16GB and below. Also values from BIOS-file also tells me that 16GB is max.

Asked from Asrock: If they had any newer bios for X300 with newer AGESA->With those security updates like Zen bleed. They answered really fast(in a day) and send me file dated 21.2.2024 and seems to have ComboAM4v2PI 1.2.0.C. Probably nothing else has not changed. I already flashed file and same memory settings seem to work.

Also deshrouded one of my Wraith coolers. I did not install it. Just wanted see, if I could have some kind a idea what to do next.

 

[Magic Cube]

16GB seems to be the setting limit for UMA Framebuffer. Bios had options for 16GB and below. Also values from BIOS-file also tells me that 16GB is max.

Asked from Asrock: If they had any newer bios for X300 with newer AGESA->With those security updates like Zen bleed. They answered really fast(in a day) and send me file dated 21.2.2024 and seems to have ComboAM4v2PI 1.2.0.C. Probably nothing else has not changed. I already flashed file and same memory settings seem to work.

Also deshrouded one of my Wraith coolers. I did not install it. Just wanted see, if I could have some kind a idea what to do next.

Can't edit my older message so: Beta bios is also made available from Asrock betabios page.

I also did test with my Wraith Stealth. Removed the shroud and yes it fits inside the X300. But noise from the fan is not for me. Sounds like ball bearing fan, but this fan should be hydraulic bearing(?). But I removed original fan and replaced it with 80mm Noctua PWM fan.

Still interested if I could someway install 92mm Noctua to Wraith stealth heatsink. There is space for it, but fastening needs thinking. Maybe something I work with in summer.

 

[Magic Cube]

Can't edit my older message so: Beta bios is also made available from Asrock betabios page.

I also did test with my Wraith Stealth. Removed the shroud and yes it fits inside the X300. But noise from the fan is not for me. Sounds like ball bearing fan, but this fan should be hydraulic bearing(?). But I removed original fan and replaced it with 80mm Noctua PWM fan.

Still interested if I could someway install 92mm Noctua to Wraith stealth heatsink. There is space for it, but fastening needs thinking. Maybe something I work with in summer.

I wasn't happy with using 80mm Noctua fan and Wraith Stealth. Noise was ok but performance was not what I was expecting. I did notice a week ago, that I have 2 different Wraith Stealths. One has 9 bladed AVC fan which I did try first->This has hydraulic bearing according the label, but it spins like there is ball bearings.

So I installed second Wraith Stealth which fan is... ...made by Coolermaster(Coolerhamster). This 5 bladed fan is so much better. Doesn't feel like ball bearing fan. Noise is also so much lower compared to AVC. Also noticed that fan shroud's are not compatible. Couldn't install Coolermasters shroud to AVC fan.

I also restored older bios, reason was with new bios high memory clocks, AMD gpu driver crashed when using Firefox and Youtube. Never happened with older bios.

 

[A Computer Guy]

I wasn't happy with using 80mm Noctua fan and Wraith Stealth. Noise was ok but performance was not what I was expecting. I did notice a week ago, that I have 2 different Wraith Stealths. One has 9 bladed AVC fan which I did try first->This has hydraulic bearing according the label, but it spins like there is ball bearings.

So I installed second Wraith Stealth which fan is... ...made by Coolermaster(Coolerhamster). This 5 bladed fan is so much better. Doesn't feel like ball bearing fan. Noise is also so much lower compared to AVC. Also noticed that fan shroud's are not compatible. Couldn't install Coolermasters shroud to AVC fan.

I also restored older bios, reason was with new bios high memory clocks, AMD gpu driver crashed when using Firefox and Youtube. Never happened with older bios.

Interesting my Wraith Stealth has 7 bladed fan. I'm still on UEFI/BIOS 1.80F no issues there as far as I know.

I've managed to source Wraith Stealth from several different sources: R5 2200G, R5 2600, 4750G Not sure which one the 7 blade fan was from.

 

[Magic Cube]

Interesting my Wraith Stealth has 7 bladed fan. I'm still on UEFI/BIOS 1.80F no issues there as far as I know.

I've managed to source Wraith Stealth from several different sources: R5 2200G, R5 2600, 4750G Not sure which one the 7 blade fan was from.

I am not sure but I remember that I calculated 9 blades week ago(it could have been 7). But still my opinion is that AVC fan is not good, but I am noise sensitive.

Also seems that my stability problems seems to be related to SOC voltage which drops sometimes really low according to HWinfo64. I will research more of this.

