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ACEMAGICIAN Kron Mini K1 PC: RYZEN 7 7730U, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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Specs:
  • AMD RYZEN 7 7730U 8-cores, 16-threads (2GHz Base / 4.5GHz Boost) Processor
  • 32GB DDR4 RAM
  • 1TB M.2 Solid State Drive (2x slots)
  • Integrated AMD Radeon GPU
  • WiFi6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2Gen2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x DP 1.4
Warranty: 2-Year Warranty

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Update: This extremely popular front page deal is still available.

ACEMAGIC-Shop via Amazon has ACEMAGICIAN Kron Mini K1 PC on sale for $459 - $73.44 (apply promo code 32GB1TBACE at checkout) = $385.56. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Promo codes are typically for one-time use and don't always apply seamlessly. If you run into this issue, refresh the page, re-enter the code, or revisit the cart page.
Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD RYZEN 7 7730U 8-cores, 16-threads (2GHz Base / 4.5GHz Boost) Processor
  • 32GB DDR4 RAM
  • 1TB M.2 Solid State Drive (2x slots)
  • Integrated AMD Radeon GPU
  • WiFi6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2Gen2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x DP 1.4
Warranty: 2-Year Warranty

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TenderMask1303
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Note that the 7730u is essentially a rebadged 5800u.
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Dr.W
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No, and it's been addressed and debunked several times in the previous threads. This is redundant now.
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Masejoer
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This Zen3's iGPU has worse graphical performance than the Ryzen Z1 Extreme - it's only about half as fast.

Vega graphics vs RDNA2.

The CPU is also a bit slower than the Z1 Extreme. Zen4 had some large performance gains. At 28W system-rated, this thing isn't pushing higher TDP on the APU either.

At the age of this machine, it really isn't a good value. Elevated prices on RAM and SSDs don't make this 5-year-old-architecture machine that great. For stripping its parts, perhaps, but the RAM and SSD part numbers may not be anything special either. I didn't see any manufacturer names, model numbers, or speeds listed.
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This mini PC is mainly attractive as a compact Windows box with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, and the bundled storage and memory make the price feel reasonable in a DRAM shortage. The Ryzen 7 7730U is repeatedly framed as older Zen 3 silicon, essentially a rebadged 5800U or 5825U, with Vega graphics that trail newer 780M based mini PCs by a wide margin. The hardware can still handle light use, home assistant, kids games, or a tower replacement, but it is not viewed as a strong gaming pick. There is also lingering caution around AceMagic support and past spyware concerns, with clean reinstall advice often suggested.

  • Buyers who want a cheap parts donor, because the RAM and SSD alone are valued near the asking price.

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  • Home office workers who want a compact desktop replacement, because it can sit behind a monitor and still handle everyday multitasking.

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  • Windows users planning to pool drives, because DrivePool can provide software RAID-style storage management on the machine.

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  • Parents setting up a kid-friendly game box, because it has handled Minecraft and Roblox and can mount neatly behind a TV.

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  • Buyers who want a newer platform with expansion headroom, because this Zen 3 design lacks Thunderbolt 4 and trails Zen 4 mini PCs on graphics and I/O.

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  • Gamers wanting smooth 1080p play, because the Vega graphics are far behind 780M-class chips and can feel too weak for modern games.

    mwittersubertrout

  • People expecting a strong graphics upgrade over older mini PCs, because the integrated GPU is only about half as fast as a Z1 Extreme.

    Masejoermwitters

  • Anyone who needs dependable vendor support, because the brand can leave hardware problems unresolved until a payment dispute is opened.

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Jan 1, 2026 3:16 AM
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nkx1Jan 1, 2026 3:16 AM
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Quote from mfer View quoted comment :
Maybe it's the price of DDR4/5, but wow these prices have gone vertical.
That's what I was thinking. Weren't these (or similar models) sub-$300 not long ago?
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Jan 1, 2026 12:34 PM
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jacob2012Jan 1, 2026 12:34 PM
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Quote from goibhniu View quoted comment :
Just the RAM and SSD alone would be worth close to $380. Throw in a free barebones and you're doing alright
I think 32gb ddr4 laptop RAM is around $100 on eBay, and 1 tb is around $80?
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fywdudeJan 1, 2026 2:48 PM
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I expect most folks that would buy this may also have an external drive, and there is another unit for $90 less with half the drive size.
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
If I plug 4 external hard drives to this, what software can be used to make sure they are replicated 2x2? So if i make any changes in one drive it can be replicated in the other but only in pairs.
Stablebit Drivepool is what you need assuming you're staying on windows. It works as software RAID control and can do exactly what you want. One time purchase, totally worth in my opinion.

