
Robotics and edge-AI developers who need to run large transformer models locally will get the most out of this, since the Thor platform is built for real-time inference without relying on a cloud connection. Newegg carries the developer kit if you're ready to prototype with it directly. Buy Now at Newegg
- Blackwell GPU and 14-core Arm CPU
- 128GB LPDDR5X high-speed memory
- 4x25GbE networking via QSFP28
- 1TB NVMe storage
- Model: 945-14070-0080-000

This board suits hobbyists building small IoT projects, since the onboard 512MB RAM and 8GB eMMC storage mean you can get a project running without hunting down a separate SD card. Newegg carries it as a compact alternative to a full Raspberry Pi setup for tasks that don't need much processing power. Buy Now at Newegg
- Allwinner H3 chip design
- PoE network power supply
- 512MB RAM
- 8GB eMMC flash storage

Your space is tight but you still want real desktop power, the NUC 11 Extreme Kit packs an i9 into a case small enough to tuck next to a monitor without a tower taking over your desk. As a barebone kit, you'll still need to add your own RAM, storage, and GPU before it's ready to run. Buy Now at Newegg
- Intel Core i9-11900KB processor
- Supports 12-inch dedicated graphics cards
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 connectivity
- 2x SATA 6.0Gb/s drive support
- Model: RNUC11BTMi90001

Tinkerers and hobbyists building small-scale projects will get the most out of this board, since it packs a quad-core processor into a footprint small enough for robotics, media centers, or home automation setups. Newegg's price makes it an easy way to experiment with single-board computing without committing to a full-size system. Buy Now at Newegg
- Allwinner H616 processor
- Onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Compatible with Android and Linux
- Orange Pi Zero2 architecture
- Model: Zero2

This compact barebone kit suits anyone building a small-footprint home server or media PC and wanting to supply their own RAM, storage, and AM4 processor, with 2.5G LAN for faster network transfers. Newegg has it for $140, which is $30 off the $170 list price. Buy Now at Newegg
- Supports AMD AM4 Ryzen 2000-5000 series CPUs
- Supports 128GB DDR4 RAM
- Dual 2.5-inch SATA storage bays with RAID
- Compact mini-PC form factor
- 2.5G LAN for high-speed networking