Are you looking for a cheap and small motherboard with on-board wireless and HDMI out? If so, take a look at the ZOTAC NM10-DTX Wi-Fi motherboard.
Here is how ZOTAC describe the NM10-DTX WiFi motherboard:
Experience energy-efficient computing in a miniature form factor with the ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi mini-DTX platform. The ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi platform delivers plenty of performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing and e-mail while consuming minimal amounts of energy for true eco-friendly computing that’s smart and sensible.
The ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi packs everything you need into a mini-DTX form factor including an Intel® Atom processor and Intel® NM10 Express chipset – a combination that delivers class-leading energy-efficiency and performance. From the Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and OpenGL® 1.5 compatible Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 graphics processor to the PCI Express x1 and PCI Express x16 (single-lane) expansion slots, the ZOTAC NM10-DTX WiFi is the best choice for a no compromise eco-friendly computing experience.
Who are ZOTAC?
From their website:
Established in 2006, ZOTAC is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of graphics cards, mini-ITX motherboards and mini-PCs. ZOTAC system components, and mini-PCs can be found in all continents around the globe.
Derived from the terms “zone,” for being distinct in the PC components and systems business, and “tact,” for our superior skill, experience, quality and manufacturing capabilities. Combined, “ZOTAC,” represents technological strength and experience blended with a fresh approach on the industry’s ever-changing needs.
ZOTAC entered the market with an expanded lineup of NVIDIA® GeForce® based graphics cards, which included the passive-cooled ZOTAC GeForce® ZONE Editions and class leading overclocked ZOTAC GeForce® AMP! Editions, in addition to the standard GeForce® series lineup. ZOTAC has since expanded its focus to include motherboards, mini-PCs and innovative accessories worldwide.
ZOTAC products are manufactured to the most rigorous quality standards that combine world-class quality control, reliability, features and performance with superior end-user and channel support.
With 44 SMT lines, over 6,000 workers and a combined 100,000 square-meters of factory space, ZOTAC features a full array of state-of-the-art facilities and machineries. In addition, ZOTAC has over 130 R&D professionals in Hong Kong, China with warranty and service centers in strategic countries to enable effective and efficient worldwide as well as localized sales and marketing support.
Since the introduction of ZOTAC into the PC components, ZOTAC products continually win awards from influential media all around the globe and continually exceed customer and journalist expectations.
The ZOTAC commitment to our customers is to bring the latest products and technologies to the market with superior value and quality. Needless to say, ZOTAC is the right choice for high-quality and high-performance components with exceptional value.
Specifications
What’s in the Box?
The box contains the the motherboard, 2 SATA cables, 1 SATA power adapter, 1 I/O back plate, the wi-fi module and antenna, some manuals and a driver CD.
Nice job Andrew. Good to see that this mini-DTX board which is larger than the mini-ITX fits in the Fractal Design Array 2 case and that the mobo has 6 sata ports that can be completely used in the case since it supports 6 drives.
You’re missing the best part – 6 SATA ports!
WHS machine, anyone?
that’s a really good point – I could easily use it for WHS 🙂 Got another Fractal case to review next, a big one – might use the same mobo on it and go for a WHS install.
The quiet, fanless design is very appealing, but would this board cope as a WHS 2011 media server, streaming HD and simultaneously dealing with a file copy request?
It should do, although I havent tried that scenario. I think that if you want a WHS 2011 media server you should consider a mobo with an Intel i3/5 or 7 processor.