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The new Acer Chromebox CXI4. (Source: Acer)

Acer pitches its new Chromebox CXI4 as a desktop-replacement for enterprise or education

The CXI4 is Acer's new Chromebox with up-to-date connectivity, featuring Wi-Fi 6, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and type C ports. Therefore, it may prove an option for the processing needed in retail or learning spaces. It also has the dimensions...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:45:00 +0200

TOPTON's latest Mini-PC can be equipped with up to a 45 W Comet Lake-H processor. (Image source: TOPTON)

TOPTON Mini-PC: A compact yet powerful machine with 45 W Intel processors that starts at US$342

TOPTON's latest Mini-PC features a choice of 45 W processors up to the Core i9-10885H, despite its compact size. The machine supports dual-channel RAM and up to three storage drives too, along with a plethora of ports. It is avail...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:38:00 +0200

The MINISFORUM X35G will begin shipping next month. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM X35G: Mini-PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port and Ice Lake processor to start shipping in November

The MINISFORUM X35G is a Mini-PC with an Ice Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM and a Thunderbolt 3 port, among other ports. The compact PC is available to back on Indiegogo from US$350 and will begin shipping next month.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:37:00 +0200

The A9-9820 mounted on a motherboard (Image source: @momomo_us)

Unreleased AMD A9-9820 APU gets listed on Aliexpress: 8 Excavator cores and GCN graphics would've matched the Xbox One

An Aliexpress seller recently listed what appears to be a rare, unreleased AMD APU from the Excavator era. The 8-core A9-9820 leverage R7 350 graphics and bear striking similarities to the Xbox One's performance profile.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:40:00 +0200

The NUC 1100 BOX comes in three Tiger Lake flavours. (Image source: ASRock Industrial)

ASRock NUC 1100 BOX: Intel Tiger Lake NUC Mini-PCs launched with 28 W CPUs and Iris Xe Graphics

ASRock has announced three new Intel NUCs based on the chipmaker's Tiger Lake-U architecture. The NUC 1100 BOX series will be available with up to the Core i7-1165G7, although all SKUs will offer the same connectivity and plethora...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:51:00 +0200

AMD Project Quantum still alive: Team Red could soon launch gaming mini PCs with unique designs

Last year, AMD started its anti-NUC initiative, as many of its embedded and laptop-grade APUs can now easily be included in mini PCs. This initiative could soon culminate with gaming mini PCs that are based on AMD's Project Quantu...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:27:00 +0200

The Core i3 line has a new member. (Source: Intel)

Intel quietly upgrades the Core i3-9100F processor to 10th-gen for the same price

An eagle-eyed Redditor has spotted that Intel just introduced the Core i3-10100F with minimal fanfare. This direct successor to the i3-9100F still has no integrated graphics - although it does have hyper-threading, which is a firs...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:23:00 +0200

The mini ITX Razer Tomahawk. (Source: Razer)

RazerCon 2020 | Razer finally releases the Tomahawk ITX mini-PC case

Razer wowed the tech world when it showed the Tomahawk PC case off at CES 2020. It is made of all-tempered-glass panels and SPCC steel reinforcements, and also boasts inbuilt cable management. The OEM has finally launched the mini...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 11 Oct 2020 02:06:00 +0200

The Simply NUC relies on AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors. (Image source: Simply NUC)

Simply NUC Aspen: An AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir Mini-PC with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

The Simply NUC Aspen is a new series of Mini-PCs based on AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs. The Aspen can be configured with up to 64 GB of dual-channel RAM and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD.

