System76 Updates Its Meerkat Linux Mini PCs with Intel Raptor Lake or Arrow Lake CPUs

[Nomad76]

System76 has refreshed its compact Linux mini PC range with the Meerkat meer10. This new model keeps the small size of its predecessor while bringing faster CPUs, up-to-date storage, and better connectivity. The Meerkat meer10 measures 117 mm x 112 mm x 54 mm and operates on Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. System76 offers three processor configurations: Intel Core 3 100U with 6 cores operating up to 4.7 GHz, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with 14 cores at 4.9 GHz, and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H featuring 16 cores with maximum speeds of 5.1 GHz.

Graphics performance varies by configuration, the Core 3 100U uses integrated Intel Graphics, while the Ultra 5 employs Intel Arc 130T GPU and the Ultra 7 incorporates Intel Arc 140T GPU. The Arc GPU configurations require dual SO-DIMM memory modules for proper operation. Memory capacity reaches 96 GB using dual-channel DDR5 5600 MHz configuration. Storage is also dependent on the CPU architecture. The Core 3 100U supports two M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drives, while Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 models accommodate one M.2 PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drive and one M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drive. All configurations include an additional M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 slot for SSD expansion, with total storage capacity reaching 10 TB.



Connectivity includes dual Intel 2.5 Gigabit LAN ports, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. The front panel contains one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. Rear connectivity offers two HDMI 2.1 TMDS ports supporting 4K@60 Hz output, two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4 support, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and one USB 2.0 Type-A port. Power requirements depend on processor selection. The Core 3 100U operates with a 19 V 90 W adapter, while Ultra 5 225H and Ultra 7 255H configurations require a 19 V 120 W adapter.

Pricing for System76 Meerkat meer10 starts at $599 for a configuration with an Intel Core i3 100U CPU, 16 GB of RAM, 500 GB NVMe SSD and a one-year warranty.



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[Chaitanya]

Product page claims its possible to add GPU, but not clear what is the power limit for PCIe add-in Cards.

 

[illusion archives]

Product page claims its possible to add GPU, but not clear what is the power limit for PCIe add-in Cards.

It just is a Linux version of NUC 15 Pro. So you can use TB4 or the PCIe from M.2 slot to connect an eGPU. But there should be no space for dGPU in the box.

 

[Daven]

It just is a Linux version of NUC 15 Pro. So you can use TB4 or the PCIe from M.2 slot to connect an eGPU. But there should be no space for dGPU in the box.

I would also like to add that there shouldn't be a power limit when it comes to eGPU. The power can come from the eGPU box and only data is transmitted over the TB connection. If you hope to provide power and data through TB then I'm guessing the eGPU manufacturer would have to conform TB power standards.

 

[mechtech]

Never heard of them. They make good stuff?

 

[Chaitanya]

It just is a Linux version of NUC 15 Pro. So you can use TB4 or the PCIe from M.2 slot to connect an eGPU. But there should be no space for dGPU in the box.

The language on product page sounds like internal GPU, also having option to add extra NIC is very useful.

 

[_roman_]

DC _ In implies a Direct current external power supply unit. How comes the product pages hide the power supply unit brick?

Shame on you!

Link a -> b -> C -> https://system76.com/desktops/meerkat/

-- The dimensions are fraudulent in my point of view. The cable mess and the external power brick is bulky and needs space.

Supply
Dependent on CPU:
Core 3 100U: 19V, 90W Power Adapter
Ultra 5 225H and Ultra 7 255H: 19V, 120W Power Adapter

Dimensions
117mm x 112mm x 54mm (4.63" x 4.41" x 2.13")

 

[igormp]

DC _ In implies a Direct current external power supply unit. How comes the product pages hide the power supply unit brick?

Shame on you!

Link a -> b -> C -> https://system76.com/desktops/meerkat/

-- The dimensions are fraudulent in my point of view. The cable mess and the external power brick is bulky and needs space.

All mini-PCs use external power bricks, that's pretty much the norm currently.

The external brick was also mentioned in the OP:

The Core 3 100U operates with a 19 V 90 W adapter, while Ultra 5 225H and Ultra 7 255H configurations require a 19 V 120 W adapter.

 

[ncrs]

All mini-PCs use external power bricks, that's pretty much the norm currently.

There are NUC-like designs with internal power supplies, for example some Beelink models: