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Firebat A5P Mini PC: Ryzen 7 8745HS, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD

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FIREBAT Global Store via AliExpress has Firebat A5P Mini PC for $278.31 - $44 when you apply promo code USDEAL44 at checkout = $234.31. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS 4.9GHz Processor
  • 16GB (2x8GB) 5600MHz Memory
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe4.0x4 SSD
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C 3.2
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0
    • 1x USB-A 2.0
    • 3x USB-A 3.2
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo

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FIREBAT Global Store via AliExpress has Firebat A5P Mini PC for $278.31 - $44 when you apply promo code USDEAL44 at checkout = $234.31. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for sharing this deal.

Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS 4.9GHz Processor
  • 16GB (2x8GB) 5600MHz Memory
  • 512GB M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe4.0x4 SSD
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C 3.2
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0
    • 1x USB-A 2.0
    • 3x USB-A 3.2
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo

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nurrburt
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It's subsidized by state malware. It's very similar to how Ring/Blink camera footage is processed through Amazon servers for AI training and sharing with Flock/LEOs. Similarly the US government and Saudi Arabian government purchased EA games so they pretty much have a back door on any windows PC that has Xbox Games/ EA App installed. Generally if something tech-related is free or cheap, 9/10 times it's because they're making money off of your data. The sad part is more and more companies are realizing they can charge more and sell your data.

This never stops unless everyone stops giving them money.
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EdWrap
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I'm pretty sure these cheap Chinese mini-PCs usually come with Windows preinstalled, but you're probably going to want to do a clean install anyway, or use Linux
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datagryphon
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???
1x usb c
1x hdmi 2.1
1x displayport 2.0
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Community Reviews

This Firebat A5P looks like a strong budget mini PC for casual gaming, emulation, and everyday desktop use, thanks to the Ryzen 7 8745HS and Radeon 780M. The 2x8GB dual channel RAM is a welcome surprise, and real world reports point to smooth 1080p play, low idle power, and a clean Windows 11 Home install on some units. The main drawbacks are the confusing port and network specs, with USB4 and Oculink missing, USB C details unclear, and Ethernet listed as either dual 1GbE or dual 2.5GbE. A clean reinstall and driver backup are commonly treated as part of setup, making it a capable but slightly mysterious pick.

Common Questions (5)

  • A clean Windows install is commonly recommended, with the original SSD wiped and drivers backed up first. After reinstalling, most missing drivers can be restored from Windows Update plus the Wi‑Fi and chipset drivers, and several users avoid Firebat's bundled OS and driver packages entirely.

    UnlimitedsoljaStinktoothnew_yorkersjguy01

  • Yes, the machine is reported as 2x8GB DDR5 in dual channel, with two RAM slots supporting up to 32GB. That matters because dual-channel memory helps the 780M iGPU perform better than a single-stick configuration.

    HungryDavekevogreenokevogreenozyberwoof

  • The listing images show dual 2.5GbE, but some descriptions and some received units show dual 1Gbps ports instead. Buyers checking the NIC have reported RTL8168/8111 on 1Gbps units, so the Ethernet speed may vary by listing or batch.

    _T3ch_sjguy01_T3ch_ns259705

  • Yes, units have been reported to arrive with Windows 11 Home preloaded and auto-activate on first boot. A clean reinstall also activates automatically without entering a product key, so the motherboard HWID appears to be registered with Microsoft.

    ns259705sjguy01OrangeJulius

  • The USB-C port is reported as USB 3.2 and can provide up to 100W power delivery according to the Amazon listing. It can also carry video on some setups, but the port count is limited and the exact behavior is unclear from the listing.