https://stablebit.com/
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Jan 2, 2026 2:36 PM
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Ride_The_SkyJan 2, 2026 2:36 PM
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Quote from Dsplashqq View quoted comment :
Stablebit Drivepool is what you need assuming you're staying on windows. It works as software RAID control and can do exactly what you want. One time purchase, totally worth in my opinion.

https://stablebit.com/
Thanks for the suggestion, this sounds like exactly what we need. But I have one question:
It says
"*Plug in any pooled disk to any computer running StableBit DrivePool and your files are instantly available on the pool.

*You can access your pooled files from any Windows computer, even without StableBit DrivePool installed."

Isn't this part contradicting?
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DsplashqqJan 2, 2026 8:03 PM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
Thanks for the suggestion, this sounds like exactly what we need. But I have one question:
It says
"*Plug in any pooled disk to any computer running StableBit DrivePool and your files are instantly available on the pool.

*You can access your pooled files from any Windows computer, even without StableBit DrivePool installed."

Isn't this part contradicting?
I believe the first part means the pool is available on any computer running Drivepool. Think of Drivepool in this situation as the key to unlock the software raid that has pooled the drives.

The second part means you could access the pooled drives as a network drive without needing Drivepool running (because the host computer running Drivepool acts as the conduit for the pool). Hopefully that makes sense, but lemme know if not and I can try explaining again lol, its a bit confusing I know.
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Ride_The_SkyJan 2, 2026 11:33 PM
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Quote from Dsplashqq View quoted comment :
I believe the first part means the pool is available on any computer running Drivepool. Think of Drivepool in this situation as the key to unlock the software raid that has pooled the drives.

The second part means you could access the pooled drives as a network drive without needing Drivepool running (because the host computer running Drivepool acts as the conduit for the pool). Hopefully that makes sense, but lemme know if not and I can try explaining again lol, its a bit confusing I know.
Oh I see, I thought the 2nd part meant that you can access your data in another computer if you plug the drive to another computer. The reason I asked is in case of a)emergency situation where you need to remove the drive and take with you or b) in case host computer crashes, are drives going to be accesable in another computer without the software running.

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Quote from threadstone View quoted comment :
I can confirm this.
Hmm..just curious, how do you confirm something like this?
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tsm37Jan 3, 2026 2:41 AM
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Rebranded cpu. Garbafe
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Jan 3, 2026 4:18 AM
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ubertroutJan 3, 2026 4:18 AM
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AMD's CPU numbering is bonkers. I was going to say that I had one with a similar CPU and it's great, but it turns out the one I have (the 7735HS) is a different generation with much better integrated graphics than the 7730U. I don't know why AMD does this.
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dealmeister3000Jan 3, 2026 7:24 AM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
If I plug 4 external hard drives to this, what software can be used to make sure they are replicated 2x2? So if i make any changes in one drive it can be replicated in the other but only in pairs.
This sounds like a horrible idea.
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Liz2968Jan 3, 2026 11:20 AM
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Anyone load Fedora on this?
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Quote from dealmeister3000 View quoted comment :
This sounds like a horrible idea.
I mean....that's how RAID1+0 works. Many professional system does this for redundancy.
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I had a bad experience with acemagic recently. My mini (s3a) PC died and they didn't respond through any support channels. They only finally refunded after I started a dispute with Paypal. Poor system quality and poor service.
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Jan 3, 2026 3:57 PM
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bobbuttsJan 3, 2026 3:57 PM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
If I plug 4 external hard drives to this, what software can be used to make sure they are replicated 2x2? So if i make any changes in one drive it can be replicated in the other but only in pairs.
You may use software raid, but doing it like that is more likely to introduce a problem than solve it. If you want a raid setup you should shuck those drives and put them in a pre-build or diy NAS.
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