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The Neptune MBG6 should be available this spring. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM showcases new Neptune MBG6 mini-PC

MINISFORUM has previewed the Neptune MBG6, a mini-PC packed with a desktop-class AMD Ryzen processor and a discrete GPU. The combination should yield better gaming performance than its lower-powered laptop-class mini-PCs.

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2023 16:07

The UM773 Lite offers the same core feature set as the Venus UM773. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM UM773 Lite mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS APU goes up for pre-sale

MINISFORUM has started selling the UM773 Lite globally. Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, a Zen 3+ APU, the UM773 Lite also supports DDR5 SO-DIMM, PCIe 4.0 SSDs and plenty of ports. Prices start at US$409 as a barebones unit a...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2023 14:52

The Chatreey AMR5 and AM08 measure 154.3 x 77.8 x 77.8 mm and weigh approximately 836 g. (Image source: Chatreey)

Chatreey AMR5 and AM08 arrive as affordable mini-PCs with unusual physical performance dials

Chatreey has introduced the AMR5 and AM08, a pair of mini-PCs based on AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs. Available as barebones units or with pre-installed memory, the pair feature identical chassis and have similar I/O. Both machines have phy...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2023 15:27

80% Minisforum Mars Series MC560 review: Powerful mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 and integrated webcam for office use

Mini PC for special requirements. With the MC560, Minisforum is the first mini PC maker to have a compact office computer with built-in camera and speakers in their product portfolio. The device...
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 562 g

Sebastian Bade, 14 Feb 2023 17:40

The T-series is essentially the K-series with a 35 W power envelope and no overclocking. (Image Source: Caseking)

Rare and expensive sighting: 35 W Raptor Lake-T desktop processors available now in the EU

It is not too often we get to see Intel's desktop-grade T-series on sale at retailers. Despite being underclocked versions of the unlocked K-series, the Raptor Lake-T models appear to be overpriced, at least in Germany.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Feb 2023 17:01

Minisforum Mars MC560 teleconference mini PC (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum Mars MC560 teleconference mini PC with updated CPU goes on presale

Announced in December 2022 with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600U processor and integrating a 2.5k HDR webcam, dual speakers, as well as a dual microphone array, the Minisforum Mars MC560 is now up for sale. However, the processor used is the ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2023 16:27

90% Minisforum Neptune Series HX99G review: Compact gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and AMD Radeon RX 6600M also includes USB4 and Thunderbolt

Mini-PC for gamers! Those who are currently looking for a compact gaming PC should definitely take a closer look at the Neptune Series HX99G from Minisforum. Find out in this revie...
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon RX 6600M | 1.6 kg

Sebastian Bade, 09 Feb 2023 20:59

Dual USB4 connectors on front (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces 4X4 BOX-7000/D5 mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 7030U processors and dual USB4 ports

Even though USB4 has been supported since last year on AMD's mobile platforms, not many devices feature this type of port. ASRock is adding not just one but two USB4 connectors on the new 4x4 BOX-7000/D5 mini PCs. AMD's Ryzen 7 77...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Feb 2023 19:37

The SER6 Pro Plus may perform worse than the SER6 Pro. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink SER6 Pro Plus arrives with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS APU and Radeon 680M iGPU

Beelink has introduced the SER6 Pro Plus, arguably a less powerful alternative to the SER6 Pro. The SER6 Pro Plus makes do with the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, a 35 W APU and a Ryzen 7 6800HS refresh with the same CPU core arrangement and...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2023 14:01

Minisforum NUCG5 mini PC with dual Thunderbolt 4 (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum unveils NUCG5 mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P and dual Thunderbolt 4

With pre-order prices starting at US$579, the Minisforum NUCG5 mini PC comes with the Intel Core i5-1240P processor, Iris Xe graphics, dual Thunderbolt 4, up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB PCIe 3.0 SSD storage. It runs Windows 11 Pro...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2023 13:13

The Mac Studio will not receive upgraded chipsets this year. (Image source: Iewek Gnos)

Next-generation Apple Mac Studio will not receive M2 Max or M2 Ultra upgrades because of impending Mac Pro

The first Apple silicon-powered Mac Pro remains on the horizon, albeit without the allegedly now cancelled M2 Extreme chipset. Now, the Mac Pro is rumoured to effectively replace the Mac Studio, which Apple will leave languished o...

