Zotac's New Mini PC Lineup Stands Out at Computex 2025
Computex 2025 is in full swing, and Zotac is right in the middle of it, announcing an intriguing new line of mini PCs. Small form factor computing with no power compromise is what you get if you take a gander at these new C-series and M-series systems, all based on Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors.
Meet the New C-Series: Built for Endurance and AI
Zotac's C-series is known for being stable, and the new Zbox CI675 nano and CI655 nano announced today should carry on in that tradition. The interesting aspect here is the utilization of Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs. Zotac highlights the fact that these miniature PCs are designed to last and are equipped with NPUs (Neural Processing Units). That renders them capable of dealing with extended AI workloads, and therefore very interesting for more specialized use than general use.
But that's not all for the C-series. There's also the edge CI345. This is another animal, as it's powered by an Intel N150 "Twin Lake" processor. This chip is designed for low power consumption, so the CI345 is an extremely appropriate option for use cases where power efficiency is the top priority.
Introducing the M-Series: Thin, Quiet, and Graphically Competent
Stepping up to the M-series, Zotac has introduced the edge MI676 and MI656. These mini PCs are all about ultra-thin, sleek designs combined with active cooling in a bid to keep performance on an even keel. Like their C-series counterparts, they also have Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors.
A tasty little tidbit from Zotac is the mention of "more capable Arc iGPUs" for these M-series devices. That all but guarantees these are Intel Arrow Lake CPU-based with their more powerful integrated graphics. If that's correct, it means the C-series CI675 and CI655 are leveraging the efficiency-focused Lunar Lake CPUs. Nice segmentation of the lineups.
What's Next
While Zotac has given us a good look at the hardware, they're keeping us in the dark regarding the exact CPU configurations (Lunar Lake or Arrow Lake specifications) for which model. Pricing information and when these little marvels will be hitting store shelves is also left to be announced. We'll be keeping an ear out for more information.
