It's rare to see PCs in unusual designs. ARCTIC seems to recognize this and has taken action by introducing a fascinating new product - a fanless mini PC that mounts under your desk.
Size and Design
The Senza mini PC isn’t the smallest option available, measuring 21.1 x 7 x 1.9 inches and having a volume of 4.8 liters. Because it needs to fit under a desk, the mini PC features a slim profile, utilizing passive cooling via dual heat sinks linked by four heat pipes. The exterior has a sleek and stylish appearance, which is definitely a plus.
Specifications and Performance
Yet, there are some significant drawbacks when we look at the specifications. This mini PC runs on Ryzen 5000G Zen 3-based 'Cezanne' APUs, a platform that is over three years old. Buyers can select from the 6-core Ryzen 5 5500GT, the 8-core Ryzen 7 5700G, or the 8-core Ryzen 7 5700G Pro APUs, which come with either 16 GB or 32 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, plus 1 TB of SSD storage.
There isn’t an option for discrete graphics, which isn’t surprising given the passive cooling design. Thus, users will need to rely on either the Vega 7 or Vega 8 integrated graphics, which can handle basic tasks but won’t perform well for gaming or demanding applications.
Connectivity and Pricing
Regarding connectivity, the Senza includes a good range of ports such as DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2, dual 3.5 mm TRS ports, a gigabit LAN port, and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports. It also has an external enclosure for front I/O, featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a 3.5mm combo jack, along with power and reset buttons. For wireless options, it supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
The ARCTIC Senza starts at 599.99 Euros, with the top-tier 5700G Pro version priced at 729 Euros. Sadly, the Senza won’t be available outside Europe. For those seeking a quiet system with active cooling and improved performance at a similar price point, Apple's new M4 Mac Mini (currently $579 on Amazon) may be a better option.
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