Most mini PCs still look like shrunken office desktops, anonymous rectangles that hide under monitors or behind screens. That makes sense for some setups, but feels out of step with people who treat their desk as a curated space where every object carries some weight. ACEMAGIC’s M1A PRO+ leans in the opposite direction, turning the computer into a visible, sculpted object that occupies the desk like a small piece of machinery rather than a hidden utility box.

The ACEMAGIC M1A PRO+ is a cube-shaped mini PC built around AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX 395, but the way it presents itself matters as much as the silicon inside. The compact cube footprint, faceted corners, and layered panels make it feel more like a small engine block or sci-fi module than a piece of office equipment. ACEMAGIC calls it a “tank,” which fits the visual language of sharp edges, reinforced surfaces, and functional venting that runs across every face.

Designer: ACEMAGIC

The front is dominated by a circular dial with the TANK label and concentric RGB rings glowing around it. That element acts as both a visual anchor and a mode selector, echoing the kind of control you would find on pro gear. The RGB is contained and graphic rather than sprayed everywhere, keeping it closer to an instrument than a light show, even when it is glowing in performance mode. Below, the ACEMAGIC wordmark and a row of front USB ports ground the composition.

The side panels carry the Tank Centre wordmark, with subtle venting near the base and a dark metallic finish that shifts between charcoal and gunmetal depending on the light. The surfaces are clean enough to sit in a studio or office, but the geometry and branding still signal that this is a performance machine. It looks intentional from every angle, which matters when it is sitting in full view instead of hiding under a desk.

The rear is where function gets framed. A large, octagonal grill and honeycomb vent surround a dense cluster of ports, two HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 2.0, dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet, four USB 3.2 Type-A, plus audio and power. The symmetry of the grill and the disciplined arrangement make the back feel like the business end of a device designed to drive multiple 8K displays and fast networks. Function is not hidden; it is organized and expressed through geometry.

The exterior makes sense when you realize what is inside: a Ryzen AI MAX 395 processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, Radeon 8060S graphics, 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and room for up to 12 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage. The tank metaphor feels earned when the machine is meant to run local AI models, heavy creative workloads, and modern games without flinching, all while the cooling system and power modes are controlled from that central dial.

The M1A PRO+ is talking to people who want their main machine to look like a deliberate part of the setup, not an afterthought. For developers, creators, and gamers who spend hours at a desk, having a compact cube that looks like a self-contained engine, with lighting and form language to match its capabilities, makes the idea of a mini PC feel a lot less anonymous and a lot more personal. It sits on the desk as if it belongs there, not like it is hiding until you need it.

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