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24TB of storage in a super-fast mini PC: The HX 370 model can run three SSDs, has an OCuLink connector, and its APU is as powerful as an RTX 3050

24TB of storage in a super-fast mini PC: The HX 370 model can run three SSDs, has an OCuLink connector, and its APU is as powerful as an RTX 3050

We're starting to see the arrival of mini PCs running AMD's powerful Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor, the latest of which is Aoostar's GEM10 370.

First introduced on X (formerly Twitter), the AI 9 HX 370 processor features four Zen 5 cores, eight Zen 5c cores, integrated Radeon 890M RDNA 3.5 graphics, and a Ryzen NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS of AI performance.

The GEM10 370 supports up to three PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs, offering the potential for up to 24TB of storage. There’s also an OCuLink connector, allowing you to connect an external GPU without consuming any NVMe channels.

Cooling of glaciers

The mini PC offers a variety of connectivity options. On the front, it features two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, a USB4 port for high-speed data transfer, a microphone jack, and an audio jack for headphones or speakers. There’s also an OCuLink port. On the back, there are two 2.5G LAN ports for fast and reliable networking, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and an additional USB 3.2 Gen2 port. Wireless connectivity is provided by WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.

Cooling the GEM10 370 will be handled by Aoostar’s “Glacier 2.5” cooling system, which offers a default BIOS TDP setting of 35W, adjustable to 28W, 35W, or 45W.

The new mini PC has the same chassis as the company's previous Gem10 model, which is powered by a 7840HS processor, and measures 10.7 x 10.7 x 6 cm, with a volume of 0.6 liters.

The Aoostar GEM10 370 is expected to start shipping in October, around the same time as Beelink's SER9, which also includes the HX 370. That said, according to Video cardBoth companies are awaiting AMD's actions before mass production can begin.

There is no information yet on the price of the GEM10 370, but it is expected to be cheaper than Beelink's offering, depending, of course, on the configuration.