- Thelio Mira is powered by AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors with high cores
- System76 supports up to 192GB DDR5 memory and 28TB storage configurations
- Chassis redesign improves airflow by approximately 13.5 degrees and repairability
System76 has officially launched its redesigned Thelio Mira Linux desktop, bringing major changes to both aesthetics and internal architecture.
The desktop is built around the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors, including options like the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D 3D V-Cache and Ryzen 9 9950X.
It can be combined with up to 192 GB of DDR5 memory and storage capacities reaching 28 TB across multiple NVMe and SATA drives.
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Decent update with a premium price
The new Thelio Mira is designed to support high-end Nvidia GPUs, including the recently released GeForce RTX 5090.
The chassis has undergone a notable redesign, moving away from the original wood veneer look toward a style that System76 calls “Precision Industrialism.”
This upgrade provides easier access to front panel I/O, improves airflow, with a heat reduction of approximately 13.5 degrees, and improves repairability.
The new Thelio Mira offers performance improvements through thermal and architectural improvements.
Its CPU clock speeds have been increased by up to 19%, while liquid cooling allows the processor to maintain peak performance during prolonged, compute-intensive tasks.
A removable bottom dust filter also helps the device maintain airflow and long-term performance.
Internally, the design supports large GPUs up to 358mm in length and the main PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supports cards up to four slots in height.
Benchmarks and initial testing suggest that the system handles demanding workloads effectively, running the Pop!_OS 24.04 operating system with the new COSMIC desktop environment.
Thelio Mira supports a wide range of GPUs, from RTX 5050 to 5090, and includes AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT as an option.
Storage options are extensive and multiple generations of PCIe NVMe are supported, although some configurations disable secondary slots based on occupancy.
Networking is provided via Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and audio outputs reach up to 7.1 channels via the Realtek ALC1220 codec.
Power requirements vary by GPU, with certain configurations requiring up to a 1000W power supply.
Despite the system’s comprehensive specifications, attention has been focused on the price of the RTX 5090 upgrade.
System76 asks $5,299 for the GPU, a figure that exceeds the cost of most system memory configurations, including 96GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, which sells for much less.
At the moment, you can get a complete PC with an RTX 5090 GPU for less than $5,100, which shows the disparity between the cost of the GPU and the rest of the configuration.
This raises questions about the perceived value of such an update for typical Linux desktop users.
The rest of Thelio Mira’s hardware, while high-end, can already handle most workloads without the top-tier Nvidia card, making its necessity questionable.
It remains to be seen whether the RTX 5090 upgrade will appeal beyond enthusiasts willing to pay a premium for an ultra-high-end Linux-ready GPU solution.
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