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AYANEO will sell the AM01S with two APU variants. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AM01S: New mini-PC official with AMD Ryzen 9 8845HS APU and innovative flip-up display

The AM01S is AYANEO's latest mini-PC. Following in the footsteps of the AM01 and AM02, the AM01S utilises AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 9 8845HS APUs with a flip-up display that supports multiple angle adjustments.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 12:18
The AYANEO AG01 has a metal body and is modelled on 'romantic space exploration'. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AG01: AYANEO reveals new details about GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU eGPU rival

AYANEO has revealed more details about the AG01, its first eGPU. Based on the same laptop GPU as the GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU, the AYANEO AG01 contains a plethora of ports and an M.2 2280 slot, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 18 May 2024 11:35
Asus has promised to improve its warranty communication processes after an alarming Gamers Nexus report, but questions linger about internal diagnostic failures. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus warranty saga - official response promises improved communication - fails to address misdiagnosed hardware failure

Asus has issued a statement regarding its warranty repair processes and communications after massive backlash over unnecessarily charging for unwanted repairs and using unrelated wear and tear to blame consumers and deny warranty repairs. While the company says it will address the “gaps” in said RMA communications, Asus shirks responsibility for pressuring customers into repairs they didn't want.
Julian van der Merwe, 18 May 2024 06:19
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16 has a 4-zone RGB keyboard. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 gaming laptop records lowest price ever for Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4070 SKU

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16, Gen 9) with a Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point APU and an RTX 4070 GPU is currently on sale at a substantial $509 off the list price. Additionally, with 16 GB of upgradable DDR5 memory, 1 TB of storage, and a 165 Hz 16-inch panel, the machine has all the markings of a solid mid-range gaming laptop.
Fawad Murtaza, 17 May 2024 13:51
The ROG Ally will be available in a black finish with the release of the ROG Ally X. (Image source: ASUS - edited)

ROG Ally X: Leaker details battery life and RAM upgrades for next ASUS gaming handheld

ASUS remains a few weeks away from fully unveiling the ROG Ally X. Leaker @MysteryLupin has now shared more details about the ROG Ally follow-up though, including battery life improvements.
Alex Alderson, 15 May 2024 19:18
The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 can be configured with up to 96 GB of RAM and a 5G modem. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840HS, 2.8K OLED display and Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo has introduced a new version of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5. Previously available with Intel Meteor Lake processors as the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 5, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 now comes with an AMD Ryzen Pro option that retains Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and adds an OLED display but at the cost of discrete graphics.
Alex Alderson, 15 May 2024 17:55
AOOSTAR GOD88 becomes available internationally with a starting price of $469 (Image source: AOOSTAR)

Cyberpunk-themed AOOSTAR GOD88 gaming mini PC with latest AMD Ryzen 7 becomes available to purchase

Initially introduced in China in February of this year, the AOOSTAR GOD88 is now available internationally. The gaming mini PC packs the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, a top-end gaming-focused processor from the latest Hawk Point line. It also has a 40 Gbps USB4 port that brings eGPU support. You can get the barebone version at $469.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 May 2024 16:15
Brighter screen and newer processor with faster NPU. (Image Source: SCHENKER)

SCHENKER refreshes its VIA 14 Pro ultrabook with AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and brighter 3K display

This new M24 model features a 33% brighter 3K LTPS IPS panel, as well as a new paint finish that is less prone to fingerprints. The base model with an R7 8845HS, 32 GB LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, 500 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is now available for €1,099.
Bogdan Solca, 15 May 2024 15:00
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has expandable memory with two SO-DIMM slots. (Source: Lenovo/Best Buy)

Deal | Limited-time Lenovo Legion Slim 5 price cut makes RTX 4060-powered laptop a mouth-watering value

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with a Ryzen 5 7640HS Zen 4 APU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage has dropped down to its 120-day low price for a limited time. With a total discount of $500 on the list price, the Legion Slim 5 has become an awesome deal since it is highly rated with a 4.7-start user rating.
Fawad Murtaza, 15 May 2024 14:24
The XPS 16 effectively replaces the XPS 15 and XPS 17. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dell XPS 16: Leak reveals AMD, Intel and Qualcomm variants planned for 2027 releases

Based on a leaked roadmap, Dell has several significant refreshes of the XPS 16 planned throughout the 2020s. While the company expects to only offer Intel variants throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026, it may expand the XPS 16 to AMD and Qualcomm options in 2027, the latter with an 80 W TDP.
Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 18:34
Geekom A8 mini PC launches with Hawk Point APUs (Image source: Geekom)

