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Lenovo Announces the All-New Workstations Solutions and Updates to the ThinkStation Desktop Portfolio

Lenovo, today at NXT BLD, announced its new portfolio of Workstation Solutions, a series of purpose-built, expertly-curated industry solutions that meet and exceed the rigorous performance and workflow requirements of engineers, designers, architects, data scientists, researchers, and creators so these power users can work smarter, faster, and more cost-effectively. Lenovo also unveiled the latest editions of its newest ThinkStation P2 and P3 desktop workstations designed to maximize performance and value.

Lenovo Workstations Solutions—Your Workflow, Perfected
Businesses need more than just powerful hardware—they need complete workflow solutions tailored to real-world industry challenges. Developed by Lenovo engineering experts through research and customer engagement to understand workflow bottlenecks and pain points, Lenovo Workstation Solutions deliver easily deployable blueprints—scalable and secure reference architectures powered by the state-of-the-art Lenovo Workstations—featuring superior hardware, software and services.

Jonsbo Reveals Small Form Factor Cases and More Cases at Computex 2025

Here in Jonsbo's booth at Computex 2025 we discovered two new Small Form Factor ITX NAS "style" cases, the NV10 and N10. These compact cases support ITX motherboards and Flex PSUs up to 150 mm. The NV10 is oriented more towards users who want to build a compact PC by offering support for a dual-slot graphics card. The N10, on the other hand is focusing on storage with support for four 2.5-inch drives and cooling fans for SSDs. Another SFF-oriented case is the V12, a microATX case with three-sided glass panels and wood accents.

From Jonsbo's T series they showcased the T9 that sports a modular design with removable metal and wood panels. Going further down the series there are also the T7 and T6, both following a similar design, with the T6 being a compact micro ATX model.

ASUS Radeon RX 9060 XT Graphics Card Lineup Revealed: TUF Gaming, Prime, and Dual

Whether you're building a new PC or bringing your battle-tested rig into the future, you'll want graphics power to keep up with the latest games. That's why we're giving you choices galore with our new AMD-powered Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB and 8 GB) graphics cards from TUF Gaming, Prime, and ASUS Dual. You have four distinct options, ensuring there's a Radeon RX 9060 XT that's perfect for your unique rig.

Get ready for next-gen features and designs
All these next-gen graphics cards come packed with RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 support. These technologies mean you'll get AMD's latest upscaling solution, granting you incredible high-resolution visuals and impressive system performance to boot. And you'll have the output options you need to enjoy high-res games at jaw-dropping framerates, because all ASUS Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards pack DisplayPort 2.1a technology. DP 2.1a provides the bandwidth necessary to see your PC's glorious performance accurately displayed on your monitor. All four of our Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards come with two DisplayPort 2.1a ports and one HDMI 2.1b port.

ZOTAC Shows New GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO and Low-Profile RTX 5060 at Computex 2025

We stopped by ZOTAC at the Computex 2025 show as the company previously hinted the return of the ArcticStorm Series, in the form of the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO. In addition to this flagship liquid cooled GeForce RTX 5090, ZOTAC is also working on a low-profile GeForce RTX 5060, which could be quite popular for small form-factor builds.

The star of the show is definitely the Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 ArcticStorm AIO graphics card, as this will be positioned as the flagship graphics card in ZOTAC's lineup, featuring an all-in-one liquid cooling with 360 mm radiator with three 120 mm RGB fans and SPECTRA 2.0 ARGB lighting, Infinity Mirror design, dual BIOS, and metal backplate. It is a 2.2-slot design and while the specifications are still not finalized, we expect a decent factory-overclock. ZOTAC is also showing off a low-profile GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, meant for SFF systems and should be compatible with most, if not all PC cases. It is a part of ZOTAC's SOLID Series lineup, takes up two slots, needs a single 8-pin PCIe power connector, has two DisplayPort and one HDMI output, and features a three-fan design. Bear in mind that ZOTAC also has full-height single-fan ITX-ready GeForce RTX 5060, but low-profile graphics cards are not that common these days.

