New version of the AOOSTAR GEM12+ Pro mini PC, this time featuring an integrated LCD screen and versions with different hardware combinations.
This machine is a version of the AOOSTAR GEM12+ soldered onto its motherboard, and features the popular AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS APU. For graphics, it offers the powerful RADEON 780M iGPU, which allows us to play quite a few demanding games, as we saw in our review. Among its available ports, the OCuLink connector stands out, a good option for users who want to connect an external GPU using this port, which is faster than USB4 with its 64 Gbps.
Inside its small case, we can see that it has a slot for SDD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0, two slots for SODIMM DDR5, a Wi-Fi 6 card, and two high-speed 2.5G Ethernet ports.
Specifications of the AOOSTAR GEM12 Pro mini PC
This mini PC includes a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Octa Core processor with sixteen threads, speeds of up to5.1 GHz, and an AI NPU of up to 38 TOPS. It includes a powerful 12-core Radeon 780M iGPUthat reaches speeds of 2.7 GHz. A processor manufactured in4 nm with Zen 4/4c technology. With it, we can run any demanding design app or perform demanding tasks involving heavy calculations, even AAA games depending on the detail we set.
A barebone option is available, but the most common version includes 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz RAM in Dual Channel, expandable up to 64 GB. For storage, we have a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD installed.
Other notable features
In terms of networking, we have two 2.5G RJ45 network ports and a Wi-Fi 6 adapter with Bluetooth 5.2. The interfaces on the perimeter of the case include 4 USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and two HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 video outputs. In addition, there are two full USB4 ports with data output, 100W PD power delivery, and DisplayPort 1.4 video. To connect an eGPU, there is an OCulink port, which is currently the best option available.
This computer is powered by a small external DC adapter. It also includes a VESA plate for mounting behind any monitor or TV, and the operating system is Windows 11 Pro.
Price and availability
- The AOOSTAR GEM12+ Pro mini PC is available in stores such as AliExpress and Amazon at a price of around $379 / €494 for the barebone version.