Alex Alderson, Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:21:00 +0200

The latest CTL Chromebox comes with Wi-Fi 6, upgradeable RAM and a USB type C port

CTL has announced the Chromebox CBx2, which as the OEM asserts, is versatile enough to take on the demands of a retail display as it is those of a remote worker. It has a range of up-to-date connectivity options; plus, with 2 vari...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:35:00 +0200

An Intel Gemini Lake Refresh processor powers the GMK NucBox. (Image source: GMK)

GMK NucBox: Compact Mini-PC to begin shipping before the end of the month

The GMK NucBox has arrived on third-party retailer Banggood, following its successful Indiegogo campaign. The NucBox will begin shipping from the retailer before October 21 and starts at US$219.99. GMK still sells the NucBox for l...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:39:00 +0200

The heatsink fins placed on top keep the system cool and silent. (Image Source: Vecow)

Vecow's new SPC-6000 silent mini PC is among the first to feature the Intel Elkhart Lake Atom CPUs

Equipped with a quad-core / quad-thread Atom x6425RE low-power CPU, the SPC-6000 mini PC is specifically designed for IoT / AIoT applications that require advanced features like Time-Coordinated Computing and Time-Sensitive Networ...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:25:00 +0200

The latest BRIX PRO variants come with a longer enclosure. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte readies new BRIX PRO mini PCs with Intel Tiger Lake-U CPUs

The new BRIX PRO mini PCs are powered by either the i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7, or i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake-U CPUs. Users may add up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, while the systems offer support for a PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD, another PCIe Gen 3...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:14:00 +0200

MINISFORUM H31G real life picture (Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM H31G now available for purchase: World's smallest mini PC with discrete graphics starts at US$545

As promised, the world's smallest mini PC with a discrete graphics solution — the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB GDDR5 — is now available for purchase. With a price tag that reads US$869, the most potent configuration featur...

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:56:00 +0200

MINISFORUM X35G mini PC with Intel Optane and i3-1005G1 with 20 W TDP (Source: MINISFORUM)

Intel Optane-equipped MINISFORUM X35G hits Indiegogo and everything looks great

Last week, we heard about its arrival. Now, we have some official test results and technical details that make the upcoming MINISFORUM X35G even more tempting, such as a maximum TDP of 25 W that allows the 15 W Intel Core i3-1005G...

Codrut Nistor, Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:02:00 +0200

Tiger Canyon slim K variant (Image Source: Intel)

Intel plans to release Tiger Lake-powered NUCs codenamed Tiger Canyon

The upcoming Tiger Canyon NUCs come in tall and slim variants with i3, i5, and i7 CPU options, and highlights include support for up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, PCIe 4 NVMe SSDs, dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors and one HDMI 2.1 video...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:58:00 +0200

The DeskMini X35G is MINISFORUM's latest Mini PC. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

DeskMini X35G: New Mini PC comes with an Intel Ice Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 3 and Dual Gigabit Ethernet

The DeskMini X35G is a Mini PC with an Intel Ice Lake processor, a stylish design and a host of connectivity. MINISFORUM has not scrimped on storage either, as it has included two drive bays and a microSD card slot. The 15 W Mini ...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:46:00 +0200

The ASUS PN62S will fit in the palm of your hand. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS PN62S: A Mini PC with Intel 10th Gen processors that will fit in your hand

ASUS has unveiled a new Mini PC, the PN62S. The PN62S builds on the PN62 and offers Intel 10th Gen processors, a host of connectivity and up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM.

Alex Alderson, Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:15:00 +0200

MINISFORUM H31G mini desktop coming next week with NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti graphics(Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM H31G: Smallest mini desktop with discrete graphics, coming September 29

Next week, the smallest desktop PC with NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti graphics will hit the market. The MINISFORUM H31G will launch with the Intel Core i5 9500F (US$659) and Intel Core i7 9700F (US$799) processors inside, both setups als...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:35:00 +0200

Lenovo may have some good prices on X1 Carbons this weekend. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Save about US$1000 on a new-ish ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Lenovo US has announced a major sales event running for this weekend only, with up to 70% off some PCs of various types. Among these are the 7th- and 8th-gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabooks, which are down to under US$1000 in some c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 19 Sep 2020 16:56:00 +0200

The EliteDesk 805 G6 compact PC comes with support for Ryzen Pro 4000 APUs and GTX 1660 Ti dGPUs. (Image Source: HP)