Alex Alderson, 06 Feb 2023 22:59

The MiniAir 11 Special Edition. (Source: GEEKOM)

Deal | Get up to US$220 off a GEEKOM Core i7-powered mini PC

GEEKOM's Valentine's Day 2023 sale is on, offering discounts on a range of mini PCs, its most powerful Tiger Lake-based Mini IT11 included. A new Special Edition of its MiniAir 11 is also on offer right now. It includes a figurine...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Feb 2023 15:59

86% Minisforum Venus Series UM690 desktop review: small office PC with Ryzen 9 6900HX and USB4

Small, fast and efficient! Chinese system manufacturer Minisforum offers a plethora of compact desktop PCs tailored to a wide range of applications. The UM690 from the Venus series uses A...
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon 680M | 621 g

Sebastian Bade, 03 Feb 2023 03:33

Console-size mini PC with laptop-grade components. (Image Source: AliExpress)

Chatreey readies console-size G2 mini PC with Intel i9-12900H processor and RTX 3050 dGPU

Resembling a mini PS5, the Chatreey G2 can be configured with i7-12700H or i9-12900H processors and an RTX 3050 dGPU, plus up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 4 TB of storage. Prices range between US$687 and US$1,194.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Feb 2023 15:54

The GEEKOM Mini IT11 is on sale for up to US$90 off. (Image via GEEKOM)

Deal | Save up to US$90 on GEEKOM Mini IT11 with Tiger Lake CPUs and Intel Xe Graphics

GEEKOM is knocking up to US$90 off its Mini IT11 with either an Intel Tiger Lake Core i5-1155G7 or Intel Core i7-1195G7. Both models come with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, a 512 GB NVMe SSD, and Intel's Xe Graphics iGPU.

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2023 18:06

The NUC12WSHi5 supports expandable RAM and storage, among other features. (Image source: Intel)

Deal | Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit: Wall Street Canyon mini-PC discounted nearly US$200 with Core i5-1240P and 32 GB RAM

Amazon US has taken nearly US$200 off the Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit with a Core i5-1240P processor. Complementing the 12-core and 16-thread processor is 32 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, as well as plenty of ports and expansion options.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2023 13:29

The Mac mini remains easy to open but difficult to repair. (Image source: Brandon Geekabit)

Apple Mac mini teardowns reveal larger heatsink for Apple M2 Pro configurations and SSD changes

The new Mac mini may stay true to its 2010 roots, but Apple has updated its internals with Apple M2 and Apple M2 Pro chipsets. While there are some internal changes, the latest Mac mini also looks remarkably similar from the insid...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2023 12:18

85% Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9 desktop PC review: Compact powerhouse with Intel Core i9-12900H

The perfect office PC? China-based computer manufacturer Minisforum offers a wide range of compact mini PCs for various applications. The NAD9 is a fairly powerful machine featuring a...
Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 1.2 kg

Sebastian Bade, 25 Jan 2023 15:02

The Beelink SEi12 relies on 15 W processors, unlike the SEi12 Pro. (Image source: Beelink)

Deal | Beelink SEi12 deal takes over 25% off Intel Core i5-1235U mini-PC with 500 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM

Amazon US has discounted the Beelink SEi12, a mini-PC equipped with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, a 500 GB SSD and 16 GB of dual-channel RAM. Typically, Beelink sells the SEi12 for over US$500 with pre-installed storage and RA...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jan 2023 11:15

The SEi12 Pro should be significantly more powerful than the SEi12 series. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink SEi12 Pro: Mini-PC now orderable with Intel Core i5-1240P or Core i7-1260P processors

Beelink has now started selling the SEi12 Pro mini-PC series directly. Also available through Amazon, the SEi12 Pro features the Core i5-1240P or Core i7-1260P, plus up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, PCIe 4.0 storage and plenty of ports.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2023 13:58

The MSI Cubi 5 12M should eventually be available in two colours. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Cubi 5 12M now selling from US$449 with choice of Intel Alder Lake-U series processors

MSI and its retail partners have started selling the Cubi 5 12M, an Intel Alder Lake-U series based mini-PC. The MSI Cubi 5 12M starts at US$449 and rises to US$929 for its most expensive configuration.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2023 00:24

The Beelink GTR5 packs a powerful APU in its compact chassis. (Image source: Beelink)

Deal | Beelink GTR5: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX mini-PC nets 25% discount with 32 GB of RAM and 500 GB SSD

The Beelink GTR5 has dropped below US$600 with 32 GB of RAM and 500 GB of M.2 2280 storage. Also equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, the Beelink GTR5 is a particularly potent mini-PC, particularly with a 25% discount.

Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2023 23:23

Network-oriented mini PC solution (Image Source: Topton)

Topton and Kingdel present fanless mini PCs with six 2.5 GbE ports and Alder Lake-U CPUs

This specialized mini PC can be configured to act as a firewall or router thanks to the inclusion of six 2.5 GbE cards. Despite a fanless design, these solutions also come with Alder Lake-U processors that can provide enough power...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jan 2023 14:36

Apple M2 Max comes with a 38-core GPU and 96 GB of 400 GB/s unified memory. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs for Mac mini and MacBook Pro, claims M2 Max GPU prowess is unmatched even by Quadro RTX 6000 and RTX 3080 Ti-powered laptops

Apple officially unveiled the 5 nm M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs today. The M2 Pro is available with 10-core and 12-core CPU options and comes with a 19-core GPU and 32 GB of 200 GB/s unified memory. The M2 Max uses the same 12-core CPU ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Jan 2023 18:01

The new Mac mini arrives alongside refreshed MacBook Pro models. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Mac mini receives Apple M2 and M2 Pro chipsets with quad Thunderbolt 4 connectivity

Apple has refreshed the Mac mini. Now based on the Apple M2 generation, the Mac mini comes with up to the Apple M2 Pro that also offers four Thunderbolt 4 ports. Other upgrades include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 17 Jan 2023 16:54

The Intel NUC 11 comes with numerous ports, regardless of the SKU chosen. (Image source: Intel)

Deal | Intel NUC 11: Save a third on selected Core i5-1135G7 SKUs in Amazon discount deals

Amazon has discounted the Intel NUC 11 with a Core i5-1135G7 processor. Available at up to a 33% discount, the NUC 11 has numerous ports, the same iGPU as its successor and a 28 W processor.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2023 21:32

MINISFORUM offers the Neptune HX99G in five variants. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM Neptune HX99G arrives with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU from US$839

MINISFORUM is now offering the Neptune HX99G outside Japan. Starting at US$839 as a barebones unit, the mini-PC ships with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and Radeon 680M, regardless of the configuration chosen.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2023 20:54

The Cubi N ADL should be cheaper than the Cubi 5 12M. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2023 | MSI Cubi N ADL: Palm-sized mini-PC showcased with Intel Alder Lake-N processors

MSI has revealed the Cubi N ADL, one of its latest compact and low-powered mini-PCs. Offered with Intel Alder Lake-N processors, the MSI Cubi N ADL measures just 124 x 124 x 53.7 mm but contains nearly a dozen ports and expandable...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jan 2023 14:33

66% Ace Magician T8Pro review: Budget mini PC for office use

Quiet and efficient! The Ace Magician T8Pro is an extremely compact office PC released by Minipc Union. The Jasper Lake SoC inside is only capable of running basic tasks. In this re...
Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | 209 g

Sebastian Bade, 09 Jan 2023 21:21

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 will be available in the next two months with Intel Alder Lake-N processors. (Image source: ASUS)

CES 2023 | ASUS ExpertCenter PN42 revealed with Intel Processor N100 and Intel Processor N200 options

The ExpertCenter PN42 is a low-powered set of mini-PCs. Based on Intel's new Alder Lake-N processors, the ExpertCenter PN42 will be available later this quarter with a compact chassis and plenty of ports, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2023 18:21

ASUS has not confirmed whether the Chromebox 5 is fanless. (Image source: ASUS)

CES 2023 | ASUS Chromebox 5: Intel Alder Lake-based mini-PCs revealed with built-in Qi wireless charging pads

ASUS has announced the Chromebox 5, a mini-PC series based on Intel Alder Lake processors. Due to be released by the end of Q1 2023 from US$400, the Chromebox 5 should be significantly more powerful than its predecessors while mai...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2023 16:17

ASRock will sell NUC BOX mini-PCs in two size variants. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock introduces NUC BOX mini-PCs based on 13th Gen Intel Core processors

ASRock has revealed the NUC 1300 BOX and NUCS 1300 BOX, a pair of mini-PCs based on Intel's new Raptor Lake processors. Offered with DDR4 or DDR5 RAM depending on the model chosen, the mini-PCs also have different ports, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2023 18:42

The MINISFORUM Venus UM773 shares many feature with the Venus UM690. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM Venus UM773 announced with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS APU

MINISFORUM has unveiled the Venus UM773, a mini-PC based on AMD Ryzen 7000 APUs. The new Venus UM773 may actually perform worse than the Venus UM690 though, with which it also shares its design and I/O.

