BRENUC i5-13500H barebone mini PC 16GB DDR5 512GB NVME
A compact 136 x 123 x 55 mm barebone with an Intel Core i5-13500H up to 4.7 GHz, 16 GB DDR5 5200, 512 GB NVME, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- ProcessorIntel Core i5-13500H
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
- Installed memory16 GB
- RAM slots2 × 288Pin DIMM
- Supported memoryDDR5 5200
- Maximum supported memory96 GB
Configuration 32G RAM / 1T SSD
- 32G RAM / 1T SSD$678.99
- 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD$490.99
- 64G RAM / 2TB SSD$883.99
- Compact 136x123x55mm footprint fits tight spaces
- Intel Core i5-13500H up to 4.7GHz handles heavy multitasking
- 16GB DDR5 5200MHz dual-channel memory scales to 96GB
- 512GB NVME PCIe 4.0 storage delivers fast data access
- Intel Iris Xe graphics drives four displays via HDMI and Type-C
Compact barebone for small spaces
The BRENUC i5-13500H barebone mini PC measures 136x123x55mm, making it suited for desks or VESA mounts where space is limited. It arrives with an Intel Core i5-13500H processor, 16GB of DDR5 5200 memory and a 512GB NVME drive already installed. This configuration targets office workers, home users and digital-signage deployments that need a quiet, low-footprint system ready to run immediately.
Build integration and expansion
Two 288-pin DIMM slots support dual-channel DDR5 up to 96GB, so additional memory can be added without replacing the factory modules. The PCIe 4.0 NVME slot is occupied, but the 2.5Gbps Intel i226V LAN port, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wired and wireless networking without extra cards. Front-facing USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C ports plus a 3.5mm audio jack keep peripherals accessible, while HDMI and Type-C video outputs drive up to four displays from the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Capacity and headroom
The included 16GB of DDR5 and 512GB NVME cover typical productivity workloads, web browsing and multi-monitor streaming without bottlenecks. Memory headroom extends to 96GB for heavier virtualization or content-creation tasks, though the integrated graphics share system RAM and lack dedicated video memory. Users needing discrete GPU performance, additional internal storage bays or more than four simultaneous displays will find those requirements beyond what this platform provides.
How it compares
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- Price $678.99
- Pricier than about 61% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | BRENUC |
| Product line | BREB |
| Model name | i5-13500H |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13500H |
| Memory | |
| Installed memory | 16 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 × 288Pin DIMM |
| Supported memory | DDR5 5200 |
| Maximum supported memory | 96 GB |
| Dual-channel support | Yes |
| Storage | |
| Installed storage | 512 GB |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics processor | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Audio & video | |
| Built-in audio | Integrated |
| Channel count | 7.1 Channel |
| Connectivity | |
| LAN connection | Intel i226 V |
| Maximum network speed | 2.5 Gbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standard | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth support | 5.2 |
| Ports & slots | |
| Front USB ports | 2 x USB 3.2Gen2 (10 Gbit/s ) Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbit/s ) Type-C |
| Front audio jacks | 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| HDMI ports | 2 x HDMI 2.0 |
| Rear USB ports | 1 x Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2(10 Gbit/s) Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Ethernet port | 1 × 2.5Gb RJ45 |
| Input | 19 V/6.32A |
| Power | |
| Power supply | 120 W |
| Size & build | |
| Product dimensions | 136 mm*123 mm*55 mm |
Other versions of this model
2 more in the same range
BRENUC i5-13500H barebone mini PC 64GB DDR5 2TB NVME
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- 16 GB
Questions about this item
What thermal limit appears first when the Core i5-13500H runs at 4.7 GHz for long periods?
The compact 136x123x55 mm chassis relies on its integrated cooler, so sustained turbo clocks are capped by the thermal solution before the CPU hits its own throttle point.
How loud and hot does the unit get when the Intel i226V 2.5 Gbps LAN and WiFi 6 run all day?
With only the built-in fan moving air through the 55 mm height, surface temperatures rise and fan speed increases noticeably under continuous network and compute load.
Which display cables must I already own to use the quad-screen capability?
You need four cables matching the video outputs on the rear panel — typically HDMI and Type-C — because the barebone ships without any display adapters.
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