ACEMAGIC is expanding its cube-style mini PC lineup with the new Tank Centre series, unveiling two upgraded models designed for users who want serious desktop-class performance in a compact, industrial-looking chassis. The headline product is the Tank Centre M1A PRO+, which arrives with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and an early-bird starting price of $2,499 in the US (and €2,299 in the EU).
A familiar mini PC design with a performance-focused upgrade
The Tank Centre lineup builds on what made ACEMAGIC’s earlier Tank-series systems stand out: a bold, rugged design language, customizable RGB lighting, and a hardware performance dial that lets you quickly switch between Silent, Auto, and Performance modes. That dial is aimed at people who want fast control over noise levels and sustained power—whether they’re working late in a quiet room or pushing the machine under heavy load.
With the new M1A PRO and M1A PRO+, ACEMAGIC keeps the same recognizable cube-shaped footprint but focuses on higher performance for modern workloads like gaming, software development, multi-display productivity, and AI computing.
Two models, two different audiences
ACEMAGIC is positioning the two Tank Centre systems for distinct groups:
Tank Centre M1A PRO: Built for gamers and developers, using an Intel Core i9-13900HK. The goal here is strong single-core responsiveness and multi-core muscle for demanding apps, development tools, and modern game performance in a mini PC form factor.
Tank Centre M1A PRO+: Aimed at AI engineers, researchers, and advanced users who want stronger AI acceleration and compute efficiency. This model features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and targets next-generation AI workloads and heavy multitasking scenarios.
ACEMAGIC notes that while both models share the same overall design approach, their rear I/O layouts differ to better match their intended use cases.
Cooling and sustained performance
Compact PCs can struggle when performance demands stay high over long sessions, so ACEMAGIC is emphasizing thermal improvements for the Tank Centre series. Both systems use an upgraded cooling setup with large-diameter fans and multiple heat pipes, designed to keep performance stable during sustained heavy workloads. The familiar three-mode dial (Silent, Auto, Performance) is also meant to make it easier to balance temperatures, fan noise, and power draw depending on what you’re doing.
Connectivity and multi-display support (M1A PRO+ highlights)
One of the biggest productivity draws for higher-end mini PCs is display and port flexibility, and the Tank Centre M1A PRO+ is clearly built with high-resolution, multi-monitor setups in mind. The listed outputs include:
– Two HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 8K at 60Hz
– One USB4 Type-C with up to 8K at 60Hz
– One DisplayPort 2.0 with up to 8K at 60Hz
It also lists Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus dual 2.5G Ethernet, an SD card slot, and a large selection of USB-A ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1). Storage expansion is another focus, with three M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots listed, supporting up to 12TB total.
Key specs mentioned for the Tank Centre M1A PRO+ include:
– AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (listed as 16 cores / 32 threads)
– AMD Radeon 8060S graphics (listed up to 2900MHz)
– 8000MHz LPDDR5x memory
– Windows 11 Pro
– Chassis dimensions: 166.7 × 166.9 × 160.9mm
Pricing and availability
ACEMAGIC says the Tank Centre series is launching now, starting with early-bird pricing for the M1A PRO+ at $2,499 in the US and €2,299 in the EU. The company adds that broader availability and regional rollout details will be shared later, with more updates expected in the coming weeks.
For shoppers comparing options, the M1A PRO is shown with a lower price range ($869 to $1,159), reflecting its different configuration and target audience, while the M1A PRO+ is positioned as the premium “AI-ready” mini PC in the range.
