ASRock has quietly added a new family of ultra-compact form-factor (UCFF) PCs into its product lineup. The Jupiter-series one-liter systems are designed for Intel’s Coffee Lake processors and feature rather robust expansion capabilities.

The ASRock Jupiter-series UCFF PCs are compatible with various Intel’s 8th Generation processors with up to 65 W TDP and are based on Intel’s H310 or Q370 platforms, thus aiming at different segments of the market: from entry-level Pentium-powered PCs to higher-end Core i7-powered desktops. Both H310 and Q370 Jupiter machines feature two slots for DDR4-2666 memory modules (up to 32 GB is supported), an M.2-2280 slot for PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA SSD, two 2.5-inch/9.5-mm bays for storage devices, an M.2-2230 slot for optional 802.11ac + Bluetooth module, and so on.

While the systems seem to be generally similar internally, they have a number of differences when it comes to connectors and features. The Q370 platform supports Intel’s vPro technology and is therefore more suitable for enterprise users. Next up are connectors. The H310-based machine has three display outputs, including a native D-Sub as well as a DisplayPort and an HDMI. By contrast, the Q370-powered one has two DPs and one HDMI. There is still an option for a D-Sub, yet it is available only for custom-made orders. Meanwhile, there are also differences in USB connectivity. While both do have USB-A and USB-C on the front, the more expensive one supports USB 3.0 speed on the back, whereas the cheaper one has USB 2.0 due to the chipset limitations.

ASRock Jupter UCFF PCs Model Jupiter H310 Jupiter Q370 CPU Coffee Lake CPU with 35 W or 65 W TDP

Up to Intel Core i7-8700 GPU Intel UHD Graphics 630 DRAM Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots

Up to 32 GB of DDR4-2667 in dual-channel mode Motherboard H310D4-P1 Q370D4-P1 Intel vPro Support - Yes Storage SSD M.2-2280 (PCIe x4 or SATA) M.2-2280 (PCIe x4 or SATA)

Intel Optane support DFF 2 × 2.5-inch/9.5-mm SATA 6 Gbps SD - Wireless Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth module Ethernet 1 × GbE port (Realtek) USB Front 2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A

2 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Back 4 × USB 2.0 Type-A 4 × USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A Display Outputs 1 × DisplayPort 1.2

1 × D-Sub

1 × HDMI 2.0 2 × DisplayPort 1.2

1 × D-Sub (optional)

1 × HDMI 2.0 Audio 2 × 3.5mm audio jacks (Realtek) Other I/O 1 × COM port - PSU External 90 W PSU Warranty Typical, varies by country Dimensions Length: 178 mm

Width: 178 mm

Height: 34 mm MSRP ? ?

ASRock already lists its Jupiter H310 system on its website, so expect it to hit the market shortly. The Jupiter Q370 is noted only briefly, so most probably it will arrive a bit later.

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Source: ASRock (via Tom’s Hardware)