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ZOTAC Clocks in New Mini-PCs with Latest CPU Technology

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ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics card and mini-PCs, today brings greater efficiency in the same small package with the new M-series. Integrating the new Intel Broadwell processors into the latest models, the new ZBOX MI522 nano and ZBOX MI542 nano are leading the way to small, more power efficient mini-PCs.

"We are always forward looking and pleased to introduce the latest technology into our mini-PCs so our users can enjoy all the innovations that come with the times. By integrating the new Intel Broadwell CPUs into our new M-series, we are enabling users to get the best of both worlds in terms of speed and power efficiency," reveals Jacky Huang, Director of Product Management, ZOTAC International.



The first of the two new designations, the ZBOX MI522 nano is the easy choice to get into the new Broadwell architecture. Shrinking the transistors to a mere 14nm, more transistors can fit on a single chip, boosting both calculation and graphical performance over its predecessors. Planted with an Intel Core i3 processor, the nano unit only measures at 127mm x 127mm x 45mm (5in x 5in x 2in).

The ZBOX MI542 nano is a step up that is packed with more computing power with the same advanced Intel Broadwell family. With a pulsing Intel Core i5 at its foundation, the ZBOX MI542 benefits from an even faster clock speed featuring up to 2.7GHz. This powerful nano unit is available on the same petite casing with all the functions of a desktop, and is topped with a vast array of connectivity options and dual-channel memory.

Like most other ZOTAC mini-PCs, these two M-series models come with their own plus versions, offering 4GB DDR3 memory and 500GB storage for a complete hardware solution. Packed with 5 USB ports, dual gigabit LAN and 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity in a miniscule enclosure, the ZBOX MI522 and MI542 series can function as a personal PC, office PC, home theater PC, and much more.



It's time to get more with your PC experience with the new ZOTAC M-series.

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802.11ac, DP and dual gigabit, tasty! :pimp:
 
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I would love to replace my AMD E350 Zbox nano with one of these but it still works fine.
 
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Yes, dual gigabit should be on all laptops and motherboards and miniPCs if there is a room (in most times there is), because you can do so much more with two ports. I know they try to keep the cost down but this really expands the number of applications a device can be used for.
 
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My question is, are they Intel LAN ports?
Despite the 16GB RAM limitation these would be great ESXi boxes if the dual NICs are Intel.
 
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Too mini for me. There's nothing I can tinker with, except change the RAM and HDD/SSD. :)
 
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My question is, are they Intel LAN ports?
Despite the 16GB RAM limitation these would be great ESXi boxes if the dual NICs are Intel.

Probably one Intel NIC and a shitty Realtek 811x for the second :(
 
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