Before starting the article, let's first ask everyone in front of the screen: Do you know the advantages and features of mini hosts? In my opinion, the biggest advantages of mini hosts lie in two aspects. Firstly, they are small in size and do not take up much space. Secondly, some well-known brands of mini hosts are more convenient to use and do not require one to purchase the components such as cases, CPUs, and power supplies by oneself.
Then, what is the purpose for choosing a mini server? Because I believe that only by clarifying one's own needs can one make a better choice of a mini server that suits one's configuration.
The third aspect is the brand. Without a doubt, one should choose established and reputable brands. These brands should offer a wide range of products, be well-equipped, and have guaranteed quality and after-sales service.
And today, what I'm going to share is the newly purchased ZeroTech SER8 8745HS high-performance mini computer. It features a completely new design and configuration. The CPU is AMD 8745HS. The powerful hardware setup can be used as a work computer or a gaming computer; and it is also a well-known brand in the industry: ZeroTech.
Below, I will also share my experience using this mini host from these aspects.
Appearance | Brand new appearance ID design, more exquisite
Let's first take a look at the exterior design of the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS high-performance mini computer host (hereinafter referred to as Zero Moment SER8 8745HS).
On the packaging box, you can see the basic appearance design of Zero Moment SER8 8745HS.
Zero Moment SER8 8745HS has two colors to choose from, Frost Silver and Deep Space Grey. I have chosen the Deep Space Grey version.
Packing list: Zero Moment SER8 8745HS, instruction manual, HDMI high-definition cable, screwdriver, power supply.
Friends who are familiar with Zero Moment should really like this small power supply. It has a small size, is easy to carry, does not take up space, and has good versatility for Zero Moment hosts.
The reason why the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is called a new generation is closely related to the completely redesigned exterior design.
From the appearance, it can be seen that it is completely different from the previous version. There are no large heat dissipation holes visible at the top and around the body, making it more integrated. The design and aesthetics of the host are truly a leapfrog upgrade.
In terms of material, aluminum alloy was chosen, which is also a material only used for high-end mini consoles. The color of deep space gray also appears more high-end, with a zero quarter logo on the top. In the mini host industry, zero quarter's products are very focused, and the product line completely covers high, medium, and low-end, making it a benchmark brand among domestic mini hosts.
The interface of Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is very rich and can be called a "grand slam".
At the front of the body, there is a power button, clear CMOS, 3.5mm audio interface Type-C USB3.2 10Gbps、USB3.2 10Gbps。
Back: Large air vents ensure effective heat dissipation during prolonged operation.
The interfaces from left to right are USB 2.0 * 1, USB 3.2 * 1, LAN interface, DP1.4 4K 144Hz, USB 2.0 * 1, HDMI 2.1 4K 120Hz, 3.5mm audio interface, USB 4 40Gbps, and DC power interface.
A true Grand Slam requires no docking stations.
Let's take a closer look at the details and feel why it is said to be the style of a big factory.
The entire body is like a whole piece of pure metal, with no visible gaps, and the workmanship is extremely excellent.
I would like to mention that mini consoles are different from regular desktop computers. Desktop computers (especially for work purposes) are mostly placed under the desk because they take up limited space on the desktop.
Mini hosts, on the other hand, have a huge advantage in size and do not need to worry about occupying too much desktop space. They are almost always placed on the desktop.
The excellent exterior design of Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is definitely a beautiful scenery on the desktop.
The bottom adopts a large air inlet to ensure that external air quickly enters the interior of the host, in conjunction with the internal MSC 2.0 cooling system. The Zero Moment SER8 8745HS dares to have innovative design in appearance, naturally showing great confidence in its cooling system.
Let's talk about the MSC 2.0 cooling system hidden inside the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS.
Internally designed with a brand new air duct, VC heating plate, silent fan, and SSD radiator, it can quickly absorb external air and remove internal heat.
Thanks to its powerful cooling system, the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS can achieve no openings on the top or three sides of the body, providing a stronger sense of unity and effectively preventing dust and other debris from entering.
The article mentioned several times that the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is a generation with a major appearance change. In order to allow some users who are not familiar with mini consoles to intuitively see the difference in appearance, I compared the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS with the previous generation of mini console Zero Moment SER6 MAX.
Actually, before the Zero Moment SER8, I always thought that the exterior design of the Zero Moment SER6 MAX was the ceiling. I didn't expect the new generation to make such a big change in appearance, it's really amazing!
Detailed configuration and benchmarking | Super performance, sufficient to meet the usage needs of the vast majority of users
After reviewing the exterior design of the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS, let's take a look at its hardware configuration and score performance.
In fact, from the naming, it can be seen that the processor is AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS.
Before testing the performance, let me briefly introduce this processor. Belonging to the AMD Ryzen 7 8000 series and ZEN4 architecture, AMD's most important purpose in introducing this chip is to segment the market, almost equivalent to the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS without AI. The detailed differences between the AMD 8745HS and 8845HS, as well as the price adjustments made by Zero after adopting these two processors, will be explained in detail at the end of the article.
We will use Master Lu to visually understand the detailed configuration of Zero Moment SER8 8745HS.
In addition to the processor mentioned earlier, the memory is Intel DDR5, 32GB dual channel, and the frequency reaches 5600MHz.
