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Intel Processor Names Explained: N150, Core i5, Core 5 and Core Ultra in 2026
Core 5 220H, Core Ultra 5 225H, N150, Core 3 N355: how to read Intel processor names in mini PCs and spot the renamed Raptor Lake and Alder Lake-N chips.
Deals of the month — November 2026
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Acer A740 4K Webcam with Magnetic Mount
A 4K/30fps webcam (or 2K/1080p at 60fps) with a Sony 1/2.8-inch sensor, phase-detection autofocus and dual noise-canceling mics. Its detachable magnetic mount…
Ends Nov 14
KAMRUI E3B Ryzen 5 7430U Mini PC
A budget six-core Ryzen mini PC with 32 GB of RAM and Windows 11, currently marked down at its Amazon listing
Ends Nov 14
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG (27″ QHD QD-OLED, 360Hz)
A 26.5-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor at 360Hz, with a 3-year warranty that ASUS says includes panel burn-in. A mini PC can…
Ends Nov 30
Acer 4K Metal Webcam (WBC-0E01), Sony 1/2″ Sensor
A 4K webcam in an all-aluminum body built around a large Sony 1/2-inch sensor, with HDR, fast phase-detection autofocus, two noise-reduction mics…
Ends Nov 9
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Sam Altman Says PC RAM Is Used 5% of the Time: What It Means for Local AI
OpenAI's CEO says memory in home PCs is a poor use of scarce DRAM and belongs in data centers. What his remarks mean for memory prices…
Mini PC Warranty and Return Policies by Brand (2026)
Warranty length, return window and fees for nine mini PC brands, checked on their official pages, plus what changes when you buy on Amazon.
Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Costs $22,299: What It Means for Local AI
Apple's 512GB Mac Studio is now orderable from $22,299, and the memory upgrade alone costs $15,500. How it compares with AMD's 192GB Ryzen AI Halo and…
Best Mini PC Processor in 2026: Every Chip Ranked Before Black Friday
From the Intel N150 to Strix Halo: the processors found in mini PCs in 2026, ranked by tier with published CPU and graphics benchmarks, and which…
Minisforum M2 Slim: A $399 Wildcat Lake Mini PC With USB4
Minisforum's Elite Mini M2 Slim puts Intel's Core 3 304 Wildcat Lake chip in a 0.47-liter box with USB4 and dual 2.5GbE from $399. What it…
KAMRUI H2 vs ACEMAGIC M5: Two Intel HX Mini PCs, Almost the Same Box
The KAMRUI Hyper H2 and ACEMAGIC M5 share a box, ports and Intel HX chips. Configurations, published benchmarks, memory, noise and which one to buy.
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.
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Best Monitor for a Mini PC (2026): 7 Picks From Budget Office Screens to 4K OLED
How to choose a monitor that matches a mini PC's video outputs, and seven picks for office desks, one-cable USB-C setups and gaming, from Amazon Basics…
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ACEMAGIC K5 Review: Intel Core 5 320 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS, Which K5 Should You Buy?
Two different mini PCs are sold as the ACEMAGIC K5: one with Intel's Core 5 320, one with AMD's Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. Benchmarks, power, ports,…
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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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Minisforum N5 Max Review: Strix Halo AI NAS (2026)
Minisforum N5 Max review: Strix Halo in a 5-bay NAS with dual 10GbE — fast local AI, immature software.
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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…
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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.
