AMD's Strix Halo APUs Debut in Mini-ITX Motherboards for DIY AI and Gaming Rigs

AMD Strix Halo Mini-ITX motherboard flaunts 128GB LPDDR5X -- add a CPU cooler, boot drive, and power supply for a slim gaming or AI rig

Chinese ODM Shanghai Sixunited Intelligent Technology Co, Ltd. (via ITHome) has revealed the company's upcoming STHT1 motherboard. The STHT1 will leverage AMD's Ryzen AI Max 300-series (codenamed Strix Halo) processors. The STHT1 conforms to the thin mini-ITX standard, a specification that targets AIO systems. Size-wise, it still conforms to the mini-ITX specifications, which are 170 x 170mm. However, the difference lies in the z-height, which is substantially lower, allowing these motherboards to fit into tighter spaces, such as AIO and small form factor (SFF) systems. If you've been out of the loop, Strix Halo features AMD's latest Zen 5 cores and an improved RDNA 3.5 graphics engine. The core count on Strix Halo ranges between six and 16 cores. The Radeon 8060S unit rocks up to 40 compute units. However, Sixunited hasn't disclosed which processor option will be available for consumers. The Strix Halo lineup presently consists of three models: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 cores), Ryzen AI Max 390 (12 cores), and Ryzen AI Max 385 (8 cores). Unlike the Framework Strix Halo mini-ITX motherboard, which comes with an included CPU cooler, the STHT1 lacks one. Although Sixunited provided schematics of the motherboard, the company didn't confirm the dimensions of the mounting holes. However, judging by the eye, the STHT1 appears to have mounting holes for CPU coolers compatible with Intel's LGA 1xxx socket. Sixunited pairs the Strix Halo chip with 128GB of LPDDR5X memory. The eight memory chips, each 16GB, are soldered to the motherboard and surround the Strix Halo processor. The STHT1 could be a very capable motherboard for a gaming system. Given the amount of memory, Sixunited may be marketing the motherboard toward AI or content creation. Storage options include two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for M.2 2280 SSDs. When it comes to displays, the motherboard provides two HDMI 2.1 ports and one VGA port, which Sixunited can convert to a DisplayPort output or COM port, depending on the user's preference. There's only one Gigabit Ethernet port on the motherboard, but it has an M.2 2230 port for installing a wireless module. Connectivity-wise, the STHT1 offers two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and two USB 2.0 ports. Nonetheless, it also has USB headers to expand the number of ports. The STHT1 draws power from a standard 19V DC IN port. It's more than enough juice for the Strix Halo, as these Zen 5 parts have a configurable TDP (cTDP) ranging from 45W to 120W. Sixunited hasn't revealed the pricing for the STHT1 motherboard or when it'll arrive on the retail market.

AMD Strix Halo APUs hit DIY PC builders with new MoDT 'Mini-ITX' mobos, up to 128GB LPDDR5X RAM

TL;DR: SIXUNITED's new STHT1 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard supports AMD's Ryzen AI Max 300 series Strix Halo APUs, featuring up to 16 Zen 5 cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and 128GB LPDDR5X memory. It offers versatile high-speed I/O, dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, HDMI 2.1, and robust power delivery for compact, high-performance PC builds. SIXUNITED recently unveiled its new STHT1 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard, ushering in AMD's new Ryzen AI Max 300 series "Strix Halo" APU to the PC enthusiast market. Check it out: AMD's new Strix Halo APUs have only been released inside of high-end laptops and Mini-PC systems so far, with the new Strix Halo APU featuring 16 cores and 32 threads of Zen 5 processing power, enhanced RDNA 3.5-based integrated graphics with the Radeon 8060S GPU with up to 40 GPU cores, and support for up to 128GB of RAM. SIXUNITED is a Chinese ODM that has just unveiled its new Mini-ITX motherboard with the Strix Halo APU ready with a non-socketed design that allows builders to choose between three different Ryzen AI Max series processors, with TDPs of between 45W and 120W. The company ships its new STHT1 Mini-ITX motherboard with up to 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory soldered onto the motherboard, with the 128GB of RAM pool feeding the Strix Halo APU and its CPU, GPU, and NPU. There's a lot of high-end I/O on the board as well, with dual Gen4 SSD slots, an M.2 2230 socket that supports Wi-Fi modules, HDMI 2.1 output, user-selectable DisplayPort, VGA, or COM output, dual USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen1, and USB 2.0 ports. We've also got 1GbE Ethernet, audio jacks, and a robust 16-phase voltage regulator module that takes care of powering the SoC, as well as a 4+1-phase arrangement for auxiliary components. The PCB measures in at 170x170mm, uses a regular 4-pin ATX power connector, and a 19V DC-in plug. SIXUNITED STHT1 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard for AMD Strix Halo APUs:

AMD's Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" APUs Come To DIY PC Builders With New MoTD "Mini-ITX" Motherboards, Equipped With Up To 128 GB of LPDDR5X Memory

