Today we find a new version of this popular NAS mini PC, now powered by the Intel N150 processor that is sweeping the low power chip market.
As we can see, the Intel N100 processor is recently replaced by the Intel N150 processor , a chip of which you can read our comparison with all the details. Inside its case we can mount two 3.5″ HDD storage units by opening the upper area, in which we can store teras of multimedia such as movies or series. A device that serves as a complete multimedia center for our living room TV and use it as a player directly. As operating system we can install a Linux distribution , OpenWRT to use it as a soft router and even Windows.
It is a very flexible solution for those who want something versatile in their living room, and with the Intel N100 we will have a minimum consumption without noise.
N150 NAS mini PC N150 Specifications
This NAS mini PC offers the Intel N150 (Twin Lake-N) processor manufactured in 10nm with four cores and four threads, reaching 3.6GHz. In terms of graphics power, we have the integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU with 24EU supporting VP9 and h.265 video codecs up to 4K@60fps. This processor allows us to use the device as a server and desktop PC.
For RAM we have a SODIMM DDR4 module expandable up to 32 GB. For storage we have a M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD slot up to 1 TB ideal for the OS and apps. We are allowed to mount two 3.5″ SATA 3.0 storage units with support up to 40 TB that we can configure as RAID. We also have dual fan system, one in the lower area and another against the CPU.
Other notable features
It includes for Wifi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity in addition to two Ethernet 2.5 GB ports for use as a high-speed router. On the back of the box we have two USB 3.0 connectors, two USB 2.0, USB-C video outputs (DP PD), HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 with 4K@60fps HDR support, 3.5 mm audio jack and finally a power connector. It does not have internal wifi module, but it could be added via USB, we do have Wake On Lan support and Auto Power ON system if we have power failure.
On this hardware it is possible to install operating systems such as Linux, OpenWRT, iKuai, LEDE or even Windows 11 if we want to use it with more conventional desktop apps. A computer that in addition to NAS, can also be used to play multimedia, IPTV, KODI addons, SAMBA server or run emulators up to a certain level.
Price and availability
- The XCY X67 mini PC can be purchased on AliExpress starting at $324 for its barebone version.
- For an extra discount, check out the active AliExpress Coupons.
