Welcome back, tech enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the all-new Kados Mind Maker Kit Series 2, a groundbreaking addition to the world of mini PCs. As a long-time fan of the Kados Mind series, I couldn’t wait to explore this ultra-compact workstation, which is barely larger than an iPhone.
What’s Included in the Kit?
The Kados Mind Maker Kit comes with everything you need to get started:
- A 100W power supply
- USB Type-C cable
- The brand-new Series 2 Kados Mind mini PC
Powerful Specifications
This device packs a serious punch with cutting-edge hardware:
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (8 cores, 8 threads, up to 4.8 GHz)
- GPU: Intel Arc 140V with 8 Xe2 cores
- Memory: 32GB LPDDR5x at 8533 MHz
- Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Innovative Design and Modularity
The Series 2 features a sleek aluminum chassis with a futuristic design. Its standout feature is the Mind Link, a modular connection system that supports additional peripherals, such as:
- A docking station with extra I/O
- Portable monitors
- The Mind Graphics module (RTX 4060 with 16GB VRAM)
Performance Highlights
The Kados Mind Maker Kit excels in both productivity and entertainment:
Benchmarks:
- Geekbench 6: Single-core – 2727, Multi-core – 10,815
- 3DMark Time Spy: 4,439
Gaming Performance:
- Cyberpunk 2077: 1080p, Medium, FSR enabled – Smooth gameplay
- Spider-Man Remastered: 1080p, Medium – Playable with Intel XeSS
- Forza Horizon 5: 1080p, Medium, XeSS Balanced – Consistently over 80 FPS
- Skyrim Special Edition: 1080p, High – Excellent performance, likely to run well even at Ultra settings
- Hogwarts Legacy: 900p, Low, XeSS Balanced – Over 60 FPS, smooth experience with some visual compromises
- God of War Ragnarok: 1080p, Low, AMD Frame Generation – Maintains over 60 FPS with additional tweaks
The Intel Core Ultra 7 258 V and Intel Arc 140v GPU deliver impressive performance for a compact PC, handling modern AAA games at playable settings. Further enhancements can be achieved with frame generation and scaling technologies like XeSS.
Energy Efficiency
The Mind Maker Kit is impressively power-efficient. During testing:
- Idle Power: 6.8W
- Gaming Power: ~42W
- Peak Power: 59W
Final Thoughts
Overall, the Kados Mind Maker Kit Series 2 offers remarkable power in an ultra-compact form factor. Whether you're a developer, gamer, or tech enthusiast, this mini PC is a fantastic choice. Interested in Linux compatibility or additional performance tests? Let me know in the comments!
Stay tuned for more updates and reviews!
