ASRock Introduces Passively Cooled iBOX Mini PCs with Intel 13th Gen CPUs

ASRock Industrial has released new versions of its iBOX embedded systems. These passively cooled mini PCs are equipped with new 13th Gen Core processors from Intel, with TDPs from 15 to 28W. The PCs cost $800 to $1,300, depending on the model.

ASRock introduces six different iBOX mini PCs with new CPUs, FanlessTech was the first to notice. The systems come with thirteenth generation Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. The top model gets one Core i7-1365UE processor. That chip has two P-cores and eight E-cores, for a total of ten cores and twelve threads. The mini PCs use the integrated GPUs. The PCs also support up to 32GB DDR5-4800 memory and have an M.2 slot with PCIe 4.0 interface and a SATA 3.0 connection for storage.

The iBOX PCs, like previous generations, have an aluminum housing that also serves as a heatsink for the CPU. The PC does not contain fans. On the front there are four USB-A connections, two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm jack. On the back of the systems there are two USB-A ports, two RJ45 connections for 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet, an HDMI connector and DisplayPort connection, a DC connection for power supply and an RS-232 connection. gate. There is also an M.2-2230 connection for a WiFi card.

ASRock does not share information about availability of the iBOX mini PCs in Europe. In the US, the systems can be found for $800 to $1,300, depending on the model, FanlessTech reports.