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GeForce NOW is a Game Awards partner. (Source: NVIDIA)

GeForce NOW is streaming the 2020 Game Awards Festival as well as Cyberpunk 2077

Today (December 10, 2020) is a Thursday, which means GeForce NOW has new games to add to its library. NVIDIA has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is one of them, which makes it a day-and-date release alongside other services such as the Epic Games Store. This streaming platform is also the official host of the Game Awards Festival.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 22:40

The new mini-ITX card should at least fit in Intel's NUC 9 kits. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus launches the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Mini OC Edition - one of the smallest Nvidia Ampere-based cards around designed for mini-ITX builds

This card features a shorter but taller PCB that should be within the 180 mm length limit for small form-factor builds like the Intel NUC 9 kits. It features only an 8-pin power connector, yet it can still be overclocked above the reference clocks on the Founders' Edition model.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Dec 2020 15:54

The Topaz and Ruby systems are essentially identical on the outside. (Image Source: Simply NUC)

Simply NUC launches Ruby and Topaz mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 4000U and Intel Tiger Lake processors, respectively

The new Ruby and Topaz mini PC lineups are practically indistinguishable on the outside, as they both feature the proprietary Universal Chassis. As far as specs go, the Ruby systems can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 4800U APU, while the Topaz models can be powered by up to an i7-1165G7 CPU. Both lineups support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 10 TB of SSD storage.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Dec 2020 15:30

The AYA NEO Founder console is capable of playing Cyberpunk 2077 at around 30 FPS. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO Founder handheld gaming console with AMD Ryzen 5 4500U manages to reach 39 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077

The company behind the AYA NEO Founder handheld gaming console has uploaded a video showing the mobile device reaching a peak of 39 FPS while running Cyberpunk 2077 and maintaining a playable rate throughout the test. The AYA NEO Founder handheld sports an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U that features a Radeon RX Vega 6 iGPU part.

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 01:11

Samsung 980 PRO SSD, now available with 2 TB of storage space and US$600 price tag

2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD surfaces online, but be ready to cough up almost US$600

With a price that translates to almost US$600 (US$577 at today's exchange rate, to be accurate), the 2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD is a brand-new item that has no performance data listed yet. However, the values should be close to those of the 1 TB variant - up to 7,000 MBps read and 5,000 MBps write.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2020 18:12

Chrome OS now has a Bluetooth battery bar. (Source: XDA)

The Chrome OS 87 update brings battery levels for connected Bluetooth devices and more

Google has announced an update for Chrome OS to version 87. This upgrade allows users to see how much battery their Bluetooth-connected peripherals have left for the first time. It also confers the ability to search through open tabs and makes the system more accessible to multilingual users.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2020 23:26

The ThinkCentre M75n IoT nano desktop gets a price cut of US$360 early December 2020 (Source: Lenovo US)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkCentre M75n Nano IoT mini PC, priced over US$500 at launch, now starts at US$179

Launched earlier this year with a starting price tag of US$539, the AMD Athlon Silver 3050e-powered Lenovo ThinkCentre M75n Nano IoT ultra-slim desktop PC was designed to fit on the back of ThinkVision T/P series monitors and its price exceeded US$500. Fortunately, those interested can get it now for just US$179.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2020 16:02

2.4-inch GMK NucBox mini PC is finally available

Advertised as the world's most powerful palm-sized 4K mini PC, the GMK NucBox surfaced in multiple reviews a few months ago and was supposed to become available for purchase in late October. Now, this minuscule mini PC is finally up for purchase starting at US$219 (Intel Celeron J4125, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD).

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2020 12:59

Phantom Canyon will not arrive until Q1 2021. (Image source: FanlessTech)

The Intel NUC 11 Extreme reportedly delayed until Q1 2021; NUC 11 Performance due for release this month with up to a Core i7-1165G7 and 64 GB of RAM

Intel's NUC 11 Performance 'Panther Canyon' NUC remains on track for this month, according to a new report. The NUC 11 Extreme 'Phantom Canyon' NUC has been delayed until Q1 2021, though. Both machines will offer the Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1165G7, which are all based on Intel's Tiger Lake-U series platform.

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 18:22

The Y-GX01 can be configured with a range of CPUs. (Image source: NVISEN)

NVISEN Y-GX01: A mini-PC with gaming chops thanks to its Intel Core i9-9880H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

With the Y-GX01, NVISEN has developed a mini-PC that is not only compact, but powerful too. The machines with a dedicated GPU, expandability and a range of processors to choose from.