Geekom A8 mini PC launches with up to latest AMD Ryzen 9, eGPU support, and space-saving design

Geekom has officially unrolled the curtains on the A8. The new mini PC comes equipped with high-end AMD Hawk Point APUs, with the option to purchase it with the Ryzen 9 8945HS. It also supports eGPU via USB4 and sports a compact design. The current starting price is $749.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 May 2024 15:16
AOOSTAR "Youyan" gaming mini PC brings a desktop Radeon RX 6600 LE GPU (Image source: JD.com [edited])

AOOSTAR launches new gaming mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 and discrete desktop Radeon RX 6600 LE GPU

AOOSTAR has launched a new gaming mini PC in China. Called “Youyan,” the mini computer comes with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, a high-end Zen3+ mobile processor. However, for the graphics card,  the company chose a desktop Radeon RX 6600 LE, which makes the system capable of running most modern games with respectable frames.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 May 2024 19:40
AMD might introduce a branding change with RDNA 5. (Source: AMD)

RDNA 5 could be Radeon's Zen moment with brand new architecture as RDNA 4 is reportedly a bug fixing affair

AMD is expected to release new RDNA 4 GPUs sometime later this year. Based on the Navi 48 and Navi 44 chips, RDNA 4 reportedly won’t have any high-end offerings as the company is focusing primarily on RDNA 5. A new rumor posted on Chiphell claims that the RDNA 5 is similar to the Zen series in its design ambition.
Fawad Murtaza, 13 May 2024 14:13
Asus' TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (FA617NT) is currently available for under $750 (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | All-AMD Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop discounted by over 31% at Best Buy

The Asus Gaming A16 Advantage Edition comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a Radeon RX 7700S dedicated GPU. It also has decent connectivity options, including a USB 4 port, while its 16-inch IPS display can reach up to 165 Hz.
Tudor Cibean, 13 May 2024 10:42
ASUS has already provided a few glimpses of the ROG Ally X. (Image source: ASUS)

Leaker reveals specs and launch pricing for next ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld

Leaker @MysteryLupin has shared new details about the ROG Ally X, ASUS' next Windows gaming handheld. While ASUS will not reveal more about the ROG Ally X until next month at Computex 2024, @MysteryLupin has outlined key specifications, the new device's colourway and US launch pricing.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2024 00:26
Gamers Nexus has discovered yet another flawed Asus warranty process with the Asus ROG Ally handheld PC. Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Asus warranty déjà vu for broken ROG Ally thumb stick — YouTuber catches Asus attempting to dodge repair request over "tiny" mark

Asus is back in the news for shady business surrounding warranty repairs. This time, Gamers Nexus is back at the forefront of it all with an Asus ROG Ally that needed warranty repair. Asus subsequently tried to charge GN for unnecessary repairs and completely missed the reason the ROG Ally was sent in for RMA. On top of all that, Gamers Nexus claims to have hundreds of emails from Asus customers recounting similar stories.
Julian van der Merwe, 12 May 2024 08:15
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review - A lot of premium features in a midrange smartphone

87% Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review - A lot of premium features in a midrange smartphone

Premium experience. This year, the Galaxy A55 5G represents the top of Samsung's midrange, offering several premium features, a refreshed design, and a long period of updates. Although it isn't very affordable, our test shows, why it is still a worthwhile investment.
Samsung Exynos 1480, Xclipse 530, 6.6", 213 g
Daniel Schmidt, 11 May 2024 18:46
The ROG Ally will still be supported after the release of the ROG Ally X. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ASUS announces major update for ROG Ally gaming handheld

ASUS has just announced the ROG Ally X, its next gaming handheld. Nestled within its ROG Ally X announcement is also a significant update for existing ROG Ally owners with a focus on improving the overall user experience and expanding ROG Ally community options.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2024 01:17
Minisforum UM790 Pro is a capable gaming mini PC with eGPU support (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Minisforum UM790 Pro gaming mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 drops to $439.99

The Minisforum UM790 Pro with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is on sale. It’s the barebone variant that's currently $439.99 on Amazon. Besides featuring a capable Radeon 780M iGPU, the mini PC has USB4 ports, allowing you to get a better gaming performance when hooked to an eGPU.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 May 2024 19:07
The next ROG Ally will build on the template that ASUS set with the current ROG Ally. (Image source: ASUS - edited)

ROG Ally X: Next ASUS gaming handheld revealed with battery, SSD, RAM and SD card improvements teased

