CORSAIR and Chinese manufacturer SIXUNITED have launched new mini PCs powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max Strix Halo processors. These mini PCs are designed for AI tasks and creative work; they share the same body design but have some differences in specs and branding.
Shared Body Style
Both the CORSAIR AI Workstation 300 and SIXUNITED’s XB35-H02 mini PCs uses the same chassis, likely sourced from a single supplier. The design is sleek and compact, measuring about 9.7 inches tall, 7.4 inches long, and 3.8 inches wide.
They weigh around 15.4 pounds, heavier than most mini PCs due to a built-in liquid cooling system for the processor and graphics. The front has an SD card reader, a USB-C port, two fast USB-A ports, and an audio jack.
The back includes two slower USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a DisplayPort 1.4, another fast USB-A port, a second USB-C port, a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet jack, and another audio jack. The identical design means they look and connect the same way, with only branding setting them apart.
CORSAIR AI Workstation 300 Specs
- Processors: Choose between two AMD Ryzen AI Max chips:
- Ryzen AI Max 385: 8 cores, 16 threads, Radeon 8050S graphics (32 compute units).
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395: 16 cores, 32 threads, Radeon 8060S graphics (40 compute units, similar to an NVIDIA RTX 4060 for gaming).
- Memory: Up to 128GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM (8000 MT/s) for the Max+ 395, or 64GB for the Max 385.
- Storage: Up to 4TB of NVMe SSD storage for the Max+ 395, or 1TB for the Max 385.
- Power: A 350W internal power supply, so no external brick is needed.
- Cooling: Liquid cooling keeps the processor and graphics cool during heavy tasks.
- Features: Designed for AI work like running large language models (e.g., Llama 3), creative projects, and some gaming. Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and multiple displays.
SIXUNITED XB35-H02 Specs
- Processor: Uses the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 cores, 32 threads, Radeon 8060S graphics).
- Memory: Up to 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM (8000 MT/s).
- Storage: Up to 4TB of NVMe SSD storage (exact options not fully detailed).
- Power: Same 350W internal power supply as CORSAIR’s model.
- Cooling: Same liquid cooling system for the processor and graphics.
- Features: Similar AI and creative focus, with the same ports and connectivity options. A second model, XB35-03-BQ, includes a Radeon RX 7600 XT dedicated graphics card (175W), but details are limited.
Pricing
- CORSAIR AI Workstation 300:
- Ryzen AI Max 385 (64GB RAM, 1TB storage): $1,599.99.
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (128GB RAM, 1TB storage): $1,999.99.
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (128GB RAM, 4TB storage): $2,299.99.
- Available now on CORSAIR’s website.
- SIXUNITED XB35-H02: Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected to be similar to CORSAIR’s, likely starting around $1,999 for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model. The XB35-03-BQ with extra graphics may cost more. Availability details are unclear, but it’s likely to launch first in Asia.
Things to Consider
The high price ($1,599–$2,299) makes these mini PCs a niche choice, especially since the chips are soldered and not upgradeable. Some users wish for more USB ports, as the Strix Halo chip supports extra connectivity.
The liquid cooling is powerful but could need maintenance over time, which might be tricky. SIXUNITED’s models may be harder to buy outside Asia, and their customer support isn’t as well-known as CORSAIR’s.
For more details, check CORSAIR’s website, SIXUNITED’s product pages.
