AOOSTAR has teased the NEX495S, a new mini PC built as a compact AI workstation. The machine runs on the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Gorgon Halo processor and supports up to 192GB of LPDDR5X memory. Teaser silhouettes point to a fresh chassis design, though official pricing and retail availability remain under wraps.
This system brings serious memory bandwidth to the desktop space. AMD built the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 chip for high demand computing tasks. Pairing that silicon with 192GB of fast LPDDR5X memory gives the unit enough headroom to run large language models locally. This is a massive memory ceiling for a desktop this small. It targets developers and creators who need workstation power without buying a full size tower.
The teaser image shows a clear departure from previous hardware designs. As reported by ITHome, the older NEX 395 model from the Strix Halo generation used a flat body with concave side panels. The upcoming NEX495S drops that look entirely. The new silhouette shows a bulkier profile, indicating that AOOSTAR redesigned the internal cooling system to handle the thermal output of the Gorgon Halo chip.
AOOSTAR has not yet revealed details on port selection, power delivery, or cooling fans. Full technical details should arrive when the company opens preorders in the coming weeks. If the final hardware matches the teaser specs, the NEX495S could be one of the most capable mini workstations on the market.
Source: ithome
