Shuttle DL40N available globally

"At the heart of the DL40N is the Intel N150 processor (4 cores, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo). This architecture offers the ideal balance between computing power and an extremely low thermal design power (TDP) of just 6 watts. For the first time in this class, the system supports DDR5-4800 RAM (up to 16 GB), enabling a leap in performance for data processing.

A key highlight for system integrators is the network connectivity: the DL40N features two Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN ports (i226-LM). With a total of eight USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4× front, 4× rear), the compact metal chassis also offers an above-average number of options for peripheral devices.

Thanks to passive cooling, the system operates completely silently when combined with an SSD and is virtually maintenance-free, as there are no moving parts to wear out and no dust is sucked into the chassis."

Source Shuttle

Business-grade Cyber X1 launched

MeLE launches a new version of its N150-powered mini PC. Tailored for enterprise use, the new Cyber X1 comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and features a specialized BIOS that supports industrial essentials like Auto Power On, PXE boot, port disabling and RTC wake. While the specs and the physical chassis remain the same, this new model features a welcome SO-DIMM slot instead of a soldered memory chip. The business-grade Cyber X1 is now available for $569.99.

https://www.amazon.com/MeLE-Cyber-X1

Fully silent NAS build

"Temps for the SSD are 45-50 C, with the exception of the ones beneath the metal plate, which go to 55C. Thermal pads seem to help the ones on top.

Some challenges I had with this build:

- Occulink cables are really great in reducing the bulk, but they're hard to find. The first one I ordered from Amazon did not work at all

- Had to improvise some adapters to hold the drives. Case officially supports only 4 SATA SSD, I wanted to double that

- Had difficulties finding a good dual NVMe adapter. Motherboard only supports x8x8 bifurcation and most adapters require x4x4. I found some adapters with a built-in chip but one emitted coil whine, another didn't have space for SSDs with heatsink. The 4th one was finally good."

Source: reddit 

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 €490.

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