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Jul 9, 2026 1:28 AM

ACEMAGICIAN S3A Mini PC: Ryzen 7 H 255, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M

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ACEMAGIC-Shop via Amazon has ACEMAGICIAN S3A Mini PC as configured below on sale for $549.98 - $82.50 when you apply promo code S3ADEAL255 at checkout = $467.48. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 8-Core / 16 Thread 3.8 GHz (up to 4.9GHz) Processor
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 512GB NVME PCIe4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Triple display support
  • Active air cooling
  • 45W power consumption
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB4 Type-C (DP 1.4, 4K @ 120Hz)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 2 (10Gbps)
    • 4x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1 (5Gbps)
    • 1x 2.5Gb LAN Ethernet
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0 (4K @ 120Hz)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)
    • 3.5mm Audio Jack

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ACEMAGIC-Shop via Amazon has ACEMAGICIAN S3A Mini PC as configured below on sale for $549.98 - $82.50 when you apply promo code S3ADEAL255 at checkout = $467.48. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.

Note: You must be logged in to clip coupons and apply promo codes. If a code doesn't work right away, try applying it a few times across different interfaces such as mobile or desktop, as some codes may not apply consistently. If issues persist, refresh the page, re-enter the code, or revisit the cart before checking out.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 8-Core / 16 Thread 3.8 GHz (up to 4.9GHz) Processor
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 512GB NVME PCIe4.0 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Triple display support
  • Active air cooling
  • 45W power consumption
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB4 Type-C (DP 1.4, 4K @ 120Hz)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 2 (10Gbps)
    • 4x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1 (5Gbps)
    • 1x 2.5Gb LAN Ethernet
    • 1x DisplayPort 2.0 (4K @ 120Hz)
    • 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz)
    • 3.5mm Audio Jack

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rentown
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I bought one and it's slow. I wanted to return... but I can't anymore. Not sure why but it keeps freezing all the time. Them I have to keep restarting the pc. I would never buy this brand anymore
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I've had an ace magician for 4 years running 24/7 and have never had an issue with it. I will say the first thing I did was do a fresh install of Windows.
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Community Reviews

This mini PC is a compact Ryzen 7 255 and Radeon 780M machine aimed at light gaming and everyday use, with the 780M described as roughly GTX 1050 class and capable of triple A games on medium or low settings. The Oculink port is a standout for turning it into a small gaming rig, and the 6400 MT per second LPDDR5 memory is fast, though soldered and not upgradeable. The main concerns are stability and heat, with reports of freezing, WHEA errors, USB lockups, and stress test failures. A fresh Windows install and updated drivers are repeatedly suggested, but cooling and long term reliability remain the big question.

Common Questions (5)

  • Several reports point to instability under load, including freezing, WHEA warnings, and OCCT stress-test errors. A fresh Windows install, updated drivers, and better cooling may help, but the soldered RAM and compact mini-PC design can make heat-related problems more likely.

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  • At around $500, it is viewed as a reasonable spec for the hardware, but some buyers think the value is better on competing mini PCs with expandable RAM, more storage, or a better-cooled case. The current price is also considered less attractive for gaming than it was when these systems were much cheaper.

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  • The Radeon 780M is good for light-to-medium gaming and can run many AAA games at medium or low settings. It has been compared to a GTX 1050-level iGPU, so it is best suited to budget gaming rather than high-end settings.

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  • No. The 16GB LPDDR5 memory is soldered, so it cannot be upgraded later. That makes the current configuration effectively fixed, unlike models that use removable SODIMM RAM.

    OrangeJuliusnijaveCyanHealth719

  • A fresh Windows install is often recommended as the first step, and one detailed setup process includes installing Windows with Rufus, then adding WLAN, AMD, and Bluetooth drivers afterward. That approach reportedly fixed or avoided several software-related issues.

