FEVM Reveals FA-EX9 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo - Specs & Features
The folks at FEVM, who enjoy shoehorning great performance into tiny packages, are at it again. They're pursuing the thrill of shocking us with a Mac Studio clone packing desktop-level internals. They're now working on a mini PC based around AMD's completely tantalizing Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo processor.
This latest machine, the FEVM FA-EX9, belongs to an uncommon class of mini-desktops that are going to use this behemoth mobile processor. Why the fuss over Strix Halo. For starters, it has:
- 16 cores and 32 threads for heavy-duty multi-tasking.
- Built-in graphics powerful enough to outmuscle some cards of the full variety.
- A specific Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that can deliver up to 50 TOPS of support for AI-based tasks.
- Support for a whopping 128GB of RAM – and the onboard GPU can steal a serious slice of that.
A Look at the FA-EX9
FEVM hasn't yet spilled price or release date, but they did share some pics and specs on their social media page. Here's the scoop:
- Size: It's precisely small, measuring around 192 x 190 x 55mm (around 7.6 x 7.5 x 2.2 inches) and having a volume of around 2 liters.
- Connectivity: It's loaded with ports. You have:
- 1 x OCuLink (for external PCIe connectivity, speedy too)
- 2 x USB4 (those fast 40 Gbps types)
- 5 x USB 3.x Type-A ports
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x DisplayPort 2.1
- 2 x 3.5mm audio jacks
- 1 x Ethernet LAN port
- 1 x SD card reader
- 1 x DC power input
- Power: It comes equipped with a compact yet efficient 240W GaN power adapter.
What's Next
We'll be waiting for FEVM to give us the official release information. Meanwhile, the FA-EX9 rests in company with other alleged Strix Halo mini PCs like the GMK Evo-X2, PELADN YO1, and the fascinating Framework Desktop. It's definitely exciting times for fans of high-performance, compact computers.
