ACEPC AK1

ACEPC AK1 Mini PC

If you have a conventional desktop computer and want to replace it with a much smaller and functional one; the new ACEPC AK1 is a great alternative, since you can easily attach it to the desktop monitor and connect all the peripherals you need when working on your day-to-day computing tasks.

A very compact and very light mini PC

Undoubtedly one of the great advantages of mini PCs over conventional computers lies in its content size and light weight, as this greatly facilitates both its location in any home or office space, and his transport.

Thus, the new ACEPC AK1 complies fully with this premise, since its dimensions are located in just 12.8 x 12.8 x 3.65 centimeters, while its weight does not even reach the kilogram, standing at about 957 grams if we place it on a weight scale. In addition, it is worth noting that its construction in plastic contributes to its lightness.

Box contents

The new ACEPC AK1 comes in a small box containing a quick start guide to configure it, its respective power adapter (EU), an HDMI 1.4 cable and VESA support with 4 included screws to fix it behind the desktop monitor, saving So much more space.

Processor, RAM and Storage

At the hardware level, the ACEPC AK1 is powered by the energy- efficient processor of the Apollo Like family, Intel Celeron J3455, reaching a clock frequency of up to 2.30 GHz through its 4 cores and 4 logical processing threads. The above is complemented by a 4 GB DDR3 RAM which, however, can not be extended.

Windows 10 series + Storage of up to 2 TB

With this set of technical specifications, we are facing a computer that, while not one of the most powerful in the market, will suffice for those who need an easy-to-move equipment forComply with daily computer tasks, including office automation, internet, mail, multimedia viewing and little else.

In this sense, say that the operating system preinstalled, Windows 10 (64 bits), benefits us with a boot time of only 18 seconds; this under an environment moves with total fluidity, resenting, yes, if we execute heavy applications or open multiple tabs of the web browser at the same time.

Regarding storage, we have an internal eMMC memory of only 32 GB that, if insufficient, we can easily expand as it integrates a module in the bottom where we can host a mechanical hard drive (HDD)of 2.5” with capacity up to 2 TB.

Graphic Processing

continue with our analysis of ACEPC AK1 emphasizing that this section of the mini PC will be borne by the controller for Intel HD Graphics 500 graphics, operating at a maximum frequency of 750 MHz, since the team does not have dedicated graphics.

In this sense, its performance in this section will be quite similar to other computers and laptops that also integrate this graph, being able to play multimedia contents in 4K format (3840 x 2160p) at 60 fps and run video games of the caliber of Grand Theft Auto V, Over watch, DOTA 2, Minecraft and World of Tanks under intermediate settings and resolutions HD or Full HD, depending on the title in question.

Connectivity and Extras

If we go to your connectivity options, the ACEPC AK1 promises not to disappoint, since it incorporates a microSD card slot of up to 128 GB, USB 2.0 (x2) and USB 3.0 (x2) inputs to connect keyboards, mice, printers and other peripherals, USB Type C connector, HDMI 1.4 video output and 3.5 mm headphone jack.

In addition, it has wireless connections Bluetooth 4. 0 to connect even more peripherals and Wi-Fi 802.11ac, operating under the bands of 2.4 and 5 GHzOf high speed. Nor could it lack an RJ-45 port compatible with 10/100/1000M Gigabit networks for wired internet connection.

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