AMD, PC and AI Halo
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AMD has rolled out one of its broadest PC platform updates in years at CES 2026, unveiling new laptop and desktop processors, an AI-focused mini PC and fresh software features aimed at making on-device AI and better graphics the default across the PC market.
Helios will go head-to-head with Nvidia’s own NVL systems, matching its latest NVL72’s 72 Rubin GPUs with 72 of AMD’s MI455X chips. It’s another sign that AMD is working to move further in on Nvidia’s turf in the AI data center market.
The AMD Ryzen AI Halo is built with Ryzen AI Max Plus series processors and is “capable of running up to 200 billion parameter models locally,” AMD says. It’s “planned for introduction” in the second quarter of 2026,
The AceMagic Kron Mini K1 is small, really small, measuring 5" x 5" x 1.6", roughly the same size as a Mac Mini. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core CPU with a max turbo frequency of 4.5GHz and Vega 8 onboard graphics.
At CES 2026, MINISFORUM has unveiled the AI X1 Pro-470 AI mini-PC and MS-02 Ultra mini-workstation. The latter is now available to purchase.
New year, new computer, right? It just makes sense to get a mini PC this year instead of investing in a big desktop PC or getting a laptop that’ll cost a pretty penny. The Bosgame P6 mini PC is down to $450 right now on Amazon, a decent $80 in savings off its original price.