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Zotac intros third-gen Zbox with desktop CPU, GeForce GPU, more

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  1. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Eager to partake in the madness of CES, Zotac has updated its Zbox mini-PC line with two new systems: a new third-generation design (ID42) and a revamped second-generation offering (ID83). Zotac says the former is the most drastic evolution of...

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    Matthew, Jan 7, 2013
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  2. PC nerd TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 247   +21

    GT610? Ehhh.

    Seems like a total waste of energy and space. The integrated HD on the SB Celeron is enough for normal day-to-day stuff.

    You obviously aren't going to be gaming on a GT610.
    PC nerd, Jan 7, 2013
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  3. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,515   +196

    I thought the IGP on the mid-range CPUs thwart low-end cards like 610?
    St1ckM4n, Jan 7, 2013
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  4. PC nerd TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 247   +21

    The integrated stuff in the SB Celerons is terrible, but it's plenty for normal usage.

    The GT610 just seems pointless to me. Maybe it's to free up RAM and reduce CPU-die heat or something.
    PC nerd, Jan 7, 2013
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  5. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,705   +201

    I never got what the point of this has been since the first one...
    JC713, Jan 7, 2013
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  6. Guest

    Ok, but can it run Crysis 2??? :))
    Guest, Jan 8, 2013
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  7. misor TechSpot Booster Posts: 340   +43

    crysis 2 runs away from it. :)
    misor, Jan 8, 2013
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