Zotac's refreshed CI360 nano mini PC maintains its compact fanless design while replacing DDR4 with faster DDR5 memory, creating new possibilities for low-power computing environments despite thermal constraints.
Zotac has updated its fanless mini PC lineup with the ZBOX CI360 nano, a compact system measuring 128 x 127 x 57mm (5″ x 5″ x 2.2″) that swaps DDR4 memory for DDR5 while retaining the same chassis design as its predecessor. This modest but significant upgrade brings potential performance improvements for developers working with low-power edge computing solutions.
At the heart of the CI360 nano lies Intel's 6-watt N150 quad-core Twin Lake processor, identical to the chip in last year's CI338 nano model. The critical distinction emerges in memory support: Where the CI338 utilized DDR4-2666 SODIMMs, the CI360 accommodates DDR5-4800 modules. This represents a theoretical 80% bandwidth increase, though real-world gains may be tempered by the processor's thermal constraints. Officially supporting up to 16GB RAM based on Intel's specifications, user reports suggest both generations can accept 32GB modules despite manufacturer limitations.
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