darkFlash FLOATRON F1 available

The darkFlash FLOATRON F1 is one of the best-looking PC cases of this year, and it's fanless-friendly! Its unique design offers a panoramic view of the internal components (think Noctua NH-P1) giving it a modern and unique aquarium-like appearance. The case heavily prioritizes airflow thanks to an extensive mesh design, with the entire right side and top panel featuring fully open ventilation, perfect for convection to occur. The FLOATRON F1 is now available for $139.99.

32GB Cyber X1 available

The controversial spiky and plasticky fanless PC is now available featuring a whopping 32GB of RAM for $369.99. This is particularly notable considering the Intel N150 processor's 16GB theoretical RAM ceiling. Although this doesn't make the Cyber X1 a gaming rig, using Chrome should be less painful now.

Source: Amazon

90 thermal pastes tested

"Choosing the best thermal paste may sound simple, but a dizzying array of options can turn this seemingly easy choice into a time-consuming and confusing task. We tested 37 different thermal compounds with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X and over 90 thermal compounds with Intel Core i9 CPUs to help you find the best one to help cool your CPU. 

Thermal paste is designed to minimize microscopic air gaps and irregularities between the surface of the cooler and the CPU's IHS (integrated heat spreader), the piece of metal built into the top of the processor, to transfer heat to the CPU cooler.

Good thermal paste can have a profound impact on your performance because it will allow your processor to transfer more of its waste heat to your cooler, keeping your processor running cool.

Most pastes are made of ceramic or metallic materials suspended within a proprietary binder, allowing for easy application and spread and simple cleanup. Depending on their specific formula, these thermal pastes can be electrically conductive or non-conductive. Electrically conductive thermal pastes can carry electricity between two points, meaning that if the paste squeezes out onto other components, it can cause damage to motherboards and CPUs when you switch on the power. A single drop out of place can lead to a dead PC, so extra care is imperative."

Source: Tom's Hardware 

COM port overload

This Core i5-8265U system is an industrial DIN rail mini PC designed for robust and space-constrained applications. A key feature is its extensive connectivity, which includes eight COM ports supporting the RS232, RS485, and RS422 standards, making it ideal for connecting to various industrial control devices and legacy equipment. This unit is equipped with dual Gigabit RJ45 LAN ports, 8GB of DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD for $507. Its ability to be mounted on a DIN Rail simplifies its integration into standard industrial cabinets and control panels. A barebone model is also available for $443. 

Akasa Maxwell RC Pro installation

Learn more about the fanless NUC 15 Pro case here.

DeSalvo Systems expanding

We're hearing that DeSalvo's offering will expand beyond just Raspberry Pi cases. A fanless copper NUC case is still our dream product. Yes, the price of copper is sky-high, and the high-end NUC case market is tiny, but the chassis would be incredibly thermally efficient, and a stunning visual centerpiece.

Science experiment

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ASRock teases Arrow Lake PCs

These compact systems are powered by Intel Arrow Lake-H processors (Core Ultra 5 225H for the iBOX-225H, Core Ultra 7 255H for the iBOX-255H) and support up to 96GB of 6400MHz DDR5 memory. They feature extensive connectivity, including two Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN ports, one USB4/Thunderbolt 4 port, four USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. These 200 x 176.6 x 53.6mm PCs offer three M.2 slots (two Key M for PCIe Gen4 x4 SSDs, one Key E for wireless) and one SATA 3.0 port. The systems are capable of quad-display output, thanks to two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort outputs available via the Type-C and USB4 ports.

Black Friday week is here

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1000W Seasonic PSU in the works

Seasonic is working on an impressive 1000W fanless power supply, likely an extension of their PRIME Fanless TX series, featuring an 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency rating (reaching up to 94% efficiency at 50% load). This 1000W unit would directly compete with the current highest-wattage fanless PSU, the Cooler Master X Silent Edge Platinum. We would also welcome a 300W unit for low-power builds.

Source: Cowcotland