The new mini PC can offer up to 131 TOPS of AI power, allowing it to run 300B LLMs locally. Minisforum Showcases MS-S1 MAX-P495 Mini PC With 16-Core/32-Thread Gorgon Halo Processor, 192 GB RAM, and a Dedicated PCIe x16 Slot for Expansion Cards Multiple vendors are now releasing their new Gorgon Halo-based mini PCs, including Minisforum, which has announced its flagship mini PC called MS-S1 MAX-P495. The company has announced that its new mini PC will offer high-performance AI compute, real-time AI inference, and edge AI computing solutions through the power of the flagship Gorgon Halo chip. The mini PC […]

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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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The AI boom has a significant impact on the mainstream market, forcing vendors to cut down on the memory capacity for their devices. AOOSTAR Re-Launches NEX395 With 64 GB RAM and 1 TB Storage Instead of 128 GB-2 TB Configuration The impact of RAMpocalypse can already be seen on the market once you check the prices for DDR5/DDR5 RAM, SSDs, GPUs, and mobile devices. While some vendors have started price adjustments for their products, there are others who have started to downgrade their products as the existing configurations have become almost unaffordable. Last year, popular Chinese mini PC maker AOOSTAR […]

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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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The mini PC is already available with up to 2 TB SSD, but it will now be offering users twice the storage capacity. Beelink Launches GTR9 Pro With 128 GB RAM + 4 TB SSD Configuration at Over $4,200 Beelink's GTR9 Pro is already an expensive machine that is priced over $4,000 for a configuration of 128 GB + 2 TB. However, the company has just announced another configuration for the mini PC for mainland China. We don't know if this configuration will arrive in other parts of the world, but as far as the official page is concerned, it […]

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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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AMD's next-generation Halo flagship, the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495, has leaked out, featuring a 10% bump in performance & a new Radeon 8065 iGPU. AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Is The Flagship Gorgon Halo APU, Rocks 16 "Zen 5" Cores & Radeon 8065S GPU Earlier this year, we reported that AMD was working on a new Halo family called Ryzen AI MAX 400, and codenamed Gorgon Halo. Just like Strix Point to Strix Halo, Gorgon Halo will offer similar architectures as Gorgon Point "Ryzen AI 400" SoCs, but elevate the configurations with more cores, beefier GPU, and lots of memory […]

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ASUS is no stranger to collaborating with media franchises on special edition releases for their components. Most notably, anything from the ROG x EVANGELION collection becomes an instant collector's classic with a massive premium on the secondhand market. When ASUS UAE first reached out to me looking to sample the Flow Z13-KJP, I assumed it would be similar to those previous ROG collaborations: gear that looked decent and certainly amassed a fan following, but nothing really deeper than a decal slapped on existing components. Boy, was I wrong. What's In The Box Inside the box, you'll find the laptop along […]

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One more high-end mini PC has been released, featuring the flagship Zen 5 mobile chip for AI workloads, gaming without a discrete GPU, and professional apps. ASRock Debuts a Compact 4.64 Litre AI BOX-A395 With Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for Up To 50 AI TOPS of Power Popular hardware manufacturer ASRock has released a brand new AI PC called AI BOX-A395, featuring the best and the flagship AMD Zen 5-based CPU. AI BOX-A395 uses the 16-core/32-thread Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, featuring the most powerful integrated graphics in the mainstream hardware segment. With a combination of Zen 5-based 16-core CPU […]

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Ever since I laid my hands on our first AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Mini PC, I wanted to try the same chip in a compact laptop. AMD's Strix Halo lineup already impressed me a lot in my previous review, and with the launch of Panther Lake, I was more curious to see how Strix Halo would do in a similar lightweight, slim & stunning design that Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs were shipping in. Well, AMD heard my call, and they were able to arrange a Strix Halo laptop for me instantly. I do want to thank the team […]

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Asus is rolling out its Kojima Productions hardware collaboration, led by the ROG Flow Z13‑KJP and a suite of matching peripherals. The limited‑edition range, first teased at CES 2026, pairs ROG’s high‑end tablet design with Yoji Shinkawa’s “Ludens” artwork. Pre‑orders are now open, with shipping beginning March 3rd.

At the heart of the collection is the ROG Flow Z13-KJP, a 2-in-1 gaming tablet featuring a CNC-milled aluminum chassis in a unique Decennium Gold colourway, accented by carbon fibre elements and laser-etched venting. This special edition goes beyond a simple visual reskin, including a custom-themed power adapter, a Death Stranding-inspired carrying case, and an exclusive Armoury Crate theme. To sweeten the deal, every purchase includes a digital copy of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which launches on PC on March 19th.

Under the hood, the Flow Z13-KJP is a portable powerhouse driven by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. Powered by 16 Zen 5 CPU cores with Radeon 8060S Graphics (40 RDNA 3.5 CUs), it offers gaming performance that rivals many dedicated GPUs while maintaining a tablet form factor. Moreover, the tablet packs 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM shared across both the CPU and GPU. The tablet also boasts a 13.4-inch 2.5K Nebula Display with a 180 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, ideal for both gaming and professional work.

The collaboration extends to three matching peripherals, all featuring the signature gold, grey, and white palette. Starting with the ROG Delta II-KJP headset, it features tri-mode wireless connectivity and DualFlow Audio, allowing users to listen to two sources simultaneously. Then, there's the Keris II Origin-KJP mouse, an ultra-lightweight ergonomic mouse equipped with the AimPoint Pro 42K sensor and 100-million-click ROG Micro Switches. Lastly, we have the ROG Scabbard II XXL-KJP mousepad, a 900 x 400 mm desk mat featuring a bold sketch of the Ludens mascot.

The ROG Flow Z13-KJP tablet will be available for $3,699.99. As for the peripherals, the ROG Delta II-KJP headset will cost $269.99, the ROG Keris II Origin-KJP mouse will cost $169.99, and the ROG Scabbard II-KJP mousepad will cost $69.99.

KitGuru says: Are you a fan of Death Stranding? What do you think of the aesthetics of the products featured in this collaboration?