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Orion1 Mega (7940hs), Orion1 Pro (7940hs), Orion1 MX (7840hs), Orion1 SR (7735hs) and Orion1 LT (7735hs).

It can accept up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM in either single or dual-channel mode.

Using dual-channel DDR5 RAM doubles memory bandwidth, which significantly enhances data transfer rates and overall system performance. Perfect for multitasking, memory-intensive applications, and gaming, improving framerates and gameplay smoothness. It also boosts graphics performance, enhances system stability with matched RAM pairs, and future-proofs against ever-chahnging apps’ demands.

Yes, you only need to open the underside of the unit to gain access to the SSD to replace it, or add a second SSD drive.

To play 8K videos on a ny PC, you only need at least 16GB of RAM and a fast SSD; both of which has more of. An HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort cable and monitor (or TV) are also required.

Yes. You can plug in external SSDs or HDDs via USB 4.0 for high-speed data transfers.

Having 2 USB 4.0 ports greatly improves connectivity by supporting high data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps, along with having the capability for charging, video, and data.

The housing is made of aluminum metal.

Yes, we made sure the Orion1 gets WiFi6E and not WiFi6 only, to ensure much faster wireless data transfers.

You can connect 4x monitors, 2x Gigabyte ethernet cables, 1x usb mouse, 1x usb keyboard, 1x external speaker or microphone, 1x external SSD drive and many other combination of configurations simultaneously.

We think it handles AAA games pretty well. You can check out the gaming review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96pBGup-8v4

We’re upgrading the I/O ports to have dual USB4.0 type-c ports, instead of just one USB4.0. This will enhance user performance and future-proof your device better. We’re also upgrading the WiFi model to WiFi 6E + BT5.2, instead of just WiFi 6+BT2.0. Lastly, we added the Mega series which has larger 64GB+2TB storage capacity.

Yes! You can plug an external GPU into the USB Type-C port. This will also greatly enhance gaming peformance.

You can select the color during checkout. YOu can update or confirm the color later in the backer survey.

Yes, you will be able to purchase additional memory, upgrade the series and memory in the backer survey that we email out in March.

Yes, but you will still need to purchase an activation key. You should see the key as an add-on during checkout. You can also purchase a key later in the backer survey. It’s an OEM key so should cost around $25; which is still a bargain.

M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs offer high speeds, up to 7,000 MB/s for read/write, significantly faster than previous geerations. However, storage capacities usually max out around 4TB. Compatibility with specific chipsets is required to utilize full speeds, limiting their use in older hardware setups.

Windows and Linux distributions work well on the Orion1 Mini PC.

Vapor chamber cooling in the Orion1 efficiently spreads heat faster using a liquid-to-vapor cycle within a sealed chamber to enhance thermal conductivity. This allows for effective heat distribution and dissipation, great for compact setups.

Performance in photo editing and 3D design/rendering software on the Orion1 is excellent.

Yes. The advantage of the Orion1’s built-in dual speakers is that they are a a great convenience to every user because of the immediate sound output, eliminating the need for external speakers. This makes your Orion1 setup much smaller that many other miniPCs .

Yes, using the compatible VESA mount.

Yes, a Ryzen 9 Orion1 mini PC can handle high-performance gaming and resource-intensive tasks within its 65W TDP. This is due to the efficient design of Ryzen 9 CPUs, dynamic TDP management, and advanced cooling solutions like vapor chambers, which help maintain optimal performance without overheating.

You can connect via the DisplayPort and HDMI port various displays including 4K, 8K, and ultrawide monitors, as well as HDTVs.

Yes, we will also be selling metal chasis kits as well. The price will cost around $20 for the metal chassis kit.

All of China will be on Chinese New Year holiday until around Feb 20th. We can begin assembling the Plastic housing models and shipping early to mid March, after the campaign finishes. Metal tooling will take around 45 days to complete, so we’re looking at an estimated shipping time of Mid-to-late April.

Yes, it supports both headphones and microphones.

Yes, you can see the add-ons during checkout. We’ll have branded Xyber accessories, as well as a range of keyboards and mice.

Yes, we can declare a lower value of $25usd for you, so you probably won’t need to worry about import duties. We’ll also have a pre-paid VAT option in the survey. It will cost around $30 and we’ll pay the VAT upfront for you.

Warranty lasts for 1 year. Non-physical damage is covered. We’ll also have an extended 2 year warranty add-on as well.

Orion will support up to two. Your unit will come with with drive installed. You’ll be able to install your second drive on your own. Again, we’ll have memory sticks for sale in our survey, or you can DIY it yourself.

We probably won’t, but if you really only want the barebones version, please email us at info@xyber.co. Email us the Series model you’d like to order and we’ll see about sending you a custom link for purchasing on Indiegogo.

We currently are only processing orders on the Indiegogo platform. They’ll list out your payment options during checkout.

info@xyber.co will be launched by Mid-February and we’ll have support forums on it as well.

Certainly, but maybe in Q3 2024.

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