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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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Shokar530
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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.

    rentownNeatStranger9272NeatStranger9272Enoch42

  • 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.

    CyanHealth719EdS6693DubySensibleBird3184

  • 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.

    alekiMannishBoySensibleBird3184oceanone

  • 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.

    Shokar530DubyEnoch42

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Jul 12, 2026 4:44 PM
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DubyJul 12, 2026 4:44 PM
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Since this thread, the one I recommended for $100 more seems to be currently sold out? I will say it again, I really like the F5A case and it cooling... this case is used with the 255 and the 470 HX. To me the 255 deal for $100 more and 24GB of RAM was and is the deal to get and I would wait for it to come back into stock. But the price was $550ish.

And Acemagic is the cheapest "highend" mini PC by far. And when I say high end I am referring to the F5A case.

https://acemagic.com/products/ace...470-minipc
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Jul 12, 2026 4:55 PM
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megablankJul 12, 2026 4:55 PM
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Quote from rentown View quoted comment :
I guess I pick a nerve from the seller. It does freeze. Dont be angry seller. I'm just stating the facts and what I experience
Insufficient power supply on many mini pcs, esp if you load it down with USB stuff, have to buy a higher power psu, it sucks.
Real high end pc psu cost a lot for a reason, these power bricks are barely adequate, they can't cost cut the chips, just the stuff around it.
Last edited by megablank July 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM.
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Jul 12, 2026 11:56 PM
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DubyJul 12, 2026 11:56 PM
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Quote from megablank View quoted comment :
Insufficient power supply on many mini pcs, esp if you load it down with USB stuff, have to buy a higher power psu, it sucks.
Real high end pc psu cost a lot for a reason, these power bricks are barely adequate, they can't cost cut the chips, just the stuff around it.
So that is not the case with every mini pc.

To me the main problem is the soldered RAM on the mobo. While is runs at like half the wattage and runs cooler then swappable RAM... soldered RAM is soldered very close to the CPU and if the CPU gets hot the heat may encompass the memory and when memory heats up even a little, the system usually fails.

But like I have been saying... when you do buy a mini PC try to buy one with proper build quality and the only case I would accept from Acemagic is the A5P case due to the dual fan set up and dual zone set up and users have only complimented this case.
Jul 13, 2026 12:28 AM
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DubyJul 13, 2026 12:28 AM
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Jul 14, 2026 7:40 PM
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oceanoneJul 14, 2026 7:40 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
yeah not good at all for games

GTX 1050 is already 10 years old its from 2016

RX 580 is double as fast as GTX 1050 and 90 % of actual game run just on minimum
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Jul 14, 2026 9:46 PM
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nijaveJul 14, 2026 9:46 PM
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Quote from Bash223 View quoted comment :
Ram is soldered?
Yes LP=soldered

LP is low power DDR
Last edited by nijave July 14, 2026 at 02:48 PM.
Jul 15, 2026 6:49 AM
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megablankJul 15, 2026 6:49 AM
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Quote from Duby View quoted comment :

So that is not the case with every mini pc.

To me the main problem is the soldered RAM on the mobo. While is runs at like half the wattage and runs cooler then swappable RAM... soldered RAM is soldered very close to the CPU and if the CPU gets hot the heat may encompass the memory and when memory heats up even a little, the system usually fails.

But like I have been saying... when you do buy a mini PC try to buy one with proper build quality and the only case I would accept from Acemagic is the A5P case due to the dual fan set up and dual zone set up and users have only complimented this case.
Its not great, you just have to max out for its life time, but it kind of goes with the entire deal of a mini pc, its barely upgradable by default.

Another sneaky thing they do sometimes is resort to NGFF m.2 SSDs, because the SATA m.2 uses less power, it stays under the limit of the power brick.

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Jul 15, 2026 6:52 AM
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megablankJul 15, 2026 6:52 AM
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Quote from oceanone View quoted comment :

yeah not good at all for games

GTX 1050 is already 10 years old its from 2016

RX 580 is double as fast as GTX 1050 and 90 % of actual game run just on minimum
Yea its like squeezing juice out of a stone, not worth it if trying to game at all, it was justifiable when they were half the price before the AI price surges, but now its better just to get a desktop refurb.
Jul 17, 2026 2:30 AM
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SensibleBird3184Jul 17, 2026 2:30 AM
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Quote from oceanone View quoted comment :

yeah not good at all for games

GTX 1050 is already 10 years old its from 2016

RX 580 is double as fast as GTX 1050 and 90 % of actual game run just on minimum
It can play all triple AAA games... some on medium or low settings. 780M is the poor mans gaming rig... and nothing is wrong with that.
Jul 17, 2026 2:32 AM
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SensibleBird3184Jul 17, 2026 2:32 AM
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For $100 more you get the same CPU with 24GB LPDDR 5 6400 and 1TB gen 4 in a Acemagic A5P case... this case is SO MUCH BETTER in cooling, to me it is worth a hundred dollars knowing your components will last longer due to less heat.

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