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Compact Mini-ITX Motherboard with Ryzen 7 7840HS Processor, Four 2.5 GbE LAN Ports, and 9 SATA Drives

According to Liliputing, the Topton N11 mini-ITX motherboard, designed primarily for NAS builds, networking, and storage solutions, is now available. It incorporates a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and offers expansive storage and networking capabilities, making it an excellent choice for those interested in servers, Linux, DevOps, and home labs.

Specifications of the Topton N11 include:

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS with 8 Zen 4 CPU cores, 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz speeds, and a TDP range of 35-54W.
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics with 12 RDNA 3 GPU cores.
  • AI Processing: AMD Ryzen AI neural processing unit with up to 10 TOPS.
  • Memory: 2 x DDR5-5600 SODIMM slots (dual-channel), supporting up to 64GB total.
  • Storage:
    • 2 x M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 4.0 x2 NVMe SSDs.
    • 1 x SATA 3.0 socket.
    • 2 x SFF-8643 sockets for 1 to 4 SATA 3.0 cables each, allowing up to 9 SATA drives in total.
  • Networking: 4 x Intel i226-V 2.5 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports.
  • Expansion: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 socket (PCie x8 signal).
  • Display Outputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0.
  • USB Ports: 1 x USB4, 3 x USB 3.2 Type-A, plus internal USB 2.0 ports and a USB 3.2 signal pin.
  • Audio: 1 x 3.5mm audio jack.
  • Other Features: Support for up to three displays and up to 11 storage devices using M.2 slots and SATA connections. Includes an RTC battery.

The Topton N11 is currently retailing on AliExpress starting at $489. It measures 170 x 170mm, providing a compact yet powerful solution for various computing needs, particularly in networking and storage-focused setups. There’s also a hint of a forthcoming Ryzen 9 7940HS model, expanding options for users seeking even greater performance.

Source: Liliputing.