Thelio Prime Elite

Was: $2,757.00
Now: $2,499.00

Thelio Prime runs fast and leaves a small footprint. Small form factor, big flair for production value, miniscule fan noise.

Thelio Prime Elite comes configured with: 

  • 16-core Ryzen 9950X CPU
  • 64GB DDR5 RAM (4800MHz)
  • 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD storage
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600 graphics
  • Extra GPU cool air intake

Features:

Swappable accent panel Quiet, stealthy fans
Open source hardware US-manufactured
Small form factor

 

Great for:

  • Developers and scientists
  • Professionals needing a powerful desktop
  • 1080p gaming

 

Operating System:
Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS , Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Graphics:
8 GB AMD Radeon RX 7600
Video Ports:
3 x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI port
Memory:
64 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (2x32)
Storage:
1 x 2 TB M.2 PCIe Gen5 NVMe, Up to 24 TB, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 NVMe, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe, 2x 2.5" SATA
Top Ports:
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type A), Mic, Headphone
Rear Ports:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), 5x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (4x Type-A + 1x Type-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C), 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
Rear Audio:
Mic in, Line out, Line in
Networking:
2.5GbE, built-in Wifi 6E (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with Bluetooth 5.2
Power Supply:
650W 80+ Certified (90% or greater power efficiency)
Dimensions:
Height × Width × Depth
12.87″ × 8.15″ × 11.46″ (327 × 207 × 291mm)
Model:
thelio-r4-n1 - Technical Documentation
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Ships to over 60 countries.

1-Year Warranty

We've got you covered!

30-Day Returns

Don't love it? Send it back.

Lifetime Support

Real humans, real experts.

Take Back Your Right to Repair

Keep your desktop running at peak performance with the freedom to repair and upgrade whenever you need, extending its life and value.

Infinite Customization

Tailor your computer to your preferences with System76's Pop!_OS, which "just works" on setup thanks to preinstalled drivers and sane defaults.

Built-In Security You Can Trust

Protect your data and privacy with robust security features like encryption on setup designed to safeguard your information — giving you peace of mind every time you use your desktop.

Crafted with Care in the USA

Our crew of craftsmiths in Denver, Colorado takes sheet metal and bends it, powder coats, and engineers it to be the best dang Thelio Desktop it can be. What will you make with it?

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Unleash your potential on Pop!_OS

Do what you do best — with an open source OS that stays out of your way. Pop!_OS is engineered to keep you innovating as quickly as possible while collecting *zero* user data. Customize to your needs, keep focus intact, organize effortlessly, and spend time on what really matters.

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Frequently Asked questions

What OS does this run?

System76 computers are optimized for Pop!_OS and Ubuntu. Additionally, you can run a variety of Linux distributions, as well as Microsoft Windows. Dual-booting is also supported!

Can I swap parts myself?

Yes! Upgrading your Thelio Desktop is straightforward. We provide lifetime support alongside detailed guides found in the tech specs to help you upgrade components like RAM, storage, and more.

What if I need help?

Our support team comes highly rated, and for good reason. For the lifetime of your product, you'll have direct access to our in-house experts who are trained in fast, effective solutions.

Why buy from System76?

System76 offers a first-class Linux experience backed by a unique blend of repairability, open source software, customization, and privacy-focused features, plus US-based manufacturing, engineering, and support.

Is this really manufactured in the US?

Yes! Our factory humans take sheet metal and cut, sand, bend, powder coat, and assemble it all into a full desktop that’s then shipped out the door.