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Jun 3, 2026 1:58 PM

AOOSTAR MACO Barebones PC: Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H, 24GB LPDDR5

$300

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Aoostar Overseas Fulfillment Store via AliExpress has AOOSTAR MACO 6850H Barebones Mini PC on sale for $341.80 - $42 with promo code MYUSDEAL42 at checkout = $282.02 -> $295.48 -> now $299.80. Shipping is free.
  • Note:
    • This barebones PC does not include an operating system or SSD.
    • Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Thanks to Community Member thethingx for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H 8-cores, 16-threads (3.2GHz Base / 4.7GHz
  • Radeon 680M Integrated Graphics
  • 24GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz RAM (Soldered; cannot be removed or replaced)
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Internal Storage Expansion:
    • 3x M.2 2280
    • 4x PCIe 4.0
    • Max 24TB
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB-A
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x OCuLink (Does not support hot-swap)
    • 2x LAN (2.5G)
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
No Longer Applicable:
  • $58 off w/ promo code JJY58P
  • Promo code: USDEAL40

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price is ~$14 lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is up to $49.20 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $349.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by thethingx
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Update: this popular offer is still available with new promo code.

Aoostar Overseas Fulfillment Store via AliExpress has AOOSTAR MACO 6850H Barebones Mini PC on sale for $341.80 - $42 with promo code MYUSDEAL42 at checkout = $282.02 -> $295.48 -> now $299.80. Shipping is free.
  • Note:
    • This barebones PC does not include an operating system or SSD.
    • Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].
Thanks to Community Member thethingx for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H 8-cores, 16-threads (3.2GHz Base / 4.7GHz
  • Radeon 680M Integrated Graphics
  • 24GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz RAM (Soldered; cannot be removed or replaced)
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Internal Storage Expansion:
    • 3x M.2 2280
    • 4x PCIe 4.0
    • Max 24TB
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB-A
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x OCuLink (Does not support hot-swap)
    • 2x LAN (2.5G)
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
No Longer Applicable:
  • $58 off w/ promo code JJY58P
  • Promo code: USDEAL40

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price is ~$14 lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is up to $49.20 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $349.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

Original Post

Written by thethingx

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zyberwoof
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I really wanted to argue that this was incorrectly labeled did NOT have OCulink. The port on the back of the device is Displayport, and the product's video mis-labels it as OCuLink. It is common for these cheap mini PC's to have inaccurate listings.o

However, I found a video review [youtube.com] that connects the dots. The OCuLink port is behind a label on the right side of the device. So if you were keeping an eye out for mini PCs with an OCuLink port and were concerned like me, I hope this helps clarify things.
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ducksoup18
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They're intel as well. I have 3 of these in a k8s cluster. Solid machines.
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sr27
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Where do you get your misinformation from. Lpddr is not slower, it's faster than ddr5. There is a range for both. But you are misinformed about their speed.
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Community Reviews

This AOOSTAR mini PC stands out as a compact homelab and light AI box with a Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H, 24GB of onboard LPDDR5, and OCuLink for external GPU use. The included memory alone is a big part of the value, and the machine has been used successfully for Kubernetes, Proxmox, OPNsense, and eGPU setups. The soldered RAM cannot be upgraded, the integrated Radeon 680M is dated for gaming or heavier AI work, and brand support has a poor reputation. It looks best suited to small, practical builds rather than long term storage or high maintenance workloads.

  • Mini PC tinkerers adding an external GPU for inference, because OCuLink works well once the model is loaded and avoids a full desktop case and PSU.

    zyberwoofstarcaptorstarcaptor

  • Home-lab builders running Kubernetes or Proxmox, because the mini PC has enough threads and 24GB of RAM to stay solid under light server workloads.

    ducksoup18luckygecko

  • Small-model AI hobbyists, because 24GB of RAM and the 680M iGPU can handle acceptable local inference even though performance is slow.

    tonightfreesoul

  • Portable-device buyers who care about bandwidth per watt, because LPDDR5 can offer strong throughput in a compact, low-power system.

    kalirob99

  • NAS builders wanting simple, long-term storage, because turning this mini PC into a disk server needs extra cabling, mounting, cooling, and power for the HBA.

    locool676critten

  • Gamers expecting desktop-class external GPU performance, because OCuLink bandwidth is lower than a modern x16 slot and can reduce frame rates.

    Dave_B

  • People who need upgradeable memory, because the RAM is soldered and cannot be expanded later.

    KLondike5-1212

  • Buyers who depend on long-term vendor support, because the brand can be slow to respond and the hardware can become unstable within a year.