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2020 13:54

The new Gx1 Pro is the first mini laptop to feature an FHD touchscreen. (Image Source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook upgrades the Gx1 Pro portable console/laptop with Tiger Lake Core i7-1160G7 CPUs and 7-inch FHD screen

The latest iteration of the Gx1 Pro portable console that doubles as a mini laptop is the first to include an FHD touchscreen. It also gets a CPU upgrade with the Tiger Lake i7-1160G7 quad-core that integrates a 96 EU Xe iGPU, plus it comes with two detachable controllers and two Thunderbolt 4 connectors.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2020 15:01

The Mars 4000U is the thinnest AMD-powered mini-PC. (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock Mars 4000U: Thinnest AMD-powered mini-PC launched with support for up to a Ryzen 7 4800U

ASRock has released a new set of mini-PCs, and ones that it claims to be the thinnest of its kind. The Mars 4000U will be available with up to the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and will support dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM, along with Wi-Fi 6 and multiple storage types.

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2020 01:24

The new Deep mini-ITX form-factor is slightly longer than the regular mini-ITX. (Image Source: ASRock)

Server-grade mini PCs: ASRock reveals "Deep mini-ITX" motherboards with AMD EPYC Rome CPU support

We have not yet seen any mini-ITX platforms with Threadripper support, but ASRock is now doing us one better with its proprietary Deep mini-iTX form-factor motherboards supporting server-grade AMD EPYC Rome CPUs with up to 64 cores and 128 threads.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Nov 2020 15:52

The Beelink GTI retails for US$539.99 on Geekbuying. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink GTI: A new mini-PC with an Intel Core i5-8260U and a built-in fingerprint scanner launched

The GTI is a new mini-PC from Beelink. The machine has an Intel Core i5-8260U processor, up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, along with a host of ports. The Beelink GTI even has a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2020 00:01

The EliteMini UM700 offers the Ryzen 7 3750H and plenty of connectivity. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM EliteMini UM700: A mini-PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H APU for US$539

The EliteMini UM700 from MINISFORUM offers an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H APU, up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and a plethora of I/O. The EliteMini UM700 can be ordered now for US$539.

Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 23:43

A BOE AMQLED display. (Source: Wiley Online Library)

BOE launches a ground-breaking 55-inch UHD AMQLED display

BOE has announced that it has made active-matrix quantum dot light-emitting diode (or AMQLED) technology 4K and TV-sized for the first time. This emerging display standard is based on quantum dots, as is QLED, but does not require a backlight. This may mean it offers more consistent colors and brightness compared to those high-end panel types.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2020 18:27

The UP Xtreme i11 comes with a choice of three Tiger Lake E processors. (Image source: AAEON)

UP Xtreme i11: A single-board computer and mini-PC with Intel Tiger Lake processors, USB 4.0 connectivity and DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM

AAEON has announced its latest single-board computer, the UP Xtreme i11. Also available as an Edge Compute Enabling Kit, the UP Xtreme i11 comes with a choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors, USB 4.0 connectivity and socketed DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM.

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 13:30

There is plenty of unused space in the new Mac mini. (Image source: Apple)

New Mac mini teardown reveals that Apple could have made its mini-PC a lot smaller

The dimensions of the Mac mini have remained unchanged since 2010, despite multiple internal revisions. Apple has removed the 2.5-inch drive and the DVD drive, while a teardown video has even slimmed down the size of the motherboard for the new M1 model, raising the question of why it has kept its mini-PC the same size.

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 00:09

Beelink sells the SEi10 in two configurations. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink SEi10: A mini-PC with an Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor, Thunderbolt 3 and support for up to 64 GB of RAM

The SEi10 from Beelink is a mini-PC powered by an Intel Ice Lake-U processor, up to 512 GB of pre-installed storage and support for 64 GB of RAM. The Core i3-1005G1-powered machine comes with Windows 10 pre-installed, Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.0 Type-A ports and three video outputs.

Alex Alderson, 19 Nov 2020 00:06

The CarDroid replaces Android Auto with full Android 9.0 Pie. (Image source: CarDroid Innovations)

CarDroid: A mini-PC that replaces Android Auto with over US$150,000 in crowdfunding

The CarDroid is a mini-PC that promises to replace Android Auto with fully-fledged Android 9.0 Pie. The mini-PC comes with either a quad or octa-core processor, along with up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash storage. The device has generated over US$150,000 in crowdfunding on Indiegogo, while the manufacturer aims to begin shipping from next month.

