Aoostar GT 37

The Aoostar GT37 represents a bold leap into next-gen mini PC territory with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX-370 (12 cores/24 threads, up to 5.1GHz), 32GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, and Radeon 890M iGPU in its $879 configuration (1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD included). The Zen 5 architecture delivers a 20% multi-core performance boost over previous-gen Ryzen 7 7940HS models, while the 8000MHz memory bandwidth pushes the 16CU Radeon 890M iGPU to rival entry-level discrete GPUs like the RTX 2050—capable of 111 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p low settings with FSR 3 :cite[1]. Its vacuum chamber cooling system (a rare feature in mini PCs) maintains CPU/GPU temperatures at 67-73°C under gaming loads, though fan noise reaches 50dB in performance mode :cite[1]:cite[2]. The inclusion of WiFi 7 and OCuLink support future-proofs the device, while triple display outputs cater to productivity users.

Despite its technical achievements, the GT37 suffers from remarkably poor market visibility. As of April 2025, there are zero discussions about this model on specialized Mini PC subreddits, and Aoostar's minimal marketing investment has resulted in only a handful of third-party reviews :cite[3]. This obscurity is puzzling given the hardware—the Ryzen AI 9's 50 TOPS NPU enables advanced Windows 11 AI features, while the dual 2.5G LAN ports (Intel 1226V) and USB4 (40Gbps) offer prosumer connectivity :cite[2]. The vacuum chamber cooling deserves special mention; unlike traditional heat pipes, this system uses phase-change materials to distribute heat more evenly across the raised aluminum chassis, evidenced by the machine's ability to sustain 54W power limits in manual BIOS mode without throttling :cite[1]. However, the soldered LPDDR5X memory—while blazing fast—eliminates upgrade paths.

Priced at $879, the GT37 occupies an awkward position—it's 40% more expensive than last-gen Ryzen 7 mini PCs yet can't match a similarly priced gaming laptop with RTX 4050 graphics. Where it shines is as a compact AI workstation; the XDNA2 NPU accelerates machine learning tasks like Stable Diffusion 30% faster than non-AI Ryzen chips :cite[1]. The minimalist design (112x60x112mm) and near-silent 35dB operation in balanced mode make it ideal for office environments, though the BIOS-locked RAM timings disappoint tinkerers. If you need cutting-edge AI acceleration in a desk-friendly footprint and can tolerate the limited upgradability, the GT37 is a compelling—if overlooked—option. Just don't expect community support given its current obscurity.

- GhostKeyboard Review.