If you're looking for an extremely compact, turnkey Windows-based mini PC at a rock bottom price, then check out these deals from AliExpress. Right now you can pick up an Acemagic (Kamrui Essenx) E2 Intel N97 Mini PC for just $123.05 after $26 off when you apply coupon code "AEUS26" during checkout. This is an excellent price for a complete PC that includes the CPU, RAM, storage, and even the OS. You're also buying it from Acemagic's official store on AliExpress so no shady resellers to worry about. It ships free locally from the United States and arrives within 1 to 2 weeks.
Acemagic E2 Intel N97 Mini PC (16GB/512GB) for $123
The Acemagic E2 is small, really small, measuring 4" x 4" x 1.6", which is smaller than even the newest Mac Mini. Obviously this limits the gaming capabilities, but the components are certainly good enough to run all of your every day tasks.
The mini PC is equipped with an Intel N97 CPU with a max turbo frequency of 3.6GHz with four cores and four threads. It's a very low voltage chip, only using 12W at base power. You'll commonly find it in entry level Chromebooks and home NAS servers. It's actually superior to the N150 CPU, performing 5%-10% better than the N150 in single and multi-threaded CPU benchmarks. That might not seem like much, but since these tiny processors don't have as much computing power as full-sized variants, every bit of performance matters. It's paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, however a common suggestion with overaseas mini PCs like these is that a fresh OS install is highly recommended to get rid of any bloatware.
There are plenty of connectivity options here. Running down the list, the ports include two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, one 3.5mm audio jack, and one gigabit ethernet jack. It's also equipped with Bluetooth and WiFi 5 (802.11ac) wireless networking.
Acemagic E1 Intel N97 Mini PC (16GB/512GB) for $117
Another affordable option is the Acemagic (Kamrui Essenx) E1 mini PC. This computer appears to have identical specs compared to the E2 model. The only difference seems to be the body design and the fact that is is black instead of silver. It's priced a little bit less at $116.77 and it is also sold from Acemagic's official store.
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