ASUS has offered another peak at the next ROG Ally. Not arriving as the ROG Ally 2 or ROG Ally 2024, the newer model will feature several changes from the current ROG Ally, including but not limited to a new battery and a re-positioned SD card.
Alex Alderson, 10 May 2024 13:39
ASUS equips both its new Vivobook S laptops with OLED displays. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS releases new Vivobook S 14 and Vivobook S 15 laptops in Europe with OLED and modern processors from €799

ASUS has released its latest round of 14-inch and 15.6-inch Vivobook laptops in Europe. Sold as the Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) and Vivobook S 15 OLED (M5506), the pair both come with OLED displays but differ in other areas.
Alex Alderson, 08 May 2024 18:42
The GMKTec M6 mini PC packs a Ryzen 5 6600H CPU with up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory. (Source: GMKTech via Weibo)

Ryzen 5 6600H-powered GMKTec M6 mini PC goes on sale in China, starting from just $181

The GMKTec M6 has gone on sale in China, starting from just $181 for the barebone version. Powered by the Ryzen 5 6600H CPU with up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a Radeon 660M iGPU, the M6 packs ample power for most users' everyday needs, while being budget-friendly and impressively compact.
Sambit Saha, 08 May 2024 05:12
AMD plans to rename its laptop CPU lineup once again (image via AMD)

Asus inadvertently leaks new AMD CPU naming scheme

An early Vivobook S16 listing on Asus' website confirms AMD plans to change its CPUs naming schemes soon. The next-gen Zen 5-based CPU powering the laptop is called the Ryzen AI 9 HX 170.
Anil Ganti, 08 May 2024 04:52
ASUS appears to have over a dozen products prepared for Computex 2024. (Image source: ASUS - edited)

ASUS announces Computex 2024 details as ROG Ally 2024, ROG Zephyrus G16 refresh and first Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop confirmed by pre-event leak

ASUS has revealed that it will be one of the many exhibitors at next month's Computex 2024 conference in Taipei. Although the company is remaining quiet about the products it will be introducing, a new leak has confirmed that ASUS has prepared the ROG Ally 2024, a refreshed ROG Zephyrus G16, a new Zenbook and its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered laptop.
Alex Alderson, 07 May 2024 15:57
Asus accidentally lists AMD Zen 5 laptops (Image source: Asus [edited])

Accidental listing confirms 14 new Asus laptops with AMD Strix Point Zen 5 APUs

AMD Zen 5 laptops are over the horizon, with the recent Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 leak confirming that the new APUs will come under the Ryzen 8050 name. Asus will also be among the first to launch laptops with the new Strix Point lineup of processors. At least, that’s what the accidental listing on the official website has hinted at.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 May 2024 09:14
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 to get AMD Strix Point APUs (Image source: TechnicallyLogic on X [edited]

New Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 leaks with AMD Strix Point APUs

Manufacturers are preparing their systems with the new AMD Strix Point APUs, and it seems that the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 will be among the firsts. The laptop’s brochure just got leaked, which suggests that the next mobile processor lineup will feature a Ryzen 8050 naming.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 May 2024 07:49
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) weighs 1.50 kg (3.31 lbs). (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) price reaches new all-time low for Ryzen 9 8945HS and RTX 4060 SKU

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) with a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU is currently down to its lowest price ever. As evident from a 4.6-star user rating and a 93% review score from us, the Zephyrus G14 is one of the best Windows machines available on the market and the discounted price further adds to the value proposition on offer.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 May 2024 13:48
2023 AMD HP OMEN discounted to $1099.99 (Image source: HP [edited])

Deal | HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 4060 sees a heavy $500 discount

The 2023 HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage has received a massive $500 discount. With this deal in place, you can score it for just $1,099.99, which is a great price for a gaming laptop with such specs.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 19:43
The Asus ROG Ally is a very impressive device, but its hardware is far from perfect. There are a number of things Asus can and should fix when it launches the Asus ROG Ally 2 later this year. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

Asus ROG Ally 2 confirmed - 4 issues the next-gen handheld PC needs to address

The Asus ROG Ally 2 (or 2024) will apparently make an appearance at Computex 2024. While details on the new handheld device are still unclear, it could really use an update to the display, controls, and ports, as well as a proper fix for the pesky microSD card issue. Here's what Asus should do, in one writer's humble opinion.
Julian van der Merwe, 04 May 2024 15:51
Newest Lenovo LOQ with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS drops to $883.19 (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Maxed out 2024 Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with latest AMD Ryzen 7 sees nearly $400 discount

The latest Lenovo LOQ 15 is on sale, with the maxed-out configuration seeing a hefty 31% discount. With this deal, the gaming laptop with the new Ryzen 7 8845HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe 4.0 storage is currently available at $883.19 on the official store.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 May 2024 18:45
AMD Strix Halo seemingly carries a chiplet-based design. (Source: AMD, Lucas K on Unsplash, edited)