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2020 22:44

The upcoming BRIX mini PCs powered by Renoir APUs are coming with slim or tall cases. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte teases BRIX mini PCs with AMD Renoir APUs

AMD is already preparing to launch the Ryzen 5000 APU series, yet Gigabyte is a bit late to the party with some Ryzen 4000 PCs. Better late than never, as they say. The recent teaser from Gigabyte does not specify the exact processors, but we can expect up to a Ryzen 7 4800U. There will also be support for Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 Gbps LAN connections.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Nov 2020 14:02

The new iBOX mini PCs are passively cooled via the heatsink fins on the chassis. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces fanless iBOX mini PCs with Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors

The iBOX-V2000V and iBOX-V2000M mini PCs are powered by low-power Ryzen Embedded V2516 6-core and the Ryzen Embedded V2516 6-core processors, respectively. These 10 W TDP models do not require active cooling, but still provide decent performance as they are said to be faster than Intel's Comet Lake ULV chips.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Nov 2020 17:29

The Pantera Pico PC will feature four USB Type-A ports. (Image source: XDO.ai)

Pantera Pico PC: A mini-PC with four USB Type-A ports an optional media dock

The Pantera Pico PC is like many mini-PCs but with a twist. Not only will the device feature four USB Type-A ports, but it will support an optional media dock. The Pantera Pico PC will start at US$129 when it comes to Indiegogo next month and is powered by the popular Intel Celeron J4125 processor.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2020 15:34

The new iMac render features very thin bezels (Image source: Svetapple)

Intriguing 2021 iMac concept pushes Apple's all-in-one into the modern world with thinner bezels

Designers over at Svetapple created a set of detailed concept renders of the 2021 iMac, based on what rumors indicate about the upcoming all-in-one. The stunning models highlight the possibility that Apple will introduce slimmer bezels, bringing iMacs more in line with recent iPads.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2020 20:44

AMD now wants to dominate the ultra-low voltage processor market, as well. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded V2000 low-TDP processors with Zen 2 cores and improved Radeon Vega iGPUs

After revealing a stellar Zen 3 lineup, AMD is now looking to strengthen its position in the low-TDP embedded market with the new Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors featuring up to 8 Zen 2 cores and improved Vega IGPUs. Team Red prepared two 10 W models to take on Intel's ULV Comet Lake processors, plus two more 35 W models that appear to beat the i7-9750H models.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Nov 2020 16:18

The new EGLOBAL S200 starts at US$348. (Image source: EGLOBAL)

EGLOBAL S200: A mini-PC with up to an Intel Core i9-10880H processor and 32 GB of RAM

The EGLOBAL S200 is a new mini-PC that is available with up to an Intel Core i9-10880H processor. The machine can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, too.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2020 23:12

MSI confirms an accidental fire at its Chinese PCB factory

Recently, reports of a fire breaking out at MSI's plant in Bao'an, Shenzhen arose on social media and on news sites. Now, the OEM has officially stated that these reports were true, although the incident in question was immediately met with appropriate action. No harm to workers at the factory was reported.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2020 22:09

The AYA NEO Founder features a Ryzen 5 4500U chipset. (Image source: AYA)

The AYA NEO Founder arrives with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, 16 GB of RAM and a translucent design; global crowdfunding campaign is coming

AYA has finally begun shipping the NEO, its compact and handheld games console. The AYA NEO Founder comes with a translucent shell, an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U APU and a 47 Whr battery. AYA is only shipping the NEO Founder in China for the time being, though.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2020 18:35

The GPD Win 3 will have an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. (Image source: GPD via Liliputing)

The GPD Win 3 brings an Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake processor to a Nintendo Switch form factor

GPD is working on a new handheld games console, the Win 3. Based on a 5.5-inch display and an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, the Win 3 features a 96 EU Iris Xe Graphics G7 GPU, 16 GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2020 17:46

The GK41 has four USB 3.0 Type-A ports and two RJ45 connections, among others. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM GK41: Mini-PC with a quad-core Intel chipset and 8 GB of RAM is down to US$229.99

The MINISFORUM GK41 features an Intel Celeron J4125 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The 128 GB model is now down to US$229.99 online, while all SKUs come with a bounty of connectivity, including dual 4K video outputs and four USB 3.0 Type-A ports.

