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The ACEMAGIC M1Pro+ is a mini PC that packs a lot of performance into a small, almost cube-shaped package. It measures just 166.7 x 166.9 x 160.9mm (6.6″ x 6.6″ x 6.3″), but features 3 M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 4.0 x4 storage and an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix …
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The ACEMAGIC M1Pro+ is a mini PC that packs a lot of performance into a small, almost cube-shaped package. It measures just 166.7 x 166.9 x 160.9mm (6.6″ x 6.6″ x 6.3″), but features 3 M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 4.0 x4 storage and an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo processor that delivers the kind of graphics and AI performance you’d expect from a system with a discrete GPU.
First announced in China earlier this month, the ACEMAGIC M1A Pro+ is expected to ship by the end of January. It’s available for pre-order now for $2399 (when you use the coupon: M1APRO100).
For that price you get a system with AMD’s 16-core, 32-thread processor featuring a 50 TOPS NPU and 40-core Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 128GB of LPDDR5x-8000 memory, and a 2TB SSD.
It’s unclear if ACEMAGIC has plans to offer any lower-priced options for folks who are willing to sacrifice some RAM or storage or settle for a less powerful Strix Halo chip. But if you’re not married to the idea of a Strix Halo processor, the ACEMAGIC M1A (non-Pro) is a similar-looking mini PC that sells for less than half the price of the M1A Pro+ and has an Intel Core i9-12900H Alder Lake processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 mobile graphics.
Both systems are the latest in a line of cube-like mini gaming PCs that also includes the ACMAGIC TANK03 that Ian reviewed for Liliputing in 2023.
The M1A Pro+ is the most powerful to date, especially if you’re looking to use the system as an AI workstation and not just a gaming PC. But it’s also the most expensive model yet – ACEMAGIC says that the $2399 price tag is part of a launch promotion and that the full retail price will be substantially higher (although I’d suggest taking the $3299 list price with a grain of salt, as PC makers have a habit of setting a high MSRP and then offering perpetual deals so that it looks like you’re getting a good deal no matter when you make a purchase).
While the Ryzen AI Max+ processor is the system’s key selling point, other feature include support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 and a robust set of ports that includes:
- 1 x USB4 (40 Gbps)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
- 2 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x DisplayPort 2.0
- 2 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- 2 x 3.5mm audio
- 1 x SD card reader
There’s also a cooling system inside the chassis that includes three fans, and multiple copper heat pipes. And the side panels are removable, allowing you to access two M.2 slots on the right side and one on the left. ACEMAGIC says you can use these for PCIe NVMe SSDs, or for an OCuLink or 10 Gigabit Fiber adaptor, among other things.
via TechPowerUp
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