AMD Strix Halo Handheld Requires External Power Source — GPD Win 5 Needs Battery or Wall Plug

Sure, let’s dive into this. So GPD, you know, those guys who make those nifty handheld gaming PCs, just dropped a teaser for their new baby – the Win 5. From what I gather (not much because, well, teaser), this gadget packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. PhawxTV — bless their hearts — spilled the beans on some juicier specs, like there’s an 80Wh battery that you can actually remove. Crazy, right?

Now, think about it. Everyone’s soldering batteries like it’s the only way to live, but GPD’s letting you swap ’em out. That’s, like, super handy for when the battery craps out and you can just slap a fresh one in. No more crying over spilled electrons.

And wait for it – the battery can be, um, strapped to your backpack or something? Or you use it as a power bank. Imagine plopping the battery on your desk and tethering it with a cable. Less weight to lug around while you’re deep in a gaming binge. Sweet relief for the shoulders!

Oh, and listen to this. Besides the mega AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, there’s a budget-friendly 385 version. Sure, it’s got fewer cores, but hey, you’re not trying to launch a spaceship, are you?

Memory’s adjustable; go wild from 32GB up to 128GB. And storage? Slap in an NVMe, anywhere from 1TB to a ridiculous 4TB. Picture hoarding games like a digital squirrel.

Now, hang on — I almost forgot — they’ve tossed in this fancy 7-inch 120 Hz screen. None of that tiny 6-inch stuff we dealt with before. It’s protected by Gorilla Glass 6, though that’s kinda old school now, isn’t it? Still, better than bare glass.

Anyway, they’re showing this thing off at ChinaJoy 2025 – circle August 1 on your calendar. Prices? Eh, fingers crossed they’re not through the roof.

That’s about it, I guess. And random shoutout: Tom’s Hardware is the place to be if you wanna keep up with this kinda jazz. Find ’em on Google News or whatever. Cool? Cool.