FSP to Showcase New PSUs, Cooling Solutions and SFF ITX Case at Computex 2025

In less than a week from now, FSP will present at Computex its complete lineup of ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 power supplies, a new SFF-READY ITX case, and the MP9 Series dual-tower flagship CPU cooler. Despite us not having (yet) any pictures of their upcoming or updated products, we're going to first let you know what FSP will showcase at this year's Computex show. Based on the success of their flagship MEGA TI power supply series, FSP is expanding its range with the new MEGA PM (Platinum efficiency) and MEGA GM (Gold efficiency) series. These additions provide performance-focused users with more options in terms of wattage and efficiency. The VITA PSU series has also received an upgrade with the introduction of VITA PM, now certified for 80 Plus Platinum. Then, for the first time at Computex, FSP will showcase their 1200 W Platinum-certified SFX-L PSU alongside the 1000 W SFX Platinum model.

We're looking forward to seeing FSP's new S550 ITX small form factor case series, which they say is certified as NVIDIA's SFF-READY and fully supports the RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card. FSP added that the S550 case is designed for users who want top-tier performance in a compact form factor, combining attractive aesthetics, optimal airflow, and support for high-end GPUs. FSP will also reveal its newest flagship CPU cooler, the MP9 Series, which sports an elegant all-black design. Based on the MP7 CPU cooler series, this dual-tower cooler comes equipped with two 140 mm high-performance silent fans and six 6 mm copper heat pipes with a copper base for effective heat transfer and superior CPU cooling. The MP9 has long-lasting FDB bearing fans and a tool-free magnetic top cover design for quick and easy installation without needing to remove the fans.

Lenovo Unveils ThinkStation PGX - Offering Big AI Innovation in an SFF Package

Lenovo has announced the ThinkStation PGX, a compact, personal AI developer workstation. The ThinkStation PGX is ideal for AI researchers and developers, data scientists, practitioners, students, and application engineers who need a purpose-built, compact, and powerful AI desktop solution that works immediately out of the box. Built on the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip providing up to 1 PetaFlop (1000 TOPS) of AI performance, the ThinkStation PGX can tackle large generative AI models of up to 200 billion parameters. With 128 GB of coherent unified system memory, developers can experiment, fine-tune, or inference the latest generation of reasoning AI models. To double down on computing power, developers can connect two ThinkStation PGX systems together to work with even larger AI models up to 405 billion parameters.

The ThinkStation PGX comes preconfigured with the NVIDIA DGX OS, and the NVIDIA AI software stack, along with familiar tools and frameworks like PyTorch and Jupyter. Developers can instantly prototype, fine-tune, and inference large AI models from the desktop and seamlessly deploy to the data center or cloud. "By collaborating with NVIDIA to deliver a high-performance, yet compact device, Lenovo is empowering AI developers, researchers, data scientists, and students to accelerate their workloads and adoption of breakthrough innovation in generative AI."—Rob Herman, Vice President, Worldwide Workstation and Client AI Business at Lenovo.

GEEEK Launches the Rhino Open Air Frame Cases Series

GEEEK, a Taiwanese SFF chassis brand, announced the Rhino open-air frame cases series designed for compact PC builds, featuring a tilted design with acrylic panels and aluminium block construction. The GEEEK Rhino M microATX measures 305 × 250 × 275 mm (excluding protrusions) and supports microATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. This model offers unrestricted compatibility with all standard air and liquid CPU coolers and graphics cards of any length. The open design provides complete freedom for cooling solutions, supporting radiator sizes ranging from 120 mm to 360 mm. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX, and SFX-L formats with no length limitations.

The smaller Rhino S case is designed exclusively for Mini-ITX motherboards, featuring a more compact footprint of 300 × 200 × 250 mm (excluding protrusions) and weighs 1.1 kg. Despite its smaller size, it maintains the same unrestricted compatibility for CPU coolers and graphics cards as Rhino M. The case supports radiators up to 360 mm and accommodates ATX, SFX, and SFX-L power supplies, however, with a maximum length of 140 mm (maximum 150 mm). The white version features slightly thicker acrylic panels, which may make it a bit more difficult to secure the graphics card, according to the product page.

