Odroid H4 cooling upgrade

Instead of using the stock cooler, this Level1Techs forum member mounts the Odroid H4 board inside a significantly larger aluminum case that acts as a giant heatsink. The Odroid H4 is very efficient, but under sustained high loads, the stock cooler can heat up fast. By using a case with a much higher thermal mass, it takes significantly longer for the system to reach peak temperature. The oversize approach also allows additional internal components like SATA drives or even a power supply.

Fanless A18 Mac Neo concept

We have a love hate relationship with Apple, but clearly, the latest MacBook Neo is a stroke of genius. This Mac Neo concept is designed as a more affordable, colorful alternative to the Mac Mini, aimed at students and first-time buyers. Powered by the A18 Pro chip, the device utilizes a slim aluminum chassis and passive cooling. With a theoretical starting price of $399, this Mac Neo would be a fantastic entry point into the macOS ecosystem.

Source: Yanko Design 

This perfect cube is a Ryzen AI PC

The new KUBB is powered by AMD, and it's available in Europe now. The awfully cute 120 x 120mm PC features a 100% silent design using a 1.4kg machined aluminum block as a heat sink (heavier than the massive Noctua NH-P1). At the heart of the PC is an AMD Ryzen processor (Ryzen AI 5 340 and Ryzen AI 7 350 options) that includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit to accelerate AI-driven tasks like machine learning and data analysis directly on the device. Despite its diminutive size, the system offers versatile connectivity including USB-C, dual HDMI, and dual Ethernet. The fully configurable KUBB is available from €1,079.

Arctic Senza AI 370 review

According to SweClockers, despite being fanless, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 computer performs impressively. It is roughly 50% faster in CPU tasks and over twice as fast in graphics benchmarks compared to the previous Ryzen 5000-based Senza model. While not exactly a gaming rig, the Radeon 890M allows for smooth gameplay in e-sports titles (like Counter-Strike 2) and can handle AAA games at lower settings. The Swedish tech site concludes that the Arctic Senza AI 370 is a "PC beyond the ordinary." A niche product for users who prioritize a clean, silent environment and are willing to pay a premium for a specialized, high-performance fanless design.

Source: SweClockers 

First fanless AMD Ryzen AI computer

Arctic's new Senza PC is powered by the mighty AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and is virtually invisible. The Senza PC is designed to mount discreetly beneath a desk to maximize workspace and legroom. It features a unique passive cooling system with a surprisingly large heatsink, ensuring completely silent operation and a maintenance-free design with no moving parts. The system also features a dedicated front-access panel for easy reach to USB and audio ports. The new Senza is a complete Windows 11 PC and comes with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for €1,200.

Once that shrill little fan finally gets on your last nerve

Source: Yukino Song 

Stylish and slim 14600T build

Remember this unique build from 2024? Kazuki is back with another impressively slim and compact system. "This time, fins of Arctic Alpine 11 Passive has been trimmed to fit inside the case, instead of cutting the panel of the case to allow exposure of the fins outside the case. I was worried that it might not have sufficient length to dissipate heat well, but to my pleasant surprise, Arctic designed the heatsink very well.

ASUS Strix 600 and 700 ITX motherboards have dual mounting holes, so that LGA 1151 heatsink like Arctic Alpine 11 (or 12) Passive could still mount without doing any heavy modification, although almost all other motherboard only support the newer LGA 1700 CPU coolers from these generations.

It's been working fine for more than a month without an issue with CPU frequency limiting to 3.2GHz and undervolting by 100mV. CPU temperature is between 55C to 60C normally, and it could rise up to about 80C under my load."

Source: PCPartPicker 

The NUC 16 Pro is a powerhouse

Courtesy of ASUS

The NUC 16 Pro is available

This new iteration is powered by the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors (Panther Lake architecture using Intel's 18A process node). It features a robust array of connectivity options, including the latest Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi standards, making it a versatile hub for home, professional use, or edge computing. Designed for 24/7 reliability, the Core Ultra 7 356H model is now listed for $1,119 (barebone) and up to $1,999 (32GB / 2TB model). Fanless cases are in works as we speak.

Passive RTX 4070 mod

The core of the mod is a single-slot RTX 4070 "Laptop-on-Desktop" GPU. These cards are often sourced from Chinese markets (like Taobao). They use the power-efficient RTX 4070 mobile chip soldered onto a custom desktop PCIe PCB. This redditor removed the original small, loud fan and adapted the massive Palit KalmX heatsink to fit, achieving solid gaming performance in a system with zero moving parts.

Source: reddit