FEVM's new mini PC packs a desktop Ryzen 9 and RTX 5090 laptop GPU in a 2.6-liter case
FEVM has unveiled the FA80G, a 2.6-liter mini PC that combines AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with Nvidia's RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The CPU has 16 cores and 144MB of cache, while the GPU offers 24GB of GDDR7 memory. The system is aimed at high-performance gaming and is claimed to beat Apple's M5 Ultra Mac Studio in that area.
The FA80G's thermal design dedicates four heatpipes to each of its two main components, keeping CPU temperatures below 85°C and GPU temperatures below 80°C under full load while maintaining a 42dB noise rating. Memory and storage configurations reach up to 128GB of DDR5 across two slots and 4TB per M.2 2280 drive, with two such connectors available.
Connectivity options include dual 2.5GbE ports, HDMI 2.0 and 2.1 outputs, two DisplayPort 2.0 connections, USB-C, USB-A, and an SD card reader. The system's power allocation gives the processor 90W and the mobile GPU 150W, a notable constraint for a desktop-class CPU paired with a laptop graphics solution in a compact 2.6-liter enclosure.
This device may signal a shift in how enthusiasts approach high-performance gaming, offering desktop-class processing in a footprint that suits small living spaces or travel-oriented setups. Gamers seeking Apple Mac Studio-level performance without committing to Apple's ecosystem could find this an appealing alternative, though power delivery limits and cooling constraints may affect sustained performance. The comparison to Apple's M5 Ultra also highlights how the mini PC market is increasingly positioning itself against established workstation-class systems, potentially broadening consumer choice in premium compact computing.