AMD launches the Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform mini PC, now open for pre‑orders through Micro Center in the U.S. The compact chassis measures 149 × 149 × 43.18 mm and hosts a 120 W PSU. Designed for AI developers, it packs a single hardware configuration that promises consistency across builds.

Both SKUs ship identical components: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU paired with a Radeon 8060S iGPU, and 128 GB of LPDDR5x‑8000 memory shared between CPU and GPU cores. Storage starts at 2 TB SSD, and the system includes a 10 Gbps Ethernet port, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Wi‑Fi 7.

The price tag sits at $3,999, with one variant delivering Linux and the other Windows 11 Pro. Physical I/O is limited to USB Type‑C, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet, while Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi‑Fi 7 round out connectivity. Shipping dates remain unconfirmed, but the kit signals AMD’s push into edge‑AI workloads today.

By offering a turnkey, high‑performance AI platform in a footprint smaller than a laptop, AMD targets research labs and edge deployments that demand rapid prototyping. The inclusion of both Linux and Windows options lowers entry barriers for diverse development teams, while the generous 128 GB memory pool supports large model training without external GPUs. Availability will likely influence how quickly AI projects move from cloud to on‑premise hardware.