With the “Stim Machine,” French hardware retailer LDLC has launched a provocative alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine. The cube-shaped mini-PC also costs €1,039 ($1,179), but comes with a more powerful Radeon RX 9060 XT and standard Mini-ITX hardware. However, it does not ship with SteamOS pre-installed – and that is exactly where opinions on Reddit are divided.

The Steam Machine costs $1,049 even without a controller, and it offers gaming performance on par with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050. A modder has now demonstrated that, using a 3D printer and a GeForce RTX 5060, you can build your own, more affordable gaming PC in the same form factor with far greater performance.

Early benchmarks for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Gorgon Point are in and they're barely distinguishable from last year's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Demand for Valve’s new Linux mini PC exceeds supply in Japan and Taiwan. This market may view the Steam Machine price as reasonable enough to invest in the console challenger. Lacking a reservation system before its release date, Komodo Station disappointed customers.

Valve tweaked specs on the fly to assemble enough units of its mini PC. To avoid a larger Steam Machine price increase, one trade-off is using a single 16GB DDR5 RAM module instead of two 8GB sticks. Gamers can’t enable a dual-channel memory configuration, impacting performance in some games.

Valve’s console challenger costs significantly more than the PS5. Even so, a Steam Machine review confirms that the base PlayStation console produces higher frame rates in some games. Overall performance benchmarks are comparable, but the price difference may be too wide for many buyers.

Early testing suggests the Steam Machine can deliver solid 1440p AAA gaming performance, though some demanding titles still require upscaling and occasionally dip below 60 FPS during intensive scenes.

The Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 225H CPU is officially discounted by 30% on Amazon until June 30. The mini PC is a great fit as a mid-range HTPC, with its retro NES styling, small form factor, and a high-performance Radeon 780M iGPU.

If Valve unveils a new Half-Life game, it won’t be a surprise to dataminers. In DOTA 2 source code, developers recently poked fun at these dedicated investigators. Despite regular mentions of HLX in existing Steam titles, the wait continues for Half-Life 3 news or a release date.

If the Steam Controller launch repeats, the upcoming SteamOS console will be in short supply for months. Valve has told new buyers not to expect the accessory to ship before 2027. High memory prices and a component shortage have already delayed the Steam Machine release date.

The GMKtec EVO-X3 is now set to launch globally on June 29, 2026. GMK will open "early access registration" on June 22, which will offer a $20 discount coupon. The company has also confirmed all the core specs of this high-end AMD mini PC.

Lenovo has packed an ARM chip with twelve CPU cores and ten GPU cores into a mini PC that measures just 0.48 liters in volume. Thanks to the efficient ARM chip, which is not made by Qualcomm or MediaTek, the Lenovo AI Host Mini is said to be ideally suited for AI applications.

The Acemagic Kron K5 has been announced as an affordable mini PC that's powered by the Intel Core 5 320. This Wildcat Lake system will sport 16GB of RAM, have support for triple 4K display output, and feature two M.2 slots for SSDs.

The GMKtec EVO-X3 has now been formally announced in China, and it's essentially a reshaped EVO-X2 with some notable upgrades. It's powered by the same AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and has an OCuLink port.

The GPD Box mini PC is now available to purchase via Indiegogo. Its Core Ultra 7 356H configuration is among the first commercial PCs to feature the OCuLink-beating MCIO 8i port. The starting price is $1,452.

An engineering sample of the Ninkear M8_226V has surfaced, packing Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 5 226V, front-mounted OCuLink, and USB4 in a 128×128 mm chassis — directly addressing the USB4 and OCuLink gaps flagged in our AMD M8 review.

The GMKtec K16, which launched earlier in 2026, is currently enjoying an early Prime Day discount. This AMD mini PC with OCuLink and 32GB of RAM is currently down to $639.98, which is its lowest price on Amazon

The Minix N304-AI has been introduced as a new affordable mini PC with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor. It's powered by the Core 3 304, which is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Launch and pricing details are yet to be officially shared.

Geekom has officially discounted its A8 mini PC, whose AMD Ryzen 7 APU and Radeon 780M iGPU provide excellent performance for office, productivity, and even lightweight gaming use cases. With the discount code, you can get the Geekom A8 for 20% off, or just $519, until July 2.

Peladn has launched the HO5 mini PC with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor, a Zen 5 chip with 12 cores, 24 threads, and Radeon 890M graphics delivering up to 80 TOPS of AI performance, set for global release in late June 2026 at $1,299.

Most mini PCs are sealed appliances whose processor dies with the board. The Youyeetoo K1 takes a different route: its Intel N100 brain sits on a small compute module that slots into a carrier board like a stick of RAM, paired with an unusually long list of I/O including dual Gigabit Ethernet, eDP, MIPI and GPIO headers.

Acemagic is celebrating its 4th anniversary and is thanking its community with attractive offers. As part of the anniversary campaign, technology fans can expect numerous discounts on selected products. We provide an overview of the promotion and take a look at the manufacturer's development over the past few years.

GPD has officially revealed when it will be releasing two new devices. Not only has GPD confirmed that the GPD G2 and GPD Box will be debuting later in June, but it has also confirmed pricing information for the pair too.

The powerful, compact Geekom A6 mini PC features an aluminium chassis, plenty of ports, and an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 16 GB of upgradeable DDR5 RAM, and until June 21, the diminutive desktop PC is on sale for 20% off. Geekom has even backed up the price cut with a price-match guarantee.

