New fanless PC presented under the name of ZOTAC ZBOX CI331 nano, a computer that follows the design line of ZOTAC in this family of passive mini PCs, very compact devices with attractive features.
This Zotac debuts the recent low power processor Intel Celeron N5100 that provides enough power for office use, web browsing or multimedia consumption, all in absolute silence as it is a fanless computer. We also have multiple storage and expansion options thanks to its design. With its small size we can hang it behind any monitor or hide it in a corner of our office desk or in the living room as an HTPC.
Specifications
The ZOTAC ZBOX CI331 nano miniPC integrates the new low power Intel Celeron N5100 (Jasper Lake) processor, a Quad Core with 4 threads capable of reaching a maximum speed of 2.80 GHz and incorporates an Intel UHD Graphics GPU with 24 EU sufficient for desktop use and 4K@60fps video.
It also has two DDR4-2933/2666 SODIMM slots with support for up to 16 GB and the option of adding a 2.5″ SATA 3 disk for storage. We also have an SD card reader that can be used to store auxiliary data.
As for connections in the ZOTAC ZBOX CI331 nano we have a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 module with external antenna, Bluetooth 5.0, two USB 3.1 connectors, two other USB 3.0 (one of them Type-C), a USB 2.0 port and dual Gigabit Ethernet. We have triple video output with HDMI 2.0b, DP 1.2 outputs that allow maximum video resolutions of 4K@60fps and a VGA connector compatible with older monitors.
This computer has VESA support to hang it behind any monitor, has dimensions of only 127.8 x 126.8 x 56.8 mm which gives a volume of 0.9 L. This computer is fully compatible with the future Windows 11.
Pricing and availability
- The ZOTAC ZBOX CI331 nano mini PC will soon be available for purchase on Amazon, the price will depend on the hardware options included, but the barebone version should be around $180 (200 €).
