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Ryzen 7 780M mini PCs. 16GB Ram, 512GB SSD, $316
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I've been in the market for a 780M mini PC. I saw these, they seem too good to be true. Are they scams?
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I've been in the market for a 780M mini PC. I saw these, they seem too good to be true. Are they scams?
https://www.aliexpress.
https://www.aliexpress.
https://www.aliexpress.
https://www.aliexpress.
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Brand+ is a good first step in determining reliability.
Then you need to search for YouTube reviews and verified reviews on Amazon (always sort by most recent).
A lot of sellers on AliExpress use names similar to the brand they are selling, but they aren't the actual manufacturer or brand-owner. You can go to the bottom and click on the name of the seller and Google it yourself see if they are the actual brand/manufacturer.
A lot of brands actually sell the same items on several platforms and AliExpress has lower fees, so they usually offer lower prices on AliExpress vs. Amazon.
Also, as far as I know, the mini form factor was created by these companies in China... and it is these companies that sell the products, I do not know of mini pc companies selling their products with no names... or not having driver support. Not every mini pc is sold on Amazon. While AlieEpress may have lower fees we are talking like one or two percent more... that does not justify the lower cost.
It is lower because in America we have CAPITALISM, that means we charge as much as we can to maximize profits. While they are still making profits in China... they are not as greedy as American companies. In addition, I believe the Chinese gov't subsidizes shipping. And TRump just met with Xi Jinping... and these lower prices are a direct reflect of lowering 77 different tariffs.
Lastly, with high tariffs (from just two weeks ago) to today (much lower) and the crazy price of RAM and harddrives... much inventory never sold and these mini PC makers have sold off units to third parties but the drivers are still supported through the manufacturer.... this is what this is IMHO. I purchased a barebone system for $172 with similar CPU made by firebat.
This is obviously a DEAL. But don't expect the newest speed for RAM and expect a CHEAP hard drive.
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I think the Chinese were the first to feature AMD APUs though.
I think the Chinese were the first to feature AMD APUs though.
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