This "Mini" PC is a Lie [Chuwi Corebox 5th Review]

This Mini PC, the Chuwi Corebox 5th, isn't so mini. Don't get me wrong, it's a great computer, and it's smaller than a big desktop computer, but this thing is big enough to EAT my other Mini PCs and still have room left over for dessert!
BUY IT HERE ($440 WITH COUPON CB5I5): bit.ly/3s8TDBH
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
ACEMAGIC S1 REVIEW: • Wow! Great Performance...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- SHOP HERE! (please?) -
amzn.to/3vWVZ4E
If you use my Amazon link to shop (for anything!) I get a small cut of whatever you buy, even if it's just toilet paper or rootbeer. It costs you nothing and helps the channel!
- PATREON / techdweeb -
Check out my Patreon if you'd like to support the nonsense that I do...
- BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER / @techdweeb -
Help me make better content and get some fun perks at the same time!
- DISCORD / discord -
Stop by my Discord Server to say chat with me and the rest of the tech dweebs!
- MUSIC CREDITS -
Intro: Captive Portal - Intro For A Nonexisting Video Game
Outro: RoccoW - Chipho instrumental
CHAPTERS:
00:00 That's not mini
00:33 I love these things
00:59 Introducing Chuwi
01:58 Unboxing
02:57 Tour
04:14 Specs
05:01 Teardown
05:52 It's a good PC
06:21 Benchmarks
08:08 Gaming
08:36 Death must Die
09:14 Skyrim SE
09:50 DOTA 2
10:16 Shadow of the Tomb Raider
11:13 Doom Eternal
11:57 Cyberpunk 2077
12:39 Final thoughts
13:42 The End!
#chwui #minipc #pcgaming
DISCLAIMER: This video is not 'sponsored'. Product was sent to me for the purpose of review, but all opinions are my own. Company did not have any say in the video content, and did not get the chance to see the video before it was published.

[@BlastCorpse]

I absolutely LOVE what you got going on in your videos! No extra bullshit. Straight to the point. No barrage of numbers, just real world usage. 💜🤘🏼

[@thehurtk]

Hi, the dead here... We are upset with the lack of respect for our opinion.

[@TechDweeb]

I'm fine with that.

[@Kingeseryt8105]

​@@TechDweebnice 😂

[@ab-hx8qe]

Discovered your channel not long ago and glad I did! Excellent video!

[@TechDweeb]

Thanky!

[@baroncalamityplus]

I like the size. A lot of mini PCs are too small. Something console size is preferred. Smaller than a desktop, bigger than a coaster. Still I wouldn't go with that system. AMD current gen would be better.

[@thebackyardairgunner8776]

No hdmi cable ????

[@Kittiepurrs]

Like no f'ker has like 20 already 🤷🏼‍♀️😹

[@daniels_199]

Can you connect and power it from a USB-C Monitor?

[@alexjohnson4270]

hello, is it possible to lessen noise? maybe any fan curve or bios options.

[@CAPMAX_Gaming]

Wait, no benchmark of how recent a game console it can emulate?! 😭

[@badass6300]

No dedicated GPU with a pre-meteorlake intel CPU is a big no-no. If it was a Ryzen 7840/7940 sure.

[@omarguerrero6417]

I just got a mini pc recently and it didnt ran gamecube game well till i updated the gpu software and games were now playable but not full speed so sometimes you got to update things before you give it your full opinion

[@user-ty1it5gz4v]

If you like the idea of "Diablo Survivors", check out Halls of Torment. It's in the finishing stages of its early access, there's a bunch of stuff to do already. Of the games I tried of this genre, this one clicked with me the most; the more muted aesthetics are easier on my tired eyes. Some of the character/ability combos will definitely put older/weaker PCs to the test=\

[@TechDweeb]

That looks amazing! I'm installing now :)

[@Ruiso7]

Wish it came with one of those Intel dedicated graphics, like it is big enough to accomodate on soldered on the board

[@user-oc9pc9vc7h]

What CPU and GPU do I need to emulate PS3 games????

