Another hardware maker has announced its flagship mini PC based on the new 16-core/32-thread Zen 5 Gorgon Halo SoC. AOOSTAR Showcases NEX495S Mini PC, Featuring 16-Core Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 SoC and Support for Up To 192 GB Memory Since the launch of AMD's new Gorgon Halo, aka Ryzen AI Max 400, processors, many manufacturers have introduced their latest mini PCs and systems based on the refreshed Zen 5 chips. Most of the vendors appear to be from China, as we have seen recently. Minisforum, Acemagic, GMKtec, and Chuwi are the most recent examples, which have launched their new […]

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Earlier this year, we saw a round of price hikes for Strix Halo-equipped mini PCs and laptops, especially those featuring the 128 GB LPDDR5X configuration. Where once you could get a Strix Halo device with maxed-out memory for around a bit more than $2,000, now you're looking at well above $3,000 for most devices. Of course, there's always an exception to the rule, and today we're going to take a look at just such an exception: the BOSGAME M5 AI Mini Desktop, coming in at just $2,999 with the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip, 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and […]

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We tested the Bosgame M5, an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 system that is one of the lowest cost 128GB LPDDR5X local AI systems out there

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GMKtec has been making Mini PCs for years now. They are based out of the technology hub of Shenzhen, China, and have maintained strategic partnerships with AMD, Intel & Microsoft, and currently offer a wide array of solutions, all the way from entry-level to enthusiast-grade designs based on mobility chips from AMD & Intel. The latest offering from GMKtec that targets the premium segment with AMD's Ryzen AI 400 APU family. For this, GMKtec is introducing its EVO X1 PRO, which is the smaller sibling to the EVO X2 AI we tested last year. While the EVO X2 features the […]

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Intel might not be done with the current Arc G3 series for the gaming handhelds, and might come up with more SKUs for entry-level devices. Intel Reportedly Prepares a Panther Lake 4+0+4+4 SoC for Gaming Handhelds, Which Could Power Entry-Level Devices The Arc G3 series is Intel's most powerful SoC lineup for gaming handhelds, but that doesn't mean Intel is only focusing on the flagship chips. The company has already launched multiple SKU lineups in the Panther Lake series, and even though they aren't directly made for gaming handhelds, Intel prepares similar variants for handheld devices. This is how we […]

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Intel's very own "Halo" SoCs are being prepped as next-generation Razor Lake-AX chips have received first support on HWiNFO. HWiNFO Silently Adding Support For Razor Lake-AX SoCs, Confirming That Intel's Halo Competitor Is on its Way The Intel Razor Lake-AX chips will be part of the Razor Lake lineup, which will feature next-gen CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures. The AX lineup is different from the standard S and H SKUs, as the family is designed to be bigger and better. There has so far been no "AX" chip on the market; the first was going to be Nova Lake-AX, but […]

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We review the Minisforum N5 Max, a 64GB AMD Strix Halo system that combines 10GbE, a 5-bay NAS, and more into a single box

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At Advancing AI 2026, AMD laid out their plans for a comprehensive product stack for physical AI hardware. From SoCs to modules to dev kits, AMD is eyeing physical AI as their next big growth opportunity

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MSI has one more AI mini PC for enthusiasts that can deliver high-performance computing and carry out AI workloads locally. MSI Debuts PRO MAX EDGE AI+ Mini PC, Supporting Multi-System Clustering for Handling LLMs With Up To 670 Billion Parameters Some vendors still deploy Ryzen AI 300 chips in their mini PCs due to their powerful computing capabilities and strong AI performance, making them perfect for small AI systems. MSI has already released a couple of AI mini PCs based on the latest AMD chips, and has now rolled out another one, featuring the Strix Halo chips. MSI says the […]

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It's clear that the Intel Arc G3-based gaming handhelds won't be released for under $1,000 for sure. Acer UK Confirms Pricing for Arc G3 and G3 Extreme-Based Predator Atlas 8 Handheld; Up To $2,000 for the 32 GB - 1 TB Configuration Gaming handhelds are now costing an arm and a leg. With rapid improvements in hardware, newer gaming handhelds do not cost any less than a mid-range gaming PC. Since the release of the Intel Arc G3 series, many vendors have quickly transitioned from AMD chips to Panther Lake SoC variants. However, while we expected lower prices, vendors keep […]

