
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

Tiny enough to tuck into any DIY electronics project, with built-in Wi-Fi for smart home builds, retro gaming emulators, or network sensors, and it's $5 off the usual price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon
- 1GHz single-core ARMv6 CPU
- 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.1
- Mini-HDMI and USB On-The-Go ports
- HAT-compatible 40-pin header

Anyone wanting desktop-level power in a shoebox-sized case should take a look at this one, since the Core i9-11900KB handles demanding workloads without needing a full tower to do it. It's a barebone kit, so you'll supply your own RAM, storage, and GPU, which suits builders who already have parts on hand or want control over the exact components going in. Buy Now at Newegg
- Intel Core i9-11900KB processor
- Supports 12-inch dedicated graphics cards
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 and Bluetooth 5.2
- Two 260-pin SO-DIMM memory slots
- Model: RNUC11BTMi90001

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

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

Compact enough to tuck behind a monitor, this barebone kit suits anyone who wants to build a small AMD-based desktop with their own RAM, storage, and CPU rather than buying pre-assembled. Newegg has it for $140, which is $30 off the $170 list price. Buy Now at Newegg
- Supports AMD AM4 Socket CPUs up to 65W
- Supports up to 128GB DDR4 SO-DIMM memory
- Integrated 2.5G LAN for high-speed networking
- Supports dual 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb RAID 0/1
- Model: Deskmini X300W/2.5G