    StinktoothcuoreesitanteNIKKG

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Nov 11, 2025 1:50 AM
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joshuaNHNov 11, 2025 1:50 AM
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Quote from curiousoddity View quoted comment :
I have been trying to figure out what's wrong with mine for 3 days now... I resintalled win 11 via download of win 11 thru the recovery function on the OEM SSD but when playing World of Tanks the internet keeps chopping out, laggs like till tomorrow... but when i replaced the oem SSD with my own SSD and upgraded it to Win11.. the WIFI problems dissapeared.. i am not sure what's on the OEM SSD that keeps cutting out my WIFI while playing games.
OEM M.2 SSD is Gen 3. This mobo can take gen 4, which is what I bet you purchased.
Nov 11, 2025 1:52 AM
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joshuaNHNov 11, 2025 1:52 AM
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Quote from shimian5 View quoted comment :
Did anyone's come with 2.5G lan or are they all 1G?
all 1 GB
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Nov 11, 2025 5:22 AM
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wutjNov 11, 2025 5:22 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Quote from new_yorker View quoted comment :
I got mine yesterday and did a quick setup and then backed up all drivers using powershell to a pen drive, and then did a complete format and flashed Windows 11 Home ( download setup from MS website) ( Though there was no bloatware , I just wanted to make sure of clean install). I had to restore network related drivers from the backup and then connect to WiFi, then internet!

I highly recommend to take a backup of drivers to pen drive before/ if you do clean install of Windows !

So far so good, the case feels a little plasticky but I like everything else for the price, hope it holds good.
You can download drivers from their website at https://www.firebatpc.com/pages/driver-download, they have them in google drive for download.
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Nov 11, 2025 2:07 PM
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ns259705Nov 11, 2025 2:07 PM
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Quote from joshuaNH View quoted comment :
all 1 GB
weird - mine is 2x 2.5GbE - but i ordered prior to this sale ($260 - but the same aliexpress listing)
Nov 15, 2025 2:22 PM
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BrightManatee3129Nov 15, 2025 2:22 PM
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Anyone that received, can you confirm HDMI 2.1?
Nov 17, 2025 2:03 AM
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EdWrapNov 17, 2025 2:03 AM
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Quote from BrightManatee3129 View quoted comment :
Anyone that received, can you confirm HDMI 2.1?
HDMI 2.0


For anyone dealing with random system hangs or inability to boot, try removing the metal piece underneath the plastic cover. Maybe it's just an issue with mine, but even with normal screw tightness, it seems like that metal piece is pressing down too hard on the ports or something. I did remove those NVMe thermal pads, though, as it looked like one was starting to dissolve onto the SSD. Those were probably reducing the contact pressure

Also, if anyone is bothered by the fan noise at load, look up ryzenadj. I've set mine down to 15W and the noise is pretty minimal even at full load. 60% multicore performance for 1/3 the power consumption is a trade-off I'm happy to make
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Nov 22, 2025 1:53 AM
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SkillfulSardine679Nov 22, 2025 1:53 AM
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Quote from nurrburt View quoted comment :
It's subsidized by state malware. It's very similar to how Ring/Blink camera footage is processed through Amazon servers for AI training and sharing with Flock/LEOs. Similarly the US government and Saudi Arabian government purchased EA games so they pretty much have a back door on any windows PC that has Xbox Games/ EA App installed. Generally if something tech-related is free or cheap, 9/10 times it's because they're making money off of your data. The sad part is more and more companies are realizing they can charge more and sell your data.

This never stops unless everyone stops giving them money.
I clean re-installed Win 11 and drivers, ran all antivirus, no virii, no spyware. 😎
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Nov 22, 2025 1:55 AM
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SkillfulSardine679Nov 22, 2025 1:55 AM
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Quote from Gladiator2187 View quoted comment :
The Amazon review on this are pretty bad.. I almost bought it but now skeptical ..what's the point of the PC can't run reliably
The Amazon reviews on this model are all/mostly 5 stars.
Nov 22, 2025 1:57 AM
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SkillfulSardine679Nov 22, 2025 1:57 AM
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Quote from wutj View quoted comment :
You can download drivers from their website at https://www.firebatpc.com/pages/driver-download, they have them in google drive for download.
I did this, no virii, no spyware.
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Nov 22, 2025 2:12 AM
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SkillfulSardine679Nov 22, 2025 2:12 AM
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For anyone who needs it, here's a Firebat A5P PDF manual for download: FIREBAT A5P Mini PC User Manual: Ryzen 7 8745HS, Radeon 780M Graphics
Dec 11, 2025 4:46 PM
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joshuaNHDec 11, 2025 4:46 PM
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Quote from EdWrap View quoted comment :
HDMI 2.0


