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Refurbished Minisforum NAB9 Mini PC: i9-12900HK, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11

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Minisforum has Refurbished Minisforum NAB9 Mini PC on sale for $354 - 10% off with discount code LIMITED10OFF (automatically applied in cart) - $10 off when you apply discount code XMAS-EX10 at checkout = $308.60. Shipping is free.

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Product Specs:
  • Intel Core i9-12900HK 14-Core / 20 Thread Processor
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (2 SODIMM, 64GB max)
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • 1x 2.5" SATA III drive bay (empty)
  • 1x M.2 2230 slot for wireless card (populated)
  • Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data only, front)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort only, 4K @ 60Hz)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, data and Powerdelivery out)
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)
    • 2x RJ-45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (Intel i225-v)
    • 1x DMIC
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x Clear CMOS

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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Minisforum Warranty & Return Information can be found here.

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Minisforum has Refurbished Minisforum NAB9 Mini PC on sale for $354 - 10% off with discount code LIMITED10OFF (automatically applied in cart) - $10 off when you apply discount code XMAS-EX10 at checkout = $308.60. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for sharing this deal.

Product Specs:
  • Intel Core i9-12900HK 14-Core / 20 Thread Processor
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (2 SODIMM, 64GB max)
  • 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • 1x 2.5" SATA III drive bay (empty)
  • 1x M.2 2230 slot for wireless card (populated)
  • Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data only, front)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (DisplayPort only, 4K @ 60Hz)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, data and Powerdelivery out)
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 2x HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)
    • 2x RJ-45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port (Intel i225-v)
    • 1x DMIC
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x Clear CMOS

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Minisforum Warranty & Return Information can be found here.

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Written by Suryasis

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leecewest
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I just got a "refurbished" Minisforum PC. When I got it, it was rattling. I opened it up and found a spacing screw laying on the motherboard. The PC wouldn't post. I opened it up again and found where the screw belonged, installed it, and the PC finally did boot. The PC crashed several times. Event Viewer showed multiple memory errors occurring until the PC either blue screened or simply rebooted. I tried multiple drivers and lowered the RAM speed. The RAM is good, so the problem is unfixable by me. Support would respond with up to one email a day at 4 am, even when I responded at 4:01 am I had to wait 24 hours for the next irrelevant email. Minisforum obviously doesn't refurbish their PCs, these are just returns they send back out. Its cheaper to pay for shipping and have the customer troubleshoot problems.
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BeigeNose688
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I mean, the point is you aren't paying for the Apple name at $400. That M4 beats the i9 hands down on anything single-threaded.

So yeah: if you are looking to run a mini server that can take advantage of multi-threading, then choose this one.

If you are looking for a mini machine for dev / desktop / creative, and are MacOS literate, the M4 is going to serve you far better.

If you are looking to do any gaming beyond casual, look elsewhere.
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RavenSEAL
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Capable of what? This is a desktop mini workstation, not a gaming computer.
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Community Reviews

The NAB9 is a compact Intel mini workstation that stands out for Linux, Proxmox, Plex transcoding, and other multi threaded server tasks. The i9 12900HK, dual 2.5G LAN, and four 4K display outputs make it flexible for home lab use, emulator setups, and light desktop work. It also runs quietly on Linux unless pushed hard, though the fan can have a higher pitched tone and the chassis runs warm under load. The main concern is reliability, with repeated reports of motherboard failures, a recall, and rough refurb support, so it feels best suited to buyers comfortable with some risk.

Common Questions (5)

  • This model has reported motherboard-related failures, and a recall on the NAB9 is mentioned as a likely reason so many units are being sold refurbished. That makes it a higher-risk buy than a typical mini PC, especially if you want long-term reliability.

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  • Yes. It has been used successfully with Ubuntu Server, Proxmox, Docker, Plex, Audiobookshelf, and other home-server tasks, and the fan is described as very quiet unless under high load. It is a better fit for server-style multitasking than for gaming or Windows-first desktop use.

