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Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 19 Comments on ADLINK Ampere Altra Dev Kit features ATX motherboard with 32 to 80-core Arm COM-HPC CPU module

ADLINK Ampere Altra Dev Kit features ATX motherboard with 32 to 80-core Arm COM-HPC CPU module

Ampere Altra Dev Kit AADK

ADLINK Ampere Altra Dev Kit is an “IoT prototyping kit” based on an ATX motherboard fitted with a COM-HPC-ALT Server Type Size E module powered by an Ampere Altra 32, 64, or 80-core Arm Neoverse N1 server processor, and supporting up to 768GB DDR4 memory. It’s basically the same hardware as found in the Ampere Altra Developer Platform (AADP), but without the tower and power supply, nor optional features like liquid cooling or 10GbE interfaces. Ampere Altra Dev Kit (AADK) specifications and content: Computer-on-Module – COM-HPC Server Type Size E Ampere Altra module with Ampere Altra 32 to 80-core 64-bit Arm Neoverse N1 processor up to 1.7/2.2/2.6 GHz (32/64/80 cores, TPD: 60W to 175W), up to 768 DDR4 ECC memory Mainboard – COM-HPC Server Base carrier board Storage – 2x M.2 slot for NVMe SSD Video – VGA port Audio – 3.5mm audio jack Networking – 1x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion […]

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Easter Promotion – GEEKOM Mini IT11 mini PC with Intel Core i7-11390H CPU offered for $549 (Sponsored)

GEEKOM MINI IT11 Easter Promotion

GEEKOM has launched an Easter promotion for its Mini IT11 Tiger Lake mini PC powered by a 5 GHz Intel Core i7-11390H processor and equipped with 16GB RAM and 512 GB NVMe SSD storage. The promotion runs until April 25 on the GEEKOM website, where you can purchase the GEEKOM Mini IT11 i7-11390H 16+512 for $549 instead of the usual $779 recommended price. Additionally, there’s also a “special event” where anyone who spends over $399 will receive one of the following free gifts, each worth $40: Carrying Case Additional RAM 10-in-1 USB Hub Splitter Keyboard and mouse combo GEEKOM Mini IT11 specifications: SoC – Intel Core i7-11390H quad-core/8-thread Tiger Lake processor @ up 2.9 GHz / 5.0 GHz (Turbo) with 12MB cache, 96EU Intel Iris Xe graphics @ 1.40 GHz; TDP: 28W/35W System Memory – 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM dual-channel memory, upgradeable up to 64GB Storage 512GB SSD (2280 M.2 PCIe), […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 22 Comments on HIGOLE PC STICK (J4125+WiFi 6) review – Part 1: Specs, unboxing, teardown, and first boot

HIGOLE PC STICK (J4125+WiFi 6) review – Part 1: Specs, unboxing, teardown, and first boot

HIGOLE PC STICK Review

HIGOLE PC STICK is a mini PC that looks like a large flash drive, is smaller than a regular mini PC, and is easier to carry around. You can connect it directly to a monitor or TV with an HDMI input, and use it like any computer right away. In part 1 of the HIGOLE PC STICK review, we will go through the specifications, unbox the design, check its hardware design with a teardown, and go through the first boot. HIGOLE PC STICK specifications The HIGOLE PC STICK is powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core Gemini Lake Refresh processor with 8GB RAM, 128GB flash, and microSD card slot for storage expansion. The mini PC comes with a Gigabit Ethernet port, WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and supports two independent displays through the HDMI 2.0 port and USB Type-C port. The device also includes two USB 3.0 ports, one […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments on Beelink EQ12 mini PC features Processor N100 “Alder Lake-N” CPU, up to 16GB RAM

Beelink EQ12 mini PC features Processor N100 “Alder Lake-N” CPU, up to 16GB RAM

Beelink EQ12

Beelink EQ12 is a mini PC powered by an Intel Processor N100 “Alder Lake-N” quad-core processor offered with 8GB or 16GB DDR5 memory, a 512GB NVMe SSD for storage, as well as two 2.5GbE ports, and a WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 wireless module. The actively cooled computer also comes with two 4K capable HDMI ports, three USB 3.2 ports, and a 10Gbps USB Type-C that also supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode enabling the EQ12 to drive up to three 4K displays. Beelink EQ12 specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N quad-core processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24 EU Intel HD graphics @ up to 750 MHz; TDP: 6W System Memory – 8GB or 16GB DDR5 4800 MHz RAM Storage 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD  upgradeable up to 2TB Support for 2.5-inch SATA SSD / HDD (CNXSoft: not shown in the specs, but a “scalable […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments on Pocket AI – A portable NVIDIA RTX A500 eGPU for AI developers, embedded & industrial applications

