Mini PC

The Acemagic Retro X3 is an unusual mini-PC that immediately catches the eye with its iconic retro design. Beneath its nostalgic exterior lies modern hardware that makes this compact computer a versatile companion for everyday use, multimedia, and light gaming tasks.

Prominent OEM Peladn has revealed the new WO5 304 mini PC powered by Intel's entry-level Core 3 304 Wildcat Lake CPU. The mini PC is impressively compact, and weighs in at just 310 grams or around 11 ounces.

The Minisforum 139D7 has been launched as a new Intel-powered PC with a compact chassis. It has dGPU support, and the company offers a configuration with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT. The starting launch price is $495.

The Minisforum 895D7 is a new compact PC that's powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. Its barebone configuration costs $495, and the option with the Radeon RX 9060 XT starts at $1,119. The company also has a config with 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Ninkear has launched a new mini PC dubbed the L20. This compact 0.66 L Mini PC sports a healthy array of ports and a relatively powerful Intel Core Ultra 5 "Lunar Lake" CPU with 16 GB of RAM.

A Geekom mini PC user reports that a driver package available on the official site contains malware. The executable in question is in the LAN driver folder, and it’s the same one for several AMD models from the brand, including the A7, A8, AE8, AE7, and AX8 Pro. Update: Geekom responded.

A YouTuber has built a compact gaming console with a working cartridge slot and spring-loaded eject button around a Geekom IT13 MAX mini PC. The 3D-printed cartridges hold no games, only NFC tags that an ESP32 reads over USB serial to launch the matching title from Steam.

ETA Prime has put the Minisforum X1 Lite Mini PC with the Ryzen 7 255 and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and the OneXGPU 2 eGPU dock through its paces in AAA games. The results are super positive, as the AMD Radeon RX 7800M-powered OneXGPU 2 provides enough horsepower to run AAA games at 1440p.

Shuttle has introduced a new version of its XPC Slim DH810 mini PC. Dubbed the DH810S, the new mini PC sports a slightly different I/O configuration, and is powered by Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs from Intel paired with up to 96 GB of RAM.

An unannounced GMKtec mini PC has surfaced in a benchmark database with AMD's fastest Ryzen AI Max PRO chip onboard alongside 128GB of RAM.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC globally. Equipped with Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, the M2 Air also supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which it combines with upgradeable storage, a USB4 port and dual 2.5 Gigabit LAN.

Apple has opened a free manufacturing training hub in Houston within the facility set to begin producing the Mac mini, marking Apple's first U.S. production run for a consumer product in recent years.

The Minisforum M1 has been refreshed, and the new variant brings the Intel Core i9 13900HX, a notable upgrade over the 12950HX. Other specs remain similar, and it has an affordable starting price tag, which is $399.

When it comes to industrial mini PCs, BioStar is quite a respected name. The company has now launched a new compact mini PC primarily for edge deployment and other industrial automation tasks.

Bosgame has released a new affordable mini PC called the E2 Plus. It runs an AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, which, upon closer inspection is essentially a Ryzen 5 3500U, a CPU originally released in 2019.

ETA Prime has tested an unreleased Mini PC in AAA games. Called the Piston V, the Mini PC has a cool design with a built-in front display, supports dual-booting Bazzite and Windows, and is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 APU.

Minisforum has launched the M2 Elite Mini Air-304 after showing the mini PC at Computex earlier this year. It combines an Intel Core 3 304 Wildcat Lake processor with USB4, dual 2.5GbE and expandable DDR5 memory,

The Aoostar Maco-L 7735U is a new addition to the company's growing mini PC lineup. This affordable system is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, which features the Radeon 680M iGPU. There's an OCuLink port, which brings proper eGPU support. The launch starting price is around $400.

The GMKtec EVO-X3 Mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU is a super powerful Mini PC meant primarily for local AI use. However, the Radeon 8060S iGPU of the Strix Halo makes the Mini PC a legit gaming contender, especially when combined with SteamOS.

Lenovo is refreshing its 1-liter ThinkCentre Neo 50q mini PC with Intel Wildcat Lake processors. The new Gen 7 model succeeds the Lunar Lake-powered Gen 6 and will offer up to an Intel Core 7 350 processor and 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Thanks to an ongoing sale, the powerful Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 mini PC is now available with a substantial $1,150 discount for a limited time. This variant also ships with 16 GB RAM and a powerful 14-core Intel desktop-class CPU.

ETA Prime has tested the GMKtec EVO-X3 Mini PC, the company's most powerful Mini PC to date. The GMKtec EVO-X3 features an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 140 W max TDP. The tests show that the GMKtec EVO-X3 is capable of much more than AI processing.

Asus has released a new ROG NUC 16 configuration with an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU and 32GB of RAM. Starting at $3,116.60, it slots between the RTX 5060 ($2,499) and RTX 5080 ($3,799) options, offering a middle ground between price and performance.

MeLE has introduced a brand-new mini PC with a rather old Intel N150 CPU and up to 16 GB of RAM. The fanless, dust-resistant mini PC is just 600 cc in volume, and is aimed at industrial usage.

