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Adreamer AriesBox20 7940HS 780M 16GB 1TB mini pc $351
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Similar to the sold out front page Redragon MPC745 deal the other day, but faster and cheaper. 7940HS about 3% to 5% faster than 8845HS in Redragon depending on task.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19590210-redragon-mpc745-mini-pc-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-radeon-780m-395-free-shipping?src=SD
There is a choice here of either the AriesBox10 with the 7840HS (slightly slower by 5%) or the AriesBox20 with the 7940HS. Basically the cost difference in options shown for the CPU is $25. Also there is a choice between the 512GB SSD and a 1TB SSD. The cost difference is $40 between the drive choices. So you can get the cheapest configuration for $288 or the most expensive configuration at $351.
https://www.aliexpress.
Same item on Amazon for $430
https://www.amazon.com/ADREAMER-A...B0DK332NV7
Last note for all these Aliexpress deals. The prices fluctuate by a couple bucks all the time due to currency value changes and a few other small adjustments. There may be a +/- 2 dollar spread when checking any of these deals.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19590210-redragon-mpc745-mini-pc-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-radeon-780m-395-free-shipping?src=SD
There is a choice here of either the AriesBox10 with the 7840HS (slightly slower by 5%) or the AriesBox20 with the 7940HS. Basically the cost difference in options shown for the CPU is $25. Also there is a choice between the 512GB SSD and a 1TB SSD. The cost difference is $40 between the drive choices. So you can get the cheapest configuration for $288 or the most expensive configuration at $351.
https://www.aliexpress.
Same item on Amazon for $430
https://www.amazon.com/ADREAMER-A...B0DK332NV7
Last note for all these Aliexpress deals. The prices fluctuate by a couple bucks all the time due to currency value changes and a few other small adjustments. There may be a +/- 2 dollar spread when checking any of these deals.
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Similar to the sold out front page Redragon MPC745 deal the other day, but faster and cheaper. 7940HS about 3% to 5% faster than 8845HS in Redragon depending on task.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19590210-redragon-mpc745-mini-pc-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-radeon-780m-395-free-shipping?src=SD
There is a choice here of either the AriesBox10 with the 7840HS (slightly slower by 5%) or the AriesBox20 with the 7940HS. Basically the cost difference in options shown for the CPU is $25. Also there is a choice between the 512GB SSD and a 1TB SSD. The cost difference is $40 between the drive choices. So you can get the cheapest configuration for $288 or the most expensive configuration at $351.
https://www.aliexpress.
Same item on Amazon for $430
https://www.amazon.com/ADREAMER-A...B0DK332NV7
Last note for all these Aliexpress deals. The prices fluctuate by a couple bucks all the time due to currency value changes and a few other small adjustments. There may be a +/- 2 dollar spread when checking any of these deals.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19590210-redragon-mpc745-mini-pc-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-radeon-780m-395-free-shipping?src=SD
There is a choice here of either the AriesBox10 with the 7840HS (slightly slower by 5%) or the AriesBox20 with the 7940HS. Basically the cost difference in options shown for the CPU is $25. Also there is a choice between the 512GB SSD and a 1TB SSD. The cost difference is $40 between the drive choices. So you can get the cheapest configuration for $288 or the most expensive configuration at $351.
https://www.aliexpress.
Same item on Amazon for $430
https://www.amazon.com/ADREAMER-A...B0DK332NV7
Last note for all these Aliexpress deals. The prices fluctuate by a couple bucks all the time due to currency value changes and a few other small adjustments. There may be a +/- 2 dollar spread when checking any of these deals.
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This is a compact Zen 4 mini PC with an RDNA 3 780M iGPU, aimed at home, office, and light gaming. The hardware generally matches the listing, with 16GB DDR5 in a single SODIMM slot, an open memory slot for easy expansion, and an open NVMe bay. Performance and storage speed look solid, and adding a second RAM stick can improve results. The main caveats are the shaky Windows activation story, occasional setup hassles, and repeated fulfillment concerns, including wrong CPU variants, missing product keys, and even order cancellations.
