Best mini PC for local LLMs in 2026 (Strix Halo era)
I bookmarked a GMKtec EVO-X2 listing in October last year. 128GB Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, listed at $2,099. I closed the tab, told myself I’d think about it for a week, and went to bed. Six months later I checked again. The exact same SKU is now $3,299. That’s not a typo. The “rampocalypse” (LPDDR5 prices spiking, AI demand, take your pick) has eaten 60% on top of the original price. Corsair quietly raised their AI Workstation 300 by $1,100. Reddit threads on r/LocalLLaMA are full of people kicking themselves for not buying when these things first launched. ...