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  • It is not a gaming-focused machine, and 4K gaming is not realistic; older titles may manage 1080p low settings, while the iGPU is better suited to tasks like Plex transcoding. The 4K@120Hz capability is present, but several comments say it is unnecessary for this class of Intel mini PC.

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  • The barebones unit has one NVMe slot and a 2.5-inch drive bay. The 2.5-inch drive uses a proprietary motherboard-attached cable, so it should be secured when installed to avoid losing it.

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  • It can drive 4 monitors: 2 via HDMI at 4K@60Hz and 2 via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode at 4K@60Hz. That makes it suitable for a multi-display workstation setup.

    Suryasis

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Dec 23, 2025 12:22 AM
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cheshirecatDec 23, 2025 12:22 AM
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Is the RAM ecc by any chance?
Any PCIe expansion slots?
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Dec 23, 2025 1:53 AM
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pricedDec 23, 2025 1:53 AM
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Sold out just now, solid find wish I got in. Would have made a great mini server
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I just got a "refurbished" Minisforum PC. When I got it, it was rattling. I opened it up and found a spacing screw laying on the motherboard. The PC wouldn't post. I opened it up again and found where the screw belonged, installed it, and the PC finally did boot. The PC crashed several times. Event Viewer showed multiple memory errors occurring until the PC either blue screened or simply rebooted. I tried multiple drivers and lowered the RAM speed. The RAM is good, so the problem is unfixable by me. Support would respond with up to one email a day at 4 am, even when I responded at 4:01 am I had to wait 24 hours for the next irrelevant email. Minisforum obviously doesn't refurbish their PCs, these are just returns they send back out. Its cheaper to pay for shipping and have the customer troubleshoot problems.
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Dec 23, 2025 1:57 AM
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amhenkelrxsDec 23, 2025 1:57 AM
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Quote from priced View quoted comment :
Sold out just now, solid find wish I got in. Would have made a great mini server
Just saw the same! Thank you for posting. I read a very compelling piece for mini PCs last week and was going to jump on this for the same purpose.
Cheers
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Cool. I have two RTX 5090s.
not in the same PC you don't
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pricedDec 23, 2025 2:20 AM
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Quote from amhenkelrxs View quoted comment :
Just saw the same! Thank you for posting. I read a very compelling piece for mini PCs last week and was going to jump on this for the same purpose.
Cheers
Do you know if these sales come often from minisforum or this was a holiday special
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Ride_The_SkyDec 23, 2025 2:34 AM
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I'm thinking of giving up on raspberry pi for important functions like immich library or file cloud server. It's just too slow, despite what all the YouTube videos and guides claim, raspberry pi cant replace a proper processor, when running any gui interface.
I remember there were many other mini PC deals from $150 to $300 including bunch that people claimed to have Spyware in bios or something.
Is this deal and better than those? I want to run immich and while at it maybe run plex.

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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
I'm thinking of giving up on raspberry pi for important functions like immich library or file cloud server. It's just too slow, despite what all the YouTube videos and guides claim, raspberry pi cant replace a proper processor, when running any gui interface.
I remember there were many other mini PC deals from $150 to $300 including bunch that people claimed to have Spyware in bios or something.
Is this deal and better than those? I want to run immich and while at it maybe run plex.
I was just reading through comments and was going to make one because no one else addressed this. I've ordered a barebones one of these last month. 1tb drive and 64gb of RAM and its running great.

