Zotac is expanding its compact PC lineup with the new Magnus EAMAX series, a set of tiny 2.65-liter mini PCs built around AMD’s Strix Halo platform. These systems target two big use cases that are growing fast right now: smooth 1080p gaming without a discrete graphics card, and local AI workloads that benefit from strong CPU and NPU performance in a small, power-efficient machine.
The Magnus EAMAX family will be sold in three versions, scaling up to AMD’s top Strix Halo option. The flagship model, the Magnus EAMAX395C, can be configured with the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads. Zotac pairs it with up to 128 GB of onboard LPDDR5X-8000 memory, positioning the system as a serious mini PC for creators, multitaskers, and anyone experimenting with AI tools locally. Zotac also highlights up to 126 TOPS of AI performance, which should help with compatible AI features and acceleration in supported apps.
Graphics are handled by the integrated Radeon 8060S, a key selling point for gamers who want a small desktop that can still handle modern titles at 1080p. This iGPU is designed to deliver strong performance for an integrated solution, giving the EAMAX series the headroom needed for esports games and many AAA titles at sensible settings, without the bulk of a larger gaming tower.
For buyers who don’t need the absolute top-tier configuration, Zotac is also preparing the Magnus EAMAX390C with the Ryzen AI MAX 390 and the Magnus EAMAX385C with the Ryzen AI MAX 385, giving shoppers more flexibility depending on budget and performance needs.
Despite the small footprint, Zotac is packing in a surprisingly robust set of features. The Magnus EAMAX chassis measures 210 × 203 × 62.2 mm and includes three M.2 SSD slots (PCIe 4.0 x4), making it easier to build out fast storage for games, projects, and large AI models. Networking is another strong point, with dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports plus Wi‑Fi 7 for high-speed wireless connections.
Port selection is also well suited for a compact workstation or living-room gaming setup. Each model includes one USB4 port (40 Gbps), five USB-A 3.2 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a headphone/microphone combo jack. With that display output mix, the Magnus EAMAX can easily support multi-monitor setups for productivity or a TV-and-monitor pairing for gaming and streaming.
Zotac says the Magnus EAMAX lineup will be available either as a barebones kit or as a fully configured system with a 1 TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 preinstalled. Pricing and release timing haven’t been announced yet, but the specs make it clear Zotac is aiming for buyers who want big performance in a small mini PC—especially for 1080p gaming, content work, and local AI tasks—without stepping up to a full-size desktop.
