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BRENUC

BRENUC BREB i5-1240P 16GB 512GB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-5YKH-N92ST

A barebone mini PC with an Intel Core i5-1240P processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, 512GB NVME storage, dual HDMI 2.0, Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5G Ethernet

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-1240P
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • Installed memory16 GB
  • RAM slots2 × 288Pin DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4800
  • Maximum supported memory64 GB

Configuration 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD

  • 12-core i5-1240P handles heavy multitasking up to 4.4 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR5-4800 dual-channel memory expandable to 64 GB
  • 512 GB NVME SSD plus M.2 and SATA expansion slots
  • 5 Gbps Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 for fast wired and wireless links
  • Compact 136 x 123 x 55 mm VESA-mountable chassis with 120 W adapter

Compact barebone for office and light creative work

The BRENUC BREB mini PC ships with an Intel Core i5-1240P processor, 12 cores and 16 threads, plus 16GB of DDR5-4800 memory and a 512GB NVME drive. It targets users who need a small desktop for productivity, video conferencing or digital signage without a discrete graphics card. Buyers who want more storage or a dedicated GPU should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

A 120W adapter powers the system, and the 136mm x 123mm x 55mm chassis relies on integrated cooling for the 28W base processor. Fan behaviour will vary with workload, but the compact volume limits sustained turbo performance. The unit draws modest power at idle and under typical office loads.

Build quality and daily connections

The aluminium enclosure includes a VESA mount for behind-monitor installation and exposes dual HDMI 2.0, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen2, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Internally there is one M.2 2280 slot for PCIe Gen4 x4 storage, one M.2 2242 slot for SATA or PCIe Gen3 x1, plus a SATA 3.0Gb/s header. Two 288-pin DIMM slots allow memory expansion to 64GB.

How it compares

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Price $487.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBRENUC
Product lineBREB
Model nameBREB i5-1240P
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5-1240P
Memory
Installed memory16 GB
RAM slots2 × 288Pin DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 4800
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storage512 GB
SATA ports1 x SATA 3.0Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics
Audio & video
Built-in audioIntegrated
Channel count7.1 Channel
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 * USB 3.2 Gen2(10 Gbit/s) Type-A ports
1 * USB 2.0 Type-C port
Front audio jacks3.5 mm Audio Jack
HDMI ports2 * HDMI 2.0,
Thunderbolt ports2 * Type-C Full Function (Thunderbolt™ 4 ports ) ports
Rear USB ports1 * USB 3.2 Gen2(10 Gbit/s) Type-A port
1 * USB 2.0 Type-A port
Ethernet port1 × 2.5Gb RJ45
Additional rear ports1 * Kensington Lock (right side of Chassis)
Input19VDC /6.32
Power
Power supply120 W
Size & build
Product dimensions136 mm*123 mm*51 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the BREB i5-1240P and what step is often missed?

Mount the 136mm x 123mm x 55mm chassis via the VESA bracket, connect the 120W power adapter, then plug the 2.5G RJ45 cable before booting; the step often missed is seating both DDR5 4800 SO-DIMMs to enable dual-channel mode.

What maintenance or replacement will the BREB i5-1240P need later?

The 512GB NVME SSD can be swapped for a larger PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 drive, and the two 288-pin DDR5 slots support up to 64GB total if you need more memory down the line.

What limit appears first on the BREB i5-1240P under sustained load?

The 12-core i5-1240P hits its 4.40 GHz P-core turbo ceiling and the compact 55mm-high chassis thermal envelope before the 2.5G LAN or Thunderbolt 4 ports saturate.

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