Starforge Systems Launches New Dangerously Cute Gloomy Bear Limited Edition PC

Starforge Systems is excited to reveal an aesthetic refresh of their GLOOMY BEAR Limited Edition PC line, featuring Crunchyroll's infamous murderous teddy bear. The updated Limited Edition PC now features a dark black-on-red design to bring a new level of fierceness to gamers' battlestations. Featuring designs inspired by Japanese artist and writer Mori Chack's fan-favorite anime series, "Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly," the latest GLOOMY BEAR PC comes bundled with a matching GLOOMY BEAR desk mat and 12x18 acrylic wall art.

All the terror of a nightmare bear packed into a pomegranate-sized build. Featuring Mori Chack's infamous Gloomy, the Naughty Grizzly, this sinister system from Starforge transforms cuteness into chaos. With high-quality printed panels on a sleek SFF case and monstrous performance under the hood, it's engineered to haunt your competition. Don't let the size fool you. This PC isn't just powerful - it's a monster.

Gainward Announces GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 Python III and Ghost Graphics Cards

Gainward, a trusted leader in high-performance graphics cards, proudly announces the launch of its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB and 8 GB variants), and RTX 5060 Series lineup. This release features the Python III and Ghost series, each designed to deliver powerful performance for gaming, AI, and creative workloads, with advanced cooling and exceptional durability.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio.

Compulab Refreshes Airtop3 SFF Fanless IoT Edge Server Model with GeForce RTX 4060 dGPU Option

Compulab has updated its "ruggedised" Airtop3 compact form factor PC line with a new configuration that includes a pre-installed "Ada Lovelace" GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB discrete graphics card. Back in 2018, TechPowerUp's news section covered the Israeli firm's initiation of a crowdfunding campaign for their fanless Airtop2 Inferno Mini-PC. This second generation design launched with a desktop GeForce GTX 1080 "Pascal" card onboard. Compulab's current-gen SFF fanless IoT Edge server model was first revealed in 2019; debuting with passively cooled Intel Core i9-9900K (Coffee Lake Refresh) processors and Team Green's Quadro RTX 4000 (Turing) graphics cards. Going further back—to February 2018—the brand introduced its vanilla Airtop2 design.

The latest Airtop3 revision still utilizes an old LGA1151 socket platform; compatible with a small selection of Team Blue "Coffee Lake"—original and refreshed—CPUs. The best configuration can be equipped with a workstation grade Xeon E-2278GE processor. The cheapest option is outfitted with an entry level Celeron G4900T unit. As noted by VideoCardz, Compulab's starting price for an Airtop3 + GeForce RTX 4060 dGPU is $2780. A GPU-less setup costs $1790. Customers can pick between the GeForce RTX 4060 or an older "Ampere" RTX A2000 6 GB card. No matter the specification, CPU/APU and GPU aspects are passively cooled via sizeable copper plates.

Zephyr Showcases GeForce RTX 4070 "Sakura Snow X" Model, Sports a Compact CNC-produced Aluminium Enclosure

Zephyr has presented a new Small Form Factor (SFF) graphics card design that houses previous-gen NVIDIA GPU hardware. The Chinese board partner showcased its GeForce RTX 4070-based "Sakura Snow X" via a 1-minute 42-second long teaser video; according to their bilibili channel this compact wonder is: "the world's first mass-produced CNC single-fan graphics card. A small space aesthetic benchmark—a balance of high performance and exquisite size." Zephyr's latest Mini-ITX offering seems to be a more premium—in terms of enclosure materials—alternative to last year's GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB "Sakura Blizzard" model—examples were placed next to each other in the AIB's demonstration video (aluminium versus plastic). This brand-new dual-slot entrant has arrived with a slightly larger cooling solution (see relevant screenshot below), and a fancier 105 mm airflow fan design—outfitted with more blades (11 vs. 9). VideoCardz has observed "Sakura Snow X" first batch listings on an undisclosed Chinese e-tail platform; launch pricing seems to be 4399 RMB (~$602 USD).