Alex Alderson, 09 Nov 2020 14:55

The LarkBox Pro features a nominally more powerful processor. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi LarkBox Pro: A compact mini-PC with a more powerful processor than its predecessor

Chuwi has unleashed a Pro version of the LarkBox, the LarkBox Pro. The LarkBox Pro retails for US$219 and comes with an Intel Celeron J4125 processor, a 200/300 MHz upgrade on the Celeron J4115 in the original LarkBox.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2020 19:19

The Shuttle XH410G packs plenty of power into its compact chassis. (Image source: Shuttle)

Shuttle XH410G: 3-litre mini-PC launched with Comet Lake-S processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 support

Shuttle has launched a new mini-PC, the XH410G. The XH410G supports with a choice of Comet Lake-S processors, and has a PCIe card slot that could house a dedicated GPU, like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. The Shuttle XH410G starts at €283 as a barebones machine.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:14

The Chuwi CoreBox Pro costs US$439. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi CoreBox Pro: Ice Lake mini-PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port launched for US$439

The Chuwi CoreBox Pro offers an Intel Ice Lake processor, 12 GB of RAM, an NVMe drive and loads of ports. One of these is a Thunderbolt 3 port, opening the two-litre machine up to being used with an eGPU. The Chuwi CoreBox Pro is available to order now for US$439.

Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 19:06

The Nignmei Cube looks like a few other popular mini-PCs, even in its Iron Man form. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi rips off the Chuwi LarkBox and GMK NucBox with its new mini-PC

Xiaomi has unveiled a mini-PC, and it is a dead ringer for the Chuwi LarkBox and GMK NucBox. Xiaomi has based its machine, called the Ningmei Cube, on an Intel Celeron J4125 processor and up to 8 GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Ningmei Cube starts at CNY (~US$150).

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2020 15:29

The Librem Mini V2 retails starts at US$699. (Image source: Purism)

Librem Mini V2: A powerful mini-PC with a Comet Lake Core i7 processor and up to 64 GB of RAM

Purism has updated its Librem Mini, now called the Librem Mini V2. The second version of the popular mini-PC comes with a Comet Lake-U Core i7 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and has an M.2 slot for fast NVMe drives.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 23:47

The EliteMini Box X400 is slightly bulkier than your average Intel NUC. (Image Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM announces new EliteMini Box X400 mini PCs with AMD Renoir desktop APUs

The upcoming EliteMini Box X400 mini PCs will support Ryzen 2000 / 3000 / 4000 APUs up to a Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G processor. Even though the chassis is the same as the Intel version that comes with a GTX 1050 Ti GPU, the AMD models do not support discrete GPUs. Pre-sales will start this November.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Nov 2020 16:28

Raspberry Pi 400 — a complete PC within a keyboard. (Image Source: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi 400: a faster Pi 4 within a keyboard starting from US$70

Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the launch of the Pi 400 — a complete PC within a keyboard aimed at getting users up and running without much hassle. The Raspberry Pi 400 is much similar to the Pi 4 in terms of specs but comes with a slightly faster CPU. The Pi 400 is available as a standalone keyboard-PC for US$70 or as a PC desktop kit with all accessories for US$100.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Nov 2020 13:58

The Station M1, pictured, is the smaller version of T-Chip's two new mini-PCs. (Image source: T-Chip)

Station M1 & P1: Passively cooled mini-PCs that can be used as media centres

The Station M1 and P1 are affordable and compact mini-PCs that can double as media centres. Both come with Rockchip SoCs, up to 4 GB of RAM and bags of connectivity.

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2020 23:53

Razer promotes its new event. (Source: Razer)

Razer announces a new "Store Live" event set for November 5, 2020

Razer has already held its first virtual launch event in 2020. Now, it will hold a second to be livestreamed in November of the same year. It apparently consists of a series of "exclusive" product debuts, unboxings and giveaways via the OEM's official YouTube channel.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2020 16:57

DeskMini DMAF5: A powerful and affordable mini-PC with up to 32 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM DeskMini DMAF5: Mini-PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor is now shipping

The MINISFORUM DeskMini DMAF5 is now shipping, following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The DeskMini DMAF5 starts at US$399 and comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 3550H APU. The machine can be equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD.

Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2020 23:26

OneGX Pro with Intel Core i7-1160G7 running GTA V (Source: One-netbook on YouTube)

Intel Core i7-1160G7-powered OneGX Pro spotted online, price not available yet

The OneGX1 handheld gaming PC that surfaced earlier this year with an Intel Core i5-10210Y processor under the hood will soon get a more powerful sibling that has exactly the same looks. Dubbed OneGX Pro, it features the Intel Core i7-1160G7 processor and is much faster than its predecessor.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2020 17:26

Mini-ITX form-factor for increased ease of use (Image Source: SiFive)

SiFive readies the HiFive Unmatched, world's first RISC-V-based desktop PC platform

SiFive's HiFive Unmatched mini-ITX platform is designed for DiY developers. It comes with a 5-core RISC-V processor complemented by 8 GB of onboard DDR4 RAM. Users can add an NVMe SSD, a wireless card and a dGPU or any other PCIe Gen 3 X8 expansion card. The platform is compatible with many popular Linux distributions and will soon be up for pre-orders at US$665.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Oct 2020 16:37

Android 11 is now available for the small Raspberry Pi 4 (source: raspberrypi.org)

Raspberry Pi 4: OmniROM brings Android 11 to the popular single-board computer

With OmniROM, owners of the Raspberry Pi 4 can now install the latest Android 11 on their small computer. Only a few features like screencast or the ability to open a hotspot are missing.

Cornelius Wolff, 30 Oct 2020 08:01

PrimeMini 5: A fanless Mini-PC powered by Whiskey Lake processors. (Image source: Prime Computer)

PrimeMini 5: Fanless Mini-PC unveiled with a choice of Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors

The PrimeMini 5 is a new and powerful mini-PC, considering its size. The compact machine runs silently too and features a good selection of I/O. The PrimeMini 5 ships worldwide from Switzerland.

Alex Alderson, 28 Oct 2020 15:41

The Kingdel NC610 features up to a Core i7 Coffee Lake-S processor and a GeForce GTX 1650. (Image source: Kingdel)

Kingdel NC610: A powerful mini-PC that packs an LGA 1151 socket and a desktop NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

The Kingdel NC610 may be small, but it packs a punch. With an LGA 1151 socket and up to a pre-configured Core i7-9700F, the NC610 also features a replaceable GeForce GTX 1650 GPU and a host of connectivity. The Kingdel NC610 is also available with either a Core i3-9100F or a Core i5-9400F.

Alex Alderson, 23 Oct 2020 15:19

The new Acer Chromebox CXI4. (Source: Acer)

Acer pitches its new Chromebox CXI4 as a desktop-replacement for enterprise or education

The CXI4 is Acer's new Chromebox with up-to-date connectivity, featuring Wi-Fi 6, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and type C ports. Therefore, it may prove an option for the processing needed in retail or learning spaces. It also has the dimensions and VESA mount necessary to hide it behind nearly any screen paired with it in these environments.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Oct 2020 15:45

TOPTON's latest Mini-PC can be equipped with up to a 45 W Comet Lake-H processor. (Image source: TOPTON)

TOPTON Mini-PC: A compact yet powerful machine with 45 W Intel processors that starts at US$342

TOPTON's latest Mini-PC features a choice of 45 W processors up to the Core i9-10885H, despite its compact size. The machine supports dual-channel RAM and up to three storage drives too, along with a plethora of ports. It is available either as a barebones kit or with RAM and storage.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2020 21:38

The MINISFORUM X35G will begin shipping next month. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM X35G: Mini-PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port and Ice Lake processor to start shipping in November

The MINISFORUM X35G is a Mini-PC with an Ice Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM and a Thunderbolt 3 port, among other ports. The compact PC is available to back on Indiegogo from US$350 and will begin shipping next month.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2020 00:37

The A9-9820 mounted on a motherboard (Image source: @momomo_us)

Unreleased AMD A9-9820 APU gets listed on Aliexpress: 8 Excavator cores and GCN graphics would've matched the Xbox One

An Aliexpress seller recently listed what appears to be a rare, unreleased AMD APU from the Excavator era. The 8-core A9-9820 leverage R7 350 graphics and bear striking similarities to the Xbox One's performance profile.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Oct 2020 09:40

Mini PC

GeForce NOW is streaming the 2020 Game Awards Festival as well as Cyberpunk 2077

Asus launches the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Mini OC Edition - one of the smallest Nvidia Ampere-based cards around designed for mini-ITX builds

Simply NUC launches Ruby and Topaz mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 4000U and Intel Tiger Lake processors, respectively

AYA NEO Founder handheld gaming console with AMD Ryzen 5 4500U manages to reach 39 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077

