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Only the configuration with the Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 is available. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: HP)

Z2 Mini G1a: HP's AMD Strix Halo mini PC becomes available to purchase

Introduced at CES 2025, the HP Z2 Mini G1a is now available to purchase in the US. The official store, however, has only the AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 configuration available, but the other Strix Halo CPU options are up for pre-ord...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2025 12:38

Minisforum MS-A2 mit AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX in review. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Minisforum MS-A2 with Ryzen 9 9955HX: Mini PC has both strengths and weaknesses

Minisforum recently launched the MS-A2, a powerful mini PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, together with a fast NVMe SSD and expandable RAM, delivers high performance, making it ideal for productive tasks and demanding multimedia applica...

Sebastian Bade, 26 Jul 2025 10:58

The GPD Win 5 will support an 80 Wh battery like the Asus ROG Ally X, but via an external battery pack. (Image source: QQ via @9550pro)

GPD Win 5 release window and tech specs revealed with $1,500 launch price rumoured

The GPD Win 5 is the first gaming handheld equipped with AMD's Strix Halo architecture. Not only have tech specs now been revealed, but so has a release window and possible launch pricing.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2025 22:57

The Xbox Series X features an AMD APU with an 8-core Zen 2 CPU and a RDNA 2 iGPU with 52 CUs/(AMD Dragon Range APU pictured here). (Image source: AMD, Xbox, edited)

Updated AMD Magnus specs leak: Next Xbox or PS6 APU to pack RDNA 5 iGPU with 13.3% more CUs than PS5 Pro

More information related to the recently leaked AMD Magnus APU has now surfaced thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead. The leaker has now published updated specs of the APU, including Compute Unit count, bus width, and the graphics archit...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jul 2025 16:22

AMD's high-end RDNA 5 gaming GPUs could compete with the RTX 6090 from Nvidia. (Image Source: ChatGPT)

New leak suggests AMD is planning high-end RDNA 5 gaming GPUs to compete with upcoming Nvidia RTX 6090

AMD has been missing in action on the high-end gaming GPU front with the current RDNA 4 generation, but Team Red has big plans for the next gen RDNA 5 GPUs, which are rumored to include a competitor for Nvidia's RTX 6090. Also pla...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jul 2025 15:57

The new Lecoo Mini Pro starts at around $377 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo quietly launches new affordable mini PC with capable AMD CPU

The Lenovo Lecoo Mini Pro has been quietly announced in China. It's a new affordable mini PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H, and the base configuration of the system costs CNY 2,699, around $377.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jul 2025 11:19

MSI Claw A8 handheld gaming console in green, playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, with on-screen performance metrics showing low TDP and battery draw. (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube)

The MSI Claw A8's GPU is slightly less powerful than an RTX 2050, here’s how it runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 17 W

YouTuber ETA Prime shares a first-look performance breakdown of the MSI Claw A8, the first AMD-powered handheld from MSI. Powered by the new Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, the device is tested against its predecessor, the Z1 Extreme, acros...

Anmol Dubey, 24 Jul 2025 16:07

The GPD Win 5 running Black Myth: Wukong at over 170 FPS. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 5: First AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld revealed in official announcement

GPD has become the first company to tease a gaming handheld powered by AMD's Strix Halo architecture. Officially debuting in a few weeks, the GPD Win 5 will replace the long-running GPD Win 4 with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 13:37

The Maingear Retro95 prebuilt gaming PC on a desktop (Image source: Maingear PR)

The Maingear Retro95 prebuilt PC has a retro gaming look while supporting modern GPUs and CPUs

Maingear has a new way to recapture the 1990s era of PC gaming without compromising performance. The Retro95 is a prebuilt PC that has all the defining characteristics of the era. Retro gaming fanatics can also equip the system wi...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jul 2025 14:30

A Steam Deck displaying the SteamOS home screen lies on a glowing white desk next to various Windows-based handheld gaming PCs, including the ASUS ROG Ally and Ayaneo devices. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Steam Deck 2 and Valve home console in the works as quiet Sony partnership hints at strategic alliance

Valve may be gearing up for a major hardware expansion, with speculation around a Steam Deck 2 and a dedicated home console gaining traction. A recent podcast discussion also hints at a quiet but strategic alignment between Valve ...