AMD's Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" APUs are the fastest SoCs on the market, and are now available to DIY PC Builders with MoTD motherboards. The Chinese PC Manufacturer, Sixunited, has unveiled its brand new STHT1 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard, which is based on AMD's Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" platform. The AMD Ryzen AI MAX series combines the fast Zen 5 cores with a beefed-up RDNA 3.5 GPU, offering insane levels of performance, packed on a single chip. So far, the Strix Halo series has been confined to laptops and Mini PCs, but recently, it looks like manufacturers are opening up even more potential avenues for this Halo chip, such as handhelds & DIY motherboards. So, looking at Sixunited's STHT1, it is a Thin Mini-ITX motherboard which features support for the FP11-based AMD Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" APUs. Now, the manufacturer itself isn't listing any particular SKU, but since it is based around FP11, it can essentially come pre-equipped with any Ryzen AI MAX chip. The only thing is that this is a non-socketed platform, and the chip will be soldered to the motherboard. The motherboard itself will support up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory, which is once again soldered to the motherboard. LPDDR5X is essential for Strix Halo since it provides the GPU with enough bandwidth to offer decent levels of performance. Plus, 128 GB memory is going to be shared with the GPU, so you can definitely run some large language models, and use this motherboard as a DIY "AI" set-up box, which is essentially one of its main applications on mobile workstation platforms. Let's now talk about the motherboard itself. Sixunited uses what seems to be at least 16 VRM power phases for the SOC, and a 4+1 phase design for the rest of the components. There are two M.2 2280 sockets for SSDs, rated at Gen 4.0 x4 per slot, a M.2 2230 slot for an Add-in WIFI card, 2 USB 3.2Gen2 ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, 7 USB 2.0 ports, or you can get another configuration which includes three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, 7 USB 2.0 ports and 1 Type-C port. Display capabilities include HDMI, DP, VGA, COM, plus eDP multi-monitor support. There's also a standard RJ45 LAN port, along with a Headset/Mic port. Other aspects include two fan headers, a 4-pin ATX power connector, and a 19V DC in plug on the rear. The motherboard measures 170x170mm. There are no PCIe slots on the motherboard, which might've been good for AICs, but if you were thinking about using a discrete GPU, it kind of defeats the purpose of the already beefy RDNA 3.5 GPUs featured on the AMD Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" series. The top Radeon 8060S features up to 40 compute units, and compares well against NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti GPU, and doesn't require its independent power delivery. The chips are rated at up to 120W, and the board is well-equipped with the means to handle such high SOC power. There's no word on pricing or availability yet, but it is likely to hit APAC markets first. Given the history of MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) boards, it should be priced very competitively.

AMD's Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" APUs Come To DIY PC Builders With New MoDT "Mini-ITX" Motherboards, Equipped With Up To 128 GB of LPDDR5X Memory

AMD's Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" APUs are the fastest SoCs on the market, and are now available to DIY PC Builders with MoDT motherboards. The Chinese PC Manufacturer, Sixunited, has unveiled its brand new STHT1 Thin Mini-ITX motherboard, which is based on AMD's Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" platform. The AMD Ryzen AI MAX series combines the fast Zen 5 cores with a beefed-up RDNA 3.5 GPU, offering insane levels of performance, packed on a single chip. So far, the Strix Halo series has been confined to laptops and Mini PCs, but recently, it looks like manufacturers are opening up even more potential avenues for this Halo chip, such as handhelds & DIY motherboards. So, looking at Sixunited's STHT1, it is a Thin Mini-ITX motherboard which features support for the FP11-based AMD Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" APUs. Now, the manufacturer itself isn't listing any particular SKU, but since it is based around FP11, it can essentially come pre-equipped with any Ryzen AI MAX chip. The only thing is that this is a non-socketed platform, and the chip will be soldered to the motherboard. The motherboard itself will support up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory, which is once again soldered to the motherboard. LPDDR5X is essential for Strix Halo since it provides the GPU with enough bandwidth to offer decent levels of performance. Plus, 128 GB memory is going to be shared with the GPU, so you can definitely run some large language models, and use this motherboard as a DIY "AI" set-up box, which is essentially one of its main applications on mobile workstation platforms. Let's now talk about the motherboard itself. Sixunited uses what seems to be at least 16 VRM power phases for the SOC, and a 4+1 phase design for the rest of the components. There are two M.2 2280 sockets for SSDs, rated at Gen 4.0 x4 per slot, a M.2 2230 slot for an Add-in WIFI card, 2 USB 3.2Gen2 ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, 7 USB 2.0 ports, or you can get another configuration which includes three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, 7 USB 2.0 ports and 1 Type-C port. Display capabilities include HDMI, DP, VGA, COM, plus eDP multi-monitor support. There's also a standard RJ45 LAN port, along with a Headset/Mic port. Other aspects include two fan headers, a 4-pin ATX power connector, and a 19V DC in plug on the rear. The motherboard measures 170x170mm. There are no PCIe slots on the motherboard, which might've been good for AICs, but if you were thinking about using a discrete GPU, it kind of defeats the purpose of the already beefy RDNA 3.5 GPUs featured on the AMD Strix Halo "Ryzen AI MAX" series. The top Radeon 8060S features up to 40 compute units, and compares well against NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti GPU, and doesn't require its independent power delivery. The chips are rated at up to 120W, and the board is well-equipped with the means to handle such high SOC power. There's no word on pricing or availability yet, but it is likely to hit APAC markets first. Given the history of MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) boards, it should be priced very competitively.