- Ayaneo AM03 packs Intel Core i9 power into a small, quiet, high-performance mini PC
- Dual-channel DDR5 memory reaches 64GB for smooth multitasking and heavy workloads
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics handle multi-display setups and hardware acceleration
Ayaneo has expanded its hardware lineup with the AM03, a mini PC that leans heavily on visual restraint while carrying advanced internal components.
At first glance, the device looks like a neutral household object rather than a performance-oriented computer, which appears to be a conscious design decision.
The case adopts a minimalist form meant to blend into workspaces rather than dominate them, drawing on retro aesthetics while avoiding obvious gaming cues.
Minimalist design with high performance
Despite its compact body, the device houses an Intel Core i9-12900H processor, a 12th generation Alder Lake-H chip with 14 cores and 20 threads capable of turbo speeds of up to 5.0 GHz.
This hybrid CPU architecture balances 6 performance cores with 8 efficiency cores, delivering strong multi-threaded performance while maintaining energy efficiency at a 45W TDP.
Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics support multi-display setups and hardware acceleration, making the AM03 suitable for productivity, creative workloads and moderate gaming.
Ayaneo AM03 offers dual-channel DDR5 memory support up to 64GB at 3200MT/s, paired with two M.2 NVMe SSD slots. One slot supports PCIe 4.0×4, while the other supports PCIe 3.0×4, allowing up to 8 TB of total storage space.
The device’s storage interface remains flexible and supports both PCIe and SATA drives, allowing efficient upgrades and expansions.
For cooling, the AM03 uses a large high-pressure turbine fan combined with dual heat pipes and an aluminum fin array totaling 74,738.4 mm².
This design allows the system to operate quietly, dissipate heat quickly, and maintain high performance without throttling, providing desktop stability in a compact chassis.
The AM03 features a foldable front panel that hides two USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, one USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack, maintaining a clean, minimalist look.
Function keys include power, ambient light control, volume rocker and two custom buttons, all managed through the AYASpace 3.0 software.
A curved “Skyline” RGB ambient light adds a subtle visual accent, and its modes can be customized to match the desktop aesthetic.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports and multiple display outputs via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, both supporting 4K at 120Hz.
It includes built-in dual stereo speakers that provide sufficient sound without external devices.
Starting at ¥2,699, approximately $399, the Ayaneo Mini PC AM03 is now available in limited first-batch stock.
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