Mini PC with a FULL RTX 5060 Ti?! ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS: The AI Training Powerhouse
1Mini PC with a FULL RTX 5060 Ti?! ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS: The AI Training Powerhouse
The escalating demand for local Artificial Intelligence (AI) training has driven hardware manufacturers, including major processor and PC makers, to prioritize the mini PC segment. Zotac has formally entered this growing market with the announcement of the Zbox Magnus Mini PC, which the company touts as the first to integrate a full desktop-class graphics card.
Key Specifications and Features:
Desktop GPU Integration: The Zbox Magnus is distinguished by its inclusion of an NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB of VRAM, offering significantly higher performance than typical mobile graphics variants for intensive tasks like AI training and gaming.
Performance: The compact PC (210 x 203 x 62.2 mm) is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, featuring 20 cores (8 Performance and 12 Efficiency), providing ample processing power in combination with the NVIDIA GPU.
Customization: It is sold in a barebone format (including only the motherboard, CPU, and GPU), allowing users to configure the final build. It supports up to 96 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM and includes two M.2 2280 slots with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfaces for storage.
Connectivity: The model boasts robust connectivity, including two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, five USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports, triple DisplayPort 2.1b, an HDMI 2.1b port, two 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 ports, and support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.