Recent #Mini PC news in the semiconductor industry

about 2 months ago

➀ Minisforum is preparing to launch the MS-S1 MAX, a micro-workstation with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.

➁ The Ryzen AI Max parts combine desktop-class Zen 5 CPU cores with a massive, discrete-class integrated GPU and a double-wide 256-bit memory bus.

➂ The MS-S1 MAX supports a power limit of 160W, double that of the ASUS ROG Flow z13, and 33% higher than any other computer with this chip.

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3 months ago

➀ Aaeon unveils PICO-MTU4-SEMI, claimed as the world's smallest Intel Core Ultra-powered Mini PC with passive cooling, measuring 108 x 95 x 43mm;

➁ Designed for industrial applications (e.g., robots, AGVs), it features legacy COM ports, dual LAN, and limited USB/HDMI, with optional GPIO for I/O control;

➂ Equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB LPDDR5, and M.2 SSD support, but lacks retail pricing—requires direct inquiry with Aaeon.

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8 months ago

➀ ASUS introduces the NUC 15 Pro mini PC, equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors, DDR5 6400MHz memory, and an integrated Intel Arc GPU, designed to handle AI model training, data visualization, and intensive multitasking.

➁ The device supports Intel WiFi 7 for ultrafast connectivity and includes enterprise-grade security features such as Intel vPro and fTPM 2.0.

➂ The compact 0.48-liter chassis is designed for easy upgrades, supporting quad-4K displays and optimizing energy efficiency with Power Sync.

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10 months ago
➀ The ECS Liva Z7 Plus is reviewed, highlighting its specifications including the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H CPU, 16GB DDR5 memory, and 256GB SSD. The compact size and connectivity options are also discussed. ➁ The performance is evaluated using various benchmarks and real-world applications. ➃ The review concludes with a rating of 8.0, noting the good build quality and performance but also mentioning the CPU's heat issue under load.
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11 months ago
➀ The iKoolCore R2 Max is reviewed as an interesting mini PC with dual 10Gbase-T, dual 2.5GbE NICs, and dual M.2 SSDs. It features an Alder Lake-N CPU and offers both fan and fanless options. The review highlights its performance and versatility. ➁ The device is compared to similar models, with the N100 starting at $299 and the Core i3-N305 at $399. The review mentions the challenges with FreeBSD support for the Marvell NIC driver. ➂ The iKoolCore R2 Max is praised for its network connectivity and dual display support, with the ability to run two 4K60 displays.
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12 months ago
➀ The Cubi NUC 1M from MSI is a compact PC with a 0.8L chassis, featuring an Intel Core CPU, up to 64GB of DDR5 memory, and up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD. It offers solid single-core performance and efficient CPU power usage. ➁ The machine is quiet, easy to upgrade, and offers generous I/O options. However, it is on the expensive side and has weak multicore performance compared to AMD-based competitors. ➂ The review includes performance tests such as Cinebench R23, 3DMark TimeSpy, and PCMark 10.
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