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BRENUC

BRENUC i5-13500H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-75WW-1XEAB MPN i5-13500H

A compact 136 x 123 x 55 mm barebone with an Intel Core i5-13500H up to 4.7 GHz, Intel Iris Xe graphics, dual-channel DDR5 5200 support to 96 GB, 2.5 Gbps LAN, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2.

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-13500H
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • RAM slots2 × 288Pin DIMM
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5200
  • Maximum supported memory96 GB
  • Graphics processorIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Compact 136 x 123 x 55 mm footprint fits tight spaces
  • Intel Core i5-13500H reaches 4.7 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • Dual-channel DDR5 5200 supports up to 96 GB memory
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for fast networking
  • Two HDMI 2.0 and multiple USB 3.2 ports drive four displays

Compact barebone for custom builds

The BRENUC BREB i5-13500H barebone mini PC measures 136x123x55mm and arrives without memory or storage. It targets builders who want a tiny desktop foundation for office work, media playback or light content creation using their own DDR5 modules and PCIe 4.0 SSD. Buyers needing discrete graphics expansion or more than two memory slots should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power in daily use

The Intel Core i5-13500H processor runs up to 4.7GHz inside the compact chassis with integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. No fan specifications or noise figures are supplied by the manufacturer. Power draw will vary with the memory and storage chosen by the builder.

Connectivity and mounting practicalities

Dual HDMI 2.0 outputs support up to four displays alongside front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, Type-C, 3.5mm audio and rear USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 2.0 and Type-C ports. Wired networking uses an Intel i226V 2.5Gbps LAN controller with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless. Two 288-pin DIMM slots accept up to 96GB of DDR5 5200 memory in dual-channel mode.

How it compares

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Price $293.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBRENUC
Product lineBREB
Model namei5-13500H
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5-13500H
Memory
RAM slots2 × 288Pin DIMM
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
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 x USB 3.2Gen2 (10 Gbit/s ) Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbit/s ) Type-C
Front audio jacks3.5 mm Audio Jack
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.0
Rear USB ports1 x Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2(10 Gbit/s) Type-A
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Ethernet port1 × 2.5Gb RJ45
Input19 V/6.32A
Power
Power supply120 W
Size & build
Product dimensions136 mm*123 mm*55 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install RAM in the BRENUC i5-13500H barebone, and what step is often missed?

Insert two DDR5 5200 modules into the 288-pin DIMM slots to enable dual-channel mode; the step often missed is populating both slots for maximum bandwidth.

What maintenance or replacement will the BRENUC i5-13500H barebone need later?

You may need to add a PCIe 4.0 SSD and DDR5 memory later, as the barebone ships without storage or RAM; the CMOS battery on the motherboard may also require replacement after several years.

What limit appears first on the BRENUC i5-13500H barebone under sustained load?

The 136 x 123 x 55 mm chassis limits thermal dissipation, so the Intel Core i5-13500H will hit its thermal throttle point before the 2.5 Gbps LAN or WiFi 6 connections saturate.

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