HP launches EliteDesk 805 G6 compact PCs with desktop-grade AMD Renoir APUs and GTX 1660 Ti dGPU

The new HP EliteDesk 805 G6 compact PCs can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G APU, which in turn can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 3 storage solutions, plus an optional GTX 1660 Ti dGPU. Additiona...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:21:00 +0200

SiFive's RISC-V processors are coming to a PC near you this October. (Image Souerce: SiFive)

SiFive announces new RISC-V processor architecture plus its first-ever desktop PC processor in response to Nvidia's plans to dominate the server market

In the event that Nvidia compromises most processor-related ARM IPs, SiFive's RISC-V scalable CPUs could see increased adoption even from mobile and smartphone OEMs. SiFive is already prepared to meet the increased demand with its...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:03:00 +0200

The ASRock 4X4 BOX-4000 features Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors. (Image source: ASRock)

ASROCK 4X4 BOX-4000: A Mini-PC with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM

ASRock has launched a trio of Ryzen 4000 Mini-PCs. Called the 4X4 BOX-4000, the series utilises Renoir APUs up to the Ryzen 7 4800U within a chassis that weighs 1 kg. The 4X4 BOX-4000 has a host of ports and connectivity, too.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:02:00 +0200

The DeskMini X300 barebones come equipped with the X300-STM motherboard that offers advanced overclocking features. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock DeskMini X300 and A300 mini PC barebones first to support up to an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G APU

Users of the A300 mini PC barebones discovered that the ASRock A300-STM motherboard is compatible with the latest X300 BIOS, so the more affordable enclosures can now be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G, as well. However, t...

Bogdan Solca, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:07:00 +0200

Jasper Lake may be based on the Tremont architecture. (Source: YouTube)

A new leak purports to outline Intel's upcoming Jasper Lake-based range of processors

Jasper Lake is thought to be Gemini Lake's impending successor for low-end notebooks and mini PCs launching in early 2021. A website that focuses on the latter has listed what it claims as the product names for these possibly Trem...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:56:00 +0200

The upcoming Ryzen Embedded SoCs should deliver a major performance upgrade (Image source: AMD)

Tipster outs a range of next-gen AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 platforms, with TDPs ranging between 10W-54W

Tipster @patrickschur_ revealed details for a number of upcoming AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 SoCs, ranging from 10W parts like the Ryzen Embedded V2718 to 54W parts like the Ryzen Embedded V2748.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:46:00 +0200

Beelink GT-R: a Ryzen-powered mini PC wrapped in a beautiful chassis

The Beelink GT-R is a well-built and aesthetically pleasing mini desktop PC. Its AMD Ryzen 5 3550H w/ Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics offers enough horsepower for smooth streaming and some light gaming.

Sam Medley, Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0200

The ZOTAC ZBOX QCM7T3000 packs a punch. (Image source: Zotac)

ZOTAC ZBOX QCM7T3000: A powerful Mini-PC that includes an Intel Core i7-10750H, an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM

Zotac has unveiled its latest mini desktop, the ZBOX QCM7T3000. The machine incorporates an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, an NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 and can be equipped with up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-2933 RAM. The machine ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0200

The Mele PCG02 retails for US$214.99 on AliExpress. (Image source: Mele via AliExpress)

Mele PCG02: Fanless PC stick with Ethernet and a 10 W CPU is now orderable

The Mele PCG02 is a compact PC stick that has plenty of connectivity despite its size. The device connects to external monitors and TVs via an HDMI 2.0 port, and is based on the Intel Celeron J4105 Gemini Lake processor. The Mele ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:45:00 +0200

The Seeedstudio Odyssey Blue builds on the ODYSSEY-X86J4105800. (Image source: Seeedstudio)

Odyssey Blue: A powerful x86 and Arduino machine that supports Windows 10 and Linux

The Odyssey Blue is a mini-PC that Seeedstudio has based on the ODYSSEY-X86J4105800. The device is equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and an Arduino-compatible coprocessor for added flexibility.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:32:00 +0200