Unlike its pink-hued sibling, Zephyr's sober metal design integrates an I/O plate—giving off the impression of a unibody-esque setup. SFF enthusiasts will welcome this truly compact design, albeit with the disadvantage of playing host to old hat "Ada Lovelace" silicon. Throughout early 2025, Team Green and certain manufacturing partners have hyped up various "SFF-Ready" new-gen solutions. Last week, ZOTAC updated its "Blackwell" gaming portfolio with a dual-slot GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF card. This slimmed down triple-fan option is still a lengthy prospect (304.4 mm); thus quickly dismissed as unworthy of its moniker by compact graphics solution connoisseurs. Similarly, GIGABYTE sells 304 mm-long "SFF" variants—launched months ago in WINDFORCE and EAGLE guises.

ZOTAC Expands GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID Range with "SFF-Ready" Option & OC White Edition

ZOTAC GAMING has quietly added two more models to its SOLID GeForce RTX 50-series product range. Looking back into TechPowerUp's news archive, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer's latter half of March calendar has already introduced four brand-new SKUs, with adjusted dimensions. Two weeks ago, industry watchdogs spotted a low-key rollout of "slimmer profile" SOLID CORE GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti options. As discovered earlier today by VideoCardz, ZOTAC has expanded its "no frills" range—again, without the issuing of an accompaniment press release. Starting with the most confusing aspect, their report highlighted the two-slot thick "GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF" model. The company's "SOLID CORE" cards were recently introduced with 2.5-slot thick shrouds, but attached I/O brackets still occupied three spaces. The original "SOLID" equivalents turned up at launch with substantial 3.5-slot thick cooling solutions.

Throughout early 2025, NVIDIA and certain board partners projected plenty of ballyhoo regarding multiple GeForce RTX 50-series custom options conforming to official "SFF-Ready" standards. ZOTAC seems to be heading in that direction with its "slimmer" new product strategy. Their freshly-added GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF SKU is advertised as an "NVIDIA SFF-Ready GeForce Enthusiast Card," and (thankfully) features a two-slot I/O bracket. A specification sheet lists this model's height as 41.6 mm—sporting a noticeable reduction in one dimension, when compared to SOLID CORE (56 mm) and SOLID (68 mm) equivalent dimensions. When looking at ZOTAC's brand-new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE OC White Edition product page, we can see that it is simply a pale redecoration of the standard SKU. The manufacturer has seemingly missed another opportunity to bung in a matching white PCB design.

Japanese Retailer Reportedly Prepping NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 96 GB Stock For Sale in May, Leak Indicates $8435+ Pricing

During GTC 2025, NVIDIA unveiled the professional (PRO) side of its "Blackwell" GPU line—headlined by a monstrous GDDR7 96 GB option, that unleashes the full potential of their GB202 die. Industry watchdogs anticipated sky-high pricing, as befits such a potent specification sheet/feature set. As reported by VideoCardz over the past weekend, a North American enterprise PC hardware store—Connection—has populated its webshop with several of Team Green's brand-new RTX PRO Blackwell Series SKUs. The publication received tip-offs from a portion of its readership; including some well-heeled individuals who have already claimed pre-orders. Starting off, the investigation highlighted upper crust offerings: "the flagship model, called the RTX PRO 6000 with 96 GB of VRAM, will launch at $8435 (bulk) to $8565 (box), and this price seemingly applies to both models: the Workstation Edition and a sub-variant called Max-Q. Both are equipped with the same specs, but the latter is capped at 300 W TDP while retaining 88% of the Al performance, claimed NVIDIA."

Connection has removed its RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q product pages, but the rest of Team Green's professional stack is still visible (see relevant screenshot below). The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48 GB card is priced at $4569.24 (or $4439.50 for bulk). The cheapest offering is a $696.54 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 8 GB model. Officially, NVIDIA and its main professional series board partner—PNY—only revealed 4500, 5000 and 6000 product tiers. VideoCardz put a spotlight on some of these unannounced options, including: "the RTX 4000 non-SFF version, while this retailer has six listings for such SKUs (two SFF and two non-SFF, both in bulk and box variants). Presumably, this would suggest that NVIDIA may launch a non-SFF version later. However, the company didn't put 'SFF' in the official card's name, so perhaps this information is no longer valid, and there's only one model." According to a GDM/Hermitage AkiHabara Japan press release, a local reseller—Elsa—is preparing NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition stock for scheduled release "in May 2025, while the other models are scheduled for release around summer." Additionally, another retailer (ASK Co., Ltd.): "has stated that the price and release date are subject to inquiry."

