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More and more Strix Point products are being announced, and none of them are affordable. A GPD representative has shed some light on it, claiming that AMD is selling the Zen 5 APUs at 2x the price of Hawk Point processors.

A new leak shows off AMD's Strix Halo lineup. It is spearheaded by the Ryzen AI+ Max 395, which features 16 Zen 6 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU CUs.

GPD has not released the Duo yet. Nonetheless, a popular third-party reseller has already started taking pre-orders for GPD's innovative dual-display laptop. Not only that, but they are only marginally more expensive than GPD's early bird pricing.

The AOOSTAR GEM10 370 is one of the first Strix Point mini PCs, and the company has just revealed the pre-sale price for the Chinese market. This new mini PC has a pre-order price of CNY 5,699 for the 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage variant. That converts to around $808, which isn't affordable.

Manufacturers have started to announce Strix Poini compact computers, and Minisforum has just joined. The company has teased the EliteMini AI370, a new mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

GPD has taken another step towards releasing its long-awaited dual-OLED laptop. Also equipped with an AMD Strix Point APU packing a powerful Radeon 890M iGPU, the GPD Duo will be configurable with up to 64 GB of RAM and will be compatible with eGPUs thanks to the inclusion of an OCuLink port.

Intel is rumored to launch the Core 200 series, which is expected to be another Raptor Lake Refresh. To tackle this new non-Ultra lineup, AMD is reportedly preparing a non-AI Ryzen 200 series, and it's expected to be a Hawk Point Refresh.

CheckMag A recent report by AC Analysis seems to indicate AMD's relationship with its laptop OEM partners isn't exactly a rosy affair. The Santa Clara semiconductor giant is reportedly unable to supply enough CPUs to meet partner demands, resulting in little to no presence of AMD Zen 5 Strix Point laptops at trade shows. However, AMD's plans for 2025 give hope for potential course correction and more options for customers.

The A8 is one of the most compact mini PCs powered by AMD's Hawk Point APUs. It packs an impressive port selection including USB4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x HDMI 2.0 and a full-size SD card reader. Geekom adds a free wireless keyboard and mouse.

AMD has allegedly fixed the latency issue affecting the dual-CCD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The fix has come in the form of a new AGESA update that is currently in beta. The fix has reportedly managed to reduce the Zen 5 inter-CCD latency to Zen 4 levels.

USB-A belongs among the "legacy" ports. This means: It is an outdated standard only maintained for legacy reasons, to be replaced by USB-C. With the affordable ThinkPad L14, Lenovo takes a step into the opposite direction: Instead of two USB-A ports, the budget business laptop has three USB-A ports.

A new report says Intel and AMD were the final two bidders for Sony's PlayStation 6 chip. AMD won the contract because Intel was unable to negotiate a mutually beneficial deal, which could have generated up to $30 billion for Intel.

X user @GawroskiT seems to have gotten a hold of an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V laptop. The user has compared it against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and the Arc 140V of the Lunar Lake CPU appears to have outperformed the Radeon 780M in Ashes of the Singularity benchmark.

GMKtec has unveiled the NucBox K8 Plus in China, a slightly upgraded version of the non-Plus mini PC. The new unit has a better port selection, with two USB4 ports and one OCuLink port. It can also max out at a higher TDP, thanks to the new cooler.

CD Projekt Red just recently added AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 with Frame Generation to Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. Although the results in a nearly 100% bump in frame rates, there are visual trade-offs that fans aren't exactly pleased with.

The Bat Signal has been illuminated for fans looking to take their Batman and custom PC build obsessions to the next level. Despite featuring modest specs, there are seldom opportunities to snag a PC build with this level of quality and attention to detail.

AOOSTAR has just revealed its GEM10 370 mini PC, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. This mini PC features 12 cores, a base clock of 2.0 GHz, Radeon 890M graphics, and supports three PCIe 4.0 SSDs. The PC, with a compact 0.6L size, outperforms Intel's Core Ultra 9 and Apple's M3 in benchmarks.

Tuxedo's recently introduced Gemini 17 Gen3 is a powerful 17-inch desktop replacement laptop, powered by AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and up to the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU along with a color accurate 165 Hz IPS display. The laptop is an impressive package, especially for fans of the Linux operating system.

AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 processors have seemingly suffered a terrible launch with low sales. The situation, according to the leaked information, is so bad that AMD distributors are receiving substantial requests for returns from retailers like Best Buy.

Valve has placed select Steam Deck models on clearance - the 64 GB LCD model for $296.65 and the 512 GB LCD model for $336.75. Valve is clearing the shelves for the newer, faster, longer-running, more expensive OLED models. The Linux-based handheld game console suits those who buy the majority of their games from the Steam Store.

