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Oct 1, 2026 1:41 PM

Select Accts: FIREBAT AM02 Barebones Mini PC: AMD Ryzen 7 H255 (No RAM, No SSD)

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Firebat Online Store via AliExpress has for Select Accounts: FIREBAT AM02 Barebones Mini PC (No RAM, No SSD) on sale for $195.11 - $23 when you apply promo code VUSDEAL23 at checkout = $172.11. Shipping is free.

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Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 H255 8-Core 16-Thread Processor
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Dual Gigabit LAN
  • Windows 11
  • Ports:
    • Front
      • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
      • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
      • 3.5 mm combo audio jack
    • Rear
      • 1x DisplayPort 2.0
      • 1x HDMI 2.0
      • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
      • 2x Gigabit Ethernet

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  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Firebat Online Store via AliExpress has for Select Accounts: FIREBAT AM02 Barebones Mini PC (No RAM, No SSD) on sale for $195.11 - $23 when you apply promo code VUSDEAL23 at checkout = $172.11. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shivster1796 for sharing this deal.

Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 7 H255 8-Core 16-Thread Processor
  • AMD Radeon 780M Integrated Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Dual Gigabit LAN
  • Windows 11
  • Ports:
    • Front
      • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
      • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
      • 3.5 mm combo audio jack
    • Rear
      • 1x DisplayPort 2.0
      • 1x HDMI 2.0
      • 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
      • 2x Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by shivster1796

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NeoteriX
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Is there a better deal for barebone mini PCs with semi decent iGPUs? As far as I can see, other barebones mini PCs with Radeon 780m are priced at around $300-350 on a good day and the eBay used market is priced similarly
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aerischan
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Great price. Only wish this had OCuLink or USB4.
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Ilker2000
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only good if you have ram and ssd laying around
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Community Reviews

This barebones AM02 stands out as a low entry price for a Ryzen 7 H255 mini PC with Radeon 780M graphics, especially for anyone already sitting on RAM and an SSD. The chassis is quiet, boots fast, and can handle light to moderate gaming well, with BIOS updates and driver support available from Firebat. The main drawbacks are warm memory under load and the lack of OCuLink or USB4, so expansion headroom is limited. It is a practical pick if you want 780M performance without paying for a full prebuilt.

Common Questions (5)

  • The Firebat Wi-Fi and Ethernet drivers may need to be installed manually after a fresh OS install, then AMD's driver detection software can populate the rest. Rufus is commonly used to make the Windows USB installer and can avoid a Microsoft account sign-in during setup.

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  • At this price, it undercuts other Radeon 780M barebones systems that are often around $300 to $350, and some buyers consider it a strong value. The main caveat is that current RAM and SSD prices can make a full prebuilt more cost-effective if you do not already have parts.

    NeoteriXIlker2000aerischanaerischan

  • No, this listing is barebones, so you need to supply your own RAM and SSD. It is only a good buy if you already have compatible DDR5 SO-DIMMs and an M.2 drive on hand, otherwise the parts cost can erase the savings.

    Ilker2000aerischancitan359

  • Yes, it has two M.2 slots, and an M.2-to-OCuLink adapter can be used for expansion. The tradeoff is that it requires modification and won't look clean, so it suits users who are comfortable modding the chassis.

    MichaelM7088vfxraven19aerischan

  • The RAM can get warm, with reported temperatures around 60C during gaming and 66C to 71C in a 30-minute OCCT RAM test. A larger fan or laptop fan on top of the unit is suggested for heavier use, especially gaming.

    balloonsharkHilariousCrayon1912

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Oct 1, 2026 7:01 PM
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aerischanOct 1, 2026 7:01 PM
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Quote from HilariousCrayon1912 View quoted comment :
I can't see a person buying this mini pc with the intentions of using Oculink. I know of six people who own a mini pc and not one of them have any interest in buying a GPU and a GPU bridge for the occulink.

In addition, yes USB4 would be nice... but beggers can't be choosers. Point is, at this price point... who cares and how much do you think it will effect you?
For me personally, I do want the option of adding an eGPU for heavier games. I'd be happy with just the 780M 80% of the time but I would like to be able to add more performance when needed.

