Computer hardware prices continue to rise, making it tempting to use every trick in the book to save money while piecing your own system. Savvy builders who know their business have discovered a processor that strikes the perfect combination between all-day performance and a price that is surprisingly fair considering the current market. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500, priced at $79 (was $159), features six cores and twelve threads, as well as a boost clock of 4.2 gigahertz.
GPD, known for their small yet powerful gaming devices, is introducing the GPD Win 5 at ChinaJoy 2025. This handheld gaming PC packs high-end laptop performance into a compact design.
Sure, the AOOSTAR G-FLIP 370 mini PC may not be the first to have a flip-up display, but it is currently the only one both an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor as well as removable memory. Its 5.5″ (1920 x 1080) touchscreen has a 60Hz refresh rate and can be used for system monitoring, quick operation, or as a personalized display.
You won’t have to build the GPD Pocket 4, unlike the Framework 13, as this mini laptop packs more than enough power to run just about anything you throw at it. In addition to the 8.8″ (2560 x 1600) 144 Hz LCD display, it can be configured with a powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 “Strix Point” processor.
Priced from $799 USD, the OneXPlayer X1 Mini handheld gaming PC can be used for both work and play, as it has detachable controllers that can quickly be removed when working. Forget bulky laptop cases, this device weighs in at just 1.56-pounds, which means a protective sleeve may be all you need when traveling.
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DIY handheld gaming PCs have been around for a little while, but the ‘RyzenDeck’ is most certainly one of the cleaner looking examples we’ve seen. Why? ‘Raven0606’ wanted a device that could both play emulated classic games as well as the latest PC titles, thus this 9-month project was born.
We know a Planck electric toothbrush can run DOOM, but what about a bizarre Time Icedesk desk PC from the early 2000s? The answer would be a definitive ‘yes’, as it boasts an AMD Duron 1100 single-core CPU running at up to 1.1 GHz, 1GB of RAM, an LG 52X CD-ROM Drive, a Seagate HDD, FlexATX PSU, and even a 56K modem.
The MINISFORUM UM773 Lite Mini PC is the Windows-equivalent of a Mac Mini, and you can get one today for $311.92 shipped, originally $529.99. Featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS (8C/16T up to 4.75Ghz) processor, integrated Radeon 680M graphics, and a 2500Mbps Lan Port. Product page.
