okay I think I found the best box and a stupid deal
Firebat F1 Mini
Bundle: 24GB RAM 512GB SSD
after $60 discount on 1st November you get this for $291.26, RIDICULOUS PRICE.
The 24GB is LPDDR5 quad (similar to DDR5 dual channel). I was promoting the GMKtek k12, which has a faster GPU but the prices for DDR5 RAM are like $100 for 8GB so I was only going to use a single channel. this 24GB dual channel is far superior in terms of actual performance because it's not chocking the GPU. it's also LPDDR5 so it's lower power RAM, the CPU is slightly faster than the K12 also!
here is a review of it but in russian
key take aways
1. The Soldered LPDDR5 Performance (The "Quad-Channel" Boost)
The reviewer ran AIDA64 and verified that the memory is indeed soldered LPDDR5 operating in four-channel sub-mode (which functions as standard dual-channel).
Review Data: The memory benchmark pulled ~92.5 GB/s write speeds.
What this means for you: This confirms that the Firebat F1 completely avoids the memory bandwidth choke of a single stick. That ~92 GB/s pipeline is exactly what the Radeon 760M needs to handle complex rendering, dual-layer FEL files, and AI dynamic tone mapping effortlessly.
2. Cooling Architecture & Thermal Mass
The review highlights the internal structural layout of the machine:
Airflow intake: The review notes that the cooling fan pulls cool air directly from the bottom mesh intake and exhausts it out the side.
What this means for you: You must not place this mini PC directly on a thick rug or inside a completely closed cabinet where the bottom rubber feet sink. If you keep the bottom clearance open, this cooling setup is massive overkill for a 15W capped profile. It will run cool and remain completely silent in your media room.
3. Power Supply (Over-spec Efficiency)
The reviewer noted that the device ships with a beefy 120W power adapter (19V / 6.32A), stating that the CPU draws significantly less than what the power brick is capable of delivering.
What this means for you: When you use ryzenadj to restrict the processor to 15W, the total system wall draw will likely hover around 22–25W total. Because a 120W power supply is running at less than 25% capacity, the power brick itself will remain cool, operate efficiently, and easily absorb any brief system spikes without breaking a sweat.
4. The Real-World Verdict (The "Middle-Tier" Advantage)
The reviewer summarizes the Firebat F1 as a "solid middle-of-the-road worker". It doesn't break world records, but it lacks major system flaws.
The only true complaints in the article are the uninspiring speeds of the factory 512GB SSD (~2400 MB/s) and the lack of a secondary front Type-C port. For a dedicated LibreELEC boot box, SSD sequential read speeds don't matter at all—Kodi reads media file streams at a maximum of ~15–20 MB/s (150 Mbps for high-bitrate 4K remuxes).
Final Thoughts
This teardown confirms the Firebat F1 is an excellent candidate for your project. The dual-channel memory bandwidth is real, the cooling assembly is sturdy, and the hardware handles media tasks elegantly.
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for our use case, this is way better and cheaper than the K12, to get 16GB of DDR5 in K12 will cost you $200 by itself!
you have to make sure you stay up the time when coupons are released, each day they allocate only certain amount, then restart the next day. once added, they remain in basket till expire (full month). Damn what a machine for $291.
- my Logitech Z906 supports AC3 & DTS, no HD/lossless audio !