ASRock's powerful iBOX listed

Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H ASRock's iBOX-225H is now listed on MITXPC. The system features extensive connectivity, including two Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN ports, one USB4/Thunderbolt 4 port, four USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. Storage-wise the iBOX-225H offers three M.2 slots and one SATA 3.0 port. Engineered for multi-tasking, the system supports a quad-monitor setup.

https://mitxpc.com/products/ibox-225h

New fanless NUCs from MSI

The MSI Cubi NUC TWG Series is the type of fanless PCs that we avoid at all costs. Adopting the elongated motherboard footprint seen in the latest ASUS NUCs (moving away from the classic 4x4-inch square) MSI offers this range with either the Intel N150 or N250 processors. The series is split into actively cooled (Cubi NUC TWG) and passively cooled (Cubi NUC TWG S) variants.

The engineering approach here is simply lazy. For the passive models, MSI removes the fans and stuffs an internal heatsink into a tiny, cramped chassis that lacks proper convection. While these processors are marketed as 6W chips, they can peak at 25W under load. Without ventilation pathways, the heat has nowhere to go.

Source: Liliputing 

OnLogic Factor 101 in action

Configure yours today here: https://www.onlogic.com/store/fr101/

KitGuru reviews the Arctic Senza

"The Arctic Senza is a machine that left me profoundly conflicted. On one hand, the sheer engineering and build quality completely caught me off guard. The thick metal panels and massive central heatsink scream premium, successfully pushing the concept of whisper-quiet computing to the absolute extreme. Thermal performance is a solid 10/10 out of the box; even when unlocking the CPU power limit to 115W during a 12-hour 4K video encode, the massive passive cooler effortlessly kept temperatures in check. Performance-wise, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Radeon 890M combo delivers excellent results for heavy productivity and light 1080p gaming while sipping power from the wall."

Source: KitGuru 

Discounted ZBOX with AirJet

The ZOTAC ZBOX PI430AJ is the only mini PC that replaces traditional cooling fans with two AirJet solid-state cooling modules. Despite its pocket-sized dimensions, the device packs an Intel Core i3-N300 processor and ultra-thin membranes to dissipate heat without any moving parts. It is technically fanless. This innovative design allows the system to remain (mostly) silent while sustaining peak performance. The discounted ZBOX PI430AJ barebone is available for $379.99.

Fanless PCs, now in color

At just 82 x 82mm (3 x 3-inch) the Kubb Mini is one of the smallest passively-cooled PCs on the market. Powered via USB-C, the 500g cube comes with the Intel N150 or N300 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD. Connectivity includes dual HDMI 2.0 ports, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6. The Kubb Mini is available in vibrant colors starting at €430.

https://kubb.eu/en/1-mini-pc-kubb-mini.html

AAEON's new Twin Lake offering

The AAEON TWL01 Edge is powered by the Intel Twin Lake processors and is designed for high-efficiency edge computing or digital signage. It's also available to the general public and could be used as a reliable first computer for kids, or a web browsing station for seniors. It supports dual 4K displays via two HDMI 2.0b ports. Other specs are a little depressing with just 8GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. Thankfully the unit also supports a 2280 NVMe SSD. The N150 model is available for pre-order for $429.

Source: CNX Software 

About the Arctic Senza PC

A lot of you have been asking about Arctic’s Senza under-desk mount, which contradicts our core recommendations for passive cooling and convection. While we do like the hardware itself, we only recommend wall-mounting the Senza to ensure unobstructed airflow (pictured). Special thanks to Arctic for their commitment to fanless PCs, and good luck to the Senza AI 370.

The AI bubble is real

The new Dell Pro Micro Thin Client is a compact, secure endpoint designed for virtual environments, featuring Intel N-series processors ranging from the N150 to the N350. The passively-cooled and very stylish 182 x 178 x 36mm unit supports up to two 4K displays, and runs on either Dell ThinOS 10 or Windows 11 IoT Enterprise. Unfortunately, Dell is asking nearly $1,000 for a system featuring a meager 8GB of RAM and just 128GB of flash-based storage.

Arctic Senza AI 370 installation guide

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