ECS introduces Liva Z3 with Intel Jasper Lake processors

ECS introduced its new microcomputer Lifa Z3Compact form factor desktop computers, using low-power Intel Jasper Lake processors.

ECS presents the series in . format Two versions, Liva Z3 and Liva Z3E. The first is the smaller one with dimensions of 117 x 128 x 35 mm, while the second is somewhat full as it includes a 2.5-inch slot for users who want to add additional hard drives or SSDs. to M.2 PCIe connectors for onboard storage.

It uses its hardware base Plataforma Jasper Lake. It’s Intel’s latest processor designed to power entry-level computers, from small netbook-type laptops to compact desktops like these mini PCs. They provide essential performance for computing and multimedia entertainment, extremely low power consumption and It is usually the lowest price in CPUs for Intel computers.

The processors use the new Tremont architecture and are based on 10nm process technology. Intel offers three versions on this platform (Pentium Silver N6000, Celeron N5000, Celeron N4500) which are the ones that ECS includes as an option for the Liva Z3. It includes two So-DIMM slots to integrate up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory and supports eMMC, PCIe SSD storage, and the aforementioned SATA bay.

In terms of connectivity, it provides Ethernet LAN Gigabit, Wi-Fi 6 y Bluetooth 5.0, plus a good number of ports: one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A and two USB 2.0 Type A. The manufacturer says that the new mini PCs support the connection to two 4K displays at 60 FPS thanks to the outputs HDMI 2.0 video and mini display port.

ECS (EliteGroup) promises a 35% increase over previous generation models with Atom chips thanks to new features provided by the Jasper Lake platform. ECS aims to use these minicomputers in offices, consumer offices, or as home theater systems. Operating Systems Support Windows y Linux. Selling prices are not shown.