ECS LIVA X 2GB/0GB Mini / Booksize Barebone System

Pros: I am looking for 2GB RAM mini PC which can install 32bit OS. I finally found it. The 2GB/32GB eMMC model is not good for 32bit OS. The 2GB/0GB model is just for 32bit purpose, the mSATA hard drive is recognized under 32bit Windows 10 and 32bit Ubuntu 16.04LTS.

Cons: None

Overall Review: You must choose legacy boot mode in BIOS to install 32bit Windows/Linux, The CPU is 64bit CPU. only 64bit UEFI is supported. So I think you can only choose UEFI mode to install 64bit OS. Once OS booted up, I really don't care about legacy or UEFI. 2GB RAM is really good for 32bit OS.

Pros: Very quite, No fan, Does not run hot, Easy to install emmc hard drive chip that was ordered extra, Easy to load Windows 10 with flash drive, Small foot print, Runs Kodi as Media PC Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Cons: No hard drive installed No operating system All USB ports located on front of unit

Overall Review: I have the Liva and the Liva X. I've never had any issues with either one. Works great as a Media PC, Net Flix, Kodi, it will stream just about anything with good internet. Would recommend Buying from New Egg!!

Pros: -Low power consumption, ~4W idle/~9W load in Win 10. ~2W idle in linux with power saving options enabled via powertop. -Fast enough to handle Windows 10. -Apparently this supports a 32-bit OS while the 4GB Liva X only supports a 64bit OS? -msata ($50 for a used 256GB SSD) port, 3x USB ports, VGA, HDMI, wireless, and bluetooth. -Boots 64-bit OS fine under legacy mode.

Cons: -The heatsink can be a little tough to remove. -If you happen to misconfigure the bios and are unable to access it, you need to take the whole thing apart to reset it. -No CEC over HDMI from what I can tell. -2GB of ram.

Overall Review: This is a pretty sweet little computer in my opinion. It fills a gap between very low power ARM devices (~2W) and some of the faster/higher power processors seen in other NUCs (>8W idle). With the $25 of $200 from Amex and $60 of MIRs on two other items I bought, this is a decent box for ~$63 + tax. Having said that, the 4GB/0GB version has been on sale for ~$85 after Android pay coupon and a $20 rebate, and might be worth the extra ~$20 for some.