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forum thread Posted by Dr.W • Oct 4, 2024
forum thread Posted by Dr.W • Oct 4, 2024

AOC T8PLUS Mini PC: Ιntel N97, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD $159.99

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Amazon.com: AOC T8PLUS Mini PC 16GB RAM LPDDR5 512GB M.2 SSD, Ιntel 12th Alder Lake-N97 (4C/4T, Up to 3.6GHz) Mini Computers, 4K Triple Display, WiFi 5, Dual LAN Home/Office : Electronics

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Oct 4, 2024
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justye
Oct 4, 2024
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Not sure why this is being downvoted. Maybe people don't like the name 😂.

N97 is supposedly faster than the N100 so this is better than the Beelink deals you see for the same price. AOC is also a more prominent brand, but I wouldn't be shocked if they all come from the same factory.

Dual LAN also makes this ideal for networking purposes, especially if they're Intel based.

Edit: I see the powered by AceMagic sticker in a photo. This is a clear rebadge but it's still a good deal.
Last edited by justye October 4, 2024 at 11:40 AM.
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Oct 5, 2024
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cathandler
Oct 5, 2024
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The only real downsides I can see on this model are the outdated wireless and bluetooth and double the TDP of the N97 vs N100 for only a marginal increase in performance.
Last edited by cathandler October 4, 2024 at 05:36 PM.
Oct 5, 2024
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ghostfreckle
Oct 5, 2024
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Quote from justye :
Not sure why this is being downvoted. Maybe people don't like the name 😂.

N97 is supposedly faster than the N100 so this is better than the Beelink deals you see for the same price. AOC is also a more prominent brand, but I wouldn't be shocked if they all come from the same factory.

Dual LAN also makes this ideal for networking purposes, especially if they're Intel based.

Edit: I see the powered by AceMagic sticker in a photo. This is a clear rebadge but it's still a good deal.
AceMagic trying to hide from the bad publicity they got for malware being installed in their mini PCs and getting called out on it...

ACEMAGIC & AOC Collaborate on T8PLUS Intel 12th Alder Lake-N97 Mini PC [acemagic.com]

N97
- 12w TDP
- 4 cores @ 3.6 GHz Max Turbo
- Intel UHD Graphics (24EU @ 1.20GHz)
- Single channel ram limited by intel. Could be way better with dual channel, but intel gonna intel.

N100
- ​6w TDP
- 4 cores @ 3.4 GHz Max Turbo
- Intel UHD Graphics (24EU @ 750MHz)
- Single channel ram limited by intel.

Probably won't notice a difference between the two.
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Oct 5, 2024
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sisseton
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booboloo
Oct 5, 2024
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Ah, intel and their naming schemes.

I'm guessing its like performance vs balanced on their other chips, higher minimum clocks is better ​responsiveneness if you are using UI, but doesn't matter for other things.

double the gpu clocks may matter for transcode though.

The T8 plus n100 is on aliexpress for $116, looks like the same triple hdmi cube design. They don't show how the fan is setup, its a small box so I wonder how well the 12 watts is cooled vs 6.
Last edited by booboloo October 5, 2024 at 06:38 AM.
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Zeric
Oct 5, 2024
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Quote from booboloo :
Ah, intel and their naming schemes.I'm guessing its like performance vs balanced on their other chips, higher minimum clocks is better ​responsiveneness if you are using UI, but doesn't matter for other things.double the gpu clocks may matter for transcode though.The T8 plus n100 is on aliexpress for $116, looks like the same triple hdmi cube design. They don't show how the fan is setup, its a small box so I wonder how well the 12 watts is cooled vs 6.
The T8 Plus for $116 on aliexpress only comes with 8GB and no SSD. To get the same amount of memory and SSD, the price comes out nearly the same. However, if one is going to use it for a router or mini server, 8GB memory is plenty, and even a 128GB SSD is overkill. The T8 Plus with 8GB and 128GB SSD is about $127. This makes the T8 Plus a better choice for a router or mini server, especially considering power usage of an always on device.
Oct 5, 2024
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EricJ3237
Oct 5, 2024
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This is a rebranded AceMagic. People have reported that these mini PCs have shipped pre-loaded with malware that harvests information such as stored credentials (login info), credit card information, information to steal cryptocurrency accounts, etc. it is not clear how many of the machines or why. I would just be careful with these (use them for things that don't involve sensitive information or financial accounts) or go with a different brand. I don't personally trust any of these companies, but at least they haven't been caught red handed like AceMagic was
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Oct 6, 2024
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danjan1234
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The cube design seems to be exactly the same as the one sold by a company called FireBat in AliExpress.
I found https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...23628.html and https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...27737.html. Both are N100 16GB+512G and are significantly cheaper. The first one is just a different color than the AOC one. FireBat is probably not a good Mini-PC manufacture. The problem is all these brands are probably made by the same maker.
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booboloo
Oct 6, 2024
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Ah yea, only wifi5 but maybe older chipset will make reinstalling windows easier, drivers more likely to exist no? Also seems like a bunch of comments got wacked.

Quote from danjan1234 :
The cube design seems to be exactly the same as the one sold by a company called FireBat in AliExpress.
I found https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...23628.html [aliexpress.us] and https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...27737.html [aliexpress.us]. Both are N100 16GB+512G and are significantly cheaper. The first one is just a different color than the AOC one. FireBat is probably not a good Mini-PC manufacture. The problem is all these brands are probably made by the same maker.

Only the second one is n100, the first is an older chip.
Last edited by booboloo October 6, 2024 at 08:52 AM.
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booboloo
Oct 6, 2024
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Then you have the cost of a usb c brick, which costs more, so I see why its not a thing.

*yea i'm quoting a gone comment meh
Oct 15, 2024
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BargainSeekerG
Oct 15, 2024
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Works great. Comes with Windows 11 Home. Easy setup. Thanks!

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