Core Ultra 9 285T case

Akasa launches the Euler TX3 its latest Thin mini-ITX fanless case. The compact 262.6 x 215 x 68.5 mm chassis (about 3.9L) supports LGA1851 / LGA1700 / LGA1200 / LGA115X Thin mini-ITX motherboards and 35W CPUs up to the Core Ultra 9 285T. The Euler TX3 is pure anodized aluminum and weighs about 2.5 kg, equivalent to two Noctua NH-P1 CPU coolers. It's already available in Germany for €149.95. 

Core Ultra 9 285T board

Launched this summer the ASUS Pro H810T-CSM is now available globally, including in Italy, Germany, the UK, Denmark, Poland, France, and more. The Thin mini-ITX motherboard features two SO-DIMM slots for up to 128GB of DDR5-6400. It offers a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and connectivity options like DisplayPort, HDMI, four USB ports, and Gigabit Ethernet. We're partial to ASUS and this board is our choice for a reliable Core Ultra 9 285T build.

Core Ultra 9 285T available

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T is a desktop processor from the Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) family, codenamed Arrow Lake-S. It features a hybrid architecture with a total of 24 cores and 24 threads. 8 Performance-cores (P-cores), based on the Lion Cove design, and 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores), using the Skymont design. Its maximum turbo frequency is an impressive 5.4 GHz. This beast of a processor is currently the most powerful option for a fanless build, thanks to its low 35W thermal envelope. The 285T is now available from Quiet PC (shipping worldwide) and from various retailers in France, Belgium, Germany and more. 

The Linux stick

The AZULLE Access Pro is a highly compact, plug-and-play computing solution designed for various applications such as digital signage, remote work, and home theater use. It plugs directly into a monitor of TV via its male HDMI 2.0 connector, and it comes with Linux! The diminutive PC features the Intel N100 processor, 8GB of soldered RAM, and 128GB of soldered storage (micro-SD card slot available). For connectivity, the Access Pro includes both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, alongside a Gigabit Ethernet port. The Access Pro is available for $309.99.

Final Alder Lake-N offering

The ASRock IMB-1012J-WV is an industrial-grade Mini-ITX motherboard powered by the 12W Intel N97 processor. The motherboard features a single SO-DIMM slot for DDR5 4800 MHz memory (up to 32GB). Storage options include one M.2 slot for SSDs using PCIe Gen3 x1 or SATA3, one M.2 (Key E) slot for wireless modules, and one SATA3 (6Gb/s) connector. The IMB-1012J-WV supports a triple display configuration, including two HDMI 2.0b ports, LVDS, and eDP 1.4b. Connectivity includes dual Realtek Gigabit LAN ports, three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports and one USB 2.0 port on the rear I/O, plus additional internal USB headers. Last year's N97 offering, the IMB-1007J, was priced at $279.95. Coming soon: Intel's Wildcat Lake range of low-power CPUs, with up to 16-core models.

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The $1 hack

The 10W TDP of the Celeron J4125 makes it an ideal candidate for passive cooling. This aging, fan-equipped mini PC gets a second life by replacing its active cooler with a single, carefully positioned $1 aluminum heatsink. Thermal performance is uncompromised, matching the original fan-cooled setup with temperatures of 50°C at idle, and a peak of 80°C under full load. Plus, the mini PC looks menacing and more interesting now.

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Powerful Core Ultra 7 155U PC

This rugged and unique-looking fanless PC features the mighty Intel Core Unltra 7 155U (12-core up to 4.8GHz). It also boasts three high-speed 2.5G Ethernet ports, perfect for running network security software like OPNsense. The system can function as a powerful VPN server/client, a secure router, or a small general-purpose PC. This barebone unit is sold without RAM, storage, or a pre-installed operating system for $815.99.

ASUS AI machine available

The ASUS PE1100N is powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin platform to provide up to 100 trillion operations per second for efficient AI tasks. The PE1100N provides rich industrial connectivity, including dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple USB and COM ports, DIO, and optional support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional 4G/5G cellular via M.2 slots. The PE1100N is available now for $899.

The power of aluminum

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Happy anniversary, Noctua

To celebrate its 20-year anniversary, Noctua introduces the NP-DM3, a premium-grade desk mat with a timeline design that highlights key milestones in the brand’s history. The theme spans from the very first Noctua heatsink and fan all the way to the latest G2 series models. It also features iconic models such as the NH-D14 or our beloved NH-P1.

Measuring 90x40cm, the NP-DM3 nicely fits common desk setups and provides ample space for keyboard and mouse. Thanks to its rubberized anti-slip bottom and smooth, low-friction top fabric, it’s equally suited to gamers and content creators. The NP-DM3 is available for $39.90.