New fanless mini PC unveiled under the name ZOTAC ZBOX CI651 nano, a machine with an attractive design and a fairly powerful processor.
This mini PC with zero noise emissions offers us the high-performance, low-power Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor. A solution normally intended for budget laptops, this hardware provides us with enough power for any task on our desktop or simple game. A machine that features numerous ports in its case designed with ventilation grilles around the entire perimeter.
This machine is undoubtedly intended for those who seek maximum peace of mind when working. It can also function as a small server, operating continuously due to its minimal maintenance requirements.
ZOTAC ZBOX CI651 nano specifications
Inside this mini PC is an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, manufactured in 5 nm. A chip with 12 cores that reaches a maximum speed of 4.6 GHz with 12 cores (2P 8E 2LE) and 14 threads, with a power consumption of 35 W TPD. It has a dedicated AI NPU up to 1.4 GHz for these types of tasks. The GPU has 4 Xe-Cores with image enhancements and performance improvements with XeSS.
In terms of RAM, there are two SODDIMM DDR5 5600 MHz slots configurable in Dual Channel. For storage, there are two additional connectors for M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe4.0 SSDs, allowing for up to 8 TB of storage.
Ports and operating system
For wireless networking, we have a Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 adapter. Connectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack, four USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, one USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port, and one Gigabit Ethernet port. For video outputs, there are two HDMI 2.0b ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 with 8K@60 HDR10 support, allowing you to connect up to three displays simultaneously using all the outputs.
This computer comes with Windows 11 Pro, but Linux can also be installed. The design of this case allows the mini PC to be mounted horizontally or hung from its VESA mount.
Availability and best price
- The new ZOTAC ZBOX CI651 nano mini PC will be available for purchase on Amazon. Knowing the brand’s barebone version, it should cost around $699 / €650.
- Other mini PCs with similar hardware are already available for sale.
