Mini-PC and Thin Client News 2/27

iFixit disassembled Framework’s mini PC and found it to be powered by the AMD Strix Halo. (https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/ifixit-has-pulled-apart-frameworks-mini-pc-and-it-looks-to-be-the-amd-strix-halo-powered-desktop-device-ive-been-wanting-for-at-least-a-week-and-more/)

TechRadar and MSN reported on a powerful Mini PC with an Intel Core i9 HK CPU, 96GB of RAM, and 24TB SSD storage. (https://www.techradar.com/pro/ridiculously-powerful-mini-pc-comes-with-an-intels-core-i9-hk-cpu-can-house-96gb-of-ram-and-a-staggering-24tb-ssd-storage, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ridiculously-powerful-mini-pc-comes-with-an-intel-core-i9-hk-cpu-can-house-96gb-of-ram-and-a-staggering-24tb-ssd-storage/ar-AA1zRre9)

ZDNET reviewed the Minisforum AI370 EliteMini, a powerful mini PC with many ports and support for an external GPU. (https://www.zdnet.com/article/finally-a-windows-pc-alternative-to-the-mac-mini-that-gives-me-even-more-power/)

NComputing launched the RX540, a Raspberry Pi CM5-powered thin client compatible with Citrix, Microsoft AVD, Windows 365, and more. (https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/02/27/ncomputing-rx540-raspberry-pi-cm5-thin-client/)

OC3D praised the Framework Desktop as a dream mini PC. (https://overclock3d.net/news/systems/the-framework-desktop-is-the-mini-pc-of-my-dreams/)

XDA Developers discussed reasons to choose a Mini-ITX PC over a mini PC. (https://www.xda-developers.com/why-buy-mini-itx-pc-over-mini-pc/)

ReadWrite reviewed the Geekom A6 mini-PC, highlighting its versatility and suitability for old-school gaming. (https://readwrite.com/geekom-a6-review/)

Windows Central shared real-life photos of Microsoft’s Windows 365 Link PC thin client ahead of its spring availability. (https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-windows-365-link-pc-shows-up-in-real-life-photos-ahead-of-availability-this-spring)

XiaomiToday reported on AOOSTAR’s upgrade of the WTR Pro Mini PC with an Intel N150 Processor. (https://xiaomitoday.com/aoostar-upgrades-wtr-pro-mini-pc-with-intel-n150-processor/)

Content Media Solution introduced AAEON’s UP Squared 7100 Edge, a 4th Gen UP Mini PC designed for smart automation. (https://contentmediasolution.com/technology/4th-gen-up-mini-pc-by-aaeon-designed-for-smart-automation/)

How-To Geek discussed Samsung’s 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD and its faster read and write speeds. (https://www.howtogeek.com/samsung-pcie-5-0-ssd/)

Rock Paper Shotgun found a deal on the HP OMEN 45L RTX 4080 gaming PC for $2199.99. (https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hp-omen-45l-rtx-4080-gaming-pc-best-deal-2025)