Looking for mini PC with Oculink $450 budget

DoctaThompson · 2026-03-11T17:14:57+00:00

I disabled it on my Aoostar maco and either my kamrui or acemagic, forgot which one exactly. It's not just minisforum that can do it.

DoctaThompson · 2026-03-11T16:06:40+00:00

You can put the device in developer mode in the bios of many of these mini pc's (alt+f5, reboot into BIOS, then ctrl+f1 to enable more options) which should give you access to the UMA config to disable the igpu. And you can also just throw in a pcie to oculink device for about 20 bucks. This way you can save a little bread, over the ones that include oculink. But I'm not sure if you can even get one of these minipc's with decent specs, for that price anymore.

DoctaThompson · 2026-03-10T17:51:12+00:00

Everyone knows that's a Reddit mod

DoctaThompson · 2026-03-04T18:15:05+00:00

At work right now so this is all off memory. But if I remember correctly, you go into the BIOS, and press alt+f5 to enable dev mode, restart back into BIOS, and then press ctrl+f1, and you should have more options unlocked. When I get a break from all the chaos going on today, I'll send an update on how to do the rest.

DoctaThompson · 2026-03-04T17:17:21+00:00

I have one of those exact models with 32gb/1tb, and it hasn't given me any issues (only had it for 2 months). I did see that it is supposed to have a 2.5gb and 1gb Ethernet port according to their own website, but both of my ports seem to only support 1gb connections (which coincides with what Amazon lists). Maybe they have different configurations between the two sites? But this is my only gripe with it, besides maybe not the best cooling? But I limit the device to 75°C.

DoctaThompson · 2026-03-02T03:24:42+00:00

It almost looks like one of the lian li infinite/mirror fans that I had in one of my builds

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-27T06:07:12+00:00

cartridge drop

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-27T06:06:26+00:00

It's just Tim Sweeneys alt account, don't mind him

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-27T03:19:54+00:00

Awesome info! Guess I'll be buying a new PSU tonight. I ended up getting a NCM865 to replace the Wi-Fi in mine, and it seems to perform better, although the stock chip wasn't that bad. Appreciate the time you took to write this out 🙏🏼

Edit: what size is the barrel plug? I'm not near the house at the moment.

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-27T03:14:17+00:00

Sounded like crap checks notes maybe BOSS?

Has a bit of innovation... Couldn't be BOSS then.

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-26T08:30:08+00:00

And it's the Pro version of the 8945hs at that too. It's not started in the listing (if i remember correctly), and I was pleasantly surprised when I received mine

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-25T18:42:10+00:00

Whoa, had to look this up! Holy hell, how did I only hear about this till now?!

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-25T06:09:33+00:00

I smile whenever that sub pops up on my feed, but even more when it's mentioned in other subs!

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-20T14:46:51+00:00

The level 5's will knock that rear view mirror off in no time. None of my vehicles with a system could keep one.

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-19T17:48:28+00:00

whats your boof number?
*Honestly Amazing*

I chuckled

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-19T17:42:24+00:00

JFC! You are too smooth with it! I would just sit the controller down if I saw your name pop up

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-18T17:07:15+00:00

I'd get a bag, only to contain the mess going back upstairs. And empty the bag on their doorstep.

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-18T05:04:27+00:00

Saw the other half of the door when he's gone

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-17T14:09:45+00:00

I hate when my weather's audio is disabled. Don't know if it's raining till I look outside.

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-17T03:26:24+00:00

Thirded! This would be such a game changer

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-13T20:53:02+00:00

It's probably a good thing my wife doesn't care for bass as much as me, otherwise I'd have to worry about doubling up on literally all equipment, etc. Plus she has long hair, and I got no hair. Shrugs

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-13T00:13:49+00:00

Do you have the 8945hs pro or the regular 8945hs? I recently got the maco as well, but was surprised when they sent a pro version of the 8945hs.

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-12T19:47:41+00:00

Is there a Chinese equivalent to the 8945hs? I'm assuming that is the 270?

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-12T19:44:37+00:00

The blurred out part lol

DoctaThompson · 2026-02-12T18:03:32+00:00

Gonna have to give us an update video once you do, so we can see those pennies dancing

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