Billet Labs are back. This fanless custom-watercooled gaming PC features top-tier hardware (actually components from their recent 100kg Victorian radiator build) including an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, an NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD. To manage the immense heat entirely without fans, the open-frame build relies on multiple liquid-cooling loops and large copper
"Had this idea for a couple years. Go fanless with relatively large radiators and full copper on a wall mounted custom ‘case’. I’ve seen projects similar, but not all in the same build. Without the fans, I knew I would need to watercool nearly everything and have a fairly large mass of water because the passive cooling would need some extra time in my heat sink. My ‘heat sinks’ are 3/4” base
The Streacom SG10 is a feast for the eyes. This Japanese PC enthusiast's build features the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. The setup also includes Streacom's VU1 analog gauges for real-time CPU/GPU temp monitoring. While impressive, the SG10 isn't without its flaws, the liquid coolant is audible during light tasks, though the sound curiously tends to dissipate under
Following their Business-Grade Cyber X1, all MeLE's fanless mini PCs, including the PCG02, PCG02 Pro, and the Quieter 4C, now come with a Business-Grade sticker. While the new Cyber X1 includes a physical SO-DIMM RAM slot, these three models lack visible hardware changes. However, internal components, such as capacitors or the power supply, may have been upgraded to support the advertised 24/7
Simply NUC has officially rebranded as SNUC, marking a new chapter for the company that has been a leading advocate for the 4x4-inch mini PC. Their NUC 15 Pro Fanless is also coming very soon. Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, it provides up to 99 platform TOPS for AI-ready performance. Its ruggedized, fanless chassis is shock and vibration resistant, ensuring silent 24/7
MINISFORUM launches a PC / NAS / AI machine featuring a heatsink case that looks quite stylish, and decently sized for a 15W CPU. The All-Flash S5 comes with an impressive array of five M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots, and is powered by Intel's brand new Wildcat Lake processors. The S5 supports the inhouse MinisOpenClaw AI agent for smart features like semantic photo searching and local AI
"I love my MacBook Air, but we all know the struggle with heat during long workloads. I designed this design vertical stand with integrated aluminum heatsinks to create a passive 'cooling bridge' for the chassis with just 10 euros. The results: On my M4 Air (with thermal pad mod), I scored +300 points in Cinebench 2026 multithread compared to just leaving it on the desk. It's 100% silent and
"We’re excited to announce the release of the LiquidHaus EXO, our own take on what a test bench chassis should offer a PC enthusiast. The LiquidHaus EXO is metric based, manufactured fully with 3mm A36 Steel, powder coated in Prismatic Powder's Black Satin Texture - and proudly made in the USA. It's a fully modular platform based design featuring 22 separate parts, that can allow any avid PC
"At the time of publication, the senza AI 370 with 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD can be purchased for 1029 euros. That is actually less expensive than identically equipped mini PCs from competitors such as the Minisforum AI X1 Pro-370, Geekom A9 Max, or Sapphire Edge AI 370. I do not need to tell anyone that all of these devices have become disproportionately more expensive because of the memory.
"The Noctua NH-P1 is an absolute masterpiece for anyone seeking true 100% silent computing. This passive CPU cooler delivers exactly what it promises—excellent thermal performance with zero noise, thanks to its fanless design. Build quality is exceptional. The massive heatsink, wide-spaced fins, and heat pipes are clearly engineered for efficient natural convection, and installation was
"At the heart of the DL40N is the Intel N150 processor (4 cores, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo). This architecture offers the ideal balance between computing power and an extremely low thermal design power (TDP) of just 6 watts. For the first time in this class, the system supports DDR5-4800 RAM (up to 16 GB), enabling a leap in performance for data processing.A key highlight for system integrators is the
MeLE launches a new version of its N150-powered mini PC. Tailored for enterprise use, the new Cyber X1 comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and features a specialized BIOS that supports industrial essentials like Auto Power On, PXE boot, port disabling and RTC wake. While the specs and the physical chassis remain the same, this new model features a welcome SO-DIMM slot instead of a
"Temps for the SSD are 45-50 C, with the exception of the ones beneath the metal plate, which go to 55C. Thermal pads seem to help the ones on top.Some challenges I had with this build:- Occulink cables are really great in reducing the bulk, but they're hard to find. The first one I ordered from Amazon did not work at all- Had to improvise some adapters to hold the drives. Case officially
Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H ASRock's iBOX-225H is now listed on MITXPC. The system features extensive connectivity, including two Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN ports, one USB4/Thunderbolt 4 port, four USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. Storage-wise the iBOX-225H offers three M.2 slots and one SATA 3.0 port. Engineered for multi-tasking, the system supports a quad-monitor
The MSI Cubi NUC TWG Series is the type of fanless PCs that we avoid at all costs. Adopting the elongated motherboard footprint seen in the latest ASUS NUCs (moving away from the classic 4x4-inch square) MSI offers this range with either the Intel N150 or N250 processors. The series is split into actively cooled (Cubi NUC TWG) and passively cooled (Cubi NUC TWG S) variants.The engineering
"The Arctic Senza is a machine that left me profoundly conflicted. On one hand, the sheer engineering and build quality completely caught me off guard. The thick metal panels and massive central heatsink scream premium, successfully pushing the concept of whisper-quiet computing to the absolute extreme. Thermal performance is a solid 10/10 out of the box; even when unlocking the CPU power limit
The ZOTAC ZBOX PI430AJ is the only mini PC that replaces traditional cooling fans with two AirJet solid-state cooling modules. Despite its pocket-sized dimensions, the device packs an Intel Core i3-N300 processor and ultra-thin membranes to dissipate heat without any moving parts. It is technically fanless. This innovative design allows the system to remain (mostly) silent while sustaining peak
At just 82 x 82mm (3 x 3-inch) the Kubb Mini is one of the smallest passively-cooled PCs on the market. Powered via USB-C, the 500g cube comes with the Intel N150 or N300 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD. Connectivity includes dual HDMI 2.0 ports, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6. The Kubb Mini is available in vibrant colors starting at €490.https://kubb.eu/en/1-mini-pc-kubb-mini.html
The AAEON TWL01 Edge is powered by the Intel Twin Lake processors and is designed for high-efficiency edge computing or digital signage. It's also available to the general public and could be used as a reliable first computer for kids, or a web browsing station for seniors. It supports dual 4K displays via two HDMI 2.0b ports. Other specs are a little depressing with just 8GB of RAM and 64GB
A lot of you have been asking about Arctic’s Senza under-desk mount, which contradicts our core recommendations for passive cooling and convection. While we do like the hardware itself, we only recommend wall-mounting the Senza to ensure unobstructed airflow (pictured). Special thanks to Arctic for their commitment to fanless PCs, and good luck to the Senza AI 370.
The new Dell Pro Micro Thin Client is a compact, secure endpoint designed for virtual environments, featuring Intel N-series processors ranging from the N150 to the N350. The passively-cooled and very stylish 182 x 178 x 36mm unit supports up to two 4K displays, and runs on either Dell ThinOS 10 or Windows 11 IoT Enterprise. Unfortunately, Dell is asking nearly $1,000 for a system featuring