Anmol Dubey, 23 Jul 2025 09:29

Apparently, the Legion Go 2 prototype is being sold on the Gofish marketplace in China. (Image source: in yo)

Lenovo Legion Go 2 surfaces before official release with 144 Hz VRR OLED display and innovative battery solution

A fully formed Legion Go 2 prototype has turned up online in a lengthy video covering all aspects of Lenovo's next gaming handheld. Equipped with a 144 Hz VRR OLED display, Lenovo has employed an innovative solution to pack a 74 W...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2025 15:10

Sixunited's new mini-ITX motherboard comes with AMD Strix Halo processors (image source: Sixunited)

Sixunited STHT1 mini-ITX motherboard unveiled with AMD Strix Halo processors

Sixunited has unveiled a new motherboard (STHT1) with AMD Strix Halo chips. It comes with soldered LPDDR5X RAM (up to 128 GB) and a wide selection of I/O.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2025 07:39

The MSI Claw A8 is the first gaming handheld to ship with AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw A8: First AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme gaming handheld gets the jump on new Asus ROG Ally with surprise European release

MSI has now brought its next Claw gaming handheld to more markets after releasing the device in parts of Southeast Asia earlier this month. Now available to pre-order in Europe, the MSI Claw A8 costs slightly less than the existin...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2025 14:31

The NPC Pro+ is powered by the Ryzen 7 8745HS. Pictured: a promo image of the mini PC. (Image source: N-one - edited)

N-one NPC Pro+ launches as Mac mini-styled mini PC with capable AMD CPU

The N-one NPC Pro+ has made its debut as a new mini PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS. This Hawk Point system features a compact chassis, with the bottom sharing a design similar to that of the Apple Mac mini. It currently costs $685...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jul 2025 14:30

New information about AMD's next-gen RDNA 5 GPUs has emerged online (pictured: Radeon RX 7900 XTX; image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD RDNA 5 lineup leak reveals minimal upgrades for top-spec GPU

Noted leaker Kepler_L2 has shed some light on AMD's upcoming RDNA 5/UDNA GPUs. Specs-wise, the flagship model will be identical to the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, with lower-end SKUs mirroring the 9070 XT and 9060 XT.

Anil Ganti, 21 Jul 2025 11:18

AMD and Intel are reportedly releasing successors to their current-gen Zen 5 (pictured right) and Arrow Lake (pictured left) CPUs in 2026. (Image source: Unsplash, Intel, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD is absolutely hammering Intel in CPU sales as even old AM4 chips outsold latest Arrow Lake CPUs last week

AMD CPUs massively outsold Intel chips last week on German retailer Mindfactory. The gap is so wide that the now old AM4 Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sold more units than all Intel CPU generations combined.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jul 2025 10:22

A new AMD Strix Halo laptop has been spotted online (image source: Sixunited)

Sixunited shows off XN77-160M-CS laptop with AMD Strix Halo chips and OLED panel

A new AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop has shown up online. It comes from Sixunited, a Chinese company that supplies devices to other OEMs.

Anil Ganti, 19 Jul 2025 16:58

The PS5 and Xbox Series consoles both run different custom AMD APUs (AMD "Raphael" chip pictured above). (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law Is Dead on YouTube, edited)

New AMD Zen 6 "Magnus" APU leaks: Potential PS6 or next-gen Xbox APU features Zen 6 CPU cores and big iGPU

Codenamed "Magnus", a custom Zen 6 APU has leaked thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead. According to the leaked specs, the APU looks prime for powering the next-gen Xbox or the Sony PlayStation 6 with its Zen 6/Zen 6c CPU cores and impre...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2025 14:55

Artistic render of AMD Threadripper Pro CPU. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX hefty pricing and release date announced

AMD has announced pricing and release date for the Threadripper Pro 9000WX processors. They start at $1,649 and go up to $11,699 for the top-of-the-line SKU.

Vineet Washington, 17 Jul 2025 19:01

Artistic render of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000X series CPU packaging. (Image source: AMD)

Another AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X benchmark surfaces showing performance improvement over last gen chip

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is shaping up to be a beast of a CPU and it has already topped the charts on PassMark. Early benchmarks show a 10 to 12% performance improved in single-core and 13 to 15% improvement in multi-core te...

Vineet Washington, 17 Jul 2025 18:29

The Minisforum AI X1 Pro, pictured, may soon be superseded by an AMD Strix Halo-powered option. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Minisforum AMD Strix Halo mini-PC leaks with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM

Early signs that Minisforum is preparing an AMD Strix Halo-based mini-PC have emerged online. Seemingly set to launch with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB of RAM, the mini-PC should fall under the Minisforum AI X1 series, too...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2025 17:17

Microsoft Xbox hybrid PC console detailed ahead of time with release schedule also outlined

YouTuber Colt Eastwood has shed new light on the state of Microsoft's Xbox division. While a true next-generation console leveraging AMD's UDNA GPU architecture is not due until 2027, the company is said to be delivering an Xbox h...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2025 15:06

AMD greenlit to ship MI308 after Washington export review. Pictured: AMD Instinct MI300 series accelerators (Image source: AMD)

Washington clears AMD to resume shipments of advanced AI chips to China

The U.S. Commerce Department will advance AMD's MI308 export licenses, ending months of suspension. This policy shift reverses early-2025 hardware curbs and could restore both vendors' access to China's AI market once formal appro...

