The Sigma: The Most Powerful Single Board Windows PC

And it can run Doom!

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Note that the WD drive is in a PCIe-4.0x4 slot whereas the Samsung is in a PCIe-3.0x4 slot, so the perf numbers reflect the M.2 slot performance and should not be used to compare the drives.

Errata: At one point I say the CPU has 8 perf cores and 4 economy cores - I said it backwards. It's 4 perf cores (hyperthreaded) plus 8 economy cores.

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As always, all content and opinions are mine only, (c) 2022 Plummer's Software LLC. I am not now nor have I ever been a spokesperson for Microsoft, and retired from my technical role almost 20 years ago.

Update: I've had a report of a Sigma failing after being powered by USB-C, and the email from Latte Pande advises "only power with the power supply supplied LattePanda." It worked fine for me, but it appears their USB-C implementation must have a fault if they are advising against its use.

[dirgmusic]

It's crazy how powerful singleboard and micro form factors are getting. Its a really exciting time for processing power.

[WarrenGarabrandt]

We need an audiobook version of that book, Dave. I know you're a busy man, and you may not have time to record it. But I would absolutely buy it if you released an audiobook version.

[davidritchie]

This is an excellent opportunity for you to spin off a second channel that I would be incredibly interested in. Independant, unbiased reviews from an expert are difficult to find. Paid reviews that are more an education of a product or product tours would be perfectly fine as well as long as they are very clearly labeled and presented as such.

You are my new favorite channel, keep up the amazing work!!

[bobwolff]

Fantastically done, sir! Great review of so many facets. Only found your channel a month or two ago and am totally enjoying it.

[MattRiding]

It's so refreshing to watch your channel, Dave. It's the most comprehensive, well research and clearly explained collection of videos that I've come across. Absolutely love it! Keep them coming 😊

[HaydenLikeHey]

Just want to say that I enjoy everything you've been posting, Dave, and really appreciate the variety of videos. Keep it up 👍🏽👍🏽

[Stealth]

It's honestly astounding how small and portable powerful solutions are getting. It's been my dream since I was a kid playing with my GBP that I'd have something in my pocket that could watch movies, play 3D games and such. We're in the future as far as I'm concerned.

[tonigon]

I have never regretted subscribing. Very absorbing topics as always! Thank you Dave Plummer.

[carlolalattacosterbosa]

i really like your way to review everything! CLEAN AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. thanks !

[JackRussell]

I ordered one and it came in a few days ago. Everything works pretty much the same way it did in the video. Amazing little machine.

[jesselistarseed]

You are a VERY good presenter. You keep the relevent info flowing and you're very knowledgable of computer tech, benchmarking, and of the products you are reviewing 🙂

[philharris]

Absolutely love the presentation here Dave …

I have an ‘old’ Lattepanda Alpha from when they did the original kickstarter and it has been absolutely fantastic - I’ve used it in a 3D printed enclosure that I knocked up on TinkerCAD and can just throw it in my bag with a 12v wall wart and it’s my portable PC that I can just plug in a keyboard, mouse and monitor wherever I am.

I’d seen that the Sigma was out - it’s a fairly ‘robust’ price but I suspect I’ll end up getting one at some point …

I am still waiting for my Hackboard2 from their Indegogo project and that will end up strapped to the back of my 27” touchscreen which I use as an oversized UI to Roon (that currently runs on an HP 800 Desktop Mini).

Anyway - great review Dave, I really like the presentation. Hope you’ll do more … :-)

[BWGPEI]

Very interesting! Glad you're having fun, and Best Wishes from Canada.

[cyclemoto]

Impressive SBC in my opinion. Thanks for your time Dave. Cheers from OZ

[daveys]

Excellent review of the LattePanda board. Many thanks for posting!

[vargasbj]

Hello Dave from Costa Rica. This amazing. truly amazing.
on top of that the way you approach explained its amazines is the great way you approach.. beautiful and clear introduction, passed to hardware, the performance... great and clear explanation. each p
word were putting me deeper and deeper in the curiosity. great work

[mickgatz]

I found your video on this product rather interesting.
Well presented and to the point.

[justincase]

Excellent review, Dave! Your review was way better than most!

[thestoneworks]

Love the review! More single board stuff!

[greenghost]

An excellent review of the Sigma. Thank you.