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Sipeed MaixStation vs DGX Spark, Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo

Sipeed MaixStation: specs, what it ships with, how it compares to DGX Spark, Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo, where it wins, where it loses and how to reserve one.

Local AI

GB10, DGX Spark, RTX Spark, Strix Halo and the machines that run LLMs on your desk.

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The AI Bubble Could Burst Soon, and Data Centers May Pop It

Dalio, Burry, the IMF and the Bank of England are warning. Debt is piling up, data centers are stalling, and countries are paying with power, water and air.

RTX Spark

RTX Spark and DGX Spark: The Hype Faded, Buyers Feel Let Down

RTX Spark searches fell 56% four days after launch, and DGX Spark interest is down by two thirds since June. Weak battery life and a 74% price hike explain why.

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495

Ryzen AI Max+ 495 Hype Faded Fast: Buyers Moved On

Google searches for the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 are down 92% from their September peak. At twice the price of a 395 box, buyers moved on within days.

ACEMAGIC F9A AI mini workstation in silver aluminum, front three-quarter view showing USB4, SD reader and power button

ACEMAGIC F9A PRO 495

ACEMAGIC F9A PRO 495: Specs, 192GB Memory & Price Outlook

ACEMAGIC F9A PRO 495 specs: a 2-liter Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 mini workstation with up to 192GB unified memory and OCuLink, compared with the 395 version.

Mini PCs

Hands-on reviews of mini PCs for home, office and gaming.

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Best PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs for Mini PCs (2026): 4 Picks

The best PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs for mini PCs in 2026: four cool-running, single-sided Gen4 drives, from a 2TB everyday pick to the cheapest brand-name 4TB.

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Best PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs for Mini PCs With a Gen5 Slot

Best PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs for mini PCs: which mini PCs have a real Gen5 M.2 slot, how Gen5 drives handle heat, and the four drives worth buying.

Corsair EX400U Survivor USB4 portable SSD, our top external drive pick

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Best External Drives for Mini PCs (Prime Day 2026)

Ten external SSDs, USB4 enclosures and hard drives for mini PCs, matched to your port: USB4, 10Gbps USB-C or USB 3.0. Checked on Amazon October 7, 2026.

AOOSTAR MACO 470 mini PC with Radeon 890M and OCuLink, one of the picks in this guide

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Mid-Range Gaming Mini PCs: 10 Best Picks for Prime Day 2026

Ten gaming mini PCs for Prime Big Deal Days 2026, from Radeon 890M boxes to OCuLink machines ready for a desktop graphics card, with prices checked October 7.

Laptops

Laptops with Ryzen AI Max, RTX graphics and the chips that matter for local AI and gaming.

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ASUS ProArt P16 RTX Spark

ASUS ProArt P16 RTX Spark: 128GB in a 1.77 kg Laptop

ASUS ProArt P16 with NVIDIA RTX Spark: up to 128GB unified memory, 4K OLED, 1.77 kg, shipping October 16. Confirmed specs and open questions.

ASUS

ASUS ProArt PX13 Review: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Creator Laptop

ASUS ProArt PX13 (2026) review: a 13.3-inch OLED convertible with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, up to 128GB memory, benchmarks, battery life and who should buy it.

$2,799.99 to $3,249

ASUS

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) Review: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Tablet

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 review: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S and up to 128GB of memory in a 13.4-inch tablet, with benchmarks, battery life and buyer advice.

$1,971

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition RTX Spark: Specs & Release Date

Dell XPS 16 Creator Edition with NVIDIA RTX Spark: 3.2K tandem OLED, 99Wh battery, up to 128GB LPDDR5X-9400, October 16 ship date and what is still unpriced.

Portable PCs

Handheld gaming PCs like OneXPlayer, ROG Xbox Ally and Legion Go: full Windows or SteamOS machines you carry.

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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Review: Still the Handheld to Beat?

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X review a year on: Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme performance, battery life, its weak spots, the new X20 OLED and where to buy it on Amazon US.

$999.99–$1,479

ONEXPLAYER

ONEXPLAYER 3 Review: Intel Arc G3 Extreme 3-in-1 Handheld

ONEXPLAYER 3 review: an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED handheld with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme, detachable controllers and an 85Wh battery. Performance, problems and price.

$1,549–$2,149.99

Prices & Opinion

Price tracking, buying guides and our take on what is worth the money.

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NVIDIA Price Backlash: DGX Spark, RTX Spark and GPUs

What developers, gamers and reviewers say about NVIDIA's prices in October 2026: the DGX Spark hikes, RTX Spark laptop pricing and GeForce cards far above MSRP.

Samsung LPDDR5X DRAM package, front and back views

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RAM Prices 2026: Why Consumers Pay for the Memory Crisis

RAM prices in 2026: Micron's PC and phone memory unit runs at a 90% gross margin while NVIDIA and AMD pass memory costs on to buyers.

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DGX Spark 64GB Pricing: What It Means for RTX Spark

NVIDIA's DGX Spark 64GB costs more than the 128GB model did at launch, while the 128GB price climbs again. What it means for RTX Spark pricing.

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495: Not Worth It vs 395 or Mac Studio

The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 adds 64GB of memory but only 6.6% more bandwidth. One or two Ryzen AI Max+ 395 boxes, or a Mac Studio, serve most buyers better.

Tablets

The tablets worth buying now, from iPad and Galaxy Tab to Windows 2-in-1s.

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Best Tablets October 2026: 10 Picks for Every Buyer

The 10 best tablets for October 2026, from the iPad Air M4 to the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, plus what changed: higher prices, no Pixel Tablet, no Fire tablets.

eGPU & Docks

OCuLink and M.2 eGPU docks, risers and adapters for mini PCs.

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RIITOP OCuLink eGPU dock, one of the picks in this guide

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Best eGPU Adapters for Mini PCs: OCuLink, USB4 and M.2

How OCuLink, USB4/Thunderbolt and M.2 NVMe eGPU adapters work, how much performance each loses, and the ten docks and adapters worth buying for a mini PC.

ADT-Link

ADT-Link R43SG Review: M.2 NVMe eGPU Adapter for Mini PCs

The ADT-Link R43SG M.2 NVMe eGPU adapter runs a full-size desktop GPU from a mini PC or laptop's spare M.2 slot at PCIe 3.0 x4, powered by an external PSU.

$50–$110