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Quiet PC DA2i Fanless i10
Built around Streamcom’s gorgeous DA2 chassis, the DA2i i10 Fanless takes advantage of Nofan’s fanless CPU cooler to produce one of the best looking and most functional silent PCs available, anywhere!
An air cooled version of this system can be found here.
Features
- Totally fanless 10th/11th gen PC built around Streacom’s gorgeous DA2 chassis
- Silent and fanless cooling design for no noise or dust build-up
- We build to your specification and deliver within 7 days
- Clean Build™ Promise and original OS+drivers supplied on DVDs
- Two year warranty with open-case policy
- Configurable with up to 64GB memory, Core i9 CPU and two drives
Total silence in a small package
Apart from the tiny UltraNUC, the DA2 Fanless is one of the smallest PC we offer. Unlike the UltraNUC, the DA2 Fanless uses a conventional fully-featured motherboard, albeit a Mini-ITX sized one. The machine can accommodate two M.2 SSDs and up to two 2.5” hard drives. And because we offer the latest power-frugal processors, it is cooled fanlessly, thanks to the Nofan CR-80EH fanless CPU cooler. The power supply is the small Streacom ZF240, so unlike the power supplies in many other small PCs, this one is fully integrated so there are no clumsy black “bricks” which you need to have lying around behind the PC. The benefits of fanless operation include zero noise, does not attract dust, no moving parts, meaning the PC requires very little to no maintenance.
Intel 10th Gen and 11th Gen differences
The 500 series motherboard available with this system is compatible with both the 10th gen and 11th gen Intel processors, which is good as it gives flexibility and choice. The down-side to this is that the motherboard limits its features if a 10th gen processor is installed. We have therefore produced the table below to give you an idea of the what those differences are. This will hopefully allow you to gauge the best suitable processor for your needs. Do you go for the feature rich 11th gen, or opt for a 10th gen with limitations, but more attractive from a price point of view.
10th Gen | 11th Gen | |
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PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
M.2 PCIe 4.0 port | No (port disabled) | Yes |
HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4, 4K @ 30Hz | HDMI 2.0, 4K @ 60Hz |
PCIe Version - As you can see from the table above the PCIe port, which is generally used for a graphics card, changes from PCIe 4.0 to 3.0 if a 10th Gen CPU is installed. In regards to performance of the graphics card and PCIe 3.0, you will not notice any major difference in frame rates running at PCIe 3.0 speeds.
M.2 PCIe 4.0 port - A M.2 drive offers extremely fast transfer rates and this is bolstered by PCIe 4.0, which gives speeds up to 64Gb/s (8000MB/s), compared PCIe 3.0 which is 32Gb/s (4000MB/s). This means using an 11th Gen processor along with a Samsung 980 Pro will allow you to achieve the maximum transfer speeds the drive can achieve. Please also note that the PCIe 4.0 M.2 port will be disabled if a 10th Gen CPU is installed. If you do opt for a 10th Gen CPU you will still be able to populate the other M.2 ports on the motherboard but the transfer speed is 32Gp/s, so the Samsung 970 EVO Plus or a slower drive is recommended.
HDMI Version - This is self explanatory, an 11th Gen CPU supports HDMI 2.0 which provides resolutions up to 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz. A 10th Gen processor supports HDMI 1.4 which provides resolutions up to 4096 x 2304 @ 30Hz. The DisplayPort resolution is not affect by the CPU. Therefore if you 100% need a 60Hz 4K resolution from the motherboard then the best choice would be an 11th Gen CPU.
Motherboard Features and Options
This particular computer utilises either the B560 or the Z590 series chipset, so expect the improved connectivity, like USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for USB speeds up to 20Gbps. The 500 series chipsets also features PCIe 4.0, M.2 connectors, premium audio, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs and support for up to 64GB RAM. Below are images of each motherboard available in this system with