All articles tagged with #small form factor
Hackaday covers a Printables project that packs a Mini-ITX motherboard, a small-form-factor PSU, and a full discrete GPU into a 3D-printed case the size of a Steam Machine, done with AMD's Jacob Terkelsen. The build highlights Valve's Steam Machine cooling differences, suggests adding ventilation, and notes thermal and performance questions as real-world thermals and gaming benchmarks remain to be seen.
Teenage Engineering has announced the Computer-2, a foldable, semi-transparent plastic PC case designed for small form factor builds, claiming to be the world's cheapest case as it is given away for free, though it is currently sold out.
The Framework Desktop, despite being less modular than its laptop counterparts, offers a compact, powerful, and customizable small form factor PC suitable for gaming and content creation, with a unique design and no bloatware.
The Framework Desktop, powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max 300 Series 'Strix Halo' SoCs, is a compact, modular, Linux-friendly desktop PC that offers impressive performance and customization options, with some limitations on RAM upgradeability due to soldered memory.
NVIDIA is set to release the RTX 2000 Ada, an entry-level and small form factor workstation GPU with a sub-75W TDP, aimed at the entry-level workstation segment. The GPU is expected to come in two variants, with the "E" model targeted for enterprise use and priced between $500-$630, while the original model is expected to be priced between $600-$650. It will feature 8GB GDDR6 memory, a PCIe 4.0 x 16 interface, and a cooling design similar to the RTX 4000 SFF. The release date is expected to be next week, with more details to be revealed then.
Minisforum has unveiled the AR900i MoDT motherboard, featuring the high-end Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU. The motherboard comes pre-equipped with the CPU and coolers, requiring users only to install memory and storage. It supports up to four M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 slots and offers a full PCIe Gen5x16 slot for graphics. The system provides flexibility with three display connectivity options and includes a 2.5Gbit Ethernet port. The AR900i with the 13900HX processor is available for preorder at $559, offering a good deal for a motherboard with a 24-core CPU and preinstalled cooler.
Intel has announced that it will no longer develop its small form factor Next Unit of Compute (NUC) PCs, instead pushing its partners to continue innovation in the compact PC market. The decision comes as Intel focuses on its more profitable chip manufacturing business. Intel's NUC systems have gained popularity over the years, but the company has faced competition from OEM partners and struggled to differentiate itself. This move allows Intel to prioritize its core semiconductor industry while urging partners to cater to the small office/home office, business, and gaming markets.
NVIDIA has announced an update to its workstation GPU series, including the RTX 4000 ADA SFF professional GPU, equipped with 6144 CUDA cores, 192 Tensors, and 48 RT cores. It offers up to 19.2 TFLOPS of compute in single-precision workloads and up to 306.8 TFLOPS in Tensor-based tests. NVIDIA has also unveiled five new mobile workstation GPUs: RTX 5000, 4000, 3500, 3000, and 2000, with specs similar to the RTX 40 gaming series. The RTX 3500 has 5120 CUDA cores, a configuration not available with consumer models.