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Review - Tiny Astro PC - Mele Quieter2Q

Equipment Review
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Rouz Astro avatar
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I decided to test an interesting minicomputer from Mele, the Quieter2Q, that costs from $199 to $330, depending on options. The Quieter2Q comes preloaded with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 and has a number of very useful features for astronomy. I’ve now used it for imaging sessions for six months. 

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Andy Wray avatar
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I have the Quieter3 mini PC and it has performed faultlessly (hot and cold temperatures).  I wouldn't run PixInsight on it, but for telescope control using either APT or NINA it doesn't skip a beat.  USB output on its three USB ports also look very healthy; I use the 3 USB ports to control my ASI1600MM Pro, my ASI290MM mini guide camera and my Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro mount.  I discarded my powered USB hub.

Highly recommended.
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Rouz Astro avatar
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Andy Wray:
I have the Quieter3 mini PC and it has performed faultlessly (hot and cold temperatures).  I wouldn't run PixInsight on it, but for telescope control using either APT or NINA it doesn't skip a beat.  USB output on its three USB ports also look very healthy; I use the 3 USB ports to control my ASI1600MM Pro, my ASI290MM mini guide camera and my Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro mount.  I discarded my powered USB hub.

Highly recommended.

*Hi Andy, 
I had a similar experience, its working very well.
I don't use Pixinsight on it except to check something while out with the scope.
I suppose there will be more powerful CPUs as time goes on.

CS
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It may be worth adding to your review that it's actually smart to remove the stickers from the heat sink. This has a measurable effect on temperature. Some people may leave them on because they may like the look …

Great review as always and I wholeheartedly recommend the 2Q while the 3 is certainly a good choice too.

Clear skies
Wolfgang
Rouz Astro avatar
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It may be worth adding to your review that it's actually smart to remove the stickers from the heat sink. This has a measurable effect on temperature. Some people may leave them on because they may like the look ...

Great review as always and I wholeheartedly recommend the 2Q while the 3 is certainly a good choice too.

Clear skies
Wolfgang

*That's a good point. I did remove the stickers myself.
I've also got a large heatsink with larger fins, I will try that later. Might be useful in the warm summer months.
Although, I haven't really seen any issues with heat buildup.

CS
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Andy Wray avatar
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FWIW:  I'd be happy using the Mele Quieter 3 at ambient temperatures of around 25C.  Thankfully I don't need to in the UK as it is always below that by the time it is dark.

Also:  I remove stickers from any computer device/Camera/TV on the day I receive them … they are just advertising and add no purpose.
Rouz Astro avatar
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It rarely gets warmer than that here in Vancouver too.  In general, deep sky data capture isn't all that CPU intensive.

I agree with you about the advertising!
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