ZOTAC today added three more fanless mini PCs (ZBOX) with Intel's Wildcat Lake platform. The new lineup of ZBOX nano units are well-suited for those that want a silent, small form factor PC while still featuring modern connectivity options. ZOTAC is offering the CI431, CI451, and CI471 nano models. Each one has a different level of compute power for users.
ZOTAC introduces three fanless ZBOX mini PCs with Intel Wildcat Lake processors
The first level CI431 nano mini PC uses Intel Core 3 304 processor. The next up the line is the CI451 nano with Intel Core 5 320 six-core CPU. Then you have the top level CI471 nano with Intel Core 7 350 chip.
Spec comparison
| Spec | CI431 nano | CI451 nano | CI471 nano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | 1 Xe-core | 2 Xe-cores | 2 Xe-cores |
| NPU | 15 TOPS | 16 TOPS | 17 TOPS |
| Dimensions | 204 x 129 x 68 mm | 204 x 129 x 68 mm | 204 x 129 x 68 mm |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 | Up to 64GB DDR5 | Up to 64GB DDR5 |
All three models have a very small form factor. The form factor is 204 x 129 x 68 mm for all of the models.
All three new ZBOX nano models have passive cooling and no internal fans. This means you'll be running a silent PC. Memory support for these units tops out at 64GB DDR5-6400 or DDR5-5600 with SO-DIMM support. For storage, you have a single M.2 NVMe SSD with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.
The GPU is integrated in these ZBOX units and is using Intel's Xe3 architecture. The Core 3 model has one Xe-core while the Core 5 and 7 models have two Xe-cores.
Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and three USB 2.0 ports. There's also 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. The NPU that's included is 15 TOPS for the Core 3, 16 TOPS for the Core 5, and 17 TOPS for the Core 7. These are all sold as barebone kits, meaning you need to add your own memory and storage.
ZOTAC has up product listings for all three models, but has no pricing or retail availability yet. We've covered Zotac before in our Zotac RTX 5060 XGAMING OC Launches. The new ZBOX nano series are great for those that want a silent small form factor PC with recent Intel silicon inside.
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