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Aoostar Maco 6850H mini PC review

The Aoostar Maco 6850H is a powerful AMD Ryzen-powered NUC ideal for the occasional power user.

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Aoostar Maco 6850H mini PC review

The Aoostar Maco 6850H is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H eight-core processor, offering substantial performance for its size. The machine features three full-speed NVMe slots, dual 2.5 gigabit networking, and two USB4 ports, providing a considerable amount of connectivity. However, the platform underneath uses a Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H chip, which is from 2022, and thus, may not be as advanced as newer Zen 4-based rivals.

Memory is soldered at a fixed 24GB, limiting future upgrades, but the 6400 MT/s LPDDR5 memory is organized into four 6GB banks, providing maximum bandwidth and boosting both processor and GPU performance. Outperforming newer platforms like the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, this mini PC is surprisingly affordable, with a price starting at $459.

Available directly from the manufacturer or through various online retailers, the Aoostar Maco 6850H offers excellent value for its specifications and performance, making it a strong contender among mini PCs.

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