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ACEMAGIC W1 Mini PC: Ryzen 7 H 255, 32GB DDR5, 1TB Gen4 SSD
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Ace Magic has ACEMAGIC W1 Mini PC for $489 - $49 when you apply discount code ACEW1 at checkout = $440. Shipping is free.
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- AMD Ryzen 7 H 255H 8C/16T 3.8 GHz (4.9 GHz Boost, 16MB Cache) Processor CPU
- 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 5600MHz Dual Channel Memory
- 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive (2x M.2 2280 Slots)
- AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
- Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gbps)
- 4x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port (5Gbps)
- 1x USB4 Type-C
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DisplayPort 2.0
- 1x RJ-45 Ethernet
- 2x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
- 1x Power Button
- 1x DC IN Port
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Ace Magic has ACEMAGIC W1 Mini PC for $489 - $49 when you apply discount code ACEW1 at checkout = $440. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member Suryasis for sharing this deal.
Specs:
Thanks to community member Suryasis for sharing this deal.
Specs:
- AMD Ryzen 7 H 255H 8C/16T 3.8 GHz (4.9 GHz Boost, 16MB Cache) Processor CPU
- 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5 5600MHz Dual Channel Memory
- 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive (2x M.2 2280 Slots)
- AMD Radeon 780M Graphics
- Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10Gbps)
- 4x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port (5Gbps)
- 1x USB4 Type-C
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DisplayPort 2.0
- 1x RJ-45 Ethernet
- 2x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
- 1x Power Button
- 1x DC IN Port
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Written by qwikwit | Staff- Available while supplies last.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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However, the device with Ryzen 7 H 255 is slightly superior, despite looking exactly same. Below are the avantages: -
The Ram support has been bumped up to 128GB (Due to newer firmware)
The HDMI port is 2.1 with 4K@120Hz output vs HDMI 2.0 4k@60Hz in the Ryzen 7 8745HS model
The USB4 Type-C port is capable of Power Delivery In from 65W-100W. So, if you have any USB-C Monitor or USb-C Hub which is capable of delivering 65W+ Power to the Host device, you can use that to power the whole setup without the providied DC Power Adapter.
However I always recommend doing a fresh windows install. Usually these companies just use some cracked windows image to rapidly install the OS, so its better to use your own
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This ACEMAGIC mini PC stands out as a compact Ryzen 7 system with unusually strong value for the included 32GB DDR5 and 1TB Gen4 SSD. The H 255 version is described as the better variant, with HDMI 2.1 for 4K at 120Hz, USB4 power delivery, and support for up to 128GB of RAM. The USB4 port also works with Thunderbolt eGPU docks, and the machine has room for storage upgrades. Main cautions are limited port convenience, possible bloatware or a reused Windows image, and the usual uncertainty around support and brand trust.
Home lab builders who want a compact Windows box for self-hosting, because the CPU and RAM headroom leave plenty of capacity for server-style workloads.
Users needing easy RAM and SSD expansion, because the system supports upgrades without the soldered-storage limits of many small computers.
Creators who want external GPU support, because the USB4 port can connect to a Thunderbolt eGPU dock.
Desk setups that need USB-C power input, because the USB4 port can accept 65W to 100W from a capable USB-C monitor or hub.
Single-PC Windows installers who need a frictionless setup, because missing network drivers can make Windows 11 installation and activation awkward.
People who want a low-maintenance computer with guaranteed vendor support, because warranty support may be limited and past malware concerns led some buyers to reinstall Windows.
Home Assistant-only setups, because this machine is far more powerful than that workload needs.
Video editors expecting the fastest external-GPU performance, because USB4 can work but may lose GPU performance versus Oculink or Thunderbolt 5.
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Bypass the Requirement: You can bypass the "Let's connect you to a network" screen by pressing Shift + F10 and typing OOBE\BYPASSNRO at the command prompt.
https://community.frame
Windows 11 by default does not have every network driver needed.
Various Network cards often won't have included drivers in Windows 11. Many ways around it, but if someone only has one PC it can be problematic.
https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsH...k_dr
https://techcommunity.m
https://h30434.www3.hp.
https://learn.microsoft
Yes there are other solutions. You could have a supply of external devices with known drivers. You could pre-download the drivers as a hedge. You could use a cellphone and tether an internet connection.
On an Interesting note.
https://www.tomshardwar
You can do it without Rufus, Rufus is just an easy way.
Bypass the Requirement: You can bypass the "Let's connect you to a network" screen by pressing Shift + F10 and typing OOBE\BYPASSNRO at the command prompt.
https://community.frame
Windows 11 by default does not have every network driver needed.
Various Network cards often won't have included drivers in Windows 11. Many ways around it, but if someone only has one PC it can be problematic.
https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsH...k_dr
https://techcommunity.m
https://h30434.www3.hp.
https://learn.microsoft
Yes there are other solutions. You could have a supply of external devices with known drivers. You could pre-download the drivers as a hedge. You could use a cellphone and tether an internet connection.
On an Interesting note.
https://www.tomshardwar
So proving that people may need to download drivers(especially network) was the point since you said no one ever needs to download drivers. I am not sure installing windows via OBEE is considered hacking it is knowing the system given to you by Microsoft to fix various issues.
Many consider buying any Mini PC risky due to perceived possibly of lack of support. Yet lets have two set of rules.
Not preaching anything. Someone who was already looking at a MAC asking for a comparison between the systems. Then "someone" said that MAC mini SSDs are not up-gradable and SSD's are soldered. Not sure why you are mentioning cloning but many people like to reinstall the OS on all new computers as first step. You dislike Mac options, but that doesn't mean it is not a good option for someone else.
