Intel Ultra 9 185H Mini PC with OCuLink & Wi-Fi 7
A cutting-edge mini PC featuring Intel's Ultra 9 185H (16C/22T, 5.1GHz Turbo) with Intel Arc graphics, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots. Designed for creators and developers, it includes rare OCuLink for eGPU expansion and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, all in a compact 145×145×48.6mm chassis..
The AtomMan X7 Ti represents Minisforum's push into Intel's Ultra series, pairing the Core Ultra 9 185H (16C/22T) with Intel Arc graphics in a 1.1L chassis. At $799 (32GB+1TB), it targets creators needing efficient multi-threaded performance, with the Ultra 9 delivering ~18,500 in Cinebench R23 (multi-core) while sipping power at 45W TDP. The inclusion of OCuLink (a rarity in mini PCs) allows eGPU expansion, though the integrated Arc graphics struggle with AAA gaming (>30fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p Low). Wi-Fi 7 (via upgradable M.2 2230) and dual 5G Ethernet ports emphasize its prosumer focus.
Compared to AMD's Ryzen 9 7940HS mini PCs (e.g., Minisforum UM790 Pro at ~$519), the X7 Ti trades Radeon 780M's superior iGPU performance (20% faster in games) for Intel's AV1 encoding and AI acceleration (useful for Premiere Pro). The dual M.2 slots (2280 + 2230) and 96GB RAM support are standout features, though the 2230 SSD slot's utility is limited by scarce high-capacity drives. Thermal testing shows the dual-fan system keeps CPU temps at ~85°C under sustained loads, avoiding throttling but at 42dB noise.
The X7 Ti's 4-inch status screen and Windows Hello camera add novelty, but its value hinges on Intel's ecosystem perks (Thunderbolt 4, AI cores). At $639 (barebone), it's compelling for developers leveraging Intel's NPU, while the $799 pre-built model faces stiff competition from AMD's Phoenix APUs. If you need Intel-specific features or OCuLink flexibility, it’s unique; otherwise, AMD alternatives offer better graphics at this price.
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