ZOTAC ZBOX Magnus ERX480 Gaming Desktop

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 11/02/2016 09:50 AM | source: | 9 comment(s)

ZOTAC released the MAGNUS ERX480 as the world's first AMD powered Mini PC equipped with an AMD Radeon RX 480. The ZBOX MAGNUS Gaming Mini PC series, renowned for whisper quiet performance, brings a refreshing level of power and speed for every gamer.

MAGNUS is designed for gaming and entertainment. Hosting power that surpasses the requirements for experiencing virtual reality, MAGNUS is an ideal solution for both high-end gaming, premium entertainment, and much more. "The Radeon RX 480 with Polaris Architecture changes the gaming hardware dynamic with an effective cost-performance combination. We're excited to partner with ZOTAC, a well-established gaming mini PC manufacturer, to bring together the world first and most powerful AMD based gaming mini PC equipped with a Radeon RX 480" said Spencer Pan, AMD Corporate VP and President of Greater China.

"Small, powerful, and whisper quiet" continues to be the hallmark of the MAGNUS series. An Intel 6th generation Skylake CPU, a dedicated AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics, and DDR4 memory support to generate the power to play even the latest games with intricate details and silky smooth frame rate. MAGNUS ERX480 is VR ready and it can also do more with newer standards. Native 4K output at 60Hz is now standard with DisplayPort 1.3 and HDMI 2.0 and quad display support comes standard to provide a multiscreen experience in one of the tiniest package. Powerful Async shaders and new geometry capabilities enable unique support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan.

DDR4 memory support come standard to provide wider memory bandwidth, faster clock speeds, quicker transfer rates, and lower operating voltage that allows for less power draw and less heat.

The MAGNUS series continue to provide a premium computing experience by taking care of the details. It comes equipped with both USB 3.1 Type-C and USB 3.1 TypeA port for speed and convenience. 802.11ac WiFi connection and dual gigabit LAN support also come standard. Measuring at 8.27 x 7.99 x 2.45 inches (L x W x H), it is one of the smallest VR Ready systems. A matte black finish underlines its power and whisper quiet performance.

MAGNUS ERX480 comes in barebones, PLUS and Windows 10 versions.

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rl66
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#5353784 Posted on: 11/02/2016 11:39 AM

nice small PC

robintson
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#5353794 Posted on: 11/02/2016 11:55 AM

......and the price is...?

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#5353820 Posted on: 11/02/2016 01:40 PM

Zotac makes some pretty nice(but high priced) SFF machines. What worries me though, is thermal throttling. That 480 is gonna have a tough time running full speed.

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#5353868 Posted on: 11/02/2016 04:07 PM

Nice!! The only thing that's missing is Thunderbolt...and a price tag!

:cheers:

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#5353872 Posted on: 11/02/2016 04:17 PM

Nice little package!

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#5353897 Posted on: 11/02/2016 05:41 PM

nice, is there a review ?

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#5353916 Posted on: 11/02/2016 06:10 PM

Zotac makes some pretty nice(but high priced) SFF machines. What worries me though, is thermal throttling. That 480 is gonna have a tough time running full speed.

those kind of PC act as laptop... you know it already when you bought one.

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#5353953 Posted on: 11/02/2016 08:00 PM

those kind of PC act as laptop... you know it already when you bought one.

Zotac SFF do not though. They have used desktop class hardware for their SFF PC's for a long time now.

Even if they were using mobile parts, mobile parts in laptops still even thermal throttle.

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#5353997 Posted on: 11/02/2016 10:32 PM

ZOTAC released the MAGNUS ERX480 as the world's first AMD powered Mini PC

This is misleading since it has an Intel CPU. When you say powered by, it usually means the CPU, not the GPU. They should say it's the first mini PC with AMD graphics if indeed it is. I would consider it to be "Intel powered" and I think most others would too.

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