Asus has launched the ExpertCenter PB64, a compact mini PC that supports up to 2 high speed SSDs and offers extensive connectivity with 8 USB ports. This chassis features a modular port design for added physical flexibility. Prices start at 1300 dollars for the midrange configuration on Amazon.
Measuring 175 by 175 by 44.2 millimeters, the unit is small enough to sit on a desk or mount directly to the back of a monitor using a VESA bracket. Buyers can choose from several processors to match their daily workloads. These options include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, the Ultra 5 245, the Ultra 5 235, and the Ultra 5 225. Memory support scales up to 64 gigabytes of DDR5 RAM spread across 2 physical slots.
Storage options are highly flexible for a computer of this size. The motherboard houses 2 slots for M.2 2280 SSDs, with each slot wired to 4 PCIe lanes for rapid file access. Beside these slots, the frame has physical room for a single 2.5 inch SATA drive with a maximum height of 7 millimeters. This allows businesses to combine fast solid state drives with cheaper, high capacity mechanical drives for backups.
The customizable port is the defining feature of the physical layout. Depending on your business needs, this slot can be configured as a second Ethernet port running at 2.5 Gbit per second, a VGA port, or an older style COM port. Legacy connections like COM and VGA are helpful in retail or warehouse settings to connect older barcode scanners or scales. Standard video outputs are handled by 2 DisplayPort 1.4 jacks alongside USB 4.
Retail listings are already active on Amazon. The entry specification with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 16 gigabytes of RAM, and a 512 gigabyte SSD costs 1300 dollars. Upgrading to the premium Intel Core Ultra 7 265 variant pushes the retail price to 1600 dollars.
