PCCooler launches the FC300-CS, an All-In-One PC you can take apart and upgrade

All-in-one PCs typically seal the display and the internals into one unit, so once either part becomes outdated, the whole machine usually needs replacing. PCCooler's new FC300-CS works differently. The display and the compute unit can be separated and replaced on their own.

This is different from how most all-in-ones are built. Apple's iMac, for instance, keeps the display and internals sealed together. With the FC300-CS, PCCooler says a new compute module or a new screen could be swapped in later without replacing the entire machine.

The compute unit runs an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, a 2023 Meteor Lake chip that includes a built-in NPU. RAM runs on two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, so memory can be upgraded rather than being fixed in place. Storage includes one M.2 2280 slot that supports both PCIe and SATA drives, plus a 2.5-inch SATA III bay for a second drive.

The display is a 27-inch QHD IPS panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and 350 nits of brightness, higher than the 60Hz refresh rate found on most all-in-one displays. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB ports, RJ45 Ethernet, and audio and video output.

PCCooler hasn't announced pricing or a release date for the US or UK yet. It's also unclear how many display or compute modules PCCooler plans to release over time, which will determine how much the modular design holds up in practice.