We test the Radeon iGPU in the Beelink SER8 against modern titles to see its real-world gaming performance.

Beelink SER8 as a Gaming Mini PC: How Much Can It Handle? If you’re looking at a mini PC for gaming, you’re probably expecting a dedicated graphics card. The reality with the Beelink SER8, however, is that you’re relying entirely on the integrated Radeon iGPU. This changes the conversation from 'can it run this game?' to 'what is the realistic expectation for this hardware?' We put the SER8 through its paces with modern titles to see where this integrated graphics solution actually lands in real world gaming...

Find the best Mini PCs of 2026 built for local AI. We focus on NPU and GPU power needed for running LLMs smoothly.

Running large language models (LLMs) locally means one thing: you need serious, dedicated compute power, and that power usually lives in the GPU or the NPU. If you’re looking at Mini PCs for local AI in 2026, stop looking at the sleek, low power office machines. You need to treat this like a workstation, even if it fits on a coaster. The core decision isn't about portability; it's about thermal headroom and VRAM. When you’re running inference on models like Llama or Mistral, you aren't just browsing the web. You...

Build a powerful, compact Docker lab on the Beelink SER8. This guide walks you through containerizing apps for self-hosting and experimentation.

The Beelink SER8 is a solid piece of hardware for building a dedicated, compact Docker lab. If you’re looking to self host services—think personal media servers, local dashboards, or testing environments—without dedicating a full tower PC to the job, this mini PC setup is worth the effort. This guide walks you through getting your containerized apps running reliably on this machine. Setting up a Docker lab isn't just about installing Docker; it’s about creating a stable, isolated environment where you can...

A practical guide to running OctoPrint on the Beelink SER8 to manage your Prusa XL 3D printer.

Setting Up OctoPrint on the Beelink SER8 for Your Prusa XL If you're running a multi toolhead printer like the Prusa XL, you need more than just a basic Raspberry Pi setup. You need reliable processing power to manage multiple cameras, multiple print jobs, and the sheer data stream of a large machine. That's where pairing the Beelink SER8 with OctoPrint comes in. This guide cuts through the noise to get you running a stable, powerful control station. Why the Beelink SER8 Over a Pi? The biggest limitation when...