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This mini PC pairs Intel's 11th-generation i9-11900H—a processor from the company's troubled 2021 transition period—with budget components to create a surprisingly capable value system.
This mini PC packs Intel's flagship i9-13900HK processor (6P+8E cores), 32GB DDR4 RAM, PCIe Gen 4 storage, and Iris Xe graphics into a compact dark grey chassis.
In this installment of SSD explainers, we will crack the myth between sequential and random access.
Mac storage upgrades cost a fortune but promise blazing speeds. Don’t be fooled—benchmarks like 6300 MB/s is something you will probably never see in real life.
The Lekuo M.2 NVMe USB4 enclosure delivers exceptional performance at an unbeatable $57.99 price. Outperforming pricier Thunderbolt 3/4 enclosures, its superior cooling ensures sustained speeds, making it ideal for Mac and PC users seeking high-speed, budget-friendly storage.
Preface In my review of the Kamrui E3B, I considered it one of the top choices for a budget office PC. Its performance and quietness excel in a workplace setting. At $279, it’s a solid choice. But is there a better fit for the modern office at an even
Frustrated with unreliable smart plugs, I built a power monitoring system using an ESP32 and PZEM-004T v3. It measures voltage, current, power, and energy, storing data in InfluxDB with a React frontend, with plans for Home Assistant.
The Kamrui E3B, powered by AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5825U, is a cost-effective, quiet mini PC for office tasks under $300. With strong single-threaded performance and versatile ports, it excels in business settings but is hindered by a slow SATA SSD and single-channel RAM, limiting graphical capabilities
Preface Mini PCs have come a long way from quirky desk ornaments to serious workhorses—can the AceMagic W1 prove it’s a cut above? My last deep dive into this category was with the AceMagic AM08 Pro, a Ryzen 7 7735HS-powered beast with Radeon 680M graphics. That little champ
Discover why Intel’s 12th-14th gen CPUs, like the i3-12100, falter in homelab power efficiency, idling at 30W+ with PCIe devices due to a C-state flaw. Meanwhile, the older i9-10850K shines, dropping to 20W at idle.
If you're searching for a compact and affordable PC with dual 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, the Aoostar N1 Pro is worth considering. Our review thoroughly explores its networking prowess, powered by the Intel N150 processor, and analyzes its overall value for money.
Unlock the full potential of your AceMagic V150! Learn how to install Proxmox and Frigate NVR for local, AI-driven security camera monitoring with object detection. This step-by-step guide covers iGPU SR-IOV, Docker LXC setup, and configuration, all while keeping power consumption under 8W!