Nathan Ali, 16 Jul 2025 17:41

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is now official (image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI 5 330: Entry-level Krackan Point APU announced with Radeon 820M iGPU

AMD has slyly announced a new chip for entry-level laptops. The Ryzen AI 5 330 comes with a 4-core CPU and a Radeon 820M iGPU with 2 CUs.

Anil Ganti, 16 Jul 2025 16:24

MSI offers the Claw A8 in two colours at launch. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw A8: Availability of first AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme gaming handheld expanded following initial release

MSI has released its latest 8-inch gaming handheld in another market. While the company has not set a full global release date yet, early indications suggest that the Claw A8 could retail for between the Intel Lunar Lake-based Cla...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 23:17

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered MSI Claw 8 variant has been spotted on Geekbench (image source: MSI)

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme shows up on Geekbench alongside new MSI Claw handheld

The AMD Ryzen Z2 has been benchmarked on Geekbench. While the listing gives us a decent idea about its GPU performance gains, the same can’t be said about the CPU.

Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2025 21:14

Geekom A9 Max. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Geekom renews its mini PC offensive: A9 Max with Ryzen AI 9 launching soon

Geekom is launching a new mini PC, the A9 Max, that utilizes the latest AMD technology. At its core is the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which not only offers a modern APU with high computing power but also features an integrated NP...

Sebastian Bade, 15 Jul 2025 16:53

Aokzoe's first mini-PC features prominent branding throughout. (Image source: Aokzoe)

Aokzoe teases global release for first gaming mini-PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Aokzoe has shared new information about its first mini-PC. Following on from the recent release of the A1X, the mini-PC will be available globally with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, an eye-catching design and plenty of ports at it...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 13:44

The G1618-05 could be the long-awaited GPD Win 5. (Image source: QQ via @9550pro)

GPD Win: First AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld revealed in latest leak

New evidence concerning a mysterious GPD gaming handheld has emerged on Geekbench. Codenamed G1618-05, the AMD Strix Halo-powered device appears to be the long-awaited GPD Win 5, given the company's recent model numbers.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2025 18:26

AMD Zen 6 June roundup (image source: Moore's Law Is Dead YouTube channel)

Zen 6 desktop chips may arrive in late 2026, following APU and EPYC rollouts - Moore's Law Is Dead

AMD's Zen 6 desktop CPUs, based on the Olympic Ridge platform and N2X process, may not launch until late 2026. This would place them after the release of N2P-based EPYC server processors and Medusa Point APUs, both expected in the...

Sebastian Jankowski, 12 Jul 2025 04:03

AMD Zen 6 CPU AI mockup (image source: DALL:E)

AMD Zen 6 targets 7GHz clock speeds, claims Moore's Law Is Dead

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 desktop processors may be targeting 7GHz or higher clock speeds, according to a new report by Moore’s Law Is Dead. Multiple internal sources have reportedly confirmed this ambitious frequency goal for the high...

Sebastian Jankowski, 12 Jul 2025 03:37

Lenovo's Legion Go S is set to benefit from native Linux power controls via the new WMI driver (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo readies WMI driver for gaming handhelds with Linux 6.17

New kernel patch brings native power controls to Legion Go S on Linux for much more convenient performance profile switching and more.

Louise Burke, 12 Jul 2025 01:03

Mark Cerny during a PlayStation event, seated beside a PS5 console and DualSense controllers. (Image Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Mark Cerny says RDNA 5 includes engineering work from PS6 development

AMD’s next-gen chips and Sony’s upcoming hardware will likely share key architectural similarities, pointing to a deeper co-design strategy shaping both ecosystems.

Anmol Dubey, 11 Jul 2025 18:44

Ayaneo offers the Flip 1S DS and KB in more colour options than the yellow finishes shown here. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Flip 1S: Ayaneo releases new 144 Hz OLED gaming handheld with dual display and built-in keyboard options

Ayaneo has now released its latest high-end clamshell gaming handheld worldwide. Available with dual display and built-in keyboard options, the Ayaneo Flip 1S features a 144 Hz OLED display with improved controls, ergonomics and a...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2025 19:51

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX managed to outperform its predecessor by over 26% in Geekbench 6 multi-core. (Image source: AMD, Geekbench, edited)

Multi-core madness: 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX hits Geekbench 6 with impressive result

AMD's highest-end workstation CPU, the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX "Shimada Peak" processor has now made its Geekbench debut, boasting an extremely respectable performance jump that appears to exceed AMD's official claim...

