--- title: ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC gets low-cost variant with... description: ACEMAGICIAN has launched a budget variant of its Kron K1 mini PC featuring the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/acemagician-kron-k1-mini-pc-gets-low-cost-variant-with-amd-ryzen-r2544-cpu-8gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-rl7p9bbjp twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC gets low-cost variant with AMD Ryzen R2544 CPU, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD | daily.dev og:description: ACEMAGICIAN has launched a budget variant of its Kron K1 mini PC featuring the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD,... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/acemagician-kron-k1-mini-pc-gets-low-cost-variant-with-amd-ryzen-r2544-cpu-8gb-ddr4-256gb-ssd-rl7p9bbjp og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/rL7P9bbjP.png og:image:alt: ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC gets low-cost variant with AMD Ryzen R2544 CPU, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC gets low-cost variant with AMD Ryzen R2544 CPU, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD **[CNX Software](https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software)** · [@cnxsoft](https://daily.dev/cnxsoft) · 3 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary ACEMAGICIAN has launched a budget variant of its Kron K1 mini PC featuring the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD, priced at $279.99 on Amazon. The R2544 is an industrial-grade chip from AMD's 2022 Ryzen Embedded R2000 family, offering performance above Intel N150 but below modern Ryzen 5/7 mobile chips. The unit supports up to 64GB DDR4, three independent displays, multiple USB 3.2 ports, WiFi 5, and ships with Windows 11 Pro activated. A 16GB/512GB configuration is also available on AliExpress for $235.55. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: ## Questions this post answers ### What CPU does the low-cost ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 mini PC use? It uses the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544, a quad-core eight-thread processor clocked at 3.35 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo with 8-core AMD Radeon Vega graphics and a 45W TDP. This chip comes from AMD's Ryzen Embedded R2000 family introduced in 2022, normally found in industrial COM Express modules and mini-ITX motherboards rather than consumer mini PCs. _Comparing mini PC processor options before buying is easier when tracking hardware releases on daily.dev._ ### How much does the 8GB/256GB ACEMAGICIAN Kron K1 R2544 mini PC cost? It sells for $279.99 on Amazon as a limited-time deal, or $235.55 on AliExpress. A 16GB/512GB configuration is also available on AliExpress for $267.67, making it a notably cheaper option than the 16GB variant compared to buying more RAM and storage separately. _Shoppers comparing budget mini PC deals can follow pricing changes across vendors on daily.dev._ ### Is the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 faster than an Intel N150? Yes, according to CPU benchmark comparisons the Ryzen Embedded R2544 delivers higher performance than an Intel N150, though it is expected to consume more power. The manufacturer also claims it outperforms the older AMD Ryzen 3 4300U and Ryzen 5 3500U in Cinebench R23 multi-core tests. _Anyone weighing performance-per-watt tradeoffs in mini PCs can track processor comparisons on daily.dev._ ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [ACEMAGIC discounts its AMD Ryzen 7 mini PCs by up to 32% for a limited time \(Sponsored\)](https://daily.dev/posts/acemagic-discounts-its-amd-ryzen-7-mini-pcs-by-up-to-32-for-a-limited-time-sponsored--1yd8uhdix) · CNX Software · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - [This mini PC packs a Ryzen 7 and 24GB RAM, and its discounted price is now hard to ignore](https://daily.dev/posts/this-mini-pc-packs-a-ryzen-7-and-24gb-ram-and-its-discounted-price-is-now-hard-to-ignore-orjkqiacr) · XDA Developers · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Part 1: Specifications, unboxing, teardown, and first boot](https://daily.dev/posts/part-1-specifications-unboxing-teardown-and-first-boot-dtapv4uno) · CNX Software · 1 upvotes · 0 comments - [Part 2: A $400 Intel Core 3 304 Wildcat Lake mini PC tested with Windows 11 Pro](https://daily.dev/posts/part-2-a-400-intel-core-3-304-wildcat-lake-mini-pc-tested-with-windows-11-pro-jtbnkctvb) · CNX Software · 0 upvotes · 0 comments - 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