    Yodster

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Jun 8, 2026 4:32 AM
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wiffleJun 8, 2026 4:32 AM
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Quote from elnino2783 View quoted comment :
Quicksync
Daphile too.
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Azrael_the_CatJun 8, 2026 12:48 PM
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Quote from shaqweek View quoted comment :
lol, do I need a OPNSense router with a Ryzen 7 Pro? The dual 2.5gig ports are calling to me.
YES!! I did proxmox with opnsense on a beelink eq14 and it is fabulous! Finally got good DNS ad blocking, VLAN for IoT and of course good monitoring tools.
Jun 8, 2026 2:35 PM
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LakeRebelJun 8, 2026 2:35 PM
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Just pay a little more and get a Mac Mini. Even a recent gen used one will destroy this "Aaooostar"
Jun 8, 2026 2:40 PM
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GandalfNYCJun 8, 2026 2:40 PM
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Same GPU, 8 GB less RAM than this laptop I got for slightly more $$:

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...Graphics;?
Jun 8, 2026 2:42 PM
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GandalfNYCJun 8, 2026 2:42 PM
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Quote from GandalfNYC View quoted comment :
Same GPU, 8 GB less RAM than this laptop I got for slightly more $$:

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...Graphics;?
Just noticed no SSD in the "barebones." shake head
Jun 8, 2026 3:22 PM
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zyberwoofJun 8, 2026 3:22 PM
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Quote from Scubaslim View quoted comment :
Why would anyone who knows better choose Intel over AMD?
AMD over Intel, but frequently Intel UHD over RDNA for a home lab.

Intel's Quicksync is ideal for video transcoding. Also, a lot of Intel iGPUs support being split into vGPUs for pass-thru to VMs.

AMD's more powerful RDNA is often not utilized for more than terminal/console output. To add insult to injury, AMD's "G" desktop CPUs are handicapped with lower PCIe speeds. On plus side, most of AMD's non-"G" AM5 CPUs include a weak iGPU. This is plenty for a hypervisor and allows for PCIe 5.0.
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zyberwoofJun 8, 2026 3:34 PM
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Quote from LakeRebel View quoted comment :
Just pay a little more and get a Mac Mini. Even a recent gen used one will destroy this "Aaooostar"
Got a link? Right now it looks like a new Mac Mini with 16/512 GiB on Amazon is $770. On Apple.com it is $800, and the delivery estimate is about 3 to 4 weeks from now.

This is missing storage, but the base Mac Mini only has 16 GiB of RAM, so we can sort of call that a wash. Unless you've got a link to anything much better, you're comparing a $800 device to a $300 one.

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Jun 8, 2026 4:08 PM
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volcsJun 8, 2026 4:08 PM
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Quote from 4end View quoted comment :
Can I upgrade the ram
From the OP:

"24GB LPDDR5 6400Mhz RAM (Soldered; cannot be removed or replaced)"
Jun 8, 2026 4:41 PM
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monkey02Jun 8, 2026 4:41 PM
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Quote from zyberwoof View quoted comment :
Got a link? Right now it looks like a new Mac Mini with 16/512 GiB on Amazon is $770. On Apple.com it is $800, and the delivery estimate is about 3 to 4 weeks from now.

This is missing storage, but the base Mac Mini only has 16 GiB of RAM, so we can sort of call that a wash. Unless you've got a link to anything much better, you're comparing a $800 device to a $300 one.
what about macmini 4 refurb??
Jun 8, 2026 11:20 PM
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KLondike5-1212Jun 8, 2026 11:20 PM
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Soldered RAM. No upgrading. Pass
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cashcowsJun 9, 2026 3:13 AM
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Quote from jkloisdafoiwdaf View quoted comment :
for $20 cheaper just hours ago
It was $260 range?
Jun 9, 2026 6:34 PM
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kuuriiJun 9, 2026 6:34 PM
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Great!
Jun 9, 2026 8:54 PM
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hereforthecommentsJun 9, 2026 8:54 PM
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Quote from zyberwoof View quoted comment :
Got a link? Right now it looks like a new Mac Mini with 16/512 GiB on Amazon is $770. On Apple.com it is $800, and the delivery estimate is about 3 to 4 weeks from now. This is missing storage, but the base Mac Mini only has 16 GiB of RAM, so we can sort of call that a wash. Unless you've got a link to anything much better, you're comparing a $800 device to a $300 one.
My thinking too
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FaithfulScent5811Jun 9, 2026 9:34 PM
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for $20 cheaper just hours ago

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hunter7890Jun 9, 2026 11:29 PM
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lot of ppl getting downvoted in this post because of AI debating 😁

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