The Akasa Euler MX2 is official

Akasa, a leading provider of thermal solutions, introduced the Euler MX2, a premium aluminium fanless case for Mini-ITX motherboards. It supports Intel® LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 and LGA115X socket-based processors up to 35W TDP and pairs an integrated 220W DC-to-DC power converter with two internal 2.5" SATA drive bays. The Euler MX2 suits commercial systems that run unattended, such as industrial automation, point-of-sale (POS) and kiosks, surveillance, digital signage, and long-life edge computing.

Akasa's patented spring-loaded mounting system gives the Euler MX2 wide compatibility with Mini-ITX form factor motherboards and consistent, stable thermal contact across the supported socket range. The case supports Intel® Core™ (8th-14th Gen) and Core™ Ultra (15th Gen) processors up to 35W TDP. Its fully passive aluminium chassis dissipates heat from the CPU through the external fins. With no fans, the system minimises noise and mechanical points of failure.

Two internal bays support 2.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs up to 9.5mm in height, giving system integrators storage capacity built into the case. For installations where a smaller footprint matters more than 2.5" storage, the 4.0L Euler CMX supports the same sockets and processors up to 35W TDP, with onboard M.2 storage only.

The internal 220W DC-to-DC converter runs from a 12V DC input via a 4-pin DIN connector and delivers +3.3V, +5V, +5V standby, +12V and -12V rails. It has built-in over-voltage and over-power protection and is rated for operation from -25°C to 70°C. 24-pin and 4+4-pin ATX power cables are included for standard motherboard connection. An optional 150W, 12V external adapter is available for complete system builds (product code: AK-PD150-02K).

The Euler MX2 starts at £195.00 / €198.00 (prices may vary by reseller). The Euler MX2 is available to order throughout the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. Contact the Akasa team to find a reseller near you.

OnLogic Helix 320 announced

The Helix 320 brings powerful, highly efficient Intel N-Series processing to the edge. Configurable with a 4-core N250 or an 8-core N355 processor paired with up to 16GB of high-speed LPDDR5 memory hitting 4800 MT/s, this architecture is optimized to handle demanding edge gateway and data logging applications with ease. By maximizing processing compute standards while maintaining low power consumption, the system helps lower ongoing operational costs for large deployments. A 5-year product lifecycle ensures a predictable total cost of ownership (TCO) and safeguards engineers against the expensive testing cycles brought on by sudden hardware redesigns.

Housed in a fanless, low profile enclosure, the Helix 320 is purpose-built for easy integration into tight spaces and harsh environments alike. The passive cooling architecture ensures reliable operation across a 0 to 50°C temperature range while keeping internal components protected from airborne debris. Far more than a general purpose computing platform, the Helix 320 is tested to meet strict global industrial standards for specific use cases, including EMC standards for medical 60601-1-2 (4th ed.). Combined with a flexible 12–36V DC 3-pin terminal block power input, the system seamlessly drops into existing cabinets and easily ties into DIN rail power sources.

Engineered for dense connectivity without the need for expensive add-on cards, the Helix 320 includes four native 2.5 GbE LAN ports for high-throughput edge networking. The system delivers multi-screen capability without taking up valuable physical space by supporting up to three independent displays simultaneously, giving you deployment flexibility through a choice of four physical front-panel connections: two standard DisplayPorts and two DisplayPort 1.4 over USB-C (DPOC) ports. For critical industrial control, the back panel integrates a robust 14-pin terminal block supporting dual RS-232/485/422 serial connections. Internal expansion slots allow for Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular modules, ensuring flexible connectivity right out of the box.

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Is $400 reasonable for this?

The HDPLEX H5 is the only slim fanless case to support a passively cooled graphics card. In terms of physical footprint, the case measures 16.9 inches (430 mm) wide, 14.0 inches (355 mm) deep, and 4.3 inches (110 mm) high, weighing in at a solid 17.6 pounds (8.0 kg). The H5 also features a heavy 15 mm brushed aluminum faceplate. The standard CPU system uses an eight-copper-heatpipe design and an impressive 1kg copper base block, rated to dissipate up to 125W TDP.

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Where does this thing walk at night?

The spooky season is officially here. The perfect opportunity to share this unique build featuring the Noctua NH-P1 and the LIAN LI PC-T1R Spider Bench. Released around 2010, the PC-T1R was designed as an open-air Mini-ITX test bench structured like an arachnid. The four multi-jointed aluminum legs can be articulated at various angles for maximum creep factor. LIAN LI produced the chassis in limited quantities as a showcase novelty piece, surviving units are considered rare collectors' items.

Windows 11 MSI Cubi N available

Previously available as a barebone system, the N100 or N200-powered fanless NUC from MSI is now available as a complete Windows 11 PC. Specs are very humble, featuring 8GB of RAM and just 128GB of SSD storage. Enough for smooth daily computing, streaming, and productivity tasks. On the plus side, the Cubi N includes dual LAN ports and is backed by a three-year manufacturer warranty for long-term peace of mind. The N100 model is listed for $429.99 while the N200 model retails for $459.99. 

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TNN 500AF in the wild

If you were into PC building back in the mid-2000s, you probably remember when Zalman was pushing the absolute limits of hardware design, including with their flagship fanless PC case, the TNN 500AF. It was essentially a 30+ kilogram chunk of aluminum sitting on caster wheels. Nothing subtle about it, just raw, industrial brute force. Fast forward two decades, and these behemoths haven't completely disappeared into history. Every now and then, one quietly pops up on eBay. Or in Denmark, like this one listed for $300.

Gold Kubb Fanless

Yes, a very wealthy Kubb.eu client asked for a pure gold Kubb Fanless. The original 120 x 120 x 120mm chassis is pure aluminum and weight 2.1kg. A pure gold version would be around 13kg ($1.7 million). A solid gold fanless chassis is not just a feast for the eyes - and a great conversation starter - it's also a cooling marvel since gold transfers heat about 30% to 50% faster than aluminum.

MeLE Cyber X1 promo

The Cyber X1 is available for $369.99 (8GB / 128GB), $399.99 (8GB / 256GB), and $509.99 (16GB / 512GB).

DIY is the best

Built from scrap aluminum plaques and spare heatsinks, this custom NUC enclosure delivers quality and thermal headroom on par with commercial fanless cases. It's quite stylish, too. CPU temperatures in the mid-30s°C is excellent for a fanless setup, even if that's at idle. In fact, we often find idle temperatures more revealing than load temps when testing a cooler's true capacity. 

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