- The FEVM FAEX1 mini PC has a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor
- The memory is soldered LPDDR5X-8533, available in 64 or 128 GB
- Storage includes three PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 slots with OCuLink 4i support
FEVM introduced the FAEX1, a 1-liter mini PC based on AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 “Strix Halo” processor.
The system houses sixteen CPU cores and thirty-two threads in a small 220 x 133 x 35 mm chassis and supports up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory.
Despite its compact size, the FAEX1 is designed to deliver GPU performance comparable to 5060 series mobile graphics cards, making it a rare choice for a portable device of this type.
Compact design with full connectivity
The FEVM FAEX1 mini PC comes with soldered memory in 64GB or 128GB options, so users cannot upgrade it.
Storage is supported by three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 slots, one of which is shared with the external OCuLink 4i port.
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU has a Radeon 8060S GPU that provides performance comparable to an RTX 4070 laptop.
Also supports additional GPU expansion via OCuLink or USB4 ports.
Video output is available via HDMI, DisplayPort and USB4 with 15W output power, providing flexibility for multi-monitor setups or high definition work.
The FAEX1 has a wide range of I/O, including two 40 Gbps USB-C ports, two 10 Gbps USB-A ports and HDMI 2.1.
It also supports DisplayPort 2.0, an SD 4.0 card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack and an OCuLink 4i port.
Networking is via a Marvell AQC113 10GbE controller and a 2.5GbE RJ45 port.
For wireless connectivity, this device uses a MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 card with Bluetooth 5.4.
Stereo speakers and a dual noise-canceling microphone array are included, supporting simple audio output without external devices.
The aluminum alloy chassis, phase change thermal material and dual turbine fans allow the FEVM to maintain a power target of 160W for the integrated CPU and GPU.
The FAEX1 costs 10,999 yuan in China for the standard version with 64GB of RAM and 13,999 yuan for the 128GB version, which equates to about $1,550 and $1,970.
It joins the larger 2-liter FAEX9 in FEVM’s Strix Halo line, roughly halving the volume while maintaining similar performance goals.
There are currently more than 30 mini PCs using the Strix Halo chip, most of which cost more than $2,000.
Some models, like the GMKtec EVO-X2, cost around $1,700, making the FAEX1’s starting price of $1,550 one of the lowest in the segment.