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Team Red has laid the foundation for the upcoming Gorgon Halo Pro series before the chips arrive on the market officially. AMD Adds Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Support to ROCm 7.14, Giving AI Developers a Head Start on the Gorgon Halo Platform AMD looks ready to release the Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400 series in the coming weeks, as it has already added support for the upcoming PRO series to its latest ROCm 7.14 ecosystem. The company has rolled out its latest ROCm 7.14 software stack, which has received support for Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400, aka Gorgon Halo […]

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The Chinese mini PC maker has debuted one more powerful mini PC, featuring a powerful Ryzen AI 400 series processor. GMKtec Debuts EVO-X1 Pro Mini PC, Equipped With Up To 64 GB Memory and 1 TB Configuration at $1471 Popular Chinese hardware and mini PC maker, GMKtec, is back again with another powerful mini PC. This time, the company introduced one of the latest Gorgon Point chips, offering powerful computing and local AI capabilities for enthusiasts. A few days ago, the company released EVO-X3, which was based on the flagship Strix Halo chip, i.e., Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Unlike the […]

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We test the AMD Ryzen AI Halo developer system and see how AMD is putting its spin on a 128GB local AI dev box

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GMKtec has launched another powerful machine for local AI workloads, but it does more than that. GMKtec Debuts EVO-X3 Mini PC, Featuring Slim Design; Hosts 16-Core/32-Thread Zen 5-Based Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for Powerful Computing Popular mini PC and hardware maker, GMKtec, has been launching numerous mini PCs for a while. The company has a dedicated lineup for AMD and Intel-based mini PCs, and has already launched powerful mini PCs based on the latest AMD Zen 5 architecture. The latest addition is the EVO-X3 mini PC, which isn't the only one to boast the flagship Strix Halo CPU. Apart from […]

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The company has launched its first Arc G3 Extreme-based handheld with various configurations. OneXPlayer 3 Hits the Shelves with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Featuring 24/32 GB and 512 GB/1 TB Configurations, Starting at $1,399 Popular handheld and eGPU maker ONEXPLAYER has debuted its first Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered gaming handheld called OneXplayer 3. The handheld maker has been continuously developing handhelds with the most powerful SoCs from AMD, including Strix Point and Strix Halo chips, but has now transitioned to Intel's Panther Lake variant for its most powerful Intel-based handheld till now. The OneXPlayer 3 offers the 14-core Intel Arc […]

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AMD has officially launched its Ryzen AI Halo AI PC, which offers super-fast token throughput at a $3999 price point. AMD Challenges DGX Spark With Its Strix Halo-Equipped Ryzen AI Halo "AI PC" That Costs $679 US Lower The first AMD Ryzen AI Halo platforms are now available on retail, and are listed at the official MSRP of $3999. These systems pack the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 SoC, 128 GB of memory, and lots of AI horsepower within a compact form factor that challenges NVIDIA's DGX Spark at a much lower price point. You can head over to the following […]

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Frank Azor, CVP of Client and Graphics Marketing at AMD, took to X to dispel rumors surrounding FSR 4.1 being restricted from RDNA 3.5 iGPU solutions. Frank Azor Denies Rumors AMD Cancelled FSR 4.1 For RDNA 3.5 iGPUs The rumor that FSR 4.1 wouldn't be coming to RDNA 3.5 iGPUs started from a conversation Hardware Luxx had with David McAfee, CVP and GM of Client at AMD. Hardware Luxx reported that according to David, FSR 4.1 is not planned for RDNA 3.5 graphics for the time being. However, after the news was circulated over the internet, Frank Azor stepped in […]

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We found the AMD Ryzen AI Halo the company's AI developer PC at Computex 2026 running a live demo at an AMD event

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Although CES 2026 was a massive disappointment for consumers, Computex 2026 looks to inject some much-needed excitement back into the beleaguered tech space. In what is arguably the biggest consumer hardware launch of the year, Nvidia and ARM have already started teasing their highly anticipated N1X laptop chip, an APU based on the same GB10 chip used in the DGX Spark. Now, as Jensen prepares to take the stage at Computex next week, let's take a look at what Nvidia has planned for the show. Nvidia's Laptop Chip Finally Launches, Packing 20 CPU Cores With An RTX 5070 Equivalent GPU […]

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