Ayaneo releases AM03 art‑grade Mini PC starting at 2699 yuan
Ayaneo has officially launched its new AM03 Mini PC, now open for preorder on the company's website. The system is available in two configurations: a barebones version without RAM or storage, and a 16 GB + 512 GB model. Pricing starts at RMB 2699 (about USD 380) for the preorder barebones unit, with a retail price of RMB 3299 (about USD 465). The 16 GB + 512 GB version is priced at RMB 3399 (about USD 480) for preorders and RMB 3999 (about USD 565) at retail.
The AM03 is positioned as a new "art‑grade" Mini PC and comes in two colors, Ink Shadow and Blue Sky. It features a magnetic front I/O panel and customizable skyline‑style RGB ambient lighting. The design emphasizes both aesthetics and functional accessibility, making it suitable for desktop setups where appearance matters as much as performance.
Inside, the AM03 is powered by Intel's Core i9‑12900H processor, offering 6 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 20 threads. The CPU reaches up to 5.0 GHz single‑core turbo and supports a 45‑watt performance mode. For memory, the system includes dual‑channel DDR5 SO‑DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB, along with two M.2 NVMe SSD slots for up to 8 TB of total storage expansion.
Cooling is handled by a large high‑pressure turbofan paired with dual copper heat pipes and an aluminum fin array, providing a total heat‑dissipation surface area of 74,738.4 mm². Front I/O includes two USB‑A 3.2 Gen 2 ports (10 Gbps), USB‑C, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Rear connectivity includes USB‑A 3.2 Gen 2, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and dual 2.5‑gigabit Ethernet ports. The system also supports Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and includes built‑in stereo speakers.
Ayaneo is a Chinese hardware manufacturer best known for its premium handheld gaming PCs and compact computing devices. Founded with a focus on design‑driven engineering, the company has expanded rapidly in the enthusiast PC market, offering handhelds, Mini PCs, and accessories with distinctive styling and high‑end components. Ayaneo products are popular among gamers, creators, and small‑form‑factor PC enthusiasts who value portability, craftsmanship, and unique industrial design.
