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Sipeed MaixStation: A 128GB Local AI Box That Claims to Beat DGX Spark
Sipeed's MaixStation pairs Axera's AX8860P chip with 128GB of memory and an expected price around $3,999. What it claims against DGX Spark, and who should wait.
Deals of the month — October 2026
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Top pickACEMAGIC M5 Core i7-14650HX Mini PC, 16GB/1TB
Amazon's on-page coupon brings the Core i7-14650HX version of the ACEMAGIC M5 back within a few dollars of its lowest tracked deal…
Ends Oct 26
ACEMAGIC K1 Ryzen 7330U Mini PC, 16GB/256GB
This Ryzen 3 7330U version of the ACEMAGIC K1 sells well below its recent Amazon average: a small, Windows 11-ready office PC…
Ends Oct 27
BOSGAME E5 Mini PC (Ryzen 3 5300U, 8GB/256GB, Dual 2.5GbE)
-44 % - A compact 4-core, 8-thread Ryzen mini PC with something rare at this price: two 2.5GbE ports. It drives three…
Ends Oct 27
ACEMAGIC m1 Mini PC
Windows 11 Pro AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 24GB RAM 512GB SSD Radeon 680M 2.5Gbps LAN WiFi 6 Triple 4K Display Office &…
Ends Dec 31
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Minisforum S5: A $599 Fanless All-Flash NAS With Five SSD Slots and 10GbE
Minisforum's S5 is a fanless all-flash NAS with five M.2 slots, Intel's Core 3 304 and 10GbE, launched at $599. Who it suits, and the limits…
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Updates Have Ended: What to Check on Your Mini PC
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro got their last security update on October 13, 2026. How to check the version on your mini PC and move…
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AMD's new Ryzen AI Halo mini PC pairs the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 192GB of memory. What changed from Strix Halo, and whether a…
Is It Really a Deal? How to Spot a Fake Mini PC Discount
What Amazon's List Price and Typical Price really mean since the 2026 rule changes, how to check a mini PC's price history in two minutes, and…
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Minisforum MS-S1 Max review: Strix Halo with 128GB, dual 10GbE and USB4 v2 — a mini AI workstation, loud at idle until tuned.
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Mini PC Desk Setup (2026): The Accessories That Actually Matter
Where to put a mini PC, which monitor, keyboard, hub and speakers to pair with it, and three example desk setups.
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Best Mini PC Under $300 (2026): 6 Picks Still Worth It
Best Mini PC Under $300 (2026): 6 Picks That Still Make Sense The 2026 memory shortage wiped out many of last year's $150–$200 bargains. Here are…
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BOSGAME P6 Review: Ryzen 9 6900HX Mini PC, Specs and Analysis (2026)
BOSGAME P6 specs and analysis: an 8-core Ryzen 9 6900HX desk PC with three 4K outputs, soldered memory and no USB4, against newer rivals.
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GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro Review: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D + RTX 5070 (2026)
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro review: a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and a desktop RTX 5070 in a 14.6-liter case. Gaming, upgrades, noise and who should buy it.
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What Is an NPU? Mini PC AI Chip Explained 2026
Every mini PC spec sheet in 2026 lists an NPU and a TOPS figure. This guide explains what the NPU actually does, why Microsoft requires 40…
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Intel N150 vs N100 vs N97 (2026): Which Mini PC Chip to Buy
The N150, N100 and N97 are closer than their names suggest. Independent benchmarks, the real differences and which budget chip to buy in 2026.
