ASRock DeskMini 110 110/COM/B/BB

The beginning of time

ASRock DeskMini 110 is not a typical nettop, but rather the basis for building a compact working PC. The kit includes a case, an external 120W power supply, and a Mini-STX motherboard with an LGA1151 socket. The design turned out to be larger than the Intel NUC and its followers, but much more variable.

Constructor for adults

Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake processors are supported (the latter require a BIOS update), and not low-frequency laptop ones, but full-fledged desktop ones with TDP up to 65 watts. That is, almost all chips from dual-core to eight-core are supported, with the exception of models with an unlocked multiplier.

For household and industry

The sound subsystem of DeskMini 110 is thoughtfully implemented. There are two audio ports on the front panel: one is paired, the second is purely microphone. This allows you to connect a stereo headset with either one or two plugs. But there is no complete Wi-Fi module, or at least a laid antenna for it. In addition to typical wired interfaces (HDMI, USB, Ethernet), there are relatively rare DisplayPort and VGA video outputs, as well as an archaic COM port (needed, for example, for computerized industrial machines). A slightly cheaper version of the ASRock DeskMini 110 without a COM port is also available for sale.