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AyaNeo has just announced its second Mini Retro PC, the AM02. Scheduled for release at the end of February, it follows the AM01, which didn’t launch until late 2023. In the area between versions, the specifications have been particularly improved. as well as a design that abandons the old Macintosh aesthetic for a style corresponding to a SNES.
Most importantly, the AyaNeo AM02 has an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, as well as 16GB and 32GB DDR5 RAM features. Features also cover garage sizes between 512GB and 1TB, there’s also a lightweight “basic” option that’s best for DIYers. and amateur developers to create NAS devices and other non-public projects.
Personally, I’ve been using the AyaNeo AM01 as my main PC for quite some time now. Our review is still ongoing, it’s fitting to note that the functionality and specs are slightly toned down compared to other mini PCs at the price. rank. The AM02 corrects this factor and without delay makes the previous iteration slightly redundant.
With a built-in AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, as well as 5200MHz DDR5 RAM, the functionality will see drastic improvements, especially in gaming. While newer AAA games are arguably a little off the success of the original, the AM02’s Ryzen 7 7840HS is supplied with an AMD Radeon 780M processor with RDNA 3 architecture inside. Elden Ring and Baldur’s Gate 3 don’t seem so untouchable now with the updated hardware, and the new coat of paint on the outside does well to keep it away from the Macintosh. -inspired AM01.
The design conventions used in the groups running on AyaNeo Retro mini PCs are one of the draws that attract customers, and the AM02 advances a few generations in stylish hardware. Surprising nostalgia for anyone who grew up playing the SNES, an anachronistic addition to the mini PC is the 4-inch touchscreen that doubles as a monitor and hardware panel.
The AyaNeo Mini PC AM02 is going to be released in February, and the IndieGogo fundraising campaign is now fully underway.
You’ll charge between $499 and $799, depending on your chosen configuration.
Amaar loves old-fashioned hardware and boring games with more words than action, so he writes about them daily.