The XCY X51 features a quad-core processor and 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: XCY)

XCY X51: A mini-PC that is shipping for under US$179

The XCY X51 is a mini-PC and an incredibly small one at that. Based on the Intel Celeron N4100, the X51 features 8 GB of RAM, a 128 GB M.2 2242 SSD and a host of ports. The 62 x 62 x 42 mm device weighs 121 g and can be purchased ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0200

The purported X300 looks noticeably different compared to the DeskMini A300 ASRock currently sells (Image source: @momomo_us)

Picture leaks of purported ASRock X300 Renoir refresh with AMD Ryzen 4000 APU

Tipster @momomo_us leaked what appears to be a picture of ASRock’s refreshed X300 DeskMini small form-factor PC, set to feature an AMD Renoir Ryzen 4000 APU. This potentially offers workstation users better value for money, with R...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:29:00 +0200

GMK NucBox to rip on the Intel NUC and challenge the Chuwi Larkbox as the world's smallest 4K mini PC (Source: GMK)

GMK NucBox mini PC to rip on the Intel NUC, come with a Celeron J4125 and challenge the Chuwi Larkbox

The NucBox will be one of the smallest 4K-cable mini PCs you can find when it hopefully launches later this year. Specs-wise, it's looking to be an upgrade from the Chuwi Larkbox in terms of CPU performance, WLAN, and RAM.

Allen Ngo, Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:51:00 +0200

Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs should offer decent competition for AMD's Renoir APUs. (Image Source: Intel)

The first single-board computers supporting Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake CPUs will launch soon

Intel's own Phantom Canyon NUCs will most likely be targeting budget gamers, so if you are looking for more affordable mini PCs powered by the upcoming Tiger Lake CPUs for IoT and HTPC applications, you could check out the single-...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:51:00 +0200

Phytium is China's newest and most ambitious CPU maker. (Image Source: cnTechPost)

New Chinese CPU maker Phytium to release 7 nm and 5nm server CPUs, along with 14 nm processors for desktop and embedded markets

While Intel is yet again postponing the launch of its 7 nm processors, Chinese chip makers like Phytium are rising with big dreams of providing decent competition for AMD in the next few years. Phytium currently specializes in ser...

Bogdan Solca, Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:53:00 +0200

The ASRock 4x4-V2000 will most likely be the same size as the V1000M pictured here. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock mini PC with Ryzen 5 4600U Renoir APU spotted in SiSoft Sandra database

The 4x4-V2000 single-board computer has not yet been officially announced by ASRock, but it appears to be powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 4600U APU coupled with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. This new version seems like a solid upgrade over the old...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:57:00 +0200

The IdeaCentre Gaming 5. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces new Ryzen 3000-powered Legion gaming desktops

Lenovo has also added new tower-form PCs to its new Legion gaming line-up. Its Tower 5 variant can have up to the Ryzen 9 3950X as a processor, as well as RTX 2070 SUPER graphics. The IdeaCentre Gaming 5 is a Ryzen 7 3700X/RTX 206...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:29:00 +0200

The MINISFORUM S40 features a Gemini Lake processor. (Image source: Banggood)

MINISFORUM S40: A Mini-PC that harks back to the Intel Compute Stick with 64 GB of storage, active cooling and a dual-core processor

The MINISFORUM S40 keeps the dream of the Intel Compute Stick alive. Featuring a Gemini Lake processor, active cooling and 64 GB of storage, the S40 is available for under US$150. Its manufacturer claims that it can output to two ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:41:00 +0200

The NC980 includes a dedicated GPU and a 45 W CPU. (Image source: Kingdel via AliExpress)

Kingdel NC980: A Mini-PC with a Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU for US$460

The Kingdel NC980 is compact yet still manages to include a 45 W Core i7 processor and a dedicated GPU. The Mini-PC is available in multiple configurations and features nine USB ports among other ports.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:55:00 +0200

The new Beelink GT-R mini PC comes with premium features such as magnesium alloy case, fingerprint scanner and silent cooling with triple heatpipes. (Image Source: Beelink)

Beelink presents GT-R mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 3550H APU and fingerprint scanner

The Beelink GT-R comes with premium features like a fingerprint scanner, magnesium alloy case and triple heatpipe silent cooling system. Besides the Ryzen 5 3550H APU with Vega 8 iGPU, there is support for up to 32 GB of RAM, and ...

