DDR4 is still perfectly fine

ASRock has quietly introduced a DDR4 variant of its passively cooled N250M/D5 board, dropping the original model's /D5 suffix to launch simply as the ASRock N250M. Aside from swapping the single DDR5 DIMM slot for a single DDR4 DIMM slot, the board remains identical to the previous model. It retains the same heatsink-covered 6W Intel N250, microATX layout, triple display outputs (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA), single M.2 NVMe slot, and USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C connectivity. By re-releasing the board with DDR4 support, ASRock offers a more cost-effective option for ultra-budget builds where repurposing spare, inexpensive DDR4 RAM makes far more sense.

Source: ASRock 

The NUC Essential that never was?

We might have found a batch of Intel NUC prototypes. The chassis comes from an official NUC, and more importantly, it houses a genuine Intel-branded motherboard. The only noticeable difference is the heatsink mounted on top, which passively cools a Pentium J5005. Intel frequently built proof-of-concept units like this to inspire third-party manufacturers. In fact, this $229.99 system may very well have inspired the extremely popular MINIX 0db series.

This waterproof case is surprisingly easy to assemble

The Akasa Pascal MX will be available in the coming days.

Gorgeous Ryzen mod

This DIY project from Korea turns a Geekom A8 Max mini PC (AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS) into a completely silent  AI server designed to run 24/7 quietly in a bedroom. The stock fan is replaced by a large LED light cooler and a 3D-printed chassis delivers a stunning final result. Thanks KwonHan for the tip!

Source: Reeal Lab 

ZBOX CI360 available

ZOTAC did it. For the first time in years, one of ZOTAC's fanless mini PCs is shipping on time. The DDR5-ready, Intel N150-powered CI360 is now shipping in Europe from €230. For that price you get a 127.8 x 126.8 x 56.8mm (5.03 x 4.99 x 2.24in) machine featuring two M.2 slots, two Ethernet ports, two HDMI ports, and a full size DisplayPort. This system doesn't include memory or storage, so you can bring your own preferred RAM and SSD.

Turbocharged Turemetal

Back to 2021 with this impressive Turemetal UP10 build featuring an Intel Core i7-10700 CPU with an ASUS Phoenix GTX 1660 Super graphics card on an ASUS ProArt Z490-Creator motherboard. The 12kg case uses rarely seen 8mm heatpipes and enormous cooling panels. Thermals demonstrate stable performance, with temperatures topping out at 83°C for the CPU and 76°C for the GPU during extended stress testing. 

Source: Patreon

ShareVDI enters the arena

This fanless router / firewall / mini PC from ShareVDI is a tiny, silent, high-performance network engine designed to turn your home network into a enterprise-grade fortress. Powered by Intel’s efficient N150 processor, it acts as a custom gateway, firewall, or virtualization server without making a sound. The system features two 10G SFP+ ports (fiber-optic ready!) and four 2.5GbE LAN ports with rock-solid Intel controller stability. The 8GB RAM / 128GB storage version is available for $399.

Thickest MeLE Quieter yet

The new N150-powered Quieter HD is the latest storage-oriented mini PC from MeLE. Memory and expansion options are updated with support for up to 32GB of DDR4 in a single SO-DIMM slot. The diminutive PC supports an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD up to 4TB alongside a full 2.5-inch SATA drive. The MeLE Quieter HD measures 150 mm (5.9 in) in length, 105.4 mm (4.15 in) in width, and 39.6 mm (1.56 in) in height. It's available today from $389.99.  

Steampunk memories

Taking a trip down memory lane with this 2018 Steampunk build. It features the legendary Nofan CR-95C CPU cooler, still one of the most timeless and majestic pieces of hardware ever made. 

Kubb now available in blue or bronze

It's remarkable how much computing power engineers have packed into such a tiny, unassuming cube. The 120 x 120mm Kubb Fanless is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, Intel Core Ultra 5 255H, or Core Ultra X7 355H (if money is no object). The machine is now available in Bronze or a striking Royal Blue. Why hide your fanless PC when it looks this good?

https://kubb.eu/en/mini-pc-kubb-fanless.html