Compared to last year's model, the new Apex 17 MAX features the faster Dragon Range 16-core / 32 thread R9 7945HX, supports more RAM up to 96 GB, gets a slightly brighter 17.3-inch QHD panel, as well as faster Wi-Fi 6E and a larger 73 Wh battery.

With the switch to the Hawk Point platform, the new KDE Slimbook VI comes powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and supports more RAM (up to 96 GB). Port selection also features faster ports (still no USB4) and the battery is slightly larger, even though the total weight is the same.

Beelink has revealed its latest mini-PC, which it expects to begin selling next month. In the meantime, Beelink has confirmed that the SER9 will ship with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which it will pair with plenty of ports but limited eGPU options.

AMD has stealthily announced a new laptop GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7800M. It features 12 GB VRAM, a Navi 32 GPU, 60 CUs and a max TDP of up to 180 Watts.

The newly announced OneXGPU 2 features the latest AMD Radeon RX 7800M. In a 3DMark Time Spy benchmark run, the eGPU beat the Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with around a 16% higher score.

Tecno asserts that consumers will be able to "See Bigger" and "Sound Louder" on their laptop for less with the latest addition to the MegaBook series. The K16S is powered by the Ryzen 5 7430U, and is touted to have ultrabook portability with an all-metal chassis. It is rated to handle generative AI tasks powered by Windows and OneLeap for wireless links to other Tecno devices.

Acer has just unveiled its first gaming handheld, the Nitro Blaze 7. But as ETA Prime has pointed out in his latest video, it's actually a rebrand of what was supposed to be the Terrans Force Handle 7.

The Lenovo Legion Go has seemingly disappeared from several of Lenovo's online stores. This may be an indication of an imminent launch of a long-rumoured update to the Windows gaming handheld. An updated Legion Go with a bigger screen and more ports was recently mentioned on a Lenovo FAQ page before being taken down.

AMD has a new Ryzen Z series chip lined up for an early 2025. Called the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, it will directly succeed the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and power consoles later in the year.

MINISFORUM has just released a new mini-PC powered by AMD's Ryzen 5 7640HS chipset and a Radeon 760M iGPU. While the UM760 Slim sells for $349 from MINISFORUM directly, it is already possible to pick up the mini-PC with a further launch discount on Amazon.

A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060, and 16 GB of RAM provide mid-range gaming power and ensure long battery life. The well-rounded hardware is completed by a 16:10 14.5-inch pane; (2.5K, sRGB, 120Hz and G-Sync support). The whole package is available for €1,449 (US$1,600).

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7+ is now official. It features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 265 processor, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, a 16.5-inch screen and an 85 Wh battery.

Acer is introducing a Nitro V 14 variant this year at IFA 2024. The Nitro V 14 leverages AMD Ryzen 8040 series APUs with Ryzen AI while offering GPU choices up to the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also offers a MUX switch and can be configured with up to a 2.5K 120 Hz IPS panel.

Acer has shown off its first handheld gaming console, the Nitro Blaze. It will come with a 7-inch 144 Hz FHD screen, 50 Wh battery, and two USB-C ports. The company promises to reveal its price and availability soon.

The newly launched Ryzen 5 7600X3D has proven to be a fantastic gaming CPU in new gaming tests. The CPU reportedly not only outshines the latest 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X but also pulls ahead of the flagship Core i9-14900K.

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is now official with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point CPU. You can pair it with a GeForce RTX 4070 and uip to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its 16-inch, 16:10 screen is available in IPS LCD, OLED and miniLED flavouts.

Leaked benchmarks suggest AMD's upcoming EPYC 9755 'Turin' processor significantly outperforms its predecessor in 7zip tests. With 128 Zen 5 cores, higher clock speeds, and double the L3 cache, 'Turin' shows promising gains. However, these early results should be viewed cautiously until independently verified.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs in the market, but scammers are now taking advantage of its popularity. A YouTuber has examined these fake processors and highlighted some factors that give away whether the CPU is real.

Ayaneo has finally made the move out of the niche gaming handheld space, finally bringing the Ayaneo Kun and Ayaneo Next Lite to Best Buy. The Ayaneo Kun is only available in its entry-level SKU for $999. That price cut may still not be enough to compete with the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, which are both significantly cheaper.

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, up to a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and identical or better performance than something like an Asus ROG Ally, with added pen input benefits, to boot.

AMD has officially unveiled its second Zen 4-based X3D CPU. While the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is relatively inexpensive at $299, it can only be purchased in the US from Micro Center.