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Gamer repurposes fanless Subway menu PCs for gaming, achieving low frame rates
Key points
- Advantech DS-081 mini PCs were repurposed from Subway menu displays.
- The PCs feature an Intel Core i3 6100U processor and Intel HD Graphics 520.
- Gaming tests showed 15 fps in GTA V and 25 fps in Minecraft.
- Systems were tested with Windows 10, Bazzite Linux, and macOS Monterey.
Subway Menu PCs Repurposed
A TechTuber, Garkus, acquired three passive mini PCs previously used to display Subway sandwich menus. These Advantech DS-081 models, powered by Intel Skylake processors, were tested for their potential as gaming machines after a decade of commercial use.
Hardware Specifications
The mini PCs are Advantech DS-081GB-U21A1E models, equipped with an Intel Core i3 6100U processor (2C/4T @ 2.3 GHz) and Intel HD Graphics 520. The integrated GPU has 24 EUs and clocks up to 1.00 GHz, sharing DDR4 system RAM. These units are designed for 24/7 operation in ambient temperatures up to 40°C.
Configuration and Expansion
The DS-081GB-U2A1E offers connectivity including twin HDMI 1.4, twin Ethernet, four USB 3 ports, audio in/out, and an RS-232 serial port. Internally, it supports up to 32GB DDR4-2133 SODIMM RAM via two slots, a SATA III HDD/SSD, and an mSATA port. The test systems were upgraded from 4GB to 8GB of RAM.
Gaming Performance
After installing Windows 10, Bazzite Linux, and macOS Monterey on separate units, gaming tests were conducted. While the 2D puzzler Peggle ran without issues, more demanding titles like GTA V achieved only 15 frames per second. Minecraft reached 25 frames per second, indicating the limitations of the hardware for mainstream gaming.
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Reporting from
A TechTuber converted Advantech DS-081 mini PCs, originally used for Subway sandwich menus, into gaming rigs. These fanless Intel Core i3 units, despite RAM upgrades, delivered only 15 fps in GTA V and 25 fps in Minecraft, demonstrating their limited gaming capability.