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AMD mini PC · announced · data 2026-10-15

iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495) for local AI.

With 128 GB it runs Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB). 90 models fit.

Memory128 GB

Shared between CPU and graphics.

Bandwidthunknown GB/s

Higher means faster answers. Not published.

PriceFrom about $3,999

As of 2026-10-16. Check before buying.

Which models fit

By memory option.

Usable: 75% on Macs and shared-memory PCs, VRAM minus 1 GB on graphics cards (estimates).
MemoryUsableModels that fitBest three
128 GB96 GB90Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB)
Speed

Published speeds.

Measured by others, with sources. Not our tests.

No published speed found yet.

Questions

Short answers.

What is the best local LLM for the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495)?
With 128 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 90 of 124 models fit.
How much does the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495) cost?
From about $3,999 (as of 2026-10-16). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.

Specs from iBUYPOWER press release (2026-10-08) (2026-10-16). Prices are approximate and dated; 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage.

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# iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495) for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/ibuypower-pro-amd-ai-halo
Type: AMD mini PC. Chip: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 (Gorgon Halo). Memory: unified, options 128 GB. Bandwidth: unknown GB/s (Not published.). Spec source: https://www.ibuypower.com/blog/news-pr/ryzen-ai-max-pro (2026-10-16).
Price: from about $3,999 (2026-10-16, approximate). Status: announced.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 96 | 90 | Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), K2 Horizon MoVA 36B-A4B (28.1 GB), Qwen3.5 27B (21.5 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

Notes: Not on sale yet: iBUYPOWER says Q4 2026, while supplies last (no exact date; not in its store on 2026-10-16). Windows 11, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, two 10G network ports, up to 8TB SSD.

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495)?**
With 128 GB, Qwen3.8 27B (needs 22.7 GB, AA 33.7). 90 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the iBUYPOWER Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495) cost?**
From about $3,999 (as of 2026-10-16). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.