Four AMD Strix Halo SKUs with up to RTX 4070 performance were apparently pitched to OEMs in 2023

AMD Strix Halo APUs could be available in a range of configurations. From a Strix Halo SKU that rivals the RTX 4070 laptop down to a low-end product with RTX 3050 levels of performance, AMD apparently presented OEMs with four options with up to 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 CUs.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 May 2024 14:23
The ROG Ally has a suboptimal SD card location right next to one of its exhaust vents. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ROG Ally 2: Next ASUS gaming handheld rumoured to arrive during Computex 2024 as ROG Ally 2024 instead with minimal hardware improvements

Earlier this year, ASUS hinted that it would release a second-generation gaming handheld in 2024. According to a fresh report, the new model will contain incremental hardware revisions with no APU upgrade in sight.
Alex Alderson, 03 May 2024 12:01
Machenike launches Mini GTX gaming mini PC with up to Ryzen 9 7940HS (Image source: Machenike [Edited])

Machenike Mini GTX launches as flagship gaming mini PC with up to AMD Ryzen 9

Machenike has launched its latest flagship gaming mini PC, the Mini GTX. It’s available in four different configurations, with the top-end model coming with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and the base featuring the latest AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. The starting price is CNY 2,899, which is about $400.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 May 2024 11:40
RDNA 4 series will allegedly have only two SKUs, Navi 48 and Navi 44. (Source: Luke Chesser on Unsplash/edited)

RDNA 4 ray tracing termed "brand new" giving hope that AMD might finally be able to compete with NVIDIA

AMD’s next-generation RDNA 4 GPUs for desktops are expected to launch in the latter half of 2024. The series which can debut without any flagship offerings could bring a big improvement to ray tracing performance as the latest report out of Kepler_L2 alleges that AMD has completely redone RDNA 4 ray tracing.
Fawad Murtaza, 02 May 2024 20:56
While AMD is still struggling in GPU on Steam's hardware survey, it has gained some ground in CPU (Image source: Steam [edited])

April Steam survey shows Nvidia still dominates over AMD

The April Steam survey is here, and it shows that AMD is still struggling to gain ground over Nvidia in GPU. Among the top 20, there’s only one from AMD, which is likely an iGPU, and it holds the 16th position. As for the most popular graphics card, it’s the RTX 3060, currently holding a 5.71% share.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 May 2024 18:23
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D mockup (Source: CustomPC)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D drops to $229 for the first time

Introduced at the end of January 2024, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is now $20 off on Amazon. However, this discount of just 8 percent is enough to bring the $249 list price down to the lowest level so far, allowing those interested to acquire this 105 W, 8-core, 16-thread desktop chip for just $229.
Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2024 14:09
AMD Epyc teaser (Source: AMD)

Zen 5 chips now sampling

After revealing surprisingly strong data center sales in the first quarter, AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, also mentioned that the first Epyc Turin and Ryzen Strix samples are already reaching the company's partners. These Zen 5-based processors are expected to launch in the second half of 2024.
Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2024 12:17
It has been confirmed that a Legion Go 2 is in the works. Hopefully Lenovo can address some glaring issues with the current-gen model in the upcoming iteration. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Mark Herter)

Lenovo Legion Go 2 confirmed - 4 issues the new handheld gaming PC needs to fix

Lenovo has confirmed that it is working on a Legion Go 2. Lenovo's original gaming handheld is and was an impressive device, but the next iteration definitely needs a better screen, variable refresh rate, and a better controller experience to make it a worthy competitor to the likes of the Asus ROG Ally and Nintendo Switch.
Julian van der Merwe, 30 Apr 2024 21:35
Affordable Hawk Point mini PC (Image Source: Firebat)

Deal | Firebat A8 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is only $629 on Amazon

Besides the powerful Ryzen 7 8845HS with Radeon 780M integrated graphics + second gen NPU, 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, this mini PC features a solid port selection including 2X USB4, dual 2.5 GbE jacks and a TF card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2024 13:33
Hawk Point combined with budget-oriented specs (Image Source: HP)

First AMD Hawk Point laptops hit the market: HP Envy X360 14 convertible with Ryzen 7 8840HS now available for $1,049.99

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor makes its laptop debut on models like the HP Envy X360 14. Still, this particular model might not get you the best bang for your buck, as it combines the powerful processor with rather budget-oriented components that seem overpriced.
Bogdan Solca, 29 Apr 2024 18:32
MSI says it is currently focusing on Nvidia RTX graphics card (Image source: AMD)