So proving that people may need to download drivers(especially network) was the point since you said no one ever needs to download drivers. I am not sure installing windows via OBEE is considered hacking it is knowing the system given to you by Microsoft to fix various issues.
Many consider buying any Mini PC risky due to perceived possibly of lack of support. Yet lets have two set of rules.
You have said that you have to have a windows account to install windows 11 multiple times.
You have said that Windows 11 includes all network drivers needed multiple times.
All of the above are wrong. I could easily list another reasonably sized list of your misstatements and non-understanding of computer systems and the software they run. I am not pro Mac, but your frequent erroneous statements and non-understand of computer systems and the software they run is problematic to open discussion.
Computers are simply tools and every consumers should be allowed to make their own mind up which system is best for them. The cost of productivity lost for using a system not well designed for one's personal work flow far exceed the cost difference of the platforms. This is before considering performance differences at various tasks.
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You have said that the SSD is soldered on Mac Minis multiple times.
You have said that you have to have a windows account to install windows 11 multiple times.
You have said that Windows 11 includes all network drivers needed multiple times.
All of the above are wrong. I could easily list another reasonably sized list of your misstatements and non-understanding of computer systems and the software they run. I am not pro Mac, but your frequent erroneous statements and non-understand of computer systems and the software they run is problematic to open discussion.
Computers are simply tools and every consumers should be allowed to make their own mind up which system is best for them. The cost of productivity lost for using a system not well designed for one's personal work flow far exceed the cost difference of the platforms. This is before considering performance differences at various tasks.
And I said MS Account is needed officially to use Windows 11 and that is a fact. There were bypass methods but not any officially supported ones. Those techniques you were telling, Microsft has been patching them with time to prevent it from happening. But that does not matter SSD and Ram upgrade context we were discussing, isn't it?
In my post I literally said people want to buy a Mac Mini as their mini PC, is perfectly fine, but they should understand the Ram and SSD scenario in Mac and that's it. And you, due to your lack of knowdlge and ego issue, posted constant nonsenses in all the posts to prove that is not the case. The fact, yes that is the case. In Windows Mini PCs, even the budget one like this, comes with 2 SSD slots and you can add extra one without any reason to install OS again (which you made your life goal to prove wrong). Even for replacing the SSD, and you need to isntall OS, things are pretty much straight forward. You constantly balbbered about driver issues and blah blah blah!. Man , anybody can put those in a USB Flash drive before replacing the SSD and then install it, to resolve any driver issue. But no, you blabbered about requiring a 2nd PC...why because for those shaddy SSD replacements in Mac, you need to have another MAC....
And I said MS Account is needed officially to use Windows 11 and that is a fact. There were bypass methods but not any officially supported ones. Those techniques you were telling, Microsft has been patching them with time to prevent it from happening. But that does not matter SSD and Ram upgrade context we were discussing, isn't it?
In my post I literally said people want to buy a Mac Mini as their mini PC, is perfectly fine, but they should understand the Ram and SSD scenario in Mac and that's it. And you, due to your lack of knowdlge and ego issue, posted constant nonsenses in all the posts to prove that is not the case. The fact, yes that is the case. In Windows Mini PCs, even the budget one like this, comes with 2 SSD slots and you can add extra one without any reason to install OS again (which you made your life goal to prove wrong). Even for replacing the SSD, and you need to isntall OS, things are pretty much straight forward. You constantly balbbered about driver issues and blah blah blah!. Man , anybody can put those in a USB Flash drive before replacing the SSD and then install it, to resolve any driver issue. But no, you blabbered about requiring a 2nd PC...why because for those shaddy SSD replacements in Mac, you need to have another MAC....
It is a standard practice of many to always reinstall Windows when buying computers with the OS preinstalled. Now Many will work with vendors that have a clone copy of an OS install approved by the client, but the average consumer likely does not have access to such services. If you don't understand that I can't help you. 10 slots would not fix that issue.
My only point which you missed is that all systems have potential issues and I am not going to monitor every post and give every warning for everyone because it would take to long. I do find it ironic that you are complaining about items made in China when pretty much most Mini pc's are made there. The 8745 hs chip is considered a chip designed just for China to boot.
It all started by your misstatements about things you apparently know very little about.
You can use a Windows 11 computer and officially never connect to the internet. Once again the issue is what you don't know. I don't consider using built in features to the OS hacking. OOBE and start ms-chx:localonly were built in by Microsoft.
It is a standard practice of many to always reinstall Windows when buying computers with the OS preinstalled. Now Many will work with vendors that have a clone copy of an OS install approved by the client, but the average consumer likely does not have access to such services. If you don't understand that I can't help you. 10 slots would not fix that issue.
My only point which you missed is that all systems have potential issues and I am not going to monitor every post and give every warning for everyone because it would take to long. I do find it ironic that you are complaining about items made in China when pretty much most Mini pc's are made there. The 8745 hs chip is considered a chip designed just for China to boot.
It all started by your misstatements about things you apparently know very little about.
Rest is you trying to misdirect from your previously incorrect statements.
You understand that if you aren't on the Internet you don't need a Microsoft account to use Windows 11? You can make a local only account and use the OS just fine. You can even then connect to the internet and still not be required to have a Microsoft account. You can even change a system from a Microsoft account to a local account at a later date. My only issue is your constant misstatements.
Rest is you trying to misdirect from your previously incorrect statements.
I did pick up a few mini systems this year as a hedge this year. Mainly from GMKTec, Acemagic and Aoostar. Normally I like Beelink, but they seemed a bit out of touch this year.
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