MINIX Rolls Out Top Mini PCs with AMD's Zen 5 "Strix Point" Chips
MINIX, a maker of mini PCs, just shared news of their top new compact models, the ER937-AI and ER936-AI. These new models start MINIX's strong step into the next wave of computing, with AMD's fresh Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" series chips. These include the new Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU setups.
The Core Tech AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
These new systems run on AMD's fresh APUs that aim for high work and strong built-in graphics.
- The main ER937-AI has the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a 12-core, 24-thread chip with a Radeon 890M built-in GPU (16 Compute Units).
- The ER936-AI has the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, a 10-core, 20-thread chip with a Radeon 880M built-in GPU (12 Compute Units).
To keep cool, both mini PCs use a vapor chamber cooling tech with two fans, so they run well with low noise.
What Can All This Power Do
The mix of up to 12 Zen 5 cores, strong RDNA 3.5 graphics, and a special AI engine (NPU) make these mini PCs very useful. They can do much more than simple computer jobs.
- Making Stuff: The high core counts are great for hard jobs like video cuts, 3D work, and big graphic design plans.
- Gaming: The Radeon 890M and 880M GPUs can run new games at 1080p and even 1440p with the right settings.
- Local AI Work: With up to 80 TOPS of AI power, these are good for people who want to try AI stuff at home without the cloud.
- Top Media Kit: They are also good for streaming and playing high-quality 4K and 8K media with their strong graphics and smart hookups.
Main Points and Specs
While both are strong, they have different bits for different uses.
MINIX ER937-AI (Top Model)
- Chip: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12c/24t, up to 5.1GHz).
- AI Power: Up to 80 TOPS.
- Hookups: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two 2.5G Ethernet ports.
- Safe: Has a fingerprint check.
MINIX ER936-AI
- Chip: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (10c/20t, up to 5.0GHz).
- AI Power: Up to 73 TOPS.
- Hookups: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, two 2.5G Ethernet ports.
Memory, Store, and When You Can Buy
Both start with 32 GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. If you need more, they can hold up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and 8 TB of total space.
You can now order the MINIX ER937-AI and ER936-AI with early deals:
- ER937-AI: $869 (Usually $999, saves $130).
- ER936-AI: $789 (Usually $899, saves $110).