[@sw1tchpoint]

8:32 There is a Tech Dweeb in all our consciousness that answers questions like these for all of us

[@markalexander5578]

How did it do in emulation?

[@TG_Geek]

"This mini pc may or may not be the size of a desktop pc power supply"

[@juanpedrosomeraperez3503]

Will it handle all the 12t Hyperspin?!?!

[@KyIeMcCIeIIan]

I have a Velka 3 case ver. 2.0 and 3.0. It's a 4 liter gaming PC. If I put duct tape on all the holes and tried pouring a gallon of milk in my empty case, it would not hold the whole gallon. It's smaller than a shoe box but it weighs more than most full towers. I've got a 3060ti in it right now, I can upgrade to a 4060 if I want. The PSU does sound like a jet engine.

[@thefryinallofus]

Yeah you're better off going the route of the old office pcs and putting the low-profile graphics cards in them. That way you'll end up with a small form factor PC that's around $300-500 but can run games very well at around 80fps high settings.

[@CRYPTiCEXiLE]

sounds like canadian weather feels colder lol

[@user-oc9pc9vc7h]

Love you bro

[@OmBotCult]

what was the racing game you where playing?

[@TechDweeb]

Horizon Chase

[@OmBotCult]

thank you kindly!@@TechDweeb

[@bhirawamaylana466]

Intel iGPU still cannot catch up with Ryzen APU 😒.

[@xrpmoonwolf]

That thumbnail is also what i say to myself "its not mini"

[@TrusteftTech]

I am confused. From the size I thought it was going to be one of those with a mobile RTX or RX6600 cards inside, with the extra size for them. Instead we get only an APU with iGPU. AND an Intel at that. I mean....wtf is the point of this device? Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with the design, at all. But...why no go smaller with this configuration? Thanks for a very good video.

[@TechDweeb]

It's a VERY competent desktop PC, considering it got 13236 Multicore on Cinebench, and it has a pretty decent sized cooler to keep the temps down and let it run all-out. So maybe some of the size is because of the cooling. But really I think it's more of a cost saving measure. It's cheaper to make a bigger product than to make a smaller one that is more efficient as that requires more custom parts and engineering. But you're right, it's basically big enough to squeeze in a low profile GPU. That would have been pretty sweet.

[@TrusteftTech]

@@TechDweeb Good points there, I mean you have got good points, not just the Cinebench. (bad joke? yes). I really have no issue with the extra size. I just wish it had something better for graphics inside it. Also...I wonder if the high temps you were getting in one of the cores is a glitch (as in bad luck with the thermal paste), or a common thing with this CPU and cooling solution. But yeah, I am fine with the size and design.

[@user-oc9pc9vc7h]

Which mini pc can play PS3 games???

[@mattparker9726]

4:00 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 12 year old Matt approves.

[@TechDweeb]

I knew you would :P

[@mattparker9726]

@@TechDweeb LOL I LOVE your stuff Tech Dweeb. As much as I feel the world is crumbling around us all, I genuinely enjoy your content.

[@smidlee7747]

I think this is a good PC but not for gaming. With so many options with PC handhelds this doesn't seem ideal for a gamer to choose this over Deck, Ally or Legion Go especially due to the size and weight.

[@codehardr1209]

Looks cool, but AMD APU would fit it better imo...

[@mattparker9726]

I just wanna hear how many USB A HOLES it has. LOL

[@REPOMAN24722]

well the way intel is going now if they want to compete with AMD in this segment their mini PC's will have to come with a 360mm AIO at least, maybe more. Look at the ram chiplets, hynix, samsung or micron thats all you need to know.

[@proinsiascassidy9042]

With that size and no dedicated GPU? Sounds strange looking for example HG99X. Great video anyway, keep waving those hands! Edit: Less than 500€ (Chuwi) cant be compared vs almost 1000€ (Minisforum) minipc. Its ok then!

[@ooferrell]

One of minisforum mini pc does have a dedicate gpu for less than 800. Of course it's from a laptop but still smaller than this

[@proinsiascassidy9042]

@@ooferrell the HX99g with the new RX 6650M (6600M was the old one) is now for +/- 700€ barebone on minisforum web. I think I already have my Christmas gift decided!