The graphics card is AMD Radeon 780M core graphics, which is familiar to friends who are familiar with CPUs and has received high praise.
The hard drive is 1TB and the brand is also Yingruida. Zero Moment has always been generous in hardware matching, which can maximize the performance of the mini host.
Master Lu's score is close to 1.27 million! This achievement can be said to be truly outstanding.
It can be said with certainty that the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS can definitely meet the work and gaming needs of the vast majority of users on the market. This is a mini console with very high hardware configuration.
AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS adopts ZEN4 architecture and 4-nanometer process. The TDP power consumption is 54W. Currently, Ryzen processors focus on low power consumption and high performance, which is particularly user-friendly.
Of course, the overall performance of a mini host is closely related to memory, graphics card, and so on, in addition to the CPU.
The single core score of CPU-Z reached 676, and the multi-core score reached 6887, which can be said to be very outstanding!
Using 3DMARK, you can see that the Time Spy score is 3263, the graphics card is 2908, and the CPU has reached 10624!
Based on the estimated performance, large-scale games can reach frame rates of 35+, which really exceeds expectations. We are looking forward to the actual performance of this mini console in gaming.
The R20 score is 6415, the R23 multi-core score is 16272, and the single core score is 1732, all of which perform very well.
The productivity was tested using V-Ray, and the score reached 16343, indicating very strong performance.
Tested the read and write speed of the standard solid-state drive, and the continuous write can reach 5187MB/s, and the continuous read can reach 4616MB/s.
As mentioned earlier, Zero Moment, as a benchmark brand in mini consoles, truly spares no expense in hardware configuration and maximizes performance.
In the oven test, the performance of the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS surprised me even more. After baking for an hour, the temperature control was excellent, and the CPU utilization rate was pulled in a straight line, showing very stable performance!
It can be intuitively felt through testing that the cooling system of Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is indeed powerful!
Whether it's gaming or work, you can easily handle it; This is the truly powerful productivity tool
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, when choosing a mini host, one must first clarify their usage needs. The Zero Moment SER8 8745HS, in my opinion, is the most optimal choice that balances appearance, performance, and price. It can meet the needs of various jobs and also play some large games in your spare time.
Of course, if you are a gamer, you can also choose the Zero Moment SER9 with a graphics dock. If you are a full-time office user, you can choose the Zero Moment EQ series, etc. Therefore, if you have specific needs, you can choose a mini console that suits you.
For the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS, it really achieves a good balance, and various mainstream large-scale games are also very smooth to play.
For example, the popular online game CS2 can easily maintain a frame rate of around 60FPS, which is very smooth.
And the famous game masterpiece "Tomb Raider: Shadows" can be seen that the theoretical test average frame rate of the game can reach 40FPS at 1080P resolution.
It's not an exaggeration to say that it's really smooth, and there's no lag in some fast-moving visuals. The experience is really great.
The game lasts for about 40 minutes, and the average frame rate is 43FPS. The temperature of the processor is about 62 ℃, and the temperature of the graphics card is about 60 ℃. Moreover, the overall frame rate curve is relatively stable. Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is indeed very powerful!
Let's take a look again. The thermal power consumption of the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS processor is also very stable overall, and around 49W can easily play 3A masterpieces!
Thanks to the powerful cooling system of the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS, the temperature control of the tested shell is very good, with a maximum of about 39 ℃, and the noise during operation is very low. The overall gaming experience is very satisfactory to me.
Of course, with such gaming performance, daily work use is no problem.
The software I use more frequently in my daily life is Adobe FamilyMart. PS, LR and other software are frequently used for work, and their smooth operation is really insignificant for Zero Moment SER8 8745HS.
And with low power consumption and low noise, the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is very user-friendly to use!
Comparing Zero Moment SER8 8845HS | Different user choices depend on requirements
The Zero Moment SER8 actually has two versions, with AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS and 8845HS processors respectively.
In fact, as mentioned earlier, the difference between the two processors is not very significant. Here, I will visually list the differences between the two processors for everyone to compare.
In fact, in summary, the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS has almost no difference from the Zero Moment SER8 8845HS except for reducing NPU. And by reducing NPU, it may perform better in terms of heat dissipation.
In addition to AMD's goal of segmenting the market, Zero Moment also has the same purpose.
We look at the price, and the price difference between the two products is around 500 yuan. If you don't really need AI functionality, then the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is definitely the best choice. If the job requires AI functionality, then the Zero Moment SER8 8845HS can be completely chosen.
Zero Moment's approach is truly considerate of users, choosing different products according to different needs!
Summary | The truly suitable Grand Slam mini console for purchase, the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS, is worth it
The article has written extensively, but in fact, the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS has achieved almost no shortcomings in terms of brand, product design, appearance, hardware configuration, price, and other aspects.
What is commendable is that the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS not only maximizes the performance of the processor, but also performs exceptionally well in temperature control.
As the main computer for work, I have been using it for a month. Whether it's running various large office software or playing some large games, the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS has never disappointed me, running very smoothly. In terms of price, it also has a significant advantage and indeed performs comprehensively.
During the shopping season, if you also want to get a mini console, then the Zero Moment SER8 8745HS is definitely worth it
