The KC12 mini PC is a compact desktop computer with a 12-core, 16-thread processor based on Intel’s 12th-gen Alder Lake-P architecture, support for up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, and room for up to three storage devices. Available from AliExpress for $389 and up, the little computer also has two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports, support […]
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MSI Cubi 5 12M is now available for $449 and up (mini PC with Intel Alder Lake-U)
The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a compact desktop computer with support for up to an Intel Core i7-1255U processor, 64GB of RAM, and up to two storage devices. First unveiled during CES earlier this month, the Cubi 5 12M is now available for purchase or pre-order (depending on the configuration), with prices starting at […]
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These fanless mini PCs combine Intel Alder Lake-U chips and six 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports
4 Comments on These fanless mini PCs combine Intel Alder Lake-U chips and six 2.5 GbE Ethernet portsLast year a number of Chinese PC makers began offering “Firewall Micro Appliance” systems that are basically fanless mini desktop computers with a bunch of high-speed Ethernet ports, allowing you to build your own router, firewall, or other networking system. But up until recently most of the systems featured low-power, low-performance Intel Celeron or Pentium […]
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MSI Cubi 5 12M mini PC with Alder Lake-U coming soon
Sure, the first mini PCs with 13th-gen Intel Core processors are set to begin shipping soon, but MSI is just getting around to introducing its first model with a 12th-gen chip. The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a 4.9″ x 4.9″ x 2.1″ computer with support for up to an Intel Core i7-1255U processor, 64GB of […]
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Lilbits: DaVinci Resolve for iPads, Banana Pi’s BBC Micro:bit clone, and who are Intel Core P-chips actually for?
3 Comments on Lilbits: DaVinci Resolve for iPads, Banana Pi’s BBC Micro:bit clone, and who are Intel Core P-chips actually for?This was a strange year for Intel’s mobile processor family. The company’s 12th-gen chips feature a hybrid architecture that puts high-performance and energy-efficient CPU cores on the same chip, theoretically to help balance performance and power consumption (and, by extension, battery life). But the company also introduces a new set of 28-watt P-series mobile chips designed […]
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Zotac’s new fanless mini PCs support up to an Intel Core i7-1260P processor
Zotac sells a line of compact, fanless desktop computers under the ZBOX C Series brand. And while the case designs haven’t changed much in years, Zotac does tend to upgrade the hardware inside the chassis regularly. This year’s refresh brings support 12th-gen, 28-watt Intel Core P-series processor options. More specifically, Zotac has unveiled three models: […]
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MINISFORUM launches a mini PC with Core i9-12900H, teases a model that adds Radeon RX 6600M graphics
No Comments on MINISFORUM launches a mini PC with Core i9-12900H, teases a model that adds Radeon RX 6600M graphicsThe MINISFORUM NAD 9 is a small desktop computer powered by a 45-watt Intel Core i9-12900H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads. It’s expected to ship in January and has a starting price of $679 for a barebones model with no memory or storage, but it’s up for pre-order now for $569 and up. While the […]
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Lilbits: Linux on Apple Silicon, and a USB charger that looks like a tiny Macintosh
The developers working to bring Linux to Apple’s most recent computers are making progress enabling support for the hardware on Macs with Apple M1 and M2 chips. Meanwhile a crowdfunding campaign is offering a chance to get your hands on a USB-C charger that cranks out enough power to charge a MacBook… and the charger […]
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Beelink SEi12 Pro is a mini PC with up to Intel Core i7-1260P
A few months after introducing the Beelink SEi12 mini PC with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, Beelink is starting to promote an upcoming SEi12 Pro version with support for up to an Intel Core i7-1260P processor. The new model is the same shape and size, but packs a higher-power processor which should, at least theoretically, […]
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Chuwi’s 4th-gen CoreBox is a $449 mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U and Thunderbolt 4
Chinese PC maker Chuwi’s Corebox line of computers are compact desktops that look a bit like Apple’s classic Mac Pro (but smaller and without the cheese grater finish). And they’re generally a lot cheaper. The new Chuwi CoreBox 4th-gen mini PC is set to begin shipping later this month. It has a retail price of […]