System76 has introduced the Thelio Prime, an 11-liter compact desktop Mini PC featuring AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors and support for discrete graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA. Starting at $1,599, the new system combines desktop-class hardware with a compact enclosure designed for users who need a powerful PC without a full-size tower.
The System76 Thelio Prime measures 288 × 148.9 × 281.9mm and is manufactured in the USA. Its chassis uses an aluminum main body, stainless steel trim, and a smoked glass front panel. Magnetic feet allow the system to sit horizontally or vertically, giving users more flexibility when positioning it on a desk. Despite its small footprint, the PC supports AMD Ryzen 9000 series desktop CPUs and discrete graphics cards, with the final performance depending on the selected configuration.
The system supports up to 96GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory and includes two M.2 SSD slots for storage expansion. A 600W power supply provides power for the internal components. Connectivity options include 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and HDMI 2.1, covering wired networking, wireless connections, external displays, and peripheral devices.
System76 offers the Thelio Prime with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS pre-installed. Both are Linux-based operating systems, making the system relevant to developers, Linux users, and professionals who prefer an alternative to Windows. The combination of Ryzen 9000 desktop processors, dedicated graphics support, expandable memory, and a compact 11-liter chassis gives buyers several hardware options in a smaller desktop format. The starting price is $1,599, with the final cost depending on the chosen configuration.
System76 Thelio Prime Mini PC – Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | System76 Thelio Prime (thelio-r5-n2) |
| Starting Price | $1,599 |
| Release Date | November 18, 2026 |
| Chassis Volume | 11 liters |
| Dimensions | 288 × 148.9 × 281.9mm |
| Manufacturing | Made in the USA |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum body, stainless steel trim, smoked glass front panel |
| Placement | Vertical or horizontal, with repositionable magnetic feet |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop CPUs |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon integrated graphics or discrete AMD/NVIDIA GPUs |
| Memory | Up to 96GB dual-channel DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 8TB NVMe SSD storage |
| M.2 Slots | 1 × PCIe Gen 5 NVMe, 1 × PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Power Supply | 600W, 80 PLUS certified |
| Front I/O | 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, microphone, headphone |
| Rear USB | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 × USB 2.0 |
| Other Rear Features | BIOS Flashback button, microphone input, line output |
| Video Outputs | Integrated graphics: HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 support; discrete GPU outputs vary by configuration |
| Wired Networking | 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Operating Systems | Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with COSMIC Desktop Environment or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
| Cooling Design | Separate CPU and GPU thermal chambers |
| Upgrade Access | Tool-free magnetic panels |
