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This roundup includes several new devices at different levels. There are compact boards based on the CM5 and RK3588 focused on networking and simple tasks. And there are also mini PCs based on Strix Halo and Panther Lake with support for up to 128 GB of memory, fast storage, and built-in AI accelerators. These models show very clearly how differ...
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A compact computer about the size of a book can replace a bulky desktop tower while still handling office work, 4K streaming, video editing, or even neural networks. We looked at seven current mini PCs on the Russian market, from affordable nettops with the bare essentials to premium stations with support for an external graphics card.
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This roundup covers several mini PCs released in early 2026 that differ noticeably in intended use. There is a budget model for basic tasks, compact systems on new Intel Lunar Lake processors, more powerful Ryzen AI options, and even a pyramid-shaped ARM platform with a neural processor. What unites all of them is the compact form factor, but in...
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In early 2026, there were noticeably more devices in the mini PC segment that went beyond the usual format. This was not so much about a jump in raw performance as about attempts to rethink how a compact desktop computer could be assembled: add auxiliary displays, make connectivity modular, build in the power supply, or use mobile platforms with...
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At the end of 2025, several unusual mini PCs appeared on the market at once. The range covered everything from compact NAS systems to powerful machines with Strix Halo processors and RTX 5090 graphics. This roundup includes five fresh models that are either already available or preparing to launch. Each stands out in its own way: some focus on A...
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Compact computers stopped being niche devices a long time ago and are now used everywhere. This fall, manufacturers introduced several new models with Ryzen AI and Intel Core 100U chips, desktop GPUs, and even built-in speaker systems.
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Manufacturers are putting top-tier chips into ever smaller systems: Intel Arrow Lake, AMD Strix Halo, and Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Some are liquid-cooled, others are passively cooled, but all are aimed at heavy workloads, from AI inference to 10-gigabit networking and PCIe 5.0 SSDs. Compact chassis, laptop processors, and desktop-class power appear to...
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The NUC 14 Pro AI+ has been slightly improved compared with the NUC 14 Pro AI released in early September. Like the earlier version, it is powered by an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake processor with integrated Intel Arc graphics, delivering a total of 120 TOPS of performance. It comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 2.5GbE, HDMI, Wi-Fi 7, Bl...
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