Zotac Previews Powerful New Magnus Mini-PC Series
If you thought mini-PCs meant compromise on power, Zotac is set to change your mind. They're presenting us with a glimpse of a new series of Magnus mini-PCs. These little beasts are packed with heavy-duty hardware, such as desktop-grade Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs and even AMD's new Ryzen AI Max APUs. Computex 2025 is shaping up to be one for the record books.
It's not just about their new Zone gaming handheld; Zotac is clearly looking to provide best-in-class gaming performance in compact form factors.
Say Hello to the New Magnus Contenders
Three new ones are arriving, each with its own taste of performance:
The Magnus One: Flagship Performance
This one appears to be taking the lead. We're discussing a current-gen desktop Intel Core Ultra 7 processor coupled with a behemoth Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. For top-of-the-line gaming in a compact package, watch for the Magnus One.
The Magnus EN: Desktop Power in a (Slightly) Larger Box
Okay, at 8.48 liters, Zotac themselves admit this one stretches the meaning of "mini." But that extra space is what allows it to fit a full-fat desktop version of Nvidia's Blackwell-based RTX 50 series GPUs. That is, allegedly, a desktop RTX 5060 Ti. Curiously, Zotac claims this model (EN75060TC) is the world's smallest PC to feature such a card. It also appears to borrow its case design from the Magnus EA.
The Magnus EA: AMD AI Muscle Enters the Ring
This is where things get intriguing for AMD buffs. The Magnus EA is branching away from Intel/Nvidia setup and going towards AMD Ryzen AI Max APUs. It puts it in a position to rival other AI-based mini-PCs. We can anticipate seeing selections up to Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Having its built-in Radeon 8060S iGPU and the support to operate with as much as 128GB of RAM, the Magnus EA could turn into a dream come true for gamers and heavy AI modeling loads.
What Does This Mean for You
Zotac is clearly aiming at an expansive audience who yearn for performance but do not have the space. As an extreme gamer who desires the latest Nvidia graphics or a creator who requires the AI brawn of AMD's latest APUs, it seems that there is a Magnus coming your way.
We'll be watching closely for further details as Computex 2025 draws near.
