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

$477

$660

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ACEMAGIC-Shop via Amazon has ACEMAGICIAN S3A Mini PC as configured below on sale for $529.98 - $53 off when you apply promo code E2HSPYT6 at checkout = $476.98. Shipping is free.
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ACEMAGIC Official Store via Best Buy has ACEMAGICIAN S3A Mini PC as configured below on sale for $469. Shipping is free.

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

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 $529.98 - $53 off when you apply promo code E2HSPYT6 at checkout = $476.98. Shipping is free.
  • 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.

ACEMAGIC Official Store via Best Buy has ACEMAGICIAN S3A Mini PC as configured below on sale for $469. Shipping is free.

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

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

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
  • Additional notes:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $20 less than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $489 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Today 1:33 PM
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C0LT45SONToday 1:33 PM
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Seems like a great price given the current memory market.

Any concerns about spyware?
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Today 3:20 PM
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dcf1vaToday 3:20 PM
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Is RAM upgradable?
Today 3:21 PM
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allenXYZToday 3:21 PM
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The spyware concerns are legitimate and stem from a real 2024 incident that affected multiple ACEMAGIC models. Newer units, including recent S3A examples, appear clean in independent checks, but the brand's history makes a clean Windows reinstall non-negotiable if you buy one. If maximum peace of mind matters more than the price/performance of these mini PCs, consider more established brands with stronger track records (Beelink, Minisforum, etc., though even those benefit from a clean install).
Today 5:20 PM
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timswowToday 5:20 PM
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Could trade in the RAM to Newegg for around $350
Today 5:38 PM
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katracho81Today 5:38 PM
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how does this compare to the W1 ? same specs and price? https://acemagic.com/products/ace...5390830898
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UniqueLeopard361
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Today 5:58 PM
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Quote from dcf1va :
Is RAM upgradable?
No, it's soldered

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Today 5:59 PM
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UniqueLeopard361
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Today 5:59 PM
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Quote from timswow :
Could trade in the RAM to Newegg for around $350
It's soldered RAM. You can't take it out.
Today 6:02 PM
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somepunkmamaToday 6:02 PM
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The 780M is nice, but at almost $480 I'd really want 32GB RAM. 16GB feels a little stingy at this price.
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Today 6:06 PM
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Dr.W
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By "spyware" you mean like Sony, with their rootkit, or Apple with their forced U2 album, Ford and Chevy both covering up fatality causing defects in their vehicles which they deemed cheaper to pay lawsuits than repair, that sort of "bad faith"? Spare me the fake outrage. It is just as bad to claim something is still happening when it isn't. That's bad faith as well.

Acemagic: "Our software developers, in an effort to enhance user experience by reducing initial boot time, made adjustments to the Microsoft source code, including network settings, without obtaining software digital signatures, and the RGB lighting control software was also without one. This oversight led to isolated reports of virus-infected mini PCs manufactured before November 18, 2023."
They were lax in their digital signature network security a couple of years ago when trying to make their slow devices faster. That resulted in viruses able to get onto systems. There was no hardware or software "malware" installed, the digital security software has long since been strengthened, and there have been no repeats of the problem. Fake outrage over things like this when trying to get a computer on the cheap is silly.

The magic word here is unaware. Clearly, you provide no proof when asked about the spyware being legitimate or currently present as well. All you do is repeat the same redundant thing as if you're knowledgeable on the matter and confuse others. How about sticking to facts in the present tense, with the present device, such as information on whether it lives up to its stated specs and prices. Regardless, it's good practice to wipe the OS on any Mini-PC that one buys.
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Today 6:30 PM
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guy2koolToday 6:30 PM
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Quote from Dr.W :

By "spyware" you mean like Sony, with their rootkit, or Apple with their forced U2 album, Ford and Chevy both covering up fatality causing defects in their vehicles which they deemed cheaper to pay lawsuits than repair, that sort of "bad faith"? Spare me the fake outrage. It is just as bad to claim something is still happening when it isn't. That's bad faith as well.

Acemagic: "Our software developers, in an effort to enhance user experience by reducing initial boot time, made adjustments to the Microsoft source code, including network settings, without obtaining software digital signatures, and the RGB lighting control software was also without one. This oversight led to isolated reports of virus-infected mini PCs manufactured before November 18, 2023."
They were lax in their digital signature network security a couple of years ago when trying to make their slow devices faster. That resulted in viruses able to get onto systems. There was no hardware or software "malware" installed, the digital security software has long since been strengthened, and there have been no repeats of the problem. Fake outrage over things like this when trying to get a computer on the cheap is silly.

The magic word here is unaware. Clearly, you provide no proof when asked about the spyware being legitimate or currently present as well. All you do is repeat the same redundant thing as if you're knowledgeable on the matter and confuse others. How about sticking to facts in the present tense, with the present device, such as information on whether it lives up to its stated specs and prices. Regardless, it's good practice to wipe the OS on any Mini-PC that one buys.
Your research and mention of this is much appreciated. The past is the past, but people just want to jump on the bandwagon in hopes that their fear and outrage will either protect them to make them look self-righteous. No facts needed. I've had one of their mini pcs and it worked amazing. Highly recommend these.
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MannishBoy
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Today 6:54 PM
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Quote from C0LT45SON :
Seems like a great price given the current memory market.

Any concerns about spyware?

ANY of these little Chinese mini-PC's should have drives wiped and Windows reinstalled immediately IMO.

I assume they could still have something nefarious in the bios, but I always wipe them.

IIRC, this brand was one of the first to have a scandal.

EDIT (Yep):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi0_wzdz7aY
Last edited by MannishBoy August 25, 2026 at 11:58 AM.
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katracho81Today 7:06 PM
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Quote from somepunkmama :
The 780M is nice, but at almost $480 I'd really want 32GB RAM. 16GB feels a little stingy at this price.
you know RAM is crazy expensive now? 16gb = $200.
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Quote from MannishBoy :


ANY of these little Chinese mini-PC's should have drives wiped and Windows reinstalled immediately IMO.

I assume they could still have something nefarious in the bios, but I always wipe them.

IIRC, this brand was one of the first to have a scandal.

EDIT (Yep):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi0_wzdz7aY
The video is 2 years old and only highlights 3 specific models concerned with this. Not every product of theirs was affected, and certainly not this one which was released this year.
And again, what was labeled as "spyware" has been explained and clarified above.

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