Sambit Saha, 09 Jul 2025 17:38

Sony PS5 Pro gaming console. Will RTX 5060 Ti performance level be sufficient for future AAA titles? (Image source: Digital Foundry video)

The PlayStation 5 Pro's performance is roughly on par with the RTX 5060 Ti and Radeon 9060 XT, according to the latest Digital Foundry tests

Digital Foundry experts compare the updated PlayStation 5 Pro with AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in a new series of tests. Using identical graphics modes, the console chip performs similarly to mid...

Anton Avdyushkin, 08 Jul 2025 19:56

Geekom's mini PCs get the best deals this summer's Amazon Prime Day week

Geekom Prime Day summer deals: Irresistible deals on the best mini PCs for work and play across budgets

Geekom is welcoming this summer's Amazon Prime Day week with enticing deals on some of its best-selling mini PCs. Now, till July 11, get great discounts on acclaimed mini PCs available in a range of budgets for all use cases, incl...

A‏d, 08 Jul 2025 17:51

The MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition comes in two colour options, both with black rear panels. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition performance shown off with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme in early video

The new MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition has now turned up in an early review following its surprise release in China. Showcasing AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, the Claw A8 fares well against existing AMD gaming handhelds while struggling to...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2025 17:26

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

32 GB of memory is suddenly not enough: Why you should not choose less than 64 GB for AMD Strix Halo

Just a few years ago, 32 GB was a luxury, but no more. With memory-hungry AI applications, 32 GB is slowly but surely becoming the new acceptable minimum. And for AMD's Strix Halo platform, 32 GB may not even be the acceptable min...

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Jul 2025 11:45

The choice between the LOQ 15 and Legion 5 15 depends on the budget and demands (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Which is the better RTX 5060 gaming laptop deal at Lenovo: LOQ 15 or Legion 5 15?

Gamers who are in the market for an RTX 5060 laptop can choose between devices tending towards €1,000 and those approaching the €2,000 mark. Using Lenovo's LOQ 15 and Legion 5 as examples, we'll help with that purchase decision....

Florian Glaser, 08 Jul 2025 01:11

The DeskMini X600 leverages a B860 motherboard and can be optioned with an internal RGB light strip shown here. (Image source: ASRock)

DeskMini X600: ASRock releases updated 1.92-litre mini-PC with added USB4 connectivity

ASRock has refreshed its tiny DeskMini X600 mini-PC. Also available with an Intel Wi-Fi kit as the DeskMini X600W, the 1.92-litre mini-PC offers 40 Gbps USB4 connectivity when paired with an AMD Ryzen 8000G APU.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2025 20:37

The ER936-AI and ER937-AI will reside in the $1,000 to $1,200 range. Pictured: the two mini PCs at Computex 2025. (Image source: Team Pandory)

Minix shares more details of its new AMD Strix Point mini PCs

The Minix ER937-AI and ER936-AI were officially showcased at Computex 2025. While the company didn't share pricing details of the two new Strix Point mini PCs at the event, it has now shared the prices and other info about the sys...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Jul 2025 13:19

Lenovo Legion 5 15 G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

It does not always have to be a Pro: Lenovo Legion 5 15 offers almost everything gamers want

Lenovo's new Legion 5 15 is an impressive showcase that you do not have to spend a fortune for a good gaming laptop. But what features are missing compared to more expensive models like the Legion Pro 5?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2025 13:33

Product image of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE SFF GPU. (Image source: Amazon)

The RTX 5070 is the best-selling GPU on Amazon as Nvidia holds 70% market share

Nvidia’s latest generation of GPUs have started to get a foothold in the mainstream consumer market. New data from Amazon US has showed that the RTX 50 series cards are the best selling as of June.

Vineet Washington, 04 Jul 2025 18:19

The excellent Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming CPU is currently 22% off on Newegg along with a useful freebie. (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Outstanding gaming CPU scores big discount along with free 1 TB NVMe SSD

One of the fastest gaming CPUs on the planet, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, is currently on sale on Newegg for an enticing price, along with a free 1 TB NVMe SSD. With gaming performance that leaves hardly any room for complaint, the eight...

Sambit Saha, 04 Jul 2025 18:09