AMD announces Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile CPUs, RDNA 2 GPUs in the first half of 2021

That 5600U CPU looks right up my alley, a shitton of mobile computing power and probably adequate for some gaming. Finding the sweet spot build will be a challenge though, I'm have zero tolerance for soldered ram, including soldered + 1 slot configs.

If only it was possible to buy already existing RDNA 2 GPUs. Shortages are rampant now.

Still waiting to find Sapphire Pulse RX 6800 XT anywhere.


Last edited by Shmerl on 12 January 2021 at 7:48 pm UTC

Quoting: Kithop

Quoting: BoldosApologies, I was not specific enough:
By "available directly in EU" I meant if they are sold directly in EU.
What you confirm is they "ship" into EU, but that technically means "import", so we have to pay VAT and customs fees. And that makes it painfully expensive....

Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.


Last edited by 3zekiel on 12 January 2021 at 8:06 pm UTC

Quoting: KithopAh, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

Quoting: 3zekiel

Quoting: KithopAh, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.

Thanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.

Quoting: BoldosThanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.

https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxhardware/comments/gbhe7w/coreboot_on_tuxedo_infinitybook_s_14_v5/ second message, it *seems* firmware works on equivalent laptops. Well, that's surely a bit risky. If you are more patient: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/Coreboot-on-TUXEDO-Computers-devices.tuxedo it seems Tuxedo themselves are working on it.

I somehow hope they could manage to work together with system76, also for OS side. I think that would be very productive move for both, and anyway, considering custom fee + VAT for system76 as it stands, I don't think they'll get many european customers ... So better cooperate together and try to improve to face bigger players like dell and co with a truly different offer and more world coverage.


Last edited by 3zekiel on 13 January 2021 at 6:48 pm UTC

So AMD have dropped APUS ? since the 4 thousand series are meant to be oem exclusive but they can be found on ali express and no 5000g chips or an athlon to replace the 3000g series disspointing wanted to see where they were going with it.

Quoting: haikuGo AMD, i just build a 100% AMD PC with a Ryzen 5 3600 and Radeon RX 5600XT

The MoBo, SSD and RAM too? :P

just bought some fractional shares of AMD at uphold.com!! go go go AMD & opensource! best thing I've done in years!

Quoting: Boldos

Quoting: KithopAh, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

Quoting: 3zekiel

Quoting: KithopAh, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?

For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.

Thanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.

You can also check slimbook, they seem to have pretty decent laptops with AMD

Quoting: 3zekielI somehow hope they could manage to work together with system76, also for OS side. I think that would be very productive move for both, and anyway, considering custom fee + VAT for system76 as it stands, I don't think they'll get many european customers ... So better cooperate together and try to improve to face bigger players like dell and co with a truly different offer and more world coverage.

That's a pretty cool idea.

Interesting line up, shame their all for laptop boards.
Really want some serious next gen push for Desktop APU's but it seems 2021 is going to be the year of quite large price increases for PC hardware so I'll likely be skipping this year when it comes to buying new tech.