Custom cirrus7 build

"I recently got my hand on a cirrus7 nimbini passive cooled SFF PC and decided to put an Ryzen 7840HS board in it (instead of an INTEL NUC). In order to fit the AOOSTAR GEM10 inside the nimbini, I had to do a couple of mods... First, I machined a custom coldplate for the GEM10 board - the coldplate will also cover the VRMs and memory chips. After about 20 minutes of stress testing @45W the temperature stabilizes well below 80C. And yeah, gaming performance is also quite good for a passive cooled SFF PC of that size"

Source: SFF Network

Performance of the new Intel N150 is identical to the N100

Courtesy of Robtech

10GbE mini PC review

"When iKOOLCORE offered me an R2 Max sample for review, I explained I did not own any 10GbE networking gear. So the company decided to send me two samples for testing 10 Gbps Ethernet networking: a fanless Intel N100 model and an actively-cooled Core i3-N305 model. Since we’ve already gone through the specifications in the first article, I’ll start the iKOOLCORE R2 Max review with an unboxing, a teardown, and a first boot. In the second part of the review, I’ll use Proxmox, OpenWrt, Ubuntu, and/or other operating systems to test the devices using one as a DUT (Device Under Test) and the other as a 10GbE server."

Source: CNX Software 

Ryzen 7 7730U barebone

Powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor, which has 8 cores and 16 threads, and can boost up to 4.50 GHz, this $335 fanless mini PC is more than capable of handling moderately demanding tasks, such as gaming and video editing. The system supports up to 32GB of RAM, a 2280 NVMe SSD, and a 2.5" drive (sold separately). 

Source: Amazon 

MSI's i3-N305 motherboard is $270

The MSI MS-CF13 is a Mini-ITX industrial motherboard tailored for fanless, low-profile, and ultra low-power applications, powered by the Intel Alder Lake-N SoC series. It supports up to 16GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory via a single SODIMM slot. The board supports triple independent displays through DisplayPort, HDMI/DP, and LVDS/eDP. It includes two 2.5GbE LAN ports with RJ-45 for high-speed networking. Expansion capabilities feature an M.2 E Key slot, an M.2 B Key slot (with SIM holder), and an additional M.2 B Key slot, along with one SATA 3.0 port for storage. Connectivity options include two USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 3.2 Gen 1, and three USB 2.0 ports.

Source: MITXPC 

Tranquil IT's eshop opens today

By popular demand, Tranquil IT's range of rugged PCs are now available to end users here: ezpc.uk/tranquil-it. Tranquil was founded more than 20 years ago and is known for its systems designed for harsh and extreme conditions. We particularly like their NUC 13 Pro case, now available as a standalone product.

Kubb mini available on Newegg

Dubbed the world's smallest fanless N100 mini PC, the French-made Kubb mini is now available on Newegg in Red, Orange, White, and Graphite for $340. Powered by the Intel N100, this cute 3x3-inch Windows 11 Pro PC comes with 16GB of soldered RAM and a 512GB SSD. Connectivity includes four USB 3.2 ports, dual HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet.

ARCTIC Senza review

"Naturally, I didn't throw myself into heavy games, but I gave Overwatch 2 a try. Here, the Arctic Senza easily managed gaming with Medium Settings and a 1920x1080 resolution with average FPS results of between 70 and 80 FPS. So for lighter gaming tasks, the Arctic Senza also does the job really well.

Arctic is known for their solid cooling solutions in the form of both air and water cooling. However, Senza also shows that their passive cooling can cope with the task to that extent. During my test, after a small hour of gaming on the Senza, I experienced an average temperature of 72 degrees on the CPU and 62 degrees on the graphics chip."

Source: Tweak 

ARCTIC Senza unboxing

Courtesy of PCEkspertTV

AMD Ryzen 8000 NUC coming soon

The ML100G-42 industrial NUC is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, providing excellent multi-threaded performance. Combined with up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), this compact powerhouse is well suited for demanding industrial applications like data processing, simulation, or machine learning, and AI inferencing at the edge.

Engineered for durability, The ML100G-42 features a rugged aluminum chassis and an industrial operating temperature range. Its solid-state design and high-quality components minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Its 9 to 19 VDC power input, an ultra-compact form factor, and a variety of mounting options let you install the ML100G-42 wherever you need it.

With a variety of I/O options, including USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5GbE LAN, the ML100G-42 industrial NUC easily connects to a range of peripherals and networks. Additionally, onboard M.2 provides ample opportunities for expansion, allowing you to customize your system to meet your specific needs with additional storage, RS-232 COM for legacy connectivity, or an onboard Hailo AI accelerator.

Source: OnLogic