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title: "ASUS UN65U-M021M VivoMini Barebones PC"
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# 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7-7500U Supports M.2 2280 SSD + Intel Optane 4K UHD graphics with DisplayPort & HDMI ASUS UN65U-M021M VivoMini Barebones PC

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** $21.79
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Compact power, limitless potential.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS UN65U-M021M VivoMini Barebones PC by asus
- **How much does it cost?** $21.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cinematic Visuals:** Integrated 4K UHD graphics deliver stunning clarity on any display.
- • **Space-Savvy Design:** Ultra-compact, award-winning Zen-inspired chassis fits anywhere and mounts behind your monitor.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4-in-1 card reader keep you effortlessly connected.
- • **Lightning-Fast Storage:** Dual storage options with M.2 SSD and Intel Optane for instant responsiveness.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** 7th-gen Intel Core i7 turbocharges your multitasking and productivity.

## Overview

The ASUS UN65U-M021M VivoMini is a sleek, ultra-compact barebones PC powered by a 7th-gen Intel Core i7-7500U processor clocked at 3.5 GHz. It supports high-speed M.2 2280 SSDs and Intel Optane memory for rapid data access, paired with integrated 4K UHD graphics via DisplayPort and HDMI outputs. Featuring built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and a 4-in-1 card reader, it offers versatile connectivity. Its tiny footprint and VESA mount compatibility make it perfect for minimalist workspaces or media setups, all wrapped in an award-winning Zen-inspired design weighing less than 700g.

## Description

Packing a core i7-7500U Processor, 802. 11AC Wi-Fi and dual storage design into a 5. 1"-Square footprint, the barebones VivoMini UN65U-M021M Provides A powerful DIY mini-PC foundation. Bring your own storage drives (M. 2 or 2. 5" Ssd), DDR4 SO-DIMM memory (up to 16GB) and OS to create your perfect multi-purpose mini PC.

## Features

- UN65U-M021M features 7th-generation Kaby Lake Intel Core i7-7500U processor (3.50 GHz, 4M Cache)
- Supports M.2 2280 and Intel Optane Memory, a full size 2.5" SSD, and up to 16GB DDR4 Memory (2x SO-DIMM slots)
- Integrated 4K UHD graphics featuring DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs
- Stream and share content with built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4.0 and 4-in-1 card reader
- Tiny footprint (5.1"W x 5.1"L x 2"H) with rear mounting VESA support for monitors and HD TVs
- Ultra-compact Good Design Award-winning design with a Zen-inspired spun-metal-effect finish and weighing less than 700g

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Standing screen display size | 23 Inches |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Processor | 3.5 GHz core_i7 |
| Hard Drive | 32 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Card Description | Integrated |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Series | UN65U-M021M |
| Item model number | UN65U-M021M |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.1 x 5.1 x 2 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 5.1 x 5.1 x 2 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Number of Processors | 2 |
| Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 0.01 RPM |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Operating System:** Windows 10 Home
- **CPU Model:** Core i7
- **CPU Speed:** 3.5 GHz
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel Integrated Graphics
- **Specific Uses For Product:** personal, gaming, business
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Screen Size:** 23 Inches
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 16 GB

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Successful Windows 7 Install on the UN65U
*by P***Y on December 31, 2017*

This review is based on the UN65U-M021M with Intel i7-7500U which is a very nice platform for a small, quiet, dedicated Home Theater PC (HTPC). While I'm quite impressed with the UN65U in general, and I'm sure building a Windows 10 PC would have been a breeze, I thought I would share my experience building a Windows 7 HTPC on this platform in the hopes that it might help others who head down a similar path.I had been quite happy using an ASUS VivoPC VM62N-G050R for the past two years as an HTPC running Windows 8.1 with Windows Media Center (WMC) to watch and record cable TV. Unfortunately, during a recent power outage in our neighborhood, this PC died completely and needed to be replaced.After a rather hurried search for a replacement I decided to stick with the ASUS VivoPC line and selected the latest bare bones version with the best processor available and decided to purchase the following:ASUS VivoPC UN65U-M021M with Intel i7-7500UCrucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DR x8 Unbuffered SODIMM 260-Pin Memory - CT2K8G4SFD824ACrucial MX300 1TB M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (CT1050MX300SSD4)Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit ISO downloadThe reason I wanted a Windows 7 HTPC was to continue using WMC since Microsoft no longer supports it in Windows 10 and I have two SiliconDust HDHomeRun Prime TV Tuners with CableCards on my home network and don't want to use cable boxes. Our cable service is from Time Warner/Spectrum and most of the channels are encrypted so I need to deal with DRM and WMC is still the best solution available that I've experienced. Little did I realize the challenges I would face with this impulsive purchase decision.Installing the RAM and SSD was straight forward and the BIOS detected both without issues. I then had to create a bootable Win 7 Installation USB Drive from the ISO file I had purchased and was able to use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool (https://wudt.codeplex.com/) without any trouble. I'd recommend using a blank USB drive with at least 8 GB since you will want to use this same device to store all the additional Win 7 x64 drivers that will need to be downloaded from the ASUS suppport page(https://www.asus.com/ae-en/Mini-PCs/VivoMini-UN65U/HelpDesk_Download/) The driver DVD that comes with the UN65U can be ignored since it doesn't include Win 7 drivers. The beauty of this is that only this USB thumb drive is needed for installation and you don't need to bother with an external DVD at all.Using this newly created Win 7 Install USB you quickly run into the "A required CD/DVD driver is missing" error during the install process that is due to the fact that the UN65U only has USB 3.0 ports which are not supported by the original Windows 7 installation. To solve this you need to use the Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility (https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25476/Windows-7-USB-3-0-Creator-Utility) from Intel which will modify your Win 7 Install USB with the necessary 3.0 drivers.The next issue I ran into was the fact that the Crucial M.2 SSD came preformatted with GPT (GUID partition table) partitions which the Win 7 Installation said couldn't be used. I simply deleted all the partitions on the SSD and created a new partition through the Win 7 Installation software which allowed me to complete the install.Next, after installing the Ethernet driver I downloaded from the ASUS suppport page, I began the long process of Windows Updates. The first 187+ updates installed successfully, however I then received the "Unsupported hardware” pop-up error claiming that the hardware I'm using is only supported in the latest Microsoft operating systems. This is Microsoft's attempt to stop installation of older operating systems on newer hardware, however, in my case I'd be happy to use Win 10 if they would still support WMC. To get around this I had to use a patch wufuc v0.7.1.81 (https://github.com/zeffy/wufuc/releases) created by a developer using the handle “Zeffy” that kills the CPU detection that trigger this error and allow you to continue to get all updates for Win 7. This allowed me to continue updating but the error returned and I've had mixed success by rerunning the patch. I'm not sure how long this patch will continue to work as Microsoft probably has already found a way around it.Lastly, I was on to initializing WMC and remembered that I first needed to run the Digital Cable Advisor in order to allow the use of a CableCard. Then during initialization of WMC, installation of PlayReady PC failed. To solve this I needed to download PlayReady PC Runtime v1.3 (x64) (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5445) manually and then rerun the setup sequence in WMC.Finally, after all this, I was able to use WMC running Windows 7 Home Premium on the UN65U and it seems like it will be a great little HTPC.

### ⭐ No sound
*by K***H on October 22, 2017*

Can't get audio working. Googled, went to Asus web site. Loaded windows driver, loaded Asus sound driver. Soumd device won't show up in devices. No sound. Makes terrible crackling noise thru Hdmi device. Disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerfull little computer
*by C***O on July 9, 2019*

Ultra compact. Not so quiet though.

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