The MINISFORUM HX200G is a compact computer that boasts the powerful components typically found in gaming laptops. Revealed at CES 2024, this computer features a relatively powerful CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 16-core, 32-thread processor and an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT discrete GPU RDNA 3 with 32 compute units. The MINISFORUM HX200G is one of the first mini PCs to support PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs.

While pricing and detailed specifications have yet to be announced, promotional pictures reveal the presence of at least one USB-C port, one USB-A port, an audio jack, a power button, a large vent, and what appears to be a microphone array on the front of the device. The MINISFORUM HX200G could be an interesting option for machine learning workloads, if it’s possible to get ROCm working on the unit.

Source: Liliputing.

OpenWrt developers are partnering with Banana Pi to develop the OpenWrt One/AP-24.XY router board. OpenWrt is a lightweight embedded Linux operating system that supports close to 1,800 routers and other devices. However, this will be the first router board developed directly by OpenWrt.

The board will be based on the MediaTek MT7981B (Filogic 820) SoC and MediaTek MT7976C dual-band WiFi 6 chipset. The preliminary specifications for the OpenWrt One/AP-24.XY board include a dual-core Cortex-A53 processor, 1GB of DDR4 memory, 128 MB of SPI NAND flash, 4 MB of SPI NOR flash, 2.5GbE and Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, USB 2.0 and USB Type-C ports, and a MikroBUS socket for expansion modules.

The stated goal is to keep the price of the board under $100. The OpenWrt One/AP-24.XY router board is expected to be launched in 2024. The schematics will be publicly available under an open-source license.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.

UGREEN is expanding into the network attached storage (NAS) hardware market. The company is showcasing its first models in the UGREEN NASync lineup at CES 2024 and plans to launch them soon through a crowdfunding campaign.

The entry-level NASync DXP2800 features an N100 Alder Lake-N processor, 32GB of eMMC onboard storage, two SATA drive bays for 3.5-inch hard drives or SSDs, two M.2 slots for PCIe NVMe SSDs, 8GB of upgradeable DDR5 memory (expandable to 16GB), a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, and an HDMI port with 4K display support.

The NASync DXP4800 is similar to the DXP2800 but offers four SATA drive bays, two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports, and an SD card reader.

UGREEN’s NASync DXP4800 Pro is an upgraded version with an Pentium Gold 8505 processor, a 128GB SSD for storage, support for up to 32GB of RAM, one 10 GbE connector, and one 2.5 GbE Ethernet port.

The NASync DXP6800 and DXP880 Plus models support 6 and 8 hard drives, respectively. They are powered by Core i5-1235U processors, feature 128GB SSDs, support up to 32GB of RAM, and have dual 10 GbE network ports. These models also include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI ports capable of driving displays up to 8K, and PCIe x4 expansion slots.

The final model, the UGREEN NASync DXP480T Plus, is a compact all-flash storage system without any hard drive bays. It features four M.2 slots for solid-state storage, an Core i5-1235U processor, a 128GB SSD, support for up to 32GB of RAM, a 10 GbE network port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, an 8K-ready HDMI connector, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port. It is also the only model in the lineup with integrated WiFi.

For more information, refer to the press release.

Source: Liliputing.

ASRock Industrial has announced 25 industrial motherboards powered by 14th gen Raptor Lake-S Refresh processors with up to 24 cores and 32 threads.

These motherboards support up to 96GB DDR5 memory and are available in mini-ITX, micro-ATX, and ATX form factors. They offer features such as support for up to four 4K displays, PCIe Gen5 interfaces, multiple Ethernet ports, and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports. The motherboards are designed for applications in factory automation, robotics, machine vision, smart retail, kiosks, digital signage, gaming, and security. ASRock Industrial has updated the BIOS of its existing motherboards to support the new 14th gen processors. The industrial motherboards are split into main families with either DDR5 or DDR4 memory, and various chipset options are available.

Even though these motherboards are designed for industrial tasks, they could potentially find use in a home lab setting, as well.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.

AMD has unveiled its Ryzen 8000G series APUs at CES 2024. The Ryzen 8000G series processors are built on Zen 4 architecture and feature integrated Radeon 700M RDNA3 graphics. This marks the first time that Ryzen AI is included in such processors.

The Ryzen 7 8700G, offers 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of up to 5.1GHz, 24MB cache, and a 65 Watt TDP. It is priced at $329 USD. The Ryzen 5 8600G provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of up to 5.0GHz, 22MB cache, and a 65 Watt TDP. It is priced at $229 USD. Additionally, there is a Ryzen 5 5500G with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 3.5GHz base clock, and a price of $179 USD. Finally, the Ryzen 3 8300G, which offers 4 cores and 8 threads, a 12MB cache, and a 65 Watt TDP. The pricing for this model has not been disclosed yet. Notably, the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 3 8300G consist of a combination of Zen 4 and Zen 4C cores.

During the press presentation, AMD emphasized the significance of Ryzen AI. Although Ryzen AI support for Linux is not publicly available yet, there are indications that it may be coming in the future.

Source: Phoronix.

The Qotom Q20332G9-S10 is a fanless mini PC that can be sued as a router, due to the fact that it features four 10GbE SFP+ cages and five 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, making it a suitable network appliance. The system is powered by an Atom C3758R Denverton Refresh eight-core processor.

In terms of specifications, the Qotom Q20332G9-S10 supports up to 64GB DDR4 memory and has two M.2 NVMe SSD sockets, as well as two 2.5-inch SATA bays for storage. It also includes one extra M.2 socket for cellular connectivity and several USB ports. The system is equipped with a VGA port for video output.

The Qotom Q20332G9-S10 comes with a 12V/5A power supply and a VESA mount. It can be purchased as a barebone system or with pre-installed RAM and SSD. It is available for around $300 on Amazon and Aliexpress in its barebone configuration, with variants offering up to 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News.