Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Testing the Intel i9-12900HK-powered Minisforum NAB9 mini PC in gaming, 3D rendering & video editing

Thanks to Minisforum for supplying the review unit.

UK viewers can buy one using the following Amazon link (not affiliated):
amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CZL9LJGB?maas=maas_adg_5B0425B18DC951EF35383C750A9DAB13_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

£504.99 for the tested 1TB model, or £459.99 for the 512GB model

Specs as provided:
Intel Intel i9-12900HK
Iris Xe 96 graphics
32GB DDR4-3200 (2x16GB)
1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD

Music by Backing Track backingtrack.gg
Track names: "Future Tomorrow", "Starstream Returns“, “Midnight Racer” & "Binary Sunrise”

and as always, Unicorn Heads "808 Doorbell Chime"

00:00 12th Gen Mini PCs Done Right
00:49 Minisforum NAB9
02:16 Ports & Connectivity
03:11 Internals
04:21 Power Limits, Throttling & Intel XTU
04:47 Synthetic Benchmarks
08:01 Productivity Benchmarks
09:48 Gaming Benchmarks
12:38 Power Consumption & Conclusion

A D S
The following links are affiliated. Everything costs the same to you, but I get a commission.

G E A R
Audio:
Behringer UM2 amzn.to/3aV17wq
Behringer XM8500 amzn.to/3nCt2WY
Generic microphone arm amzn.to/339yZRC

Video:
Fujifilm X-T3 Camera & 18-55mm lens kit: amzn.to/3nGapRY
Fujifilm 23mm f2 amzn.to/3udXvgn
FeiyuTech G6 Max Gimbal amzn.to/3nHndYs
Interfit LM8 Video LED amzn.to/2SkESJL
Neewer 120cm Softbox amzn.to/2RjlMDm
Raleno Rechargeable Bicolour Video LED Panel amzn.to/3f2l7hV

C O N T A C T
Twitter/Insta @IcebergTop10s
Email icebergtop10s@gmail.com

#i9 #miniPC #Minisforum