I run Ubuntu server on it, it runs the arr suite, plex and audiobookshelf. It would absolutely run Immich, but I have another NAS that has 4x16TB drives and thats where I run Immich. This would handle minecraft servers along with the rest just fine. I didn't get this mini pc for windows so I have no experience with it but there are plenty of people here commenting about that. For Immich and plex I would 100% grab this for the price. Ya the $150 N150 machines are nice and good enough, but those are now $200+ and if you have the extra cash you wont regret this thing. You could start your journey with a usb external and then grab a NAS if you really enjoy it all. If youre just starting out, use chatgpt to help you or other youtube guides. Dont stick with windows though and just tough it out and learn some linux.
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Ride_The_SkyDec 23, 2025 3:10 AM
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Quote from crackzattic View quoted comment :

I was just reading through comments and was going to make one because no one else addressed this. I've ordered a barebones one of these last month. 1tb drive and 64gb of RAM and its running great.

I run Ubuntu server on it, it runs the arr suite, plex and audiobookshelf. It would absolutely run Immich, but I have another NAS that has 4x16TB drives and thats where I run Immich. This would handle minecraft servers along with the rest just fine. I didn't get this mini pc for windows so I have no experience with it but there are plenty of people here commenting about that. For Immich and plex I would 100% grab this for the price. Ya the $150 N150 machines are nice and good enough, but those are now $200+ and if you have the extra cash you wont regret this thing. You could start your journey with a usb external and then grab a NAS if you really enjoy it all. If youre just starting out, use chatgpt to help you or other youtube guides. Dont stick with windows though and just tough it out and learn some linux.
Is docker that bad on Windows? I used Ubuntu and red hat Linux back in the day and i even had Linux with otherOS on my ps3 back in the day, have some experience woth basics on Linux but I wanted it to be as easy as possible since I dont plan to run it regularly,more like set it and forget it.
Do you use any applications to replicate any of your drives? I want to do that by making rpi the back up copy of my immich hard drive.
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crackzatticDec 23, 2025 3:25 AM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
Is docker that bad on Windows? I used Ubuntu and red hat Linux back in the day and i even had Linux with otherOS on my ps3 back in the day, have some experience woth basics on Linux but I wanted it to be as easy as possible since I dont plan to run it regularly,more like set it and forget it. Do you use any applications to replicate any of your drives? I want to do that by making rpi the back up copy of my immich hard drive.
I mean it's probably ok, but I was like why not just take the plunge. If you're not going to touch it for anything else except for docker then just skip windows. Now if you need a desktop pc and you wanna use it for a browser and stuff then sure run windows. I don't have a lot of backups set. It's still kinda confusing, and I'm really unorganized. I have a cron job that backs up my docker configs once a week so I'm getting more comfortable. I haven't fully committed to Immich so I don't have a bunch in there. I have moved my Immich multiple times so that was easy enough. I think backing up stuff with Linux is easy enough. Back rest is another container that gives you a gui for it.
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Quote from themoonrulz View quoted comment :
Where'd you get the NAB8 for ~$250?
Sorry folks, Minisforum removed the listing. 😞 And to clarify, it was for the barebones NAB8 Plus, I have RAM and SSD on hand. I saw it had oculink, so I jumped on it, having the parts already.
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Quote from fool4deal View quoted comment :
https://asahilinux.org/It's coming soon to the M4 chip, I think.
not anytime soon, if at all....https://social.treehouse.systems/...4116678776
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Quote from monkeypet View quoted comment :
How many monitors can be run from it? I just need two monitors for a turbotax machine running Win 11.
4 Monitors. 2x HDMI (4K@60Hz) + 2x UDSB-C (DP Alt mode, 4K@60Hz)
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
I'm thinking of giving up on raspberry pi for important functions like immich library or file cloud server. It's just too slow, despite what all the YouTube videos and guides claim, raspberry pi cant replace a proper processor, when running any gui interface.
I remember there were many other mini PC deals from $150 to $300 including bunch that people claimed to have Spyware in bios or something.
Is this deal and better than those? I want to run immich and while at it maybe run plex.
It was in Windows not the bios, which still isn't cool. That's why everyone who cares does a clean Windows install for peace of mind.
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Sweet, I already have four 6090s. My dad works at nVidia
6090s? Your dad must be low grade. My dad got access to 7090s. I got a dozen of them.
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