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## Specs This PC is available in several configurations. Below is the configuration of the one I bought. * Model: HX99G * CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX * 8 Cores/16 Threads * RAM: 64GB * Storage: 1TB SSD * GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600M * Back I/O: * 2x HDMI ports * 2x USB4 ports * Some versions of the HX99G have 2x DisplayPort ports instead of USB4 * 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports * 1x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A port * RJ45 2.5 Gigabit ethernet port * Front I/O: * Microphone jack * Headphone jack * 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port * 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A port ## Connections * One USB4 port is connected to a 43" 4K monitor through a Thunderbolt 3 cable. * One USB4 port has a 2-foot UseBean USB-C extension cable ([Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB13ZNPQ)) that runs from the back to the front. This makes it very easy for me to try different pen displays. * One of the USB-A ports on the back leads to an 8-port USB hub placed nearby. This makes it easy for me to try different tablets and other devices. * One of the HDMI ports is connected to a 32" monitor. * I have it connected to a Rode RODECaster Duo for audio recording * I typically have it connected to 3 displays simultaneously (2 monitors, and 1 pen display). * Although it can handle 4 separate displays, I've only used it that way very rarely. ## How I use it This is my everyday “work” PC. All my major tasks are done on this PC. These tasks include: * Creating my YouTube videos. This involves recording audio. Writing scripts. Creating PowerPoint slides. And audio and video editing. * Writing documents that I publish on my website * Creating artwork — mostly with Clip Studio Paint and Krita * Photo editing — with Photoshop and Affinity Photo * Writing code using Visual Studio * I have not tried gaming on this PC. ## Stability VERY GOOD. In the year I've been using it, there have been 2 times it froze up and required me to restart. Occasionally when I am watching a YouTube video and I am doing something it can cause some stuttering for about 2 seconds and then goes back to normal. I don't know what the cause is, and it happens only about once a month. ## Performance For my needs, it has been excellent. I do not feel restricted in any way by switching from a full desktop to this mini-PC. ## Noise Essentially silent. You would have to put your ear right next to the device to hear a slight hum. Every now and then, when I am exporting a video, I hear the fans ramp up loudly. But otherwise, I consider this mini-PC completely silent. ## Why did I switch to this Mini PC There were several reasons. * I was looking for something **quiet** - **silent** if I can get it. * I wanted something more portable. I like rearranging my workspace a lot. The idea was to place a mini-PC on a desk with casters. I keep the mini-PC on my desk, and this lets me roll my entire workspace into different places in my house. ## Other options I tried I had tried a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 to serve the role of a mini-PC. This worked well overall. However: * The Surface Pro - for no clear reason- would randomly start aggressively spinning its fans **loudly**. * The Surface Pro didn't support as many connected displays as I wanted. * The performance was OK, but I felt it struggled when editing videos. * It had only a few I/O options, even when used with the Microsoft Surface Dock. ## What could be better * I am looking forward to the possibility of ARM processors in mini-PCs. This might give me even more power with even less power consumption and fan noise. * I wish the stuttering I mentioned earlier did not happen. It's a minor irritation and only sometimes occurs for a few seconds, but it does mar an otherwise excellent experience. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sevenpens.com/drawtab/catalog/computers/minisforum/minisforum-neptune-hx99g-notes.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.