MINIX launches the Z150-0dB

Last year, MINIX took the fanless community by storm with a carefully designed, robust, affordable, and widely-available N100-powered mini PC. The Z100-0db is brillant. We own one, and it's a surprisingly stable and snappy little machine. The new Z150-0db features the same connectivity and heat sink case as its predecessor, but is now powered by the Intel N150 (Twin Lake) processor, for a modest yet appreciable performance gain.

Source: MINIX 

Double the awesome

The legendary Nofan CR-95C used as a CPU cooler and GPU cooler inside a HDPLEX case is totally ridiculous, impractical, and we love it.

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Blue is the warmest color

This fanless mini PC offers a compact and silent computing solution, driven by the undefeated Intel N100 processor. This mini PC boasts robust networking capabilities with four Intel i226 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, catering to demanding network applications. Connectivity includes two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI and DisplayPort, enabling dual monitor setups. The system is available as a barebone for $175.99, and in various configurations, with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $365.99. 

2U rack-mountable fanless case

Akasa launches a unique 2U rack-mountable fanless chassis supporting common Micro-ATX motherboards and CPUs up to 35W TDP. The 481.8 x 277.5 x 87 mm aluminum case features four 2.5" drive bays (9.5mm height drive compatibility) and supports up to four low profile PCIe cards.

Source: Akasa 

PC cases are overrated

Good news: In an open-air testbed, the Noctua NH-P1 effectively cools the 65W Core Ultra 9 285 passively. The CPU idles at a cool 24°C, reaches 55°C under normal use, and stabilizes at a perfectly fine 75°C under heavy load.

Source: Eletecno (Grazie, Alex!)

The Raspberry Pi Open Benchtable

The BC1 Open Benchtable Pi brings the award-winning test bench to the world of single-board computers and Raspberry Pi. Following the legacy of the award-winning BC1 Open Benchtable series, the BC1 Open Benchtable Pi combines a sleek, premium look with toolless design.

The BC1 Open Benchtable Pi focuses on minimalism and functionality in a Raspberry Pi test bench. Precision-crafted from high-quality aluminum, the BC1 OBT Pi ensures durability and stability while providing unrestricted access to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins, ports, and add-ons, making it the perfect solution for prototyping, development, and creative projects.

Source: Streacom 

Tranquil's 14th Gen available 10% off

"Experience unparalleled efficiency and durability with the Fanless Rugged Mini 14th Gen PC. Powered by cutting-edge Intel® Core Ultra 5 135U and Intel® Core Ultra 7 165U processors, this compact powerhouse is designed to perform in harsh environments. Enjoy exceptional performance without the noise of fans, ensuring a smooth and silent computing experience that keeps you productive.

The extended temperature range of -10°C to 60°C ensures reliable performance in the most demanding environmental conditions. Whether it's scorching heat or freezing cold, our Rugged Fanless Mini PC remains uneffected, providing steadfast operation for outdoor, industrial settings, or any challenging indoor environment. Its robust design guarantees optimal functionality when temperatures fluctuate, setting a new standard for durability and performance.

We are offering you an exclusive discount on your next purchase, enjoy 10% off your order today. Simply enter the promo code SAVE10 at checkout to receive 10% off your purchase."

Source: Tranquil IT  

This N100 SBC comes with Ubuntu

"AAEON sent me a sample of the UP Squared 7100 fanless industrial SBC for review. The board is powered by an Intel N97 or N100 Alder Lake-N SoC (Amston Lake processors will be offered soon), and is equipped with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB eMMC flash, plus two M.2 sockets for wireless and storage expansion.

After going through the setup wizard, I could confirm Ubuntu 24.04.1 was indeed pre-installed on the board. It’s a slightly customized image and comes with a link to the UP Community Wiki on the bottom right side of the desktop.

Everything looks to be detected properly. The idle CPU temperature is reported to be 59°C, a little higher than I had expected since the smaller UP 7000 idled at 54°C."

Source: CNX Software 

This runs my website

Tossing old PC parts into the garbage is wasteful and environmentally harmful. Many components, like RAM, CPUs, and power supplies, can be reused in other systems or repurposed for different projects. This 2009 Samsung laptop motherboard is paired with the 2006 Thermaltake Mini Typhoon CPU cooler for a perfect little fanless setup. And it works beautifully: The 35W Core 2 Duo T6600 is easily kept under 41°C. 

Source: reddit 

Protectli's offering

Protectli is a company that specializes in providing hardware appliances, primarily designed for network security applications. Their products are commonly used as firewalls, routers, VPNs, or simply as mini desktop PCs. Their "Vault" line is designed to run various industry-standard firewall software. For those asking, we appreciate their reliability and gladly recommend them. All their products can be found here.