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AI creator Nick Saraev reported that Amazon shut down his account after he attempted to order seven Nvidia DGX Spark mini-PCs, with four orders canceled and no charges applied. Amazon's email cited a prior verification process but gave no specific reason for the closure. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney separately said Amazon kept accepting his orders for two Nvidia GPUs, only to cancel them shortly before delivery.
Geekom is offering discounts of up to 28% across 13 mini PC models during Amazon's Big Deal Days event, covering both Intel and AMD configurations including its newly released A9 Max (2026) with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 chip. The AMD model drops from $1,599 to $1,359, while the Intel-based IT15 with a Core Ultra 9 285H chip falls from $1,199 to $1,019.15.
GMKtec has launched the Evo-X5 Pro, an AI-focused mini-PC built around AMD's top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 chip paired with 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory. The 2TB SSD configuration costs $6,799, while the 4TB version reaches $7,099, with the chip's three power profiles ranging from 54W to 160W peak.
GMKtec has released the Evo-X3, a redesigned mini PC built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, now shipping with 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory as standard. The unit adopts an almost entirely metal CNC-machined chassis in place of its predecessor's plastic-and-aluminum build. Tom's Hardware tested a 128GB/2TB configuration priced at $3,799.99, roughly double what the earlier Evo-X2 cost six months prior.
A blogger added four Intel I226-V 2.5GbE network cards to a GMKtec NucBox G9 mini PC being used as a home router, expanding its networking capability beyond the stock configuration. The modification includes a 3D-printed enclosure addition, with design files released so others can replicate the upgrade themselves.
Mini PCs use laptop-grade components that are largely non-upgradable, with CPUs and GPUs typically soldered directly to the motherboard. Even RAM and storage, when replaceable, use compact SO-DIMM and M.2 formats, and many budget models solder these too, eliminating upgrade paths entirely. Limited internal space also restricts I/O and expansion options like extra ports or drive bays.