Third generation MiniPCs Of ZBOX promises superior performance with GeForce [CES 2013]

ZOTAC appeared at CES 2013 with new MiniPCs. Updating its product series with Intel Core i3 processors, the company launched two models, ZBOX ID42 and ZBOX ID42 Plus. Both bring NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor and an improved cooling system. According to information from the manufacturer, these computers are ideal to work as a media center, mainly because they offer optical audio and HDMI outputs. Despite bringing modest specifications, these PCs already have some power to run games. See the hardware configuration of the two models below:

ZBOX ID 42 Plus

• Intel Core i3-3120M clocked at 1.1 GHz.
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 610.
• 4 GB of DDR3 RAM.
• 500 GB Of Hard Drive (5,400 rpm).
• Shared graphics memory of 512 MB.
• 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Adapter.
• Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0.
• 2 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports.
• Optical audio connection.
• DVI and HDMI output.
• 4 in 1 Card reader.
• Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Ubuntu.
• Support for DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0.

ZBOX ID 42

• Intel Core i3-3120M clocked at 1.1 GHz.
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 610.
• 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Adapter.
• Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0.
• 2 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports.
• Optical audio connection.
• DVI and HDMI.
• 4 in 1 Card reader.
• Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7 and Ubuntu.
• Support for DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0.

Like other products of ZBOX series, the basic version of ID 42 does not bring RAM and hard drive. The installation is up to the buyer, and you can install up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM and use any 2.5” HDDs. None of them brings OS pre-equipped.