2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD surfaces online, but be ready to cough up almost US$600

The Chrome OS 87 update brings battery levels for connected Bluetooth devices and more

Deal | Lenovo ThinkCentre M75n Nano IoT mini PC, priced over US$500 at launch, now starts at US$179

2.4-inch GMK NucBox mini PC is finally available

The Intel NUC 11 Extreme reportedly delayed until Q1 2021; NUC 11 Performance due for release this month with up to a Core i7-1165G7 and 64 GB of RAM

NVISEN Y-GX01: A mini-PC with gaming chops thanks to its Intel Core i9-9880H processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

One-Netbook upgrades the Gx1 Pro portable console/laptop with Tiger Lake Core i7-1160G7 CPUs and 7-inch FHD screen

ASRock Mars 4000U: Thinnest AMD-powered mini-PC launched with support for up to a Ryzen 7 4800U

Server-grade mini PCs: ASRock reveals "Deep mini-ITX" motherboards with AMD EPYC Rome CPU support

Beelink GTI: A new mini-PC with an Intel Core i5-8260U and a built-in fingerprint scanner launched

MINISFORUM EliteMini UM700: A mini-PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H APU for US$539

BOE launches a ground-breaking 55-inch UHD AMQLED display

UP Xtreme i11: A single-board computer and mini-PC with Intel Tiger Lake processors, USB 4.0 connectivity and DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM

New Mac mini teardown reveals that Apple could have made its mini-PC a lot smaller

Beelink SEi10: A mini-PC with an Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor, Thunderbolt 3 and support for up to 64 GB of RAM

CarDroid: A mini-PC that replaces Android Auto with over US$150,000 in crowdfunding

Gigabyte teases BRIX mini PCs with AMD Renoir APUs

ASRock announces fanless iBOX mini PCs with Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors

Pantera Pico PC: A mini-PC with four USB Type-A ports an optional media dock

Intriguing 2021 iMac concept pushes Apple's all-in-one into the modern world with thinner bezels

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded V2000 low-TDP processors with Zen 2 cores and improved Radeon Vega iGPUs

EGLOBAL S200: A mini-PC with up to an Intel Core i9-10880H processor and 32 GB of RAM

MSI confirms an accidental fire at its Chinese PCB factory

The AYA NEO Founder arrives with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, 16 GB of RAM and a translucent design; global crowdfunding campaign is coming

The GPD Win 3 brings an Intel Core i7 Tiger Lake processor to a Nintendo Switch form factor

MINISFORUM GK41: Mini-PC with a quad-core Intel chipset and 8 GB of RAM is down to US$229.99

Chuwi LarkBox Pro: A compact mini-PC with a more powerful processor than its predecessor

Shuttle XH410G: 3-litre mini-PC launched with Comet Lake-S processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 support

Chuwi CoreBox Pro: Ice Lake mini-PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port launched for US$439

Xiaomi rips off the Chuwi LarkBox and GMK NucBox with its new mini-PC

Librem Mini V2: A powerful mini-PC with a Comet Lake Core i7 processor and up to 64 GB of RAM

MINISFORUM announces new EliteMini Box X400 mini PCs with AMD Renoir desktop APUs

Raspberry Pi 400: a faster Pi 4 within a keyboard starting from US$70

Station M1 & P1: Passively cooled mini-PCs that can be used as media centres

Razer announces a new "Store Live" event set for November 5, 2020

MINISFORUM DeskMini DMAF5: Mini-PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor is now shipping

Intel Core i7-1160G7-powered OneGX Pro spotted online, price not available yet

SiFive readies the HiFive Unmatched, world's first RISC-V-based desktop PC platform

Raspberry Pi 4: OmniROM brings Android 11 to the popular single-board computer

PrimeMini 5: Fanless Mini-PC unveiled with a choice of Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors

Kingdel NC610: A powerful mini-PC that packs an LGA 1151 socket and a desktop NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

Acer pitches its new Chromebox CXI4 as a desktop-replacement for enterprise or education

Zotac ZBOX MI642 Nano Desktop Hands-On

TOPTON Mini-PC: A compact yet powerful machine with 45 W Intel processors that starts at US$342

MINISFORUM X35G: Mini-PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port and Ice Lake processor to start shipping in November

Unreleased AMD A9-9820 APU gets listed on Aliexpress: 8 Excavator cores and GCN graphics would've matched the Xbox One

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