New mini PC with 8-core chipset and RGB lighting is designed for AI workloads – NotebookCheck.net News
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The AI Pyramid Computing Box is a new and rather unusual device that is intended to run AI models locally and comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports. A microphone array and speaker are also already on board.
Silvio Werner (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 🇩🇪
You can now order the AI Pyramid Computing Box (AX8850) via AliExpress or directly from the manufacturer for prices starting at $199. This new mini PC is designed to run AI models locally. That said, the base configuration with 4GB RAM will be fairly limited in this regard. The device is powered by an Axera AX8850 SoC with eight Cortex-A55 CPU cores and an NPU rated at 24 TOPS (Int8). In practice, that should be enough to analyze images locally and without a cloud subscription.
In theory, this mini PC can be used like a regular desktop PC, but that’s probably not the manufacturer’s intention. Either way, there are two HDMI 2.0 ports with 4K60 support for connecting external monitors. Network connections can be established via two Gigabit Ethernet ports, while external storage or other accessories can be hooked up via three USB 3.0 ports. 32GB eMMC storage is integrated, as is a small display that can show info such as the IP address.
The product pictures also show several LEDs. More specifically, the AI Pyramid Computing Box has 48 RGB LEDs along the top edges and on the top. The mini PC is also actively cooled and comes with a pre-installed operating system. Lastly, a speaker and microphone array for voice input are built-in.
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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner – Senior Tech Writer – 16527 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.
Translator: Enrico Frahn – Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer – 6276 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021
My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.
Silvio Werner, 2026-02- 8 (Update: 2026-02- 8)