MSI responds to quiet removal of its new AMD Radeon graphics cards from retail stores

As highlighted by Hardware Unboxed, MSI has silently removed all of its AMD Radeon 7000 series graphics cards from retail stores. While this led some to believe that the two companies were ending their partnership agreement, MSI has now responded that the collaboration has not ended. Instead, it would simply be focusing on Nvidia RTX graphics cards.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Apr 2024 15:26
Asus ROG Flow X13 with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS drops to record low price at Best Buy (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Updated | Asus ROG Flow X13 convertible gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 drops to $699.99 for a limited time

The 2023 Asus ROG Flow X13 with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is currently on sale. It has been discounted to $699.99 on Best Buy, the lowest recorded price for this variant of the convertible gaming laptop. But do note that this deal will only remain active til 29th April.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Apr 2024 19:58
Geekom A8 mini PC to come with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (Image source: AndroidPCTV)

Geekom A8 mini PC launches soon with high-end AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and eGPU support

Geekom plans to release the A8 mini PC, which will pack a performance-focused AMD Ryzen 9 CPU. To be specific, it’s the Ryzen 9 8945HS, a top-end processor from the new Hawk Point family. Also, as the computer comes with a USB4 port, it will bring eGPU support.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Apr 2024 08:44
AMD Strix Point reportedly offers 33.3% more compute Units than the Radeon 780M. (Source: AMD/edited)

Detailed Strix Halo and Strix Point specifications surface courtesy of official leaked AMD document

Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5-based AMD Strix and Strix Halo APUs are on their way with the promise of massive performance gains. Now, a leaked official AMD document has apparently detailed specifications of Strix Point and Strix Halo products with the latter enjoying more than 3 times the Compute Units of the Radeon 780M.
Fawad Murtaza, 25 Apr 2024 19:32
Strix Point APUs are expected to feature a monolithic design while the Strix Halo could be a chiplet affair. (Source: AMD/edited)

Top-end Strix Point APU showcases exciting performance potential as engineering sample appears in Geekbench database

The upcoming AMD Strix Point APUs are shaping up to be nice upgrades over the current crop of Hawk Point and Phoenix APUs with their Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 iGPU. The top-end 12-core part has just made a pit stop at Geekbench, resulting in rather high single-core and multi-core scores for an engineering sample.
Fawad Murtaza, 24 Apr 2024 14:54
Beelink SER8 mini PC launches with AMD Hawk Point Ryzen 7 8845HS (Image source: Beelink [Edited])

Beelink SER8 mini PC debuts with high-end AMD Ryzen 7, "ultra-quiet" design, and eGPU support

Beelink SER8 has made its official debut in China, and it's now available for pre-orders. The mini PC packs the latest AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS from the Hawk Point lineup. This top-end processor is housed inside a chassis with a compact and "ultra-quiet" design. The pre-sale price for the barebone variant is CNY 2,599 (around $359).
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Apr 2024 15:47
Geekom A7 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS gets a US$200 discount

Geekom A7 powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS now available at a time-limited discounted price of US$649

Geekom is offering an enticing US$200 discount on the popular A7 mini PC. The Geekom A7 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Zen 4 APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics and a host of connectivity options to take elevate your computing experience.
A‎d, 23 Apr 2024 15:28
Desktop Zen 6 CPUs are expected to utilize the current AM5 socket. (Source: HotHardware)

AMD Zen 6 to bring three different variants as company is reportedly finalizing designs in a few months

AMD Zen 6, the architecture to succeed Zen 5 that is launching this year, is reportedly coming in three variants according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead. Additionally, the leaker claims that Zen 6 is proving to be a significant effort with changes that include a brand-new memory controller.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2024 00:21
HP has given the OMEN 17 a fresh look but less powerful components. (Image source: HP)

HP announces new OMEN 17 gaming laptop with switch to AMD Ryzen after almost a decade of Intel

HP has equipped the OMEN 17 with Intel processors since the laptop's introduction in 2016. The OMEN 17's reliance on Intel has changed with the OMEN 17 2024 though, which arrives with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS APU, as well as design and GPU changes.
Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 20:50
MINISFORUM debuted the UM790 XTX towards the end of last year. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM releases UM790 XTX mini-PC with overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU and OCuLink eGPU support

MINISFORUM has started selling the UM790 XTX, a powerful new mini-PC that comes with modern ports like OCuLink and USB4. The MINISFORUM UM790 XTX can also push its AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU to 70 W, unlike many of its competitors.
Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2024 15:26

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