Chinese PC manufacturer CWWK presents the intriguing “Magic Computer,” a unique mini PC that catches attention with its distinctive design. At its core, it operates as a single-board computer housing an Intel Alder Lake-N processor. It showcases a remarkable array of ports and connectors, enhancing its versatility for networking, media, storage, and various applications. CWWK Magic Computer is available in configurations with various processors from the Alder Lake-N series. More details below.
CWWK Magic Computer Fanless Mini PC Details
What sets the Magic Computer apart is its unconventional setup. The single-board computer is affixed to the bottom of a heat sink, elevated by stands on two sides, exposing the board’s underside. While this design promotes passive cooling, it lacks protective coverage for the board, contributing to a somewhat unconventional appearance.
Notably, along one side of the mainboard, a PCIe x8 socket stands out, allowing attachment of a 10 GbE network card, storage, or other add-ons. However, these expansion cards protrude from the computer’s side, necessitating additional support to prevent instability.
It’s essential to note that despite being an x8 socket, the computer supports only PCIe 3.0 x4 signals from this port. Additional features include an M.2 2280 socket for a PCIe 3.0 x1 NVMe SSD, a single SODIMM slot supporting DDR 4800, 5200, or 5600 MT/s memory, dual SATA 3.0 connectors for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives, and a port array featuring 2 x HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x 2.5 GbE LAN (Intel i226-V), and 1 x microSD card reader.
Constructed with an aluminum design and a copper thermal block for passive cooling, the Magic Computer includes headers on the board for attaching a fan for additional cooling. Furthermore, it supports USB 2.0, COM, and TPM functions through dedicated pins.
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By the way is available in black, blue, or green color. The system comes with a 12V-19V DC power supply. The mainboard measures 140 x 90mm (5.5″ x 3.5″), and the entire computer measures 144 x 100 x 48mm (5.7″ x 3.9″ x 1.9″) without expansion boards. However, things may become unwieldy when connecting hard drives, network cards, or other peripherals.
Availability and price
The CWWK Magic Computer is conveniently accessible through CWWK’s AliExpress store, with starting prices ranging from $214 to $320 based on the processor:
- CWWK Magic Computer with Intel Processor N100 starting at $214
- CWWK Magic Computer with Intel Processor N200 starting at $261
- CWWK Magic Computer with Intel Core i3-N305 starting at $320
Note that these initial prices apply to barebones models, excluding memory, storage, or an operating system. However, buyers can customize their orders by adding up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.
In future releases, CWWK might introduce models with Intel N95 and N97 processor options. While the PCIe slot’s positioning may seem awkward, ServeTheHome’s December review highlighted the Magic Computer’s robust performance, versatile port selection, and reasonable value compared to similarly-sized, affordable, low-power computers.