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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

Editor's Notes

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  • 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.

  • The mini workstation can support multi-monitor setups with HDMI and USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode outputs.

    Suryasis

  • The iGPU can handle Plex transcoding workloads without targeting gaming performance.

    edrock200

  • The system can run Linux server workloads well for services like the arr suite and Plex.

    crackzattic

  • The chassis can be used for Proxmox VE clustering and home-server style deployments.

    leecewest

  • This specific model has been linked to motherboard failures and a recall, which can make refurbished inventory risky.

    StrategyFreakultimaterex

  • Refurbished units can fail quickly, with replacement shipments arriving after delays and involving different models.

    naburleson

  • Some refurbished units have arrived with hardware issues like a loose motherboard screw and then memory errors.

    leecewest

  • Documentation and software for the model can disappear from Minisforum's support site and may not return.

    ElatedSpaniel543

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Dec 23, 2025 5:27 AM
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ElatedSpaniel543Dec 23, 2025 5:27 AM
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I bought a NAD9 refurb during the last sale and have been happy with it running Linux. Fan is very quiet unless under high load.

BUT Minisforum at some point lost all the documentation and software from their support site and it hasn't come back. I wanted to look up some details and it was as if my model never existed.
Dec 24, 2025 10:00 AM
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nomar116Dec 24, 2025 10:00 AM
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Looking for this deal if anyone sees it come back!
Dec 24, 2025 11:44 AM
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Azrael_the_CatDec 24, 2025 11:44 AM
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Quote from grant View quoted comment :
The difference for office work must be hardly noticeable. Where do you even detect it?
they are trolling, or they like that buttery smooth mouse motion....
Dec 25, 2025 12:20 AM
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StrategyFreakDec 25, 2025 12:20 AM
730 Comments
This specific model has had a ton of failures relating to the motherboard. Insane this deal has 30+ upvotes. This computer is a timebomb, do not buy.
Dec 25, 2025 3:37 AM
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flarpDec 25, 2025 3:37 AM
292 Comments
Got one of these refurbs from a sale a few months back. Only negative I've noticed so far is that the fan does have a higher pitch sound (even at low speed), which can be very noticeable in a quiet room. I stuck mine inside an empty mid-tower case with its side off under my desk, which blocks the sound pretty well (only audible when fan speed ramps up).
Dec 25, 2025 5:19 PM
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ultimaterexDec 25, 2025 5:19 PM
20 Comments
Mine just kicked the bucket due to a known motherboard failure, but there was a recall on this specific model and that's likely why they have so many available as refurbished.
Dec 25, 2025 5:57 PM
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benzoinzhangDec 25, 2025 5:57 PM
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12900HK - anyone tried to overlock it? suppose the fan is relatively weak in mini PC

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SuryasisDec 26, 2025 6:08 AM
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Quote from benzoinzhang View quoted comment :
12900HK - anyone tried to overlock it? suppose the fan is relatively weak in mini PC
It is excatly opposite. Since Mini PCs have higher height than typical laptops, they normally have bigger and taller cooling solution which is capable of maintaining compratively lower temps than laptops during load.
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edrock200
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Dec 26, 2025 5:46 PM
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I got the barebones version of this off Amazon a few months ago for $300. I already had NVME and 32gb ddr4. The box only has one NVME slot but does have a spot for a 2.5" drive. Overall it performs well. It generates a good bit of heat under load but seems to keep temps stable. The igpu does well for things like Plex transcoding. Don't game on it. The 2.5" drive uses a proprietary cable that attached to the mobo. I suggest you attach it and secure it inside the box when you get it so you don't lose it in case you need it in the future. It comes in a bag of accessories with the unit.
Dec 26, 2025 10:09 PM
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JustyourdadDec 26, 2025 10:09 PM
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sold out so damn fast, you guys are crazy

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