Just bought a Beelink ser5

pkfox

Hi all, just bought a Beelink SER5 PRO MINI PC, AMD Ryzen7 5700U 8 Cores 1TB SSD 32gb RAM for £309.00 on Amazon - what a bargain. I bought it to replace an ageing noisy Intel NUC. What a difference it's totally quiet, never gets hot ( I do a lot of work with prime numbers on it ) it just gets on with everything I throw at it. I removed the Windows 11 install and installed Debian Bookworm. My question is , has anyone here built a custom Linux kernel for one of these babies ? If this sort of qustion doesn't belong here please let me know. TIA.

tuiguang6

Hello!
It's great to hear that you're enjoying your new Beelink SER5 PRO MINI PC. As for building a custom Linux kernel for this device, it's a fairly advanced task that requires a good understanding of Linux kernel development and the specific hardware of the mini PC.
Some experienced Linux users and developers might have attempted to build a custom kernel for similar devices. However, it's not a common practice for the average user.
If you're considering building a custom kernel, make sure you have a good backup of your data and be prepared for potential issues and a significant amount of time spent on research and troubleshooting.

pkfox

HI there, thanks for your reply. I build complete images for my smaller SBCs which run Armbian so I'm hoping a kernel build won't be too bad. While I have your ear, when creating a new thread on here, does the button Save Draft mean Post Thread - its not very clear

tuiguang10

pkfox replied at 2024-09-25 17:26
HI there, thanks for your reply. I build complete images for my smaller SBCs which run Armbian so I' ...

Hello there,

A Save draft saves a draft that is not sent out.
If you want to Post, choose the Post thread.

Have a nice day!

Avaix

Hello, I bought a ser 5 max, is it possible to connect an external video card? If so, how can I use pci express?

tuiguang10

Avaix replied at 2024-09-26 22:51
Hello, I bought a ser 5 max, is it possible to connect an external video card? If so, how can I use  ...

Hello there,

Ser5 MAX 5800 can`t support egpu. So you can`t use the PCI express.

Have a nice day!

pkfox

tuiguang10 replied at 2024-09-26 15:22
Hello there,

A Save draft saves a draft that is not sent out.

Thanks I have to hit Post New Thread again

pkfox

Avaix replied at 2024-09-26 22:51
Hello, I bought a ser 5 max, is it possible to connect an external video card? If so, how can I use  ...

I suggest you start your own thread

tuiguang10

pkfox replied at 2024-09-27 15:14
Thanks I have to hit Post New Thread again

Hello there，

You are welcome. We are happy to help you.
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dimaxa7735

Regarding your question about building a custom Linux kernel, many users in the community have successfully compiled kernels for similar hardware. It can enhance performance and tailor the system to your specific needs. If you’re looking for guidance, forums like Reddit or dedicated Linux communities can be great resources for tips and support. Enjoy your new setup!