The Zotac ZBOX MI673 is a desktop computer that packs a lot of processing power into a compact design. It squeezes 65-watt Intel Core i7-14700 20-core, 28-thread processor based on Intel’s Raptor Lake Refresh architecture into a chassis that measures 204 x 129 x 68mm (8.03″ x 5.08″ x 2.68″) and has a volume of just 1.79 liters.
If the computer looks familiar, that’s because the ZBOX MI673 uses the same chassis as the company’s CI600 nano series computers like the ZBOX CI671 nano. But while the CI600 nano systems are fanless computers with laptop-class processors, the ZBOX MI673 is an actively cooled computer with the power of a larger desktop PC. And it’s just one of several new models featuring the same design.
Others include the ZBOX MI653 with a Core i5-14400 10-core, 16-thread processor and the ZBOX MI633 with a Core i3-14100 4-core, 8-thread processor.
All three systems have 65-watt desktop processors and use a combination of fans and an amply ventilated chassis to circulate air in order to dissipate heat generated by the processor and other components.
While the ZBOX MI6x3 series systems are larger than some mini PCs, most of the extra space is used for cooling rather than additional features like memory, storage, or a discrete GPU. Each system features two SODIMM slots for up to 64GB of total DDR4-3200 memory and a single M.2 2280 slot with support for a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD.
Ports include:
- 1 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 4 x USB 3.2 Type-A
- 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x 3.5mm audio output
- 1 x 3.5mm mic input
The computer support up to two 4K displays and 8-channel audio, but since there’s no Thunderbolt, OCuLink, or even USB-C port, there’s no support for additional displays, or external graphics docks.
Zotac includes a wireless card with support for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 with each model.
So far the company is only showing a barebones configurations for the ZBOX MI633, ZBOX MI653, and ZBOX MI673 on its website, but the Zotac does have a habit of offering fully configured options for many of its PCs. So I wouldn’t be surprised to see versions with memory, storage, and Windows in the future.
thanks Olivier!