Ryzen Mini PC N4 Mini PC 11 Pro, Ryzen 9 6900HX (Up to 4.9GHz), Review

The Origimagic N4 packs a Ryzen 9 and 32GB of RAM into a tiny box for $480. It's great for office work and media, but its integrated graphics rule out serious gaming. A good pick if size is your top priority and you don't need a GPU.

The Origimagic N4 is a mini PC that throws a Ryzen 9 6900HX into a tiny box. That's a lot of CPU muscle for a $480 machine, and it's paired with a generous 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. It's clearly built for people who want desktop power without the desktop footprint.

On paper, it's a compelling package for a home office or media center. You get triple 4K display support, dual Ethernet ports, and the latest Wi-Fi 6E. But the specs tell a story of trade-offs, especially when you look at its integrated Radeon 680M graphics.

The Ryzen 9 6900HX is a solid performer, landing in the 46th percentile for CPU power in our database. That means it's competent, not class-leading. It'll handle everyday multitasking, office work, and light creative tasks without breaking a sweat. The real story is the GPU. The Radeon 680M is decent for an integrated chip, but its 41st percentile ranking confirms it's not for serious gaming. Expect smooth 1080p gameplay on low-to-medium settings in older titles, but that's about it. The dual-fan cooling system does its job, but can get a bit vocal when you push it.

At $480, the value proposition is a bit of a mixed bag. You're getting a ton of RAM and a respectable SSD in a very small package. That's a good deal if your workload is CPU-bound and you need the form factor. However, you're paying a premium for the 'Ryzen 9' badge on a chip that doesn't perform like a top-tier desktop part, and you're completely sacrificing gaming potential. For pure office work, a cheaper mini PC with a lower-tier CPU might offer better value.

This sits in a weird spot. Compared to something like an Intel NUC, you get more cores and better integrated graphics for the money. But if you're considering a small form factor gaming PC like the upcoming ROG NUC, the N4's graphics aren't even in the same league. For most people, the real competition is other Ryzen-based mini PCs. Against something like a Minisforum unit with a similar 6900HX, you need to check if the Origimagic's lower reliability score and potential software quirks are worth any potential price savings.

Gamers should skip this immediately. The integrated graphics are a hard stop. Also, if you need maximum CPU performance for rendering or heavy computation, a traditional desktop or a mini PC with a newer-generation chip will serve you better. Finally, if you're not comfortable troubleshooting potential driver issues, the reported software hiccups might be a headache.

Buy this if you need a very compact, well-connected desktop for general productivity, media streaming, and light creative work, and you really value that 32GB of RAM. It's a solid choice for a home office or as a living room PC. Just don't expect it to be a gaming rig or a video editing powerhouse.