- Thelio Mira is powered by AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors with high cores
- System76 supports up to 192 GB DDR5 memory and 28 TB 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 the aesthetics and internal architecture.
The desktop is built around the latest AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors, including options like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-core 3D V-Cache and Ryzen 9 9950X.
It can be paired with up to 192GB of DDR5 memory and storage capacities of up to 28TB across multiple NVMe and SATA drives.
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Decent upgrade with a premium price
The new Thelio Mira is designed to accommodate 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 update makes front panel I/O easier to access, improves airflow, with approximately 13.5 degrees of heat reduction, and improves repairability.
The new Thelio Mira delivers performance gains through thermal and architectural improvements.
Its processor clock speed has 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 configuration supports large GPUs up to 358mm in length, and the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot can accommodate 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.
The Thelio Mira supports a wide range of GPUs, from RTX 5050 to 5090, and includes the optional AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Storage options are extensive, with multiple PCIe NVMe generations 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 some configurations requiring up to 1000W PSU.
Despite the comprehensive system 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 of the system’s memory configurations, including 96GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, which costs significantly less.
Right now, you can get an entire 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 upgrade for typical Linux desktop users.
The rest of the Thelio Mira hardware, while high-end, can already handle most workloads without the high-end Nvidia card, making its necessity questionable.
It remains to be seen whether the RTX 5090 upgrade will appeal beyond enthusiasts willing to pay extra for an ultra-high-end Linux-compatible GPU solution.
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