FanlessTech

3.28.2024

Partaker's N100 offering



This colorful N100-powered mini PC features four Intel LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort, and supports an M.2 SSD and a 2.5" drive. The system is available as a barebone for $226.99, or in various configurations up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $363.99Partaker is not actually a manufacturer itself, but rather a brand of mini PCs created by Inctel Technology. Inctel is a Chinese company that manufactures a variety of reliable mini PCs often used in industrial settings, such as for digital signage, point-of-sale systems, and security systems.

3.27.2024

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3.26.2024

Cincoze Rugged 12th Gen Intel Core available




Powered by 12th gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3 (Alder Lake-S) processors with up to 16 cores (8P + 8E) and 24 threads, the DX-1200 delivers speed and processing power in a compact workstation. The Intel Xe architecture of the UHD 770 graphics chip easily tackles image classification and is ideal for AI inference at the edge.

An extruded aluminum chassis and fanless cooling makes the DX-1200 a highly capable computing platform in virtually any environment. The system features an operating temperature of -40 to 70°C and a wide voltage input (9-48 VDC) as well as overvoltage, overcurrent, and ESD protection.

The DX-1200 supports up to 8x PoE, providing power and data through a single cable for ease of wiring. Dual 1 GbE LAN ports provide reliable transfer rates of large files and videos, adding to the benefits this computer brings to vision applications. Additional connectivity to meet different application requirements is provided by one M.2 Key E slot and two Mini PCIe slots for the addition of Wi-Fi, 4G, and Bluetooth. 

Source: OnLogic

3.25.2024

MINIX Z100 0db promo video


The MINIX Z100-0db is our favorite fanless mini PC powered by the Intel Alder Lake-N Quad-Core N100 processor.  It is designed for silent operation, making it ideal for home theater PCs and in quiet environments where noise from a traditional PC fan would be undesirable. Get it here while you can.

3.22.2024

When in doubt, add copper



"My fanless, fine-tuned home server (Asus Pro H610T + i3-13100) with low idle (<5W ⚡️ power consumption). 10+ year old aluminium case from industrial PC (Exone) with improved heatpipe cooling."

Source: reddit

Update: Build log

3.21.2024

NUC 14 Pro listed on Amazon




All models of the slim (barebone) NUC 14 Pro are now listed on Amazon. Processors options include: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 5 135H, Core Ultra 5 125H, and Core 3 100U (yes, Intel's new naming scheme is a little confusing). Despite its small size, the Meteor Lake-powered 4x4" mini computer offers a variety of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, four USB-A ports, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port (Intel i226). Like Intel's iteration, the ASUS NUC comes with a 3-year warranty. Stay tuned for third-party fanless cases.

Source: Amazon

3.19.2024

An unlikely pairing




The super slim Akasa Galileo is not the first case that comes to mind if a discrete graphics card is involved, but thanks to a handy PCIe riser card this fanless i5-7400T build accommodates the GeForce 1050 Ti KalmX from Palit. 

Source: Kleinanzeigen 

3.18.2024

Galactic case for the Pi 5




This Raspberry Pi 5 case is absolutely stunning. CNC-machined from aerospace aluminum and coming with stainless steel hardware this 75 x 100mm enclosure is unlike anything on the market, in terms of style and built quality. The beefy 300g chassis is designed to handle the quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 CPU even when overclocked. The Galactic case is available from DeSalvo Systems for $79.95.

3.15.2024