Edit. Just had AMD VGA driver crash with older bios and SOC voltage was 1.105 according to HWinfo64. It is manually set to 1.1625 volts. Lowering won't help so I will go higher. I didn't have to do any of this with 4650 Pro, it always worked with automatic settings.

Edit 2. I lowered my memory speed and IF to 3600MHz and 1800MHz. Testing it now.

I installed 80mm Noctua back. I didn't like that sidepanel was bulging from side with installed Coolermaster fan. Also I did install Noctua 40x40x20mm fan to backpanel with double sided tape. Fan fits between the heatsink screws over the HDMI and Displayport.

Edit 3. Firefox crashes AMD driver on youtube even at stock settings. Also noticed that if you spin around your mouse cursor in Youtube Home page->it just rises temperatures and AMD driver crashes. I will try with disabled acceleration.

 

[dangdang]

Figure I should post about my X300 again since I've done a bit to it...

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I still have the 5600G in it, but it now has 32GB of DDR4-3200 from Crucial and a 4TB Teamgroup MP34 under that giant Thermalright heatsink.

That SSD heatsink is necessary for the MP34 to not be terrible. It runs very hot and throttles hard without it.

With the 32GB of RAM, I can statically assign 8GB to the iGPU, and now it can run Stable Diffusion. Not well, but I think it's neat that the iGPU in this can run it.



I'm sure you saw it in my previous post, but I run a Thermalright AXP-90 X47 in mine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CGXPVC1

Nice cheap low-profile cooler that performs great for the price.

It looks like they also have an all-copper version for $35.

At 47mm tall, it just barely fits, and you do have to slightly bend the case when sliding the board in and out.

My only complaint is that it has an annoying hum above 1500 RPM because the fan is right up against the side of the case. But that's nothing a custom fan curve can't solve.

Hey, nice build!

I think you are using the Thermalright HR-09, how's the fit and performance? Have you used the HR-10 PRO (the one with mini fan)? Thinking of buying one but don't know if it fit.

Thanks

 

[sam_86314]

Hey, nice build!

I think you are using the Thermalright HR-09, how's the fit and performance? Have you used the HR-10 PRO (the one with mini fan)? Thinking of buying one but don't know if it fit.

Thanks

I haven't used the HR-10 because I'm a silence freak. I'd have to check, but I'm pretty sure the HR-09 sits just a bit lower than the 47mm CPU cooler. That 47mm cooler requires the case to be bent slightly when sliding the motherboard tray in and out.

It looks like the HR-10 is about 6mm taller than the HR-09. It'll be a tighter fit, but it'd probably work.

 

[A Computer Guy]

X600 is a thing now.

 

[A Computer Guy]

Deskmini x600 Overview and Review​

 

[Magic Cube]

Couple monts ago I noticed that my Jonsbo HP400-heatsink is not looking like the pictures on their website. Mine had soldered copper plate at the bottom, like in this picture https://www.amazon.de/-/en/HP-400-Jonsbo-DIY/dp/B08DP488K9.

So I removed that copper plate last weekend and removed remaining solder from the heatpipes. So now it is direct touch heatpipe heatsink like in the picture. Yesterday I installed it to my X300 and it is performing better couple degrees better than my Wraith stealth and 80mm Noctua fan.

 

[A Computer Guy]

Another Review

 

[A Computer Guy]

TPU's Review

ASRock DeskMini X600 Barebones Mini-PC (Ryzen 8600G) Review

The ASRock DeskMini X600 is a versatile barebones mini-PC that offers users the flexibility to build a custom system at an affordable price. Featuring AMD's AM5 socket, it supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. With ample storage options through M.2 or SATA and the ability to add...

www.techpowerup.com

Looks like X300 got a UEFI/BIOS update recently 1.90 Update AMD AM4 AGESA Combov2 PI 1.2.0.Cc. Anyone tried it yet?

ASRock DeskMini X300 Series

AMD AM4 Socket CPU, - Cezanne, Renoir, Picasso, Raven Ridge, up to 65W, - Support MAX Height ≦ 46mm CPU Cooler<br />Supports Overclocking Option with X300<br />High-Speed DDR4-3200MHz Memory<br />Dual Ultra M.2 (NVMe), - M2_1 M.2 (2280) – PCIe Gen3 x4, - M2_2 M.2 (2280) – PCIe Gen3 x2/x4<br />2...

www.asrock.com

 

[A Computer Guy]

Updating Linux Mint 21 broke my Plex Media Server a few weeks ago so I had to reinstall - this time Linux Mint 22.
For your benefit here are the steps I use to setup my DeskMini X300...

