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expiredSuryasis posted Dec 22, 2025 02:48 PM
expiredSuryasis posted Dec 22, 2025 02:48 PM

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

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$309

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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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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.

Original Post

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.
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.
RavenSEAL
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Capable of what? This is a desktop mini workstation, not a gaming computer.

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mAc MiNi 0.1 iN 4 6 7
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The same day the Mac mini m4 is at $400 at MC.
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Dec 22, 2025 09:36 PM
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Quote from CleverRock330 :
mAc MiNi 0.1 iN 4 6 7
elaborate pls
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Dec 22, 2025 09:37 PM
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Quote from paulhenta :
The same day the Mac mini m4 is at $400 at MC.
which one is better?
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Dec 22, 2025 10:00 PM
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mreuleckeDec 22, 2025 10:00 PM
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Ordered one, this will work perfect for an emulator machine.
Dec 22, 2025 10:02 PM
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naburlesonDec 22, 2025 10:02 PM
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Beware, I purchased the refurb NAB9 and it died after 3 weeks, they sent me a replacement which took 2 weeks to arrive and was a totally different model, it was a nightmare dealing with their support.
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Dec 22, 2025 11:08 PM
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RavenSEALDec 22, 2025 11:08 PM
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Quote from egkr :
which one is better?
Depends. This lends itself to a lot of customization and running Linux in a variety of methods such including a home server. Unless you absolutely need to run Windows, I think the Mac Mini is a better computer.
Last edited by RavenSEAL December 22, 2025 at 04:11 PM.
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monkey02Dec 22, 2025 11:12 PM
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Quote from vfxraven19 :
Nice! Too bad it's not the "Plus" model, which have oculink. I just picked up NAB8 Plus refurbished unit for $250ish, awaiting delivery.
link please
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grantDec 22, 2025 11:31 PM
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Quote from mattysaurus :
Disagree. Even if you're not gaming my $250 Dell monitor does 4k120 for standard office work. It's v nice.
The difference for office work must be hardly noticeable. Where do you even detect it?
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SkillfulHeart577Dec 22, 2025 11:40 PM
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Quote from RyanL :
Yeah, was going to ask how capable the onboard graphics were.
100% not doing 4k anything. Almost all of these minis can do 1080p LOW for some older titles. Even CS2 and Valorant but probably still better options out there but 500+ if you really want a mini.
Dec 22, 2025 11:43 PM
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SkillfulHeart577Dec 22, 2025 11:43 PM
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Quote from egkr :
which one is better?
Unless you want to be trapped in Mac hell, get anything else. At least with this, you can stick with Win$ and strip it out and stop upates or better yet, go Linux. Mac is almost always worse since you are trapped and paying for the Apple name.
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mattysaurusDec 22, 2025 11:47 PM
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Quote from grant :
The difference for office work must be hardly noticeable. Where do you even detect it?
Literally moving any window.
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Quote from SkillfulHeart577 :
Unless you want to be trapped in Mac hell, get anything else. At least with this, you can stick with Win$ and strip it out and stop upates or better yet, go Linux. Mac is almost always worse since you are trapped and paying for the Apple name.
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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fool4dealDec 22, 2025 11:58 PM
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Quote from SkillfulHeart577 :
Unless you want to be trapped in Mac hell, get anything else. At least with this, you can stick with Win$ and strip it out and stop upates or better yet, go Linux. Mac is almost always worse since you are trapped and paying for the Apple name.
https://asahilinux.org/

It's coming soon to the M4 chip, I think.
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SkillfulHeart577Dec 22, 2025 11:59 PM
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Quote from fool4deal :
https://asahilinux.org/

It's coming soon to the ARM chip, I think.
Still pretty limited compared to any intel or AMD.

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