Chinese PC maker FEVM is preparing to launch an unusually compact mini PC that measures just 1.9 cm (0.75 inches) thick while packing Intel's latest Panther Lake processors and high-end connectivity options. According to a social media post from Huang514613, the system measures 169 x 108 x 19 mm (6.65 x 4.25 x 0.75 inches) and features dual internal fans to cool the 55-watt Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) processor despite its laptop-like form factor.
The mini PC stands out with its expansion options, including three M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 with an OCuLink adapter, and PCIe 4.0 x2. Connectivity includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, both 10 Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Pictures suggest multiple configurations may be available, with some showing two USB Type-A ports and OCuLink on opposite sides, while others show both on the same edge.
For Linux users, the Panther Lake platform shows promising signs of upstream kernel support. Intel has been upstreaming firmware and drivers well ahead of hardware availability, including graphics firmware, NPU support in Linux 6.13, and sensor hub components. While device-level Linux compatibility for this specific FEVM model remains unverified, the proactive upstream work suggests better out-of-box support than previous Intel generations.
FEVM has not yet announced pricing or availability for the ultra-thin mini PC. The combination of laptop-class thickness with desktop-style cooling and connectivity options like OCuLink for external GPU support could make this an interesting option for users who want compact performance without sacrificing expandability.