(sharing my script)

# Install Linux Mint 22
# NVMe as OS drive
# SATA as Data drive

# install xrdp
sudo apt install xrdp -y && sudo systemctl start xrdp && sudo systemctl enable xrdp && sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert && sudo systemctl restart xrdp && sudo ufw allow 3389/tcp

# update system
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y curl

# add plex to repo list
echo deb https://downloads.plex.tv/repo/deb public main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/plexmediaserver.list
curl https://downloads.plex.tv/plex-keys/PlexSign.key | sudo apt-key add -

# update system and install plex
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y plexmediaserver

# status of plex
sudo systemctl status plexmediaserver

# reboot from xrdp session
sudo shutdown -r now

# change the mount point for your secondary drive to "/mnt/plexmedia"
# copy files to secondary drive

# run script to reset permissions after file copy to secondary drive
# see end of post https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/asrock-deskmini-owners-club.311248/post-5234597

# open, sign-in, add media libraries, claim server with plex pass, wait awhile for catalogs to build/rebuild
http://127.0.0.1:32400/web/index.html#!

# go to client pc and phone and see if it's connecting

 

[Honzik]

Figure I should post about my X300 again since I've done a bit to it...

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I still have the 5600G in it, but it now has 32GB of DDR4-3200 from Crucial and a 4TB Teamgroup MP34 under that giant Thermalright heatsink.

That SSD heatsink is necessary for the MP34 to not be terrible. It runs very hot and throttles hard without it.

With the 32GB of RAM, I can statically assign 8GB to the iGPU, and now it can run Stable Diffusion. Not well, but I think it's neat that the iGPU in this can run it.



I'm sure you saw it in my previous post, but I run a Thermalright AXP-90 X47 in mine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CGXPVC1

Nice cheap low-profile cooler that performs great for the price.

It looks like they also have an all-copper version for $35.

At 47mm tall, it just barely fits, and you do have to slightly bend the case when sliding the board in and out.

My only complaint is that it has an annoying hum above 1500 RPM because the fan is right up against the side of the case. But that's nothing a custom fan curve can't solve.

Hi Sam,
being rather late to the Deskmini X300-party... Nonetheless, I found a great deal here in Austria for the Ryzen 7 5700G ($140 + tax) and would like to get this Thermalright SSD cooler in your pictures above. Two questions: what temperatures do you get with this cooler? And is the height a problem? (looks as high as the CPU cooler...)
Thanks and kind regards, Johann

 

[Honzik]

Hello fellow Deskmini fans,
here is a new member from overseas!
My new X300 is on order, and while I'm waiting, I'm researching my options for a large SATA-SSD's to put inside. Has anyone tried *8TB drives* like the Samsung SSD 870?
Thanks for any feedback! Cheers, Johann

 

[A Computer Guy]

Hello fellow Deskmini fans,
here is a new member from overseas!
My new X300 is on order, and while I'm waiting, I'm researching my options for a large SATA-SSD's to put inside. Has anyone tried *8TB drives* like the Samsung SSD 870?
Thanks for any feedback! Cheers, Johann

I don't see why an 8TB wouldn't work. It should be fine. If that's an QVO drive and you need to initially mass copy several TB onto it that might take awhile. If you have the WD 8TB NVMe available in your area I would do that instead since the X300 has 2 NVMe slots but cost and availability might be a factor depending on where you are.

 

[sam_86314]

Hi Sam,
being rather late to the Deskmini X300-party... Nonetheless, I found a great deal here in Austria for the Ryzen 7 5700G ($140 + tax) and would like to get this Thermalright SSD cooler in your pictures above. Two questions: what temperatures do you get with this cooler? And is the height a problem? (looks as high as the CPU cooler...)
Thanks and kind regards, Johann

I've since moved that drive (and cooler) to a different computer.

The particular SSD I had in it likes to misreport its temperature and also run extremely hot, but from what I remember, it definitely helped keep the drive from throttling. I'd think anything up to a PCIe gen 5 drive would be adequately cooled by it, especially with the airflow from the CPU cooler.

Height-wise, I believe it was about the same height as the CPU cooler, maybe a little shorter. It wouldn't affect the fitment anymore than the CPU cooler already does (need to slightly bend the case to slide the board in and out, and the fan sits right up against the side panel).