Pocket AI – A portable NVIDIA RTX A500 eGPU for AI developers, embedded & industrial applications

Pocket AI NVIDIA RTX 500 eGPU

We’ve previously seen it’s possible to connect an eGPU to a mini PC through a PCIe x16 to M.2 NVMe adapter or a Thunderbolt 3 port, but while it’s fine to install on your desk for gaming or develop AI applications, the eGPU being larger than most mini PCs, it’s a little too big to integrate into products, and potentially inconvenient to carry around. ADLINK Pocket AI portable eGPU changes that with an NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU housed in a 106 x 72 x 25mm box that’s about the size of a typical power bank and connects to a host through a Thunderbolt 3 connector. The company says the upcoming eGPU is mostly designed for AI developers, professional graphics users, and embedded industrial applications, but can also be for gaming. Pocket AI specifications: GPU – NVIDIA RTX 500 Architecture – NVIDIA Ampere GA107 Base clock: 435 MHz Boost clock: 1335 […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 8 Comments on ACEMAGICIAN T8PLUS – Processor N95 mini PC comes with three HDMI ports, dual GbE

ACEMAGICIAN T8PLUS – Processor N95 mini PC comes with three HDMI ports, dual GbE

ACEMAGICIAN T8PLUS

ACEMAGICIAN T8PLUS is an ultra-compact mini PC based on the latest Intel Processor N95 “Alder Lake N-Series” processor with three HDMI video outputs and dual gigabit Ethernet ports. The 8.9 x 8.9 x 4.3cm computer ships with 8GB LPDDR5 memory, a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD, and is also equipped with three USB 3.0 ports, a WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless module, and a 3.5mm audio jack, plus a Kensington lock slot.   ACEMAGICIAN T8PLUS specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N95 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel HD graphics @ 1.2 GHz; TDP: 15W System Memory – 8GB LPDDR5 @ 4800MHz Storage – 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD Video Output – 3x HDMI 2.0b ports up to 4Kp60; triple independent display support Audio – 3.5mm audio jack, digital audio output via HDMI ports Networking 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports Wi-Fi 5 and […]

Posted on by Ian W MORRISON (Linuxium) - 9 Comments on iKOOLCORE R1 review – A quad 2.5GbE mini PC tested with Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04, Proxmox

iKOOLCORE R1 review – A quad 2.5GbE mini PC tested with Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04, Proxmox

iKOOLCORE R1 review

When I first saw the iKOOLCORE R1 I was fascinated that a mini PC of similar size to the smallest fully functional ones available (think Chuwi LarkBox, GMK NucBox or ECS LIVA Q Series) could be equipped with four 2.5 gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) ports. I approached iKOOLCORE who kindly provided an R1 for review and I’ve looked at performance running both Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22.04 and dabbled with using hypervisors on this mini PC through Proxmox virtual environment. iKOOLCORE R1 specifications iKOOLCORE list the R1 specifications on their website as: Of note are the ‘EC, FCC, RoHS’ certifications indicating both European conformity and approval for use in the US. Technically ‘EC’ refers to an ‘EC declaration of conformity’ which is not a certificate, however, the ‘EC declaration of conformity’ is called a ‘CE statement’ or ‘CE certificate’ which is why you often see this abbreviated as ‘CE’. The rest […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 3 Comments on MIPI CSI camera works with Intel Atom x7000, Processor, and Core i3 Alder Lake-N processors

MIPI CSI camera works with Intel Atom x7000, Processor, and Core i3 Alder Lake-N processors

Alder Lake-N Customer Reference Board MIPI CSI camera

Most Intel processors do not come with a MIPI CSI camera, but some Alder Lake-N processors do, and Leopard Imaging has designed the LI-ADL-ADP-IMX415-MIPI-081H MIPI CSI camera module that is compatible with the Intel ADL-N CRB (Alder Lake-N Customer Reference Board) and custom Alder Lake-N boards equipped with a compatible MIPI CSI connector. The 13MP camera supports resolutions up to 3864 x 2176 and works with boards and embedded systems based on Intel Atom processors x7000E Series, Intel Core i3-N processors, and Intel Processors N-Series processors. LI-ADL-ADP-IMX415-MIPI-081H specifications: Sony IMX415 CMOS image sensor Diagonal – 6.43 mm (Type 1/2.8) Active Pixels – 3864 (H) x 2176 (V) Pixel Size: 1.45 x 1.45 μm Optical Format: 1/2.8″ Effective Focal Length – 4.063 mm Aperture, F/#2.29 ± 5% IR Filter – 650 nm IR cut filter Field of View (FOV) – 81.7˚ horizontal, 44.7˚ vertical; 95.1˚ diagonal Lens Mount – M12 x […]