It's a niche use case I know but I'm in that niche so I'll just have to continue looking for deals on other Mini PCs.
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Oct 1, 2026 8:02 PM
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Axom69
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Oct 1, 2026 8:02 PM
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I got the coupon to work and there was a Paypal offer for pay later that knocked off another $12.
Oct 1, 2026 8:47 PM
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SlowJimOct 1, 2026 8:47 PM
528 Comments
172.11+tax AC for me
Oct 1, 2026 10:01 PM
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RepresentativeEarthOct 1, 2026 10:01 PM
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Anyone knows if Firebat mini PCs have drivers for Linux or proxmox?
Oct 1, 2026 10:56 PM
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asspizzaOct 1, 2026 10:56 PM
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Quote from RepresentativeEarth View quoted comment :
Anyone knows if Firebat mini PCs have drivers for Linux or proxmox?
proxmox can run on almost anything. doubt you'll have any issues
Oct 1, 2026 11:16 PM
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monkey02Oct 1, 2026 11:16 PM
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Quote from Axom69 View quoted comment :
I got the coupon to work and there was a Paypal offer for pay later that knocked off another $12.
how much was it in total?
Oct 1, 2026 11:46 PM
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HilariousCrayon1912Oct 1, 2026 11:46 PM
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Quote from balloonshark View quoted comment :
Here are the temps I saw during testing. I'm using 2x16GB DDR5 5600 G.Skill RAM. I'm not comfortable with these temps considering current RAM prices.


"I've downloaded OCCT and Superposition. I ran the default RAM test for 30 minutes and the RAM temps are 66C and 71C."


"I ran the default 1080p resident evil 6 benchmark and got a score of 10414. The RAM was around 60C during this test."
These temperatures are perfectly safe and completely normal for DDR5 RAM under heavy testing. You do not need to worry about damaging your memory or shortening its lifespan.
DDR5 naturally runs significantly hotter than older DDR4 memory because the Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)—the component that regulates voltage—was moved directly onto the RAM stick itself rather than staying on the motherboard.

And soldiered RAM gets much hotter... to the point where it may get throttled but it can be like 30+% faster.
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Oct 1, 2026 11:49 PM
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HilariousCrayon1912Oct 1, 2026 11:49 PM
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Quote from aerischan View quoted comment :
For me personally, I do want the option of adding an eGPU for heavier games. I'd be happy with just the 780M 80% of the time but I would like to be able to add more performance when needed.

It's a niche use case I know but I'm in that niche so I'll just have to continue looking for deals on other Mini PCs.
So, I ended up purchasing a barebone ACEMAGIC F5A I purchased this due to the great cooling system it has. And this model has USB4 and Occulink, two things that have done nothing for me.
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Oct 2, 2026 12:26 AM
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UniqueLeopard361
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Oct 2, 2026 12:26 AM
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Quote from HilariousCrayon1912 View quoted comment :
So, I ended up purchasing a barebone ACEMAGIC F5A I purchased this due to the great cooling system it has. And this model has USB4 and Occulink, two things that have done nothing for me.
Was it 570 for you or cheaper?
Oct 2, 2026 2:20 AM
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gilpdoOct 2, 2026 2:20 AM
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Can I install Linux on it?
Last edited by gilpdo October 1, 2026 at 07:26 PM.
Oct 2, 2026 5:18 AM
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aerischanOct 2, 2026 5:18 AM
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Quote from gilpdo View quoted comment :
Can I install Linux on it?
Sure, why not?

Since it's AMD iGPU, I reckon this will make for a nice SteamOS machine for lighter games.
Oct 2, 2026 10:42 AM
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beastonprowlOct 2, 2026 10:42 AM
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How is w11 pre-installed when it has no ssd
Oct 2, 2026 2:53 PM
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needyduckOct 2, 2026 2:53 PM
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Quote from RepresentativeEarth View quoted comment :
Not a good deal
why is that?
Oct 2, 2026 3:01 PM
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mpetrovskyOct 2, 2026 3:01 PM
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Quote from beastonprowl View quoted comment :
How is w11 pre-installed when it has no ssd
It's generic listing for both versions.

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Oct 2, 2026 3:20 PM
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vfxraven19Oct 2, 2026 3:20 PM
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Quote from aerischan View quoted comment :
Great price. Only wish this had OCuLink or USB4.
If you don't mind modifications, you can always use one of the m.2 slots for an oculink adapter. Won't look pretty.

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