HP has (sort of) revealed its Nvidia RTX Spark-powered mini PC with up to 128GB of RAM and 12K video editing. It features a bold design and pro-level ConnectX-7 ports (which might or might not make it to the retail unit). The biggest surprise, however, is that HP’s RTX Spark mini PC doesn’t seem to have a name yet.

The new Lenovo SFF RTX Spark mini PC features a minimalist dual-tone design, but lacks the front-facing I/O found on Dell’s rival RTX Spark mini PC, as detailed in a June 5 article by Serve The Home. The Nvidia RTX Spark on board promises up to 128 GB of RAM, 300GB/s of memory bandwidth, 12K video editing capabilities, and up to 1 petaflop of AI performance.

The XPS RTX Spark Mini PC is Dell's Mac Studio-inspired mini PC with an SD card reader, a feature missing from other RTX Spark-based rivals. Built on the scalable Nvidia RTX Spark platform, the PC supports up to 128 GB of unified memory, 20 Arm-based Grace cores, and 1 petaflop of AI compute.

Its Panther Lake-H CPU is impressive for the size and a huge upgrade over the CPU in the Cubi AI+ 2MG, but the super-small form factor has compromised performance somewhat.

An A/E-key M.2 slot, normally occupied by a combo Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card, is something most laptops, mini-PCs and desktop PCs released after 2013 have. The P3-2230, also known as the OAK-2230, lets you make use of that slot to add extra storage space, faster than any SATA III SSD. Naturally, there are several drawbacks to this approach.

Despite the super-small 0.51 L form factor, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across two SODIMM slots compared to half or less on competing mini PCs.

The latest MSI mini PC for businesses, retail, and conference rooms is even smaller, faster, and more inconspicuous than before with better RAM support than most other mini PCs.

Bosgame’s VTA‑439 mini PC delivers 86 TOPS of AI performance via the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, supporting large models and AI assistants like OpenClaw locally. It pairs up to 256 GB RAM and triple NVMe slots with optional eGPU expansion, launching at $1,049 on sale.

Peladn has released a new mini-PC featuring AMD Strix Halo and up to 96 GB of VRAM. Already being sold globally, the Peladn YO2 can deliver up to 160 W of performance to its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, too.

The Geekom A9 Max is based on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and is aimed at demanding users looking for high performance in a mini PC format. The compact system is currently available directly from Geekom at a discount. The equipment includes 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

Microsoft has revealed a new Surface-branded device featuring the Nvidia RTX Spark chipset. Arriving a day after the Surface Laptop Ultra, the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is a mini-PC with 128 GB of RAM and more ports than its laptop counterpart.

Asus has unveiled the first NUC mini-PC it claims to have built for the 'Windows 365 Cloud PC experience'. Equipped with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, the NUC 16 for Windows 365 will be limited to a mere 8 GB of RAM, too.

Asus has launched a new line of mini-PCs powered by Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Also featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, the Asus NUC 16 will be available in motherboard form too.

The Asus Ascent QN10 is a compact Windows‑on‑ARM mini PC powered by an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite CPU, delivering 80 TOPS of on‑device AI performance for AI developers. It offers up to 32 GB RAM and 4 TB NVMe storage to run OpenClaw locally.

Asus is relaunching one of the world's most powerful mini PCs for the 20th anniversary of ROG, giving the ROG NUC 16 even more power with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and 128 GB RAM, while a transparent chassis provides a view inside.

Asus has revealed pricing information for its new gaming mini-PC in more countries. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the ROG NUC 16 will be available with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 laptop GPUs globally alongside Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.

MSI has introduced the EdgeMesa N AI+ mini PC, its direct rival to the new HP OmniDesk Mini PC and Asus ProArt Mini PC. Featuring the new Nvidia RTX Spark architecture, this compact desktop is optimized for local generative AI, LLM development, and high-performance inferencing, offering 10GbE connectivity and multi-display support.

Asus has introduced the ultra-compact ProArt Mini PC at Computex 2026, featuring the Nvidia RTX Spark superchip. Designed for developers and creators, this 150x150x51mm PC offers 1 petaflop of AI performance, 128GB of unified memory, 10GbE networking, and PCIe Gen 5 expansion, making it a professional-grade solution for local generative AI and 3D rendering.

HP has introduced the new HP OmniDesk Mini Desktop PC, a compact AI-enabled mini-workstation featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and Thunderbolt Share. Designed for creators and AI developers, this ultra-small form factor PC launches in August 2026, offering advanced local AI processing and quad 4K display support to streamline hybrid workflows.

The Geekom A9 Max impressively demonstrates how much power can now be packed into a compact mini PC. Modern hardware, strong performance and flexible upgradeability make it particularly interesting. However, the memory configuration in particular shows that not every decision is equally convincing.

Nvidia’s first consumer-grade laptop chip, the RTX Spark, is finally here. It is essentially a modified version of the DGX Spark launched last year, but with Windows support.

Valve may have always had a higher price in mind for its Linux mini PC. A leaker divulged that prior to the Steam Machine release date delay, one model would have launched at $1000. The newly priced Steam Deck handhelds have raised more concerns about the console alternative’s affordability.

Valve recently added the Steam Machine's Welcome Tour to Steam's backend through a recent update, which suggests the company is finally geting ready to launch the device.