Asus simply calls its new Chrome OS computer a fanless Chromebox, which works completely without a fan. It is intended for use in industry and retail, which is why, according to the manufacturer, a robust aluminum housing protects it.

The Asus Chromebox can be used with two and four core processors from Intel 10. Configure the core generation alias Comet Lake-U, specifically with Celeron 5205 U, Core i3 – 10110 U, Core i5 – 10210 U or Core i7 – 10510 U. The former limits the Chromebox to 8 GB of RAM, the Core-i models receive up to 16 GB of RAM .

When it comes to mass storage, the user also has several options: he can use the Celeron computer with an eMMC module with a capacity of up to 64 GByte equip, alternatively stand for all variants 128 or 256 GByte M.2 SSDs ready.

RS – 232 directly ex works Gigabit Ethernet is also on board for connection to the network, and Intel’s Wi-Fi 6 module (WLAN 802. 11 ax) AX 201 – including Bluetooth 5.0 – responsible. The systems offer ports for peripherals, including USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit / s) Type-A, HDMI 2.0 and RS – 232.

The package includes a VESA adapter and a cable lock. In the USA, the Fanless Chromebox should appear in February 2021 and at least 399 cost US dollars. Asus has not yet given any information about the publication in Germany and the price. ) (fo)