Bogdan Solca, Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:18:00 +0200

The Noctua Louqe NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition. (Source: Noctua)

Noctua partners with Louqe to launch a new Ghost S1 edition of the NH-L12 cooler

The NH-L12 is a cooler that, according to its maker Austria-based Noctua, offers many advantages for compact PC builds. However, it did not completely fit in the Ghost S1 case by the Swedish company Louqe. Therefore, the 2 firms h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:56:00 +0200

Apple A12Z-powered Mac Mini running macOS Big Sur Developer Beta shows promise in first Geekbench 5 results. (Image Source: iDownloadBlog)

First A12Z Bionic DTK Geekbench 5 benchmarks show Apple's transition holds immense promise; only a 28% in drop seen in single-core score compared to the MacBook Air 2020

The first Geekbench 5 results of the Apple Mac Mini Developer Transition Kit (DTK) powered by the A12Z Bionic running macOS 11 Big Sur Developer Beta 1 have surfaced despite Apple's developer NDA being in force. The benchmark is r...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:24:00 +0200

One-Notebook OneGx1 mini laptop with 5G support and various Intel Amber Lake CPU options (Source: Liliputing)

OneGx1 now up for pre-order: 7-inch, US$840 Alienware Area-51m-inspired, 5G support and Intel Amber Lake CPU in tow

More compact than the GPD Win Max, One-Notebook's OneGx1 is now up for pre-order in both 4G and 5G variants, but it doesn't come cheap: the US$839 model only sports WiFi, 8 GB of memory, and 256 GB of internal storage, and the pri...

Codrut Nistor, Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:47:00 +0200

The DeskMini DMAF5 is among the smallest Ryzen-powered mini PCs to date. (Image Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum announces palm-size DeskMini DMAF5 mini PC with Ryzen 5 3550H APU

Even though it comes in a palm-size case, the DeskMini DMAF5 still packs some serious Ryzen power. It ships with a Ryzen 5 3550H APU that integrates a Vega 8 GPU, but users can further upgrade the processor to models with 45+ W TD...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:56:00 +0200

Zotac's ZBOX Cl622 nano mini PCs are completely silent, making them ideal for HTPC setups. (Image Source: Zotac)

Zotac readies ZBOX Cl622 nano fanless mini PCs with Comet Lake-U CPUs

The ZBOX Cl622 nano mini PC barebones come with CPU options such as the Core i3-10110U and i7-10510U models from the laptop-grade Comet Lake-U family and also offer a fanless design, making these systems ideal for HTPC setups.

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:10:00 +0200

The new Corsair One a100 SFF gaming PC packs double AIO coolers in a mini tower design. (Image Source: Corsair)

Corsair launches One a100 compact gaming PC with high-end Ryzen 3000 CPUs

Need a supercharged AMD-based small form factor PC? Corsair has got you covered with the new One a100 mini tower system that resembles an Xbox Series X console. The One a100 systems feature high-end AMD Ryzen 9 3900X/3950X CPUs, R...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:16:00 +0200

Renoir is coming to mini PCs sooner than expected. (Image Source: Inet)

Asus will be first to release mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs this summer

The upcoming Asus PN50 mini PCs will offer four APU options: Ryzen 3 4300U, Ryzen 5 4500U, Ryzen 7 4700U, and Ryzen 7 4800U. As always, these are barebones models so users still need to provide RAM and storage. That said, the inc...

Bogdan Solca, Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:19:00 +0200

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