BRENUC BREB i5-1240P barebone mini PC

Target users

The BRENUC BREB i5-1240P is a barebone mini PC built around a 12-core Intel Core i5-1240P processor with 16 threads and turbo frequencies up to 4.40 GHz. It suits system integrators and enthusiasts who want a compact foundation for office work, media playback or light content creation and prefer to supply their own memory and storage. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance or more than two memory slots should look elsewhere.

Memory and storage capacity

Two 288-pin DIMM slots accept dual-channel DDR5 4800 modules up to a combined 64 GB, giving ample headroom for multitasking and large datasets. Storage expansion uses one M.2 slot that supports a PCIe Gen4 x4 drive up to 22x80 mm and a second position for PCIe Gen3 x1 or SATA M.2 22x42 mm devices, while a single SATA 3.0 Gb/s connector remains available for a 2.5-inch drive. The platform maxes out at 64 GB of RAM and the provided M.2 interfaces.

Build and connectivity

The 136 x 123 x 55 mm chassis includes a VESA mount for behind-display installation and ships with a 120 W power adapter. Front-facing I/O provides two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports at 10 Gbps, one USB 2.0 Type-C port and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Rear connectivity adds dual HDMI 2.0 outputs, a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet via Intel i226V, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 from the Intel AX201 module, plus 7.1-channel onboard audio. An internal M.2 B-key slot allows further expansion such as an additional 2.5 GbE or USB 2.0 interface.