GoKawiilThis silent mini PC punches above its weight despite using last-gen AMD silicon. Weaknesses include soldered 32GB RAM and the single M.2 storage slot, which limit expansion options.
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Arctic's latest under-the-desk Senza PC design is using an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mobile processor. Sure, the upgrade has also allowed Arctic to shove ‘AI’ in the product name, but this is a very appealing design with great build quality, good performance, a reasonable selection of ports, and silent operation as the cherry on top.
Design of the Arctic Senza AI 370
This definitely isn’t the smallest mini PC around. Its dimensions could probably fit more like three mini PCs in a row. The largest part of this device measures 21.10 (L) × 7.09 (W) × 1.97 (H) inches. In addition to the sizable main unit, there’s also a 120W external PSU and a front panel dongle with some handy ports and an LED-illuminated power button.
The central section of the main unit is where all the performance components are located. Its ‘wings’ are basically passive cooling radiators with heatpipes spreading out from the center, perforating a multitude of fins on either side.
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The Senza, its front panel dongle, and PSU are designed to mount discreetly under your desk. After confirming that everything worked post-unpacking, I dutifully followed the instructions and used the printed template to mount the PC and front panel neatly beneath my oak desk. My desk is so heavy I had to work on it as if I were working under a car, lying on my back, but it slotted into place the first time thanks to the accuracy of the template and my deft use of an awl. All the fittings (screws, fabric fasteners, braces, and straps) are provided in the box with the Senza AI 370.
Arctic Senza AI 370 specifications
Swipe to scroll horizontally Processor AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Graphics AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3 iGPU) RAM 32GB LPDDR5X‑8000 dual‑channel (soldered) Storage 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, TLC) Physical Ports 2x USB4 Type‑C (40 Gbps); 2x USB‑A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps); 1x USB‑A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps); 2x USB‑A 2.0; HDMI 2.1 ; DisplayPort 2.0 ; 3.5 mm audio jacks; 2.5Gb LAN; DC‑in (120W) Wireless Wi‑Fi 7 (2x2 MIMO) + Bluetooth 5.3 Other Features Fanless passive cooling; detachable front panel; under‑desk mount kit; cable sleeve; TPM 2.0 Dimensions Main unit: 21.10 x 7.09 x 1.97 inches (536 x 180 x 50mm); Front panel: 3.76 x 2.22 x 0.63 inches (95.6 x 56.3 x 16mm); System weight: 5.36 pounds (2.43kg) OS Installed Windows 11 Pro (Linux compatible) Price (as configured) €1,199.99, 2-year warranty
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