Pro GMKTec’s new $3,600 mini PC recycles Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU, adds proprietary OpenClaw agent and towering skyscraper design News By Efosa Udinmwen Published 3 July 2026 From $900 in 2024 to $3,600 in 2026 — GMKtec mini PCs are getting pricier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . (Image credit: GMKtec) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter GMKtec EVO-X3 abandoned flat mini PC designs for a vertical tower layout The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 survives despite newer silicon already existing Triple fan cooling replaces the thermal approach used by the EVO-X2 GMKtec has detailed the EVO-X3, an AI mini PC workstation built around AMD ‘s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ‘Strix Halo’ processor. The company is retaining the same silicon used in its predecessor, the EVO-X2 , which AMD CEO Lisa Su personally signed as a mark of approval. GMKtec has, however, made significant changes to the chassis, abandoning the flat square box typical of most mini PCs entirely. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: A tower-style redesign built to fix old complaints The EVO-X3 trades the EVO-X2’s flat footprint for a tall, triple-fan tower that resembles a steel-wrapped graphics card more than a conventional mini PC. Despite the added height, the footprint remains compact, comparable in size to a PS4 console sitting upright, with GMKtec saying the redesign balances performance, efficiency, and thermal stability across continuous professional workloads. You may like GMKtec EVO-T2 mini PC review This AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC has 128GB RAM, metal feet, and even a vegan leather handle GMKTec’s NucBox K17 Mini PC delivers compact AI performance Reviewers had criticized the EVO-X2 mainly for build quality issues, citing a cheap-feeling case, difficult internal access, and persistent fan noise under load. This probably informed the design changes on the EVO-X3, though whether the new chassis actually resolves those issues remains to be seen. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. GMKtec crushed the expectations of enthusiasts when it snubbed AMD’s newer Ryzen AI Max+ 495 chip for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 silicon. The processor combines CPU, GPU , and a large NPU rated at 50 TOPS, comfortably above the 40 TOPS threshold required for Microsoft ‘s Copilot+ designation. The EVO-X3 will be available in two storage configurations — 2 TB or 4 TB — and both versions carry the same 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory. What to read next $169 GMKtek N5095 mini PC is a brave but desperate attempt to revive a PC market decimated by AI and RAM greed Geekom A9 Max mini PC (2026) review GMKtec NucBox K17 mini PC review The device will also feature two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots, allowing total storage to scale up to 8 TB on either configuration. GMKtec bundles its proprietary Claw+Wrangler suite directly onto the EVO-X3, a local-inference toolkit built for one-click setup and round-the-clock AI agents. The company claims the 128 GB memory configuration can run models as large as 235 billion parameters entirely on-device, and none of that inference relies on cloud servers, which means no per-token fees and no user data ever leaving the machine. A steep price jump for a familiar chip GMKtec lists pre-launch pricing at $3,600 for the 128 GB and 2 TB configuration, rising to $3,849 for the 4 TB version, both described as discounted early figures. Early access registration opened on June 22, offering a further $20
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