ZOTAC International, a global innovator and leading manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today supercharges the ZBOX mini-PC with desktop Intel Core i5 and i3 processors for outstanding performance that can match and outpace larger full-size desktop PCs. The new 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors ushers in a new era of performance to the mini-PC form factor.

"Users demanded the same performance as larger desktop PCs from our ZBOX but the small size made it virtually impossible to deliver the same performance as desktop PCs. After many months of engineering and fine tuning, we came up with a solution that enables us to install desktop LGA1155 socket Intel Core i5 and i3 processors without sacrificing size, noise or power consumption that will make our end users very happy," says Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International.

 

Users have two choices of processor with the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors. Casual users seeking great performance for everyday computing can opt for the dual-core Intel Core i3 3220T-equipped ZBOX ID88 series while more demanding users can step up to the Intel Core i5 3470T-equipped ZBOX ID89 series.

The Intel Core i5 3470T processor adds Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology to intelligently increase clock speeds of individual processor cores up to 3.6 GHz depending on computing demands of the operating system and applications. Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) enhances virtualization capabilities on the Intel Core i5 3470T for superior performance for virtualization uses.

Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics processing transforms the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors into powerhouse HTPCs with Intel Quick Sync Video technology for lightning fast video conversions, Intel InTru 3D technology for stunning and smooth Blu-ray 3D playback with advanced audio technologies, and Intel Clear Video HD technology for hardware-accelerated high-definition video playback.

It's time to play with the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core Processors.

  • ZOTAC Introduces 3rd Generation ZBOX with 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
  • New ZBOX ID88 and ID89 series
  • Desktop Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge)(LGA1155)
  • ZBOX ID88 series
    • Intel Core i3 3220T (dual-core, 2.8 GHz)
  • ZBOX ID89 series
    • Intel Core i5 3470T (dual-core, 2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo)
    • Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology
  • PLUS models available with preinstalled memory and hard drive
    • 4GB DDR3
    • 500GB HDD
  • HDMI & DVI-I outputs
  • 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0 w/ dual external WiFi antennas
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet
  • High-amperage USB charging capable (yellow ports)
  • Bundled MCE-compatible remote w/ USB IR receiver
  • Bundled VESA75/100 mount

3rd Generation ZBOX with Intel Core Processors Specifications:

Product Name

ZBOX ID88 series

ZBOX ID89 series

SKU

ZBOX-ID88
ZBOX-ID88-PLUS

ZBOX-ID89
ZBOX-ID89-PLUS

Memory

2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (Up to 16GB)
DDR3-1600

Hard Disk

Support 1 2.5-inch HDD

PLUS Configuration

4GB DDR3 / 500GB 5400RPM HDD

CPU

Intel Core i3 3220T (dual-core, 2.8 GHz)

Intel Core i5 3470T (dual-core, 2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo)

GPU

Intel HD Graphics 2500

Video Memory

Shared Memory

Display Options

HDMI & DVI

Memory Card Reader

4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC)

SATA

N/A

Ethernet

2 x 10/100/1000Mbps

WiFi

Onboard 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0

USB Ports

2 USB 2.0 (rear) (high-amperage charging supported)
2 USB 3.0 ports (1 on top, 1 on front)

Audio

Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio
HDMI audio (bitstream)
Digital Optical S/PDIF

DirectX® Support

DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0

Other Features

Hardware video decode acceleration, Blu-ray 3D support, dual-display capable

HDCP:

Yes

Software Features

 

Windows Capability

Windows 7 & 8 ready