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2023 18:27

The Cubi 5 12M series will ship later this year in two colours. (Image source: MSI)

CES 2023 | MSI Cubi 5 12M: New mini-PC series exhibited with 0.7 litre chassis and Intel Alder Lake-U processors

MSI has showcased new Cubi 5 12M mini-PCs. Based on Intel's Alder Lake-U series platform, the updated Cubi 5 12M series offers Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connection and M.2 storage within a 0.7-litre chassi...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2023 16:25

The new ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 touted by Lenovo to deliver productivity within modern space constraints

The new Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 is a desktop of just one liter (l) in volume, yet is rated to fit SSDs and HDDs of up to 1TB in size, as well as up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. It is also WiFi 6-capable thanks to choice of its 13...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

Asus adds Thunderbolt 4 for mini PCs. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Asus announces PN64-E1 Intel Raptor Lake mini PCs with dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors and up to five video outs

With the introduction of the latest PN64-E1 mini PC models, Asus in finally adding Thunderbolt 4 support to its mini PC lineup. The new models integrate two Thunderbolt 4 ports and processor options could include up to an i7-13700...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jan 2023 20:00

The new IdeaCentre Mini (1L, 8). (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini (1L, 8) debuts as a new PC ready to fit into a home's entertainment set-up

Lenovo's latest consumer-grade IdeaCentre is a PC of no more than one liter (L) in capacity, yet packs specs also found in larger up-to-date desktops, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 included. It has also come to CES 2023 with 13th-gen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2022 15:00

The next Mac mini is rumoured to contain a design overhaul, not just a processor swap. (Image source: Teddy GR)

Apple Mac mini: Apple still prototyping M2 and M2 Pro-based mini-PCs

New Mac mini variants remain in development, with Apple M2 and Apple M2 Pro-based models reputedly in the pipeline. Neither will arrive before the start of next year though, with an upgraded Mac mini spoken of in the same breath a...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 13:25

The ASUS PL64 series relies on 15 W processors. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS PL64 mini-PC series introduced with Intel Alder Lake processors in a rugged case

ASUS has announced the PL64, a mini-PC series developed with 15 W Intel Alder Lake processors. Offered in numerous configurations, the ASUS PL64 also has plenty of ports for consumer or commercial use.

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2022 12:33

The Xiaomi Mini Host comes in one configuration for now. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mini Host: Xiaomi's first mini-PC debuts with Intel Core i5-1240P and plenty of ports

Xiaomi has expanded its product portfolio to the mini-PC market. The Xiaomi Mini Host relies on a laptop processor like many other mini-PCs but offers more ports than can be found on modern laptops. The Xiaomi Mini Host also has a...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2022 20:32

The new Minisforum MC560 is slightly bigger than a smart speaker. (Image Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum announces Mars MC560 teleconference mini PC with 2.5K HDR webcam

With the new Mars lineup of mini PCs, Minisforum is looking to merge innovative features with the small form-factor. The MC560 model thus comes with a unique design that integrates business-like features, including a 2.5K HDR webc...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Dec 2022 13:50

The Geekom Mini IT11 is on sale through December for US$60 off. (Image via Geekom)

Deal | Geekom Mini IT11 on sale for US$60 off, includes free keyboard and mouse

Geekom is discounting the Core i7-1195G7 variant of its Mini IT11 by US$60 through the month of December and throwing in a free keyboard and mouse with the purchase. The Mini IT11 features up to 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of NVMe SSD stor...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2022 17:05

DeskMeet and DeskMini form-factors (Image Source: ASRock)

ECC filings reveal ASRock mini PCs with AMD Zen 4 and Intel Raptor Lake support

ASRock's next gen DeskMini and DeskMeet mini PC models will include support for AMD's Ryzen 7000 processors via an X600 motherboard, while the Intel Raptor Lake processors will be supported through B760 motherboards. As always, th...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Dec 2022 12:52

The NucBox 10 ships as standard with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec NucBox 10 arrives with AMD Ryzen 7 5800U APU and new blue colourway

GMKtec has announced another mini-PC, having released the NucBox 8 and NucBox 9 within the last few weeks. Now, the company has introduced the NucBox 10, which only differs in two areas from the NucBox 9.

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2022 23:29

Xiaomi's first mini PC models (Image Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi to enter mini PC market with barebones fitting dual-slot dGPU and NUC-like models

The postponed launch of the Mi 13 smartphones was supposed to include Xiaomi's first two incursions in the mini PC sector. Leaks reveal that one of these appears to be a barebones kit that supports dual-slot dGPUs and is equipped ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2022 17:01

Retail models may feature a few differences from the prototype shown. (Image source: Mikael Moreau)

Intel PR manager showcases new NUC mini-PC prototype design

Photos of a redesigned Intel NUC mini-PC have landed online, courtesy of an Intel PR manager. Sporting better ventilation than current Intel NUC mini-PCs, the prototype also has an array of ports.

Alex Alderson, 01 Dec 2022 17:21