AuBox Mini PC Unveiled With AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS APU And Dual 2.5G Ethernet

Chuwi is a pretty decent brand of competent mini PCs which have received positive reviews. The brand's latest offering, the AuBox mini PC, combines a powerful AMD APU with an attractive design that is not only commendably compact, but also quite premium looking. The product measures 15 x 15 cm with a height of only 4.5 cm that gives it a genuinely sleek appeal, unlike other mini PCs available on the market which are going for a somewhat tall form factor ever since the M4 Mac Mini has hit the scene. At its core, the AuBox is powered by the Ryzen 7 8745HS APU with eight Zen 4 cores and sixteen threads. Apart from not having an NPU, the 8745HS is basically a slightly down clocked version of the Ryzen 7 8845HS that results in a 6-7% performance drop in synthetic benchmarks.

That said, the APU is plenty performant for the vast majority of workloads that are likely to be thrown its way, provided that they are not overly demanding GPU-wise, since the compact AuBox mini PC lacks discrete graphics, which is hardly out of the ordinary for mini PCs. The integrated RDNA 3-based Radeon 780M iGPU with 12 CUs is perfectly potent for lightweight tasks, however, and entry-level gaming with modest settings should not be much of a hassle either. The AuBox ships with 12 GB of DDR5-5600 memory, which can be upgraded to a healthy 64 GB down the road courtesy of user-accessible SODIMM slots.

AMD to Showcase Ryzen AI Max PRO Series at 3DExperience World 2025

It's that time again! 3DExperience World 2025 kicks off on February 23 and runs through February 26 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The show is hosted by Dassault Systèmes and highlights annual advances and improvements throughout its product ecosystem. It's a great opportunity to meet the engineers, students, and industry professionals who use SolidWorks and other Dassault Systèmes applications across browsers, local workstations, and the cloud.

One of the best parts of the event for me is showcasing how advances in silicon engineering can lead to transformational products - systems that offer performance, features, and efficiency that wasn't possible before. In 2024, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processor stole the proverbial show with its excellent single-thread performance, support for multi-GPU configurations for AI training, and up to 96 cores and 2T B of memory for the largest and most demanding projects. This year, AMD has complemented these full-size tower systems with compact and mobile workstations based on the new AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO Series processors. Drop by booth #919 and see the array of systems and demos on exhibit.

ASUS Outlines PRIME RTX 5080 Model's SFF-Ready Profile

Many gamers aren't that concerned about the size of their graphics card. A wide range of today's most popular PC cases offer plenty of elbow room, even for unabashedly large cards like our new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090. That said, there's a community of gamers who are always on the lookout for cards that deliver the performance they need in a more compact profile. Some have their eye on a space-saving small-form-factor (SFF) chassis. Others need a slimmer heatsink that leaves their secondary PCIe x16 slot accessible, perhaps to leave room for a capture card. Whatever your needs, the Prime GeForce RTX 5080 is ready for the occasion.

Slim and trim for your SFF PC
In the past, building a petite gaming PC involved double and even triple-checking component sizes to ensure compatibility. Today, the process is much easier thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce SFF-Ready program, which simplifies the process of building a space-saving PC by labeling SFF-Ready cases and graphics cards. When you select a chassis and a GPU that are both SFF-Ready, you can be confident they'll be compatible, and you'll have a streamlined building experience. Just 50 mm thick and 304 mm long, the 2.5-slot Prime GeForce RTX 5080 fits comfortably within NVIDIA's recommended form factor guidelines for SFF PCs so that you can build your space-saving PC with confidence.

Geometric Future Launches Model 0: A Compact, Foldable PC Case Series

Geometric Future launched its Model 0 Flamingo "folding box" chassis series, half a year after it was showcased at the Computex 2024 Taipei Computer Show. The Model 0 Flamingo is a Mini-ITX chassis with a unique feature: it wraps around your system like a cardboard box. The chassis has a compact format measuring 81 × 206 × 208 mm with a volume of 3.47L. It is built from 1.2 mm thick steel plates coated with anti-static, fire-proof, and mildew-proof fabric in black color with touches of gold-like elements. For cooling, it relies on a giant mesh top circle and numerous ventilation holes. There is no room for additional fans, except it can host a 60 mm height CPU cooler. The chassis comes equipped with a compact custom Guitarra 200 W power supply manufactured by Quanhan that measures 70 × 35 × 170 mm.