[@BlueEyedVibeChecker]

Horizontal PCs that look like games consoles 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@tdata545]

Too many display holes and USB 3 holes, not enough USB 4 holes. NOR CAN YOU TRUST THEIR WEBSITE. Which only lists one display and one HDMI hole. Also says the Ethernet is capped at 1Gbps. HMM... Well done Chuwi. BUT the lack of 2 USB 4 ports, let alone 1 when you have the lanes for it and the inclusion of 4 DISPLAY OUTS even though this machine can't POWER WISE SUPPORT IT, makes it a pass. Even at $396.

[@TechDweeb]

Haha yeah their website kinda sucks. It shows the RAM as 4800mhz, but mine had 5200mhz. At least we get MORE on the actual device - it's like false advertising but in a good way :P

[@OmerKing916]

​@@TechDweeb "We are sorry we lied about the performance of your computer, it actually runs faster than it is advertised"

[@virgilwalker683]

My A8-5500B with GTX 1050 runs Cyberpunk just fine and my machine is close to 10 years old.

[@qrew]

Wtf

[@brianpike2912]

Good Times

[@skewyangel]

Can't wait for mini PCs you can carry in your pocket :> (other than Raspberry Pi's and what not)

[@TechDweeb]

There are some. This one is small enough. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWHYmWmNr6yGjbM

[@garystinten9339]

Mobile phones not good enough ?? Lol

[@skewyangel]

@@garystinten9339 There is a huge difference between Android and something like a full Linux desktop

[@Technocrat.]

I like it, but it's big enough to have a plow profile PCIe slot. Hear the Chuwi! You will sell triple of them.

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

Mr. TechDweeb sir, Ima need you to show emulation performance in EVERY video. Even if your reviewing a toaster, I need to see emulation!

[@vhsretrogamer1664]

So that's what a PC Mini Plus looks like

[@TechDweeb]

That's so good. I wish I thought of that.

[@elisifiumviews]

A very nice little beast, thank you mate!

[@sheldonkupa9120]

Tf where is the batocera test😎😅

[@kableguy8975]

That's a lot of A holes

[@Nearnface]

wowowooww

[@shun0825]

that's not mini that's a SFF(Small Form Factor) PC

[@israelramirez1617]

LOL.... BIG mini.... lol, lol, lol....

[@jcrasta6414]

But can it run valorant ?

[@Ali-Britco]

My guy sounds like he's having a perpetual cold. Edit: $440 ?! Wat.

[@Danindo]

Mini Plus =)

[@Superamak]

HI.

[@TechDweeb]

Yo

[@vexorian]

ok sorry but that Doom Eternal performance looks worse than the Switch Version.

[@SNKev411]

I love mini PCs too. They’re awesome.

[@TechDweeb]

Crazy how far they've come in such a short time too!

[@SNKev411]

@@TechDweeb dude even the new raspberry pi is pretty strong single board computer as well I’ve been hearing good things about it.

[@3050cheo]

How mani HDMI cables you have now?

[@SNKev411]

@@3050cheo for me a bunch lol

[@Kittiepurrs]

Everyone moaning about frames per second when our brains can only process around 30 FPS, this is why bladeforce on the 3DO looks nice and smooth when it's only running at 24 fps. The extra frames? Subliminal advertising and subliminal tools for control, lol

[@alzathoth]

what mini pc WOULD you recommend for cybrpunk? you got a new sub today. :)

[@oakmen4604]

Uh man. You should sell off those other mini pcs. Kinda a waste having them just sit around and they're losing value the longer you keep them.

[@smidlee7747]

He's probably planning to sell them when he moves out of his mom's basement.

[@OndrejSvinciak-qr7uc]

we love Techdweeb,Please Dear and mighty algorithm , push this guy to more poeple who will also love him🤗

[@TechDweeb]

All glory to the mighty Algorithm, praise be Her name 🙏

[@OndrejSvinciak-qr7uc]

you are literally the best 🤣🤣😊😊