The mini PC can deliver fast NVMe performance while matching the listed CPU and memory configuration.
The hardware configuration can check out with a Zen 4 CPU, RDNA 3 GPU, and a 16GB DDR5 stick.
The system supports dual-channel memory by adding a second SODIMM stick, which can improve 3DMark results.
The unit can include an open NVMe slot for expanding storage after purchase.
Windows setup can get stuck during PIN creation, requiring boot-disk and legacy key workarounds to proceed.
The Windows 11 product key can be missing or non-functioning, forcing manual workarounds or reliance on an existing license.
The listing and seller details can be inconsistent, including reports of receiving a different CPU model than ordered.
Windows activation can fail after wiping and reinstalling Windows 11, even when the hardware matches the listing.
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It seems they both have reused the same listing to build feedback and then change products and/or also have significant non-disclosure about limitations on hardware compatibility. Way too many red flags showing too much risk here vs. well researched/reviewed/more respected alternatives without a near-too-goo-to-be-true offering price that has continued to sell even though only "4" were available down to "1" and now back to "4" in the last 24 hours.
Anyone can call themselves an "Official" store and slightly change the name, what proof is there the US shipping version is really the same as the Chinese version. Pics in the Chinese listing show at least one version (8GB) ram was down to $169 USD in December, and clearly not the same version. Too many inconsistencies and risk here. For those that actually are taking the risk and ordering it, post your shipping details (ship date, arrival date, carrier) and what you actually get, if anything. We're all curious
BTW I bought my wife's box in November for $240 shipped after coupon. So $169 would have to be an Intel N level CPU, just my guess. I believe the reviews show which type of machine the reviewer bought. No?
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Yup, same here. Received the Amazon TBA tracking number. I'm guessing they're shipping from their Amazon housed stock in the US whether the purchase is from Amazon or Aliexpress. Hope everything checks out. Some were putting a lot of energy into making this deal out to be a scam.
That said, if you get this today please download CPU-Z or similar and screenshot the CPU, Memory and Performance tabs so we can check what is actually arriving. It's the last day of the sale and if that helps others make a decision it would be helpful. Mostly people would be interested in:
- Truly a 7840 or 7940 cpu?
- 2 SODIMM slots or soldered on board now ?
- 1 stick 16GB or 2x sticks 8GB (as it claims "dual channel") ?
- NVMe or SATA m.2 drive (CrystalDiskInfo or similar utils can show that) included and is correct (512GB) size?
- Single and Multi core CPU perf numbers in CPU-Z or better yet Passmark/Geekbench (proves it is not a neutered CPU config with chip rejects/Power limits)
- Amount of viruses found on the drive using Windows Defender and Malwarebytes (a huge problem even as recent as April in Firebat's)
- Is the Windows key valid / activated
Also if you click on each item on Amazon page, there are currently 3x 1 star feedback reporting won't boot, drive dead, no warranty, no support/replies, invalid windows license. 2 positive 5star feedback. That's way too risky for me. If yours works, great! The 1 stars are from verified purchasers. The 5 stars are not. Says a lot and why we're very skeptical here.Anyhow there's a guy on Youtube who did an over 3 hour overview of this unit just 2 weeks ago.
https://youtu.be/D-JzaWztqX0
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This site is my favorite for Aliexpress tracking... It gives you the most detail: https://parcelsapp.com/en/tracking/
If the delivery company is listed as Maersk Logistics And Services or Cainiao, it'll usually be routed through Amazon's network with: https://track.amazon.co
As others are saying, please let us know if this one is legit! It's a good price on a Zen 4 / RDNA 3 mini.
Otherwise, it's so far so good - nvme speed is fast, CPU and memory are as listed. If you can live with the potentially problematic Windows key, it's a pretty good deal.
Otherwise, it's so far so good - nvme speed is fast, CPU and memory are as listed. If you can live with the potentially problematic Windows key, it's a pretty good deal.
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