For the money, it fails to deliver the performance purchasers might expect, and there are better options.
Many machines, even those in smaller enclosures, come with two, and a few even three.
However, we have no idea how long that will last.
This technique gives mobile machines the impression of metallic construction without the associated weight penalties.
Still, it leaves a positive impression on the customer.
One thing that Acemagic are generally good at delivering is a machine where internal access is straightforward.
There also isn’t an SD card slot, and only one 2.5GbE LAN port is included.
It’s a 12th-generation design, which makes it two rungs behind the latest Core Ultra options.
Having all those lanes is ideal.
But in this design, these mostly go unused.
Acemagic didn’t include a second M.2 NVMe slot, and it has no USB 4.0 or Thunderbolt ports.
With DDR5, memory fetches from the CPU are speed-enhanced by being dual-channel in a single stick.
With an integrated GPU that uses shared main memory, DDR5 can also speed up GPU operations.
The DDR4 used here impacts the CPU and GPU with less bandwidth and a lower level of performance overall.
Overall, unless you are looking for single-thread performance, this platform has been outclassed for some time.
Should I buy a Acemagic F1A?
It’s also quiet, and the thermal management is excellent.
This might work well for an embedded job with limited ventilation.
But it’s another powerful small system to consider.
Unfortunately, it also sports a USB 4.0 port, but it does not have Thunderbolt.
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