Aoostar was one of the first companies to announce a Strix Point mini PC, followed by Beelink, which introduced the SER9 at a high starting price of $999. Minisforum has now teased the EliteMini AI370, marking it as their first device equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor.
Upcoming Launch Details
While Minisforum has yet to provide additional specifics about the mini PC, a report from Lonely City Hardware on Weibo suggests it is set to launch in October. The source has also released a promotional poster that offers an initial glimpse at the design of the EliteMini AI370.
Design and Features
As previously speculated, this new mini PC appears to have a design similar to the EliteMini UM780 XTX. However, it seems to be slightly more compact, making it suitable for smaller work areas. The promotional material indicates a good variety of connectivity options, including one USB4 port, but it appears to lack an OCuLink port.
In this case, the Aoostar GEM10 370 might be a preferable choice since it includes an OCuLink port, which is considered a better option than USB4 for external GPU setups. According to Lonely City Hardware, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 is likely to be priced similarly to the GEM10 370 in China, which starts at CNY 5,699 (approximately $813).
Price Comparison
This price represents a significant increase compared to other high-end mini PCs like the Hawk Point and Phoenix Point models, such as the Geekom AE8, which is currently listed at $675.20 on Amazon. It seems that all Strix Point products will carry a hefty price tag, as AMD appears to be selling the Zen 5 chips at much higher rates compared to the Zen 4 processors.
Source: Lonely City Hardware on Weibo via VideoCardz
