Minicomputers with UCFF motherboards are usually quite noisy and not suitable for places with higher pollution levels. However, there is a large selection of fanless solutions in the Akasa range, including waterproof designs or server rack-formatted cases. For a convenient overview across the current models, we have a comprehensive overview of alternative Akasa cases for both AMD and Intel platforms.
… and Intel NUC (11 and 10) for multimedia, office…
Newton CTN
The cheapest case not only for Intel NUC 11, but also overall. At the same time, it has the smallest volume, the lowest weight, which is also related to the lower TDP and official support for boards with Tiger Lake processors only in the Core i3 class. This case is attractive for both cheaper office builds or HTPCs.
Newton TN
Larger dimensions (especially in depth), wider support. Although the Newton TN is twice the price, it also supports Core i7 Tiger Lake motherboards.
Turing TN
Just like for the AMD platform, there are long or wide cases for Intel processor builds as well. Again, there are two models, but this time the dimensions do not differ anymore. The difference is that the TN model (A-NUC68-M1B) supports the newer NUC generation – 11 (Tiger Canyon).
Turing FX
The same option (albeit with slightly different port equipment based on the motherboard designs) is also available for NUCs 10 – Frost Canyon with Comet Lake processors. Cooling capacity is high here, even for Core i7s, and hopefully with a high enough margin for warmer days. We know from our own tests that Akasa prefers to quote a lower TDP, rather than setting it to the limit (according to some “optimal” conditions) and then dealing with the hassle of overheating and instability of the systems.