For anyone dealing with random system hangs or inability to boot, try removing the metal piece underneath the plastic cover. Maybe it's just an issue with mine, but even with normal screw tightness, it seems like that metal piece is pressing down too hard on the ports or something. I did remove those NVMe thermal pads, though, as it looked like one was starting to dissolve onto the SSD. Those were probably reducing the contact pressure

Also, if anyone is bothered by the fan noise at load, look up ryzenadj. I've set mine down to 15W and the noise is pretty minimal even at full load. 60% multicore performance for 1/3 the power consumption is a trade-off I'm happy to make
I have cold starts since I upgraded the RAM and hard drive. I have done a TON of stuff to figure out my issue with no luck. I will try what you are saying... the LARGE heatsink they have that goes over the M.2 drives (or should I say over everything.

Again, it is a cold start issue. I hit the power button and NOTHING... but light goes on. I do a hard shut down (hold power button for 10 seconds) and then I hit the power button... wait 20 seconds AND THEN it starts... EVERY TIME... but I now usually just put it in sleep mode.
Dec 11, 2025 4:50 PM
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joshuaNHDec 11, 2025 4:50 PM
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REGARDING DRIVERS...

After I installed a clean OS on my new hard drive (SK Hynix P41 2TB)... the bluetooth driver while it was populated per device drivers... it did not work and was one of the drivers I needed to download.

I also needed to download the wifi driver. Windows populated all other drivers and then I got my AMD drivers straight from AMD.

AND there is a NEW BIOS AVAILABLE>

I highly recommend downloading all drivers and backing them up on the cloud.
Jan 21, 2026 5:24 PM
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SkillfulSardine679Jan 21, 2026 5:24 PM
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Quote from lisa_boston View quoted comment :
So I received mine about two days ago. Took many hours to fully upgrade Windows and Defender and ran a scan.
I downloaded a bootleg copy of Baldur's Gate III and microsoft 365. Both worked very well.
The unit is very quite until you stress it and then you can hear the fan. I am VERY IMPRESSED. What I like the most is having a SUPER CLEAN OS with ZERO BLOATWARE.
What's funny is that I almost filled up my hard drive... Baldur's Gate III is 130GB zipped.. then I need to unzip it... we are now at 260GB and now I have to install it.
I will add that I am planning to upgrade the RAM and harddrive. I will get a 4TB harddrive and I would like 64 of RAM or at least 32GB. As other's mentioned... RAM is crazy $$$$$ so I will wait for a crazy deal or just wait a year before I upgrade. This mini PC can easily have a ten year life or longer.
I really wanted the Ryzen 9 AI 370 but I am very happy with this purchase and don't think the Ryzen 9 AI 370 will do more for me then this system and giving me 3 - 6 extra frames per second does not do it for me.
I'm really happy I bought this. Handles video editing well out the box, can't wait to max it out. It was a crazy great deal and the upgrade path will easily extend it beyond 5 years.
Jan 27, 2026 11:15 AM
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monkey02Jan 27, 2026 11:15 AM
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any feedback ?how does it work so far ?did they mail you a single ram memory 16 gb or 2*8gb sticks

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DubyJul 11, 2026 2:05 PM
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Quote from SkillfulSardine679 View quoted comment :
I'm really happy I bought this. Handles video editing well out the box, can't wait to max it out. It was a crazy great deal and the upgrade path will easily extend it beyond 5 years.
So I sold mine on Ebay... once I put the original RAM and SSD back in the cold starts stopped. I sold it for $380 and purchased the Acer F5A with the 370 HX (890m).


I was very impressed with the new system and I still loved this firebat as well.

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