GMK EVO-X3 Opens Early Access for Its 128GB Strix Halo Mini PC

A Small Box With Workstation Ambitions

Some mini PCs aim for low power and low cost. The GMK EVO-X3 aims somewhere else entirely — it wants to be a workstation-class local-AI machine that happens to fit on your desk. On June 22, 2026, GMK opened early-access registration for the EVO-X3, built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" processor, with a global launch slated for July 6. For anyone interested in running large models at home, this is a configuration worth understanding.

The pitch is straightforward: take a genuinely powerful APU, pair it with a lot of fast unified memory, and put it in a compact chassis with the I/O to grow.

The Strix Halo Heart of the EVO-X3

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread part from AMD's Strix Halo family, combining a strong CPU, a large integrated GPU, and an NPU on a single package. The reason it matters for local LLM work comes down to the memory configuration: the EVO-X3 supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5 as unified memory. That large, fast memory pool is exactly what lets a small machine load and run sizable models locally — the unified-memory approach means the GPU portion can address far more capacity than a typical discrete card offers.

Storage, Ports, and Expansion

Storage is handled by two user-replaceable M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, with 2TB and 4TB options, so you are not stuck with a soldered drive. Connectivity is modern and generous: HDMI 2.1, USB4 at 40 Gbps, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. The standout, though, is the OCuLink port — that gives you a high-bandwidth path to an external GPU enclosure, so the EVO-X3 can moonlight as a serious graphics workstation when a job calls for more than the integrated GPU.

A Note on Timing and Pricing

In the spirit of accuracy, a couple of caveats. This is an early-access registration with a global launch set for July 6, so it is not shipping to everyone today. GMK has not announced final pricing, and a higher-tier variant built on a Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with up to 192GB of memory is reportedly planned. Treat the EVO-X3 as "coming very soon" rather than "on shelves now," and wait for the official price before drawing value conclusions.

Who It's For

This is not a budget media box. The EVO-X3 is aimed at developers running local models, creators juggling heavy rendering, and enthusiasts who want desktop-class capability in a footprint that disappears under a monitor. The OCuLink port and replaceable storage signal a machine designed to adapt as your needs grow.

The Takeaway

The GMK EVO-X3 packs a 16-core Strix Halo APU, up to 128GB of unified memory, dual NVMe, and OCuLink expansion into a compact mini PC — a compelling recipe for running large models at home. With early access open and a July launch on the calendar, it is one of the more exciting local AI machines on the near horizon. I'm looking forward to pricing and hands-on numbers, but the ambition here is exactly what the small-form-factor space needs.

Sources: Liliputing — "GMK EVO-X3 mini PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128GB RAM launches this month" — June 18, 2026; GMK early-access registration — June 22, 2026.