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Jul 9, 2026 3:53 AM
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CyanHealth719Jul 9, 2026 3:53 AM
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For me it keeps wanting to be $522. Looks like a reasonable spec little machine for $500. Have a laptop that is very similar.
Keep in mind the ram type used would not be upgradable in the future....should it ever cost less than its weight in gold again.
Jul 9, 2026 4:35 AM
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rentownJul 9, 2026 4:35 AM
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I bought one and it's slow. I wanted to return... but I can't anymore. Not sure why but it keeps freezing all the time. Them I have to keep restarting the pc. I would never buy this brand anymore
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Jul 9, 2026 6:51 AM
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Quote from rentown View quoted comment :
I bought one and it's slow. I wanted to return... but I can't anymore. Not sure why but it keeps freezing all the time. Them I have to keep restarting the pc. I would never buy this brand anymore
I've had an ace magician for 4 years running 24/7 and have never had an issue with it. I will say the first thing I did was do a fresh install of Windows.
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Jul 9, 2026 7:07 AM
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Bash223Jul 9, 2026 7:07 AM
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Ram is soldered?
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Jul 9, 2026 1:45 PM
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EdS6693Jul 9, 2026 1:45 PM
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https://a.co/d/06dwOG5a this has 16GB ram, expandable. Same GPU, also external GPU support, 1TB drive and is only $450
Jul 9, 2026 2:52 PM
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OrangeJuliusJul 9, 2026 2:52 PM
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Quote from EdS6693 View quoted comment :
https://a.co/d/06dwOG5a this has 16GB ram, expandable. Same GPU, also external GPU support, 1TB drive and is only $450
Not bad. It has Oculink, which is a big plus if someone wants to turn it into a mini gaming PC. Be aware it has a 1x16GB SODIMM, so you'd really need to pair it with another for the dual channel performance boost.
Jul 9, 2026 2:53 PM
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OrangeJuliusJul 9, 2026 2:53 PM
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Quote from Bash223 View quoted comment :
Ram is soldered?
16GB LPDDR5

Because it's LPDDR5, it is indeed soldered.
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Jul 9, 2026 5:46 PM
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balloonsharkJul 9, 2026 5:46 PM
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I bought one of these with the 6800H processor and had major issues with the USB ports. Every time I plugged something into a port the PC would lock up. I had to return the PC for a refund.
Jul 9, 2026 5:53 PM
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kingsfan626Jul 9, 2026 5:53 PM
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Any suggestions on if this would make a good Steam Machine alternative? It'll mostly play indie games.
Jul 9, 2026 6:11 PM
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alekiJul 9, 2026 6:11 PM
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Quote from kingsfan626 View quoted comment :
Any suggestions on if this would make a good Steam Machine alternative? It'll mostly play indie games.
780m has a little under half of the GPU compute compared to the steam machine, but should work for light games.

IIRC its comparable to a GTX 1050
Jul 9, 2026 7:07 PM
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buyortradeJul 9, 2026 7:07 PM
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Bought Three units in the past. One from Amazon and two directly from them.
They died for one reason or other within one year and customer service is so bad, I rather keep them as paper weight instead of sending it to them.
Dont buy this brand.
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Jul 9, 2026 8:03 PM
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Jul 9, 2026 8:03 PM
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Quote from Shokar530 View quoted comment :
I've had an ace magician for 4 years running 24/7 and have never had an issue with it. I will say the first thing I did was do a fresh install of Windows.
Always good advice for these Chinese brands. This brand in particular had some spyware controversy: https://www.tomshardware.com/desk...t-shipment
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Jul 9, 2026 8:05 PM
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Quote from aleki View quoted comment :
780m has a little under half of the GPU compute compared to the steam machine, but should work for light games.

IIRC its comparable to a GTX 1050
I think it's between the Steam Deck and the Steam Machine in performance, if that helps.
Jul 9, 2026 8:24 PM
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DubyJul 9, 2026 8:24 PM
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So I just sold my FireBat that had the 780m and I got the F5A from Acemagic with a 370hx.


I really like these mini pc's. And installing a new OS was identical on both models.


TO INSTALL A NEW OS....

1. Download from Microsoft
2. Use Rufus so you don' t have to log into microsoft... to make USB thumbdrive with OS (SUPER EASY TO MAKE)... and install your OS.
3. After your OS is installed, YOU WILL NEED the WLAN driver (make sure you have this downloaded and also installed on a thumb drive, can be the same one as the OS)
4. once WLAN driver is installed connect to your wifi and start updating Windows.
5. once windows is FULLY upto date (may have to run updates three times)... go to google.com and search "AMD DRIVER SOFTWARE" and install it and run it and it will install AMD's newest drivers that fit your machine.
6. Finally, I still needed to install the BT driver to get the BT working on both systems.

And that was it. EASY PEASY.

The motherboard was already synced with microosft so Windows OS was already registered.
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Jul 9, 2026 8:32 PM
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DubyJul 9, 2026 8:32 PM
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About the RAM...

It is sad that this is not 32GB or at least 24GB of RAM. But most things do work well enough with 16GB.

The RAM is 6400MT/s RAM... the fastest exchangeable RAM runs at 5600MT/s so this is faster but not by much... but the faster speed will make your system run faster.

Soldered RAM can run as fast as 8533 MT/s... which can relate to a 10-15% increase in speed vs 5600MT/s.

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