GMKtec EVO-X1 price drop: grab a Ryzen AI 9 mini PC for $899.99

By Omair Khaliq Sultan Published January 6, 2026

Mini PCs are usually either “cheap and basic” or “surprisingly expensive for the size,” so a real discount is what makes them interesting. The GMKtec EVO-X1 AI mini PC with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX-370 series processor is down to $899.99 (typically $1,239.99), saving you $340 at 27% off. If you want a small desktop that can handle heavy multitasking, a clean desk setup, and multiple monitors without buying a full tower, this is a strong sale price for a high-spec configuration.

This configuration is built like a compact workstation: 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD are the two specs that most directly impact “does it feel fast every day?” 32GB is great if you live in browser tabs, run productivity apps side by side, do light creative work, or want a machine that won’t start bogging down a year from now.

The monitor support is another big part of the pitch. It’s designed for multi-screen setups and calls out triple-screen 8K display support, which is exactly what you want if you’re building a desk for work, trading charts, coding, or content workflows where screen real estate matters. Connectivity is also a highlight with Wi-Fi 6, USB4, and an Oculink interface, which is useful if you like the idea of expanding capabilities later.

The value here is the “small but serious” factor. If you’ve ever tried to make a budget mini PC your main computer, you know the pain: limited RAM, weak storage, and not enough ports. This is the opposite approach: high-end CPU, plenty of memory, and modern I/O, so it’s more likely to feel like a real daily driver.

It’s also a smart buy if you want a clean, minimal setup but still need horsepower. For apartment desks, living-room PCs, or anyone who wants a powerful machine that disappears behind a monitor, mini PCs are hard to beat when the specs are right.

One practical note: “gaming computer” in mini PC land often depends on what you play and what settings you expect. It can be great for lighter titles and general performance, but if your goal is top-end AAA gaming at high settings, a desktop with a dedicated GPU is usually the better value. That said, the connectivity here is clearly aimed at people who want options.

At $899.99, this is a strong buy if you want a high-spec mini PC with 32GB DDR5, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and modern connectivity for a multi-monitor setup and heavy multitasking. Skip it if you mainly want maximum gaming performance per dollar—then you’ll usually be better served by a traditional desktop with a discrete graphics card.