The ASRock DeskMini line of computers are compact desktop PCs that typically support desktop-class 35- to 65-watt Intel or AMD processors. But the new ASRock DeskMini 4205 is powered by a 15-watt laptop chip instead… because it’s the first member of the DeskMini series to feature passive, fanless cooling. What I don’t quite understand though, is why […]
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Next-gen ASRock DeskMini and DeskMeet mini PCs leaked (with Intel Raptor Lake and AMD Ryzen 7000 options)
ASRock is preparing an update for its DeskMini and DeskMeet line of small form-factor desktop computers. While the company hasn’t announced next-gen hardware yet, @harukaze5719 spotted listings on the Eurasian Economic Commission website with model numbers for next-gen ASRock mini PCs. It looks like we can expect DeskMini and DeskMeet with support for the latest Intel […]
ASRock DeskMini Max is a bigger small PC with support for Ryzen 5000 and discrete graphics
The ASRock DeskMini line of computers tend to be compact desktops with a total volume of around 2 to 3 liters. But the new ASRock DeskMini Max is a system that sort of stretches the definition of Mini. With a volume of 9.94 liters, it’s compact by desktop tower PC standards, but the computer’s 10.6″ x […]
ASRock’s new DeskMini PCs support AMD Renoir or Intel Comet Lake chips
PC and motherboard maker ASRock is updating its DeskMini line of small desktop computers with new models designed for the latest Intel and AMD chips. The ASRock DeskMini H470 supports up to a 65 watt 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake-S processor, while the new ASRock DeskMini X300 can handle up to a 65-watt AMD 4000 series “Renoir” processor. […]
Lilbits 364: A tiny AMD Ryzen PC
Small form-factor desktop computers have been around for ages, but we’ve seen a whole bunch of interesting models in recent years thanks to Intel’s NUC line of mini PCs and a whole slew of similarly-small models. What we don’t see a lot of are models with AMD processors. But that’s starting to change. In January […]
ASRock DeskMini is a tiny desktop with an upgradeable CPU
Earlier this year a few companies started showing off motherboards based on Intel’s new mini STX standard. Now ASRock has launched a tiny desktop with a mini STX board… making the new ASRock DeskMini one of the smallest computers with a a socket that lets you swap out one CPU for another. The mini STX platform […]