The Reatan X7 Mini PC is currently selling at its lowest price ever, and the value is difficult to ignore. Its included Crucial memory and storage alone retail for more than the complete system, which also features an AMD Ryzen 7 255 processor, Radeon 780M graphics, and modern connectivity including USB 4 and OCuLink.

The Seeed Studio reComputer Mini J5011 is a compact industrial PC featuring an NVIDIA Jetson module, extensive connectivity, and ultra-fast 10 GbE networking designed for edge AI workloads.

The Steam Machine's interchangeable front panel was designed to let users easily customize the look of their console. A Reddit user has now shown that a faceplate can be more than just cosmetic – by turning it into a mount and charging dock for the Steam Controller.

The Steam Machine flexes its muscles in the RPCS3 PS3 emulator. Even demanding games such as God of War 3, Dark Souls, and Gran Turismo 6 run smoothly for the most part without performance patches. Despite a few graphical issues, the reviewer calls it a true "emulation beast."

The Beelink EQi 304 pairs Intel's efficient Wildcat Lake platform with an ultra-compact chassis and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, its performance and $659 price tag make competing mini PCs worth a closer look.

Asus's VM31 is a 0.55-liter mini PC designed for tight spaces suitable for a wide range of productivity setups, ranging from small offices to crowded retail environments.

MSI has started selling its 0.83-liter Cubi 5 1M mini PC in the US. Powered by Raptor Lake-U processors, it starts at $329.99 for a barebones configuration with an Intel Core 3 100U, but is also available with a Core i7-150U, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Lenovo's new Yoga mini PC has received its first discount in the US. The 0.65-liter Mac mini rival debuted at $1,869.99 with Intel's Core Ultra X7 358H and 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, but Best Buy has already knocked $380 off the price.

A Reddit user set out to prove that building a Steam Machine yourself isn't necessarily cheaper than buying Valve's system. However, most commenters disagreed with the example build.

Zero is rethinking how a mini PC handles local AI workloads. Rather than relying on the host CPU or integrated graphics to run inference, the company's latest desktops offload that work entirely to a second, independent chip with memory of its own.

Asus has introduced a cheaper ROG NUC 16 configuration powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX. The 3L gaming mini PC undercuts the Core Ultra 9 model by a massive $1,300 while still packing 32GB RAM and a discrete RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.

The Minisforum MS-03, which was introduced in the global market earlier in July 2026, is now available to purchase. This Intel Panther Lake-powered mini PC has a discounted starting price of $759, and it's possible to equip it with 128GB of RAM.

Chuwi has launched a new mini PC, the LarkBox X 100U. It's powered by the Intel Core 3 100U, an entry-level processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup. It's paired with 16GB of RAM, and the launch price is quite affordable: $439.

The F9A is a new, powerful mini-PC supporting up to 128 GB of RAM and external GPU connectivity via OCuLink. It accommodates two fast M.2 SSDs and features high-speed networking options.

The Bosgame E6 ECO Mini PC is one of the first Intel Wildcat Lake-based mini PCs. Featuring 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB storage, and dual 2.5G LAN ports, the new mini PC will launch globally in August for $379.99.

Geekbench 7 is here with overhauled CPU and GPU tests, a new scoring baseline and several workloads designed around modern applications. These changes mean Geekbench 7 results aren't directly comparable with scores from older versions of the benchmark.

Phanteks has introduced the XT M5, XT V5, and XT V5-LCD PC cases with support for 430 mm graphics cards and 360 mm top radiators. The XT V5-LCD also features a built-in 7-inch display, with prices starting at $79.99.

dbrand has launched 51 “totally legal” skins for Valve’s Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Deck, including nine new designs with matching controller skins. The release follows a cease-and-desist notice from Valve that forced dbrand to cancel its popular unlicensed Companion Cube case. Shipments are scheduled to begin in late August.

The Lenovo Lecoo Mini Pro has a new configuration, and it comes with the Ryzen 5 7430U. This AMD mini PC retains most of the other highlights found on other configurations. The launch price is CNY 2,999, about $443.

Valve has deliberately decided not to release exclusive games for the Steam Machine in order to avoid locking out PC gamers. On Reddit, however, the decision itself has drawn far less attention than the fact that many users feel it even needed an explanation.

Valve’s new gaming system has become a tempting target for thieves and scalpers. One unlucky buyer saw the hardware heisted after a Royal Mail delivery. The company sent another mini PC, but despite the high Steam Machine price, it’s not using signature confirmation.

The GMKtec K8 Plus mini PC is now available with a 23% discount on Amazon Prime. Equipped with a whopping 32 GB of DDR5 memory and 512 GB storage, the octa-core Ryzen 7-powered mini PC boasts OCuLink support and a healthy array of I/O options.

A new analysis suggests Valve's premium Steam Machine may be enjoying a stronger launch than expected. By examining Steam Hardware Survey data, Boiling Steam estimates the Linux-powered gaming PC is selling steadily despite its high asking price, although Valve has yet to disclose official hardware sales figures.