As we said, the Geometric Future Model 0 unique feature is the ability to be folded without the need for any tools, with magnets included in the material of the case itself keeping it together. Additionally, detachable magnetic feet allow users to orient the case in both vertical and horizontal modes. However, as interesting as it looks, the Model 0 has some drawbacks: it is only compatible with ITX motherboards and does not support PCIe expansion (no graphics card can be added). Currently, there is no information about pricing. However, it should be around $100 if Geometric Future would like to attract SFF/HTPC users.

Cooler Master Unveils the Ncore 100 Air SFF Chassis at CES 2025

Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the Ncore 100 Air, a small form factor (SFF) PC case crafted for gamers, content creators, and SFF enthusiasts. Designed to streamline PC building and upgrading, the Ncore 100 Air features an open, tool-less design, an innovative expandable design and compatibility with the latest hardware, ensuring users can easily keep up with their performance needs while enjoying a sleek, minimalistic look.

The Ncore 100 Air builds on Cooler Master's commitment to empowering users to create high-performance PCs in small spaces. Designed with modern users in mind, this case delivers the perfect blend of power, versatility, and minimalism, supporting the latest GPUs, ITX motherboards, and SFX power supply units while maintaining an efficient thermal layout.

GIGABYTE Shows Off Custom GeForce RTX 50 Series Designs for Desktop, and Blackwell-Powered Laptops

GIGABYTE revealed its GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards and new laptops at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The product line features NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and includes several GPU models for different market segments. The company's main release, the AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Master 32G, uses the WINDFORCE cooling system with a new Hawk fan design. The card incorporates server-grade thermal materials and includes an LCD display on its edge. Other models in the lineup include the RTX 5080 Master 16G and RTX 5070 Master 12G, both featuring dual BIOS options for switching between performance and quiet operation. For smaller PC builds, GIGABYTE introduced the RTX 5070 EAGLE OC ICE SFF 12G. The company also showed a water-cooled variant, the AORUS RTX 5090 XTREME WATERFORCE WB 32G, which includes leak detection features.

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Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered GMKTec EVO X1 Mini PC Goes on Sale

AMD's recently announced Strix Point APU lineup has received favorable reviews from critics and consumers alike. Especially for SFF/Mini PC enthusiasts, Strix Point brings commendable efficiency and performance to the table - both of which are absolutely essential for a high-end mini PC. The GMK EVO-X1 is surely among those, and the system is now available for purchase from GMKTec's official online store.

The EVO X1 sports a 110.19 x 107.3 x 63.2 mm chassis, which is decently compact for its class. As mentioned previously, the system is powered by the 12-core (4x Zen 5 + 8x Zen 5c) Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with the shockingly potent RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 890M iGPU with 16 CUs. For most CPU-centric workloads, the EVO X1 should easily suffice. The iGPU, as mentioned, is potent enough to handle most graphically demanding tasks, including some lightweight gaming, but expecting anything more from it would be futile. Thankfully, an OCuLink port is present, which should allow for extremely fast eGPU connections courtesy of its 64 Gbps bandwidth.

Minisforum UM870 Slim Launched with Ryzen 7 8745H APU and an Affordable Price

Minisforum is a brand that is quite well-regarded by folks who are passionate about SFF/Mini PCs. Their latest offering, the UM870 Slim, continues to uphold that tradition, but with a relatively affordable price. With dimensions of 130 mm x 127 mm x 50 mm, the UM870 Slim boasts a volume of just 0.82 liters, staying true to its "Slim" moniker.

The UM870 Slim is powered by a 54 W Ryzen 7 8745H APU rocking 8 Zen 4 cores and 16 threads. This APU is basically a Ryzen 7 8845HS, but without the AI capabilities made possible by the XDNA NPU. The aforementioned 0.82 liter chassis means that the UM870 Slim lacks the luxury of discrete graphics, and relies on the integrated Radeon 780M GPU instead. Unlike some of its competitors, the UM870 Slim misses out on OCuLink support, which would've allowed for significantly faster eGPU connections as compared to USB4.

