Already available, the new fanless mini PC AC8, with the interesting Intel Pentium Silver N6005 processor. This computer is already on sale in the online store Aliexpress.
A mini PC with a case that we have already seen recently in a review with a totally fanless cooling, 0 noise, thanks to the inclusion of the Pentium Silver N6005 processor manufactured in 10 nm and with a TDP of only 10W. A processor that has to be above the N5030 and with enough power for office work, browsing or multimedia playback up to 4K@60 fps resolutions.
Despite its small size of 123x123x45 mm in the mini PC AC8 we have enough ports and Dual Channel RAM, something that always increases its performance and good options to increase its storage. A mini PC already comes with Windows 11 Pro as operating system and includes a small VESA compatible bracket in case you want to anchor it behind any monitor or TV at home or in the office.
Mini PC AC8 Specifications
Inside the mini PC AC8 we find as engine an Intel Pentium Silver N6005 processor of the Jasper Lake family, manufactured in 10nm and that we cannot change, since it comes soldered on the motherboard. This Chip is a Quad Core with 4 threads with cores that reach a maximum speed of 3.3 Ghz. The Gpu of this chip is an Intel UHD GPU where we have 32 execution units at a top speed of 900Mhz.
For RAM we have options of 8/16 GB DDR4 Dual Channel thanks to its two SODIMM slots up to 2933 Mhz. In terms of storage we find installed an SSD M.2 2280 of 128/256/512 GB or 1 TB capacity. We also have a micro SD card reader with support for up to 512 GB.
Other features
Regarding wireless connectivity we have an M.2 port to install a mini PCI-e card with Wifi / Bluetooth to our liking, since everything indicates that it has no communications module. As for connectors, we find 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0, RJ45 Gigabyte network interface, HDMI 2.0b video port, a DisplayPort 1.4a, a pair of 3.5 mm audio jacks and a VGA video output.
The power supply is external and has a power rating of 30W.
Pricing and availability
- The mini PC AC8 miniPC with Intel Pentium Silver N6005 processor can be purchased on Aliexpress or Amazon only for $299 in its version with 8/128 GB using the store coupon.
