ZBOX CI660 detailed

The upcoming flagship fanless ZBOX from ZOTAC will rock a brand new look and Intel's mighty i7-8550U (although we suspect that i3 and i5 models are in the cards too). The barebone is designed to handle the 25W configurable TDP-up of the chip, which makes us even more curious about the cooling system.

Source: TechPowerUp

Meet the Intel Radeon NUCs

In an unprecedented move, Intel's upcoming gaming NUCs will be rocking Radeon graphics. The NUC8i7HNK (65W TDP) features the quad-core i7-8705G (3.1GHz up to 4.1GHz) and Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics, while the VR-capable NUC8i7HVK (100W TDP) features the i7-8809G (3.1GHz up to 4.2GHz) and Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics. Cooling these beasts passively will require a tremendous amount of copper and aluminum.

Source: Le Comptoir du Hardware

Update: The barebones will be available for $799 and $999 according to AnandTech.

Habey BIS-6862 Vs Shuttle DS77U

Another great review from Ganesh over at AnandTech comparing the horizontal HABEY i3-7100U barebone and Shuttle's vertical Celeron 3865U Slim PC.

"The Prime95 power virus test shows the protection mechanism kicking into action in the Habey system. After 15 minutes of continuous load, we see the power consumption at the wall going from around 30W to start oscillating between 18W and 32W. Correspondingly, the package power oscillates around the 15W mark. The protection against the power virus workload starts kicking in as soon as the package temperature reaches the 80C mark...

The Shuttle XPC Slim DS77U, on the other hand, shows that the package is actually configured for a maximum power of 10W. Thanks to the large number of ventilation holes and orientation requirements, the temperature of the package does not exceed 60C even under heavy loading."

Special thanks to Kannon for the tip.

Source: AnandTech

ZOTAC unveils its most powerful fanless ZBOX yet

ZOTAC's whole C series is about to be revamped with a brand new design and much, much more power. The new models will be rocking 10W Gemini Lake SoCs or (upcoming) 25W Coffee Lake-U processors. The mini PCs will be showcased at CES Las Vegas next week. We're hoping to finally see copper involved.

Source: TechPowerUp

Fully Silent PCs launched

Based in California, Fully Silent PCs features probably the most extensive collection of fanless computers. They are available in pre-configured systems or as fully-configurable builds. From this stylish low-power Silverstone/Mitac combo, to the highly sought-after Galactico, to this unique open-air setup, there's really something for everyone.

Turemetal UP7A available

Turemetal's second chassis is now available for $249 (free shipping to the US). The 187 x 250 x 395mm case handles 65W processors passively, can fit a regular ATX power supply and up to five storage drives. This looks tempting but we're in uncharted waters here...

4 Dawson Canyon cases

Akasa launches no less than four chassis for the dual HDMI and Intel vPro enabled Kaby Lake NUC: the consumer-oriented Newton S7D, the industrial Newton D3, the ultra-slim Plato X7D, and the IP65 waterproof / ready for outdoor usage Pascal MD. The cases will be available early 2018 at similar prices to previous generation (the Newton and Plato are both currently priced at $180).

HDPLEX H3 (V2) in pictures

New details are emerging about HDPLEX's upcoming chassis featuring the same height as the H5, and the same length as the H1 (V2). The H3 (V2) supports a low profile card without riser or a full height single slot card with riser. As always with HDPLEX, the case is built like a tank and supports one 3.5" HDD as well as the brand's 160W NanoATX and 300W ACDC+400W DC-ATX power supplies.

Source: HDPLEX

BREAKING: NOFAN CR-95C BLACK PEARL DISCONTINUED

One year after its copper sibling, the king of fanless CPU coolers is no more. We always knew that passive cooling was a niche market, but niche markets can be very profitable too. Unfortunately, Nofan failed to secure enough support from resellers, and finding the CR-95C was often a struggle. The last remaining units are available in QuietPC systems or on Amazon for a whopping $150.

Upgrading the Cubi 3 Silent

Despite a cooling system that leaves much to be desired, MSI's fanless NUC is pretty easy to access and upgrade. The Pentium 4415U version, featuring 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC (with Windows 10 Pro) and a 500GB HDD, is now available for $410.