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CTOnews.com, January 19 (Xinhua) Last year, many Chinese PC manufacturers began to offer "firewall micro-device" systems, which are basically fanless mini computers with a set of high-speed Ethernet ports that allow users to build their own routers, firewalls or other network systems, but the chip performance of these devices is relatively weak.

Models equipped with the 12th generation Intel Core U series chips are now on the market, and quasi-system models with Intel Core i3 processors start at $370 (currently about 2501 yuan).

Topton and Kingdel manufacturers are selling "fanless soft router" systems. These minicomputers can choose from 15W Intel Core i3-1215U, Core i5-1235U and Core i7-1265U processors.

CTOnews.com learned that these mini PC are equipped with six Intel i226MurV 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, making them ideal for web applications (although they can also run desktop operating systems). There is also an M.2 2230 slot inside that can be used to add optional wireless cards for WiFi, Bluetooth and / or cellular connections.

These computers are designed for fan-less operation, with aluminum alloy chassis with fins that help dissipate heat, as well as copper radiators and two copper heat pipes. Optional fans are also supported if you want to improve cooling performance.

Each model can be configured with up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory and up to 2TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe storage. But if users want to bring their own memory, storage, and operating system, there are two SODIMM slots for memory and one M.2 2280 slot for storage, as well as space for 2.5in hard drives or SSD. However, there is only 2.5 inches of space for a drive or fan, but it cannot accommodate both.

Other features include support for up to three monitors through DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1and USB Type-C ports, as well as two USB 3.2Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0Type-A ports, and a microSD card reader.

The computer is available in black or gray and measures 146 x 145 x 54 mm (5.75 x 5.71 x 2.13 inches) and can be mounted on a wall, a desk, or the back of a computer.

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