Minisforum Unveils 790S7: Compact PC with RTX 4060 and 16-Core Ryzen 9 7940HX

Minisforum stands as a reputed brand in the ever-advancing segment of mini PCs. The brand's recently unveiled 790S7 joins its commendable lineup of high-performance SFF PCs with specifications that are impressive to say the least. At 7 liters, the 790S7 is not exactly 'tiny', but is substantially more compact than traditional tower PCs.

The system is powered by a 16-core Ryzen 9 7940HX 'Dragon Range' CPU at its heart, paired with up to 64 B of DDR5-5200 RAM and 4 terabytes of flash storage along with the titular RTX 4060 discrete GPU. Unlike most of the other compact PCs from the brand, the RTX 4060 GPU in the 790S7 is of the full-fledged desktop variant and not the slower 'Laptop' kind.

InWin Introduces F3 Mini Tower PC Case

In Win Development Inc. (InWin), a leading innovator in PC hardware has announced the F3 mini tower, which combines aesthetics and practicality for mini ITX and micro ATX builds. This compact enclosure supports the latest trend of motherboards featuring backside connections (ASUS BTF or MSI Project Zero), ensuring the cleanest-looking PC. The front panel consists of mesh windows to enhance cooling directly to the internal components. The F3 utilizes a minimalist approach with its stunning SECC steel and tempered glass materials but also simplifies assembly with a screw-free, unobtrusive design. Choose between black or white variants with wooden accents on the white edition.

Build Big. Stay Compact.
Motherboards with different backside connector placements will not be an issue within the InWin F3 since multi-orientation brackets are available on the motherboard tray. Four PCI-Express slots are available for graphics cards with extra-large heatsinks, supporting up to 340 mm long. The F3 is compatible with NVIDIA's new SFF-ready sizing guidelines to make component compatibility easier for DIY PC builders. The compact enclosure allows CPU heatsinks up to 160 mm tall or radiator support up to 240/280 mm on top for liquid cooling setups. ATX power supplies up to 160 mm long are installed behind the front panel as a space-saving design. The front I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, two additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 3.5 mm HD audio combo jack (CTIA).

Gainward Introduces New RTX 40 SUPER Python III Series Graphics Cards

Gainward is thrilled to announce the arrival of the Python III Series, a revolutionary new graphics card series boasting the mighty GeForce RTX 40 SUPER architecture in a remarkably SFF-ready design. The Python III shatters the stereotype that high-end graphics cards require bulky cases. This design packs the power of the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, RTX 4070 SUPER into a compact size, measuring just 294 x 116 x 49.5 mm. This makes Python III the perfect choice for gamers and creators who craft powerful Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs.

Building an SFF PC offers multiple benefits. It not only saves valuable space, but also enhances the overall aesthetic of your setup. The portability of SFF PCs allows you to take your gaming and creative endeavors on the go. Most importantly, you can enjoy all these benefits without compromising performance. The Python III series features a triple-fan cooling system specifically designed for optimal performance within the SFF form factor. This ensures your graphics card remains cool and delivers peak performance even during demanding tasks. With its unmatched performance in a remarkably SFF-ready form factor, the Python III empowers users to build the ultimate compact PC without sacrificing power.

Palit Introduces SFF-Ready GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Infinity 3 Series

Palit Microsystems Ltd, a leading graphics card manufacturer, is proud to announce the SFF-Ready GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, RTX 4070 SUPER Infinity 3 Series. This series combines high-end performance with a compact design that is perfect for SFF (Small Form Factor) builds.

A New Era of SFF Power: The Infinity 3 Series
SFF builds are gaining popularity for good reasons. They save space, reduce clutter, and offer more portability. The Palit Infinity 3 Series is designed with this goal in mind - to deliver the power of a high-end GPU within a form factor that fits into compact PC cases. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, RTX 4070 SUPER Infinity 3 lineup is SFF-Ready for compact builds.
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