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frontpageSuryasis posted Jun 22, 2026 7:50 PM

ACEMAGIC M5 Mini PC: i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics

$664

$1,099

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Ace Magic has ACEMAGIC M5 Mini PC on sale for $699 - $34.95 (apply coupon code ACE1ST5 in cart) = $664.05. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Core i9-14900HX (8P+16E)/32T 2.2 GHz (5.8 GHz Turbo, 36MB L3 Cache)
  • Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen processor (32 Xe Cores @ 1.65 GHz)
  • 32GB (16GBx2) DDR4 3200 MT/s (2x SODIMM Slots)
  • 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 Slot (Populated) + 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 Slot
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A 10 Gbps
    • 4x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A 5 Gbps
    • 1x USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps (DP 4K@60Hz)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4b (4K@60Hz)
    • 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack

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Ace Magic has ACEMAGIC M5 Mini PC on sale for $699 - $34.95 (apply coupon code ACE1ST5 in cart) = $664.05. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Core i9-14900HX (8P+16E)/32T 2.2 GHz (5.8 GHz Turbo, 36MB L3 Cache)
  • Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen processor (32 Xe Cores @ 1.65 GHz)
  • 32GB (16GBx2) DDR4 3200 MT/s (2x SODIMM Slots)
  • 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD
  • 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 Slot (Populated) + 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 Slot
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A 10 Gbps
    • 4x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A 5 Gbps
    • 1x USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps (DP 4K@60Hz)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4b (4K@60Hz)
    • 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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nnnniiiixxxx
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14900hx processor suffers from the same voltage and Vmin shift degradation. Also, anything is AceMagic is a hard NO. After the whole fiasco with baked malware/spyware back in 2024. My go to is Minisforum or Beelink.
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Jun 23, 2026 6:29 PM
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novasianJun 23, 2026 6:29 PM
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What's with the slower DDR4 ram?
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Jun 23, 2026 8:51 PM
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ArtieVJun 23, 2026 8:51 PM
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Quote from novasian :
What's with the slower DDR4 ram?
DDR5 costs a LOT more, but only a bit faster in general
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Jun 23, 2026 9:11 PM
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Jun 24, 2026 1:36 AM
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rgtorqueJun 24, 2026 1:36 AM
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I need a new office computer. Was thinking of getting a refurbished pc run Amazon but saw this. Currently using a Amazon warehouse refurbished dell optiplex from 2006 that I've maxed out the ram and put Ssd. It runs... OK but can update to win 11. It's definitely, not as fast as it used to be haha.

Do many mini pc out there. I really need dual screen and I think the video out here can do dual screen.
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Jun 24, 2026 2:33 PM
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FairName776Jun 24, 2026 2:33 PM
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I still have a hard time finding a use for these unless you have single core bound professional work to do that doesn't need a gpu. AMD integrated graphics smoke these for less money if you want to game. These also get hot as fark, and use more power.
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Jun 24, 2026 4:19 PM
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cygnus1Jun 24, 2026 4:19 PM
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Quote from novasian :
What's with the slower DDR4 ram?
Other than the CPU, this is kind of low end. Thr DDR4. No Oculink or USB4. No dual NIC. PCIe gen 3 for the second NVMe slot. No PCIe Gen5. This little machine may seem like a deal, and it probably is for specific people, but the company is making good money on it too.
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Jun 24, 2026 4:22 PM
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cygnus1Jun 24, 2026 4:22 PM
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Quote from rgtorque :
I need a new office computer. Was thinking of getting a refurbished pc run Amazon but saw this. Currently using a Amazon warehouse refurbished dell optiplex from 2006 that I've maxed out the ram and put Ssd. It runs... OK but can update to win 11. It's definitely, not as fast as it used to be haha. Do many mini pc out there. I really need dual screen and I think the video out here can do dual screen.
It can do 3 displays, but one of the connections is the front USB C port. It supports display port output.
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Jun 24, 2026 5:19 PM
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Daytona360Jun 24, 2026 5:19 PM
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You can get it for $609 from eBay with the 20% coupon

https://www.ebay.com/itm/377212624959
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Jun 24, 2026 5:22 PM
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nnnniiiixxxxJun 24, 2026 5:22 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank nnnniiiixxxx

14900hx processor suffers from the same voltage and Vmin shift degradation. Also, anything is AceMagic is a hard NO. After the whole fiasco with baked malware/spyware back in 2024. My go to is Minisforum or Beelink.
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Jun 24, 2026 5:28 PM
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NeatCable281Jun 24, 2026 5:28 PM
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Quote from ArtieV :
Minecraft?

Yes, both can play Minecraft perfectly fine. While the ACEMAGIC M5 Mini PC struggles with heavy 3D modern games due to lacking a dedicated graphics card, Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions are highly CPU-dependent. The massive processing speed of the Core i9-14900HX easily compensates for the integrated graphics.
What to Expect in Minecraft

  • Vanilla (Unmodded) Gameplay: You can expect smooth performance right out of the box. At standard 1080p resolution with a modest render distance (around 10–12 chunks), vanilla Minecraft will easily run at 60 to 100+ FPS.
  • With Optimization Mods (Highly Recommended): If you install performance-boosting mods like Sodium and Lithium (on the Fabric loader), performance will skyrocket. The insane processing power of the i9 will push the game to 200–400+ FPS even on integrated graphics, making it incredibly smooth.
  • Heavy Modpacks: The M5 Mini PC will handle large, CPU-heavy modpacks (like ATM9 or RL Craft) surprisingly well because it features 32GB of RAM and massive single-core speed. You just need to ensure you allocate 6–8GB of RAM to Minecraft in your launcher settings.
  • Shaders: This is the main limit. Because shaders rely heavily on actual graphics card rendering pipelines, running complex shader packs (like BSL or SEUS) will tank the frame rate down to an unplayable 15–20 FPS on this integrated Intel chip. If you want beautiful lighting and water reflections, you will have to pass on them here.
Summary Verdict

If you or someone else wants this mini PC primarily for office work, coding, or emulation, but wants to hop onto a Minecraft server or play a modded world on the side, it will handle it beautifully. Just don't buy it expecting to run realistic graphics shaders.
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Jun 24, 2026 5:47 PM
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FancyCemetery4608Jun 24, 2026 5:47 PM
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How is this for running a home server?
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Jun 24, 2026 6:32 PM
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PurpleScent421Jun 24, 2026 6:32 PM
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Looks like a good deal
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Jun 24, 2026 6:39 PM
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stncttr908Jun 24, 2026 6:39 PM
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Quote from FancyCemetery4608 :
How is this for running a home server?
Strong processor and integrated GPU, but the I/O is pretty barebones. I don't understand only providing a single gigabit NIC and lone USB-C port on it, and even that is only 10 GBPs. By comparison I have a Minisforum NPB7 with a 13th gen processor and similar form factor, but with two 2.5 gig NICs, dual USB4 40 Gbps, etc. One thing this does have is a second m.2 slot, but with storage prices what they are I am not sure how many people are going to populate it.
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Jun 24, 2026 9:06 PM
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TravisT4779Jun 24, 2026 9:06 PM
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These mini pc's are hamstrung just like laptops are with lack of cooling. I have a 12450H and many cores are parked when I do video editing...having said that they can be good for an average user!
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