COMPUTEX 2024

ADATA XPG Nia debuts as first gaming handheld with user-upgradable RAM

ADATA, best known for selling PC components such as SSD and memory modules, introduced its first gaming handheld, XPG Nia. It brings a good number of unique features, which include user-upgradable RAM and a "circular computing" design that allows users to build cases and accessories.

We've seen a good number of gaming handhelds being showcased at Computex 2024. Among all of them, the most interesting one has to be the ADATA XPG Nia. This is the first handheld gaming PC by the brand, and it's the first of its kind to bring user-upgradable RAM.

This became possible due to ADATA opting for LPCAMM2 memory, which isn't soldered onto the mainboard. But that's not the only user-upgradable feature of the XPG Nia. XPG Nia also brings upgradeable storage through the M.2 2230 slot.

The company hasn't finalized the design yet, but ADATA said it will focus on "circular computing" design. This basically means that the brand will release 3D design files and other relevant information for users to make their own 3D printed accessories and chassis. So, if you end up not using the XPG Nia as a gaming handheld at one point, you can make it breathe new life by converting it into a DIY mini PC, media streamer, or file server.

ADATA hasn't also decided on the specs yet. It could ship with the much-known AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme found in Asus ROG Ally X and others. XPG Nia can also ship with the Ryzen 7 8840U, 7840U, or a next-gen processor. The company is hoping to get some feedback from the community on whether to launch it as soon as possible by using an existing processor or to shoot for next-gen performance.

As for the prototype that's being shown off at Computex 2024, it sports a 3D-printed chassis with a kickstand. The company says that the memory and storage are easily accessible through the door found underneath the stand. This prototype also has a tiltable screen, allowing you to adjust the viewing angle according to preference.

Other highlights from the XPG Nia prototype include a front-facing webcam, one USB Type-C port, and a 3.5 mm jack. ADATA plans to sell the gaming handheld under $600 (ROG Ally Z1 curr. $399 on Best Buy), but it's hard to say whether the company will be able to hit that price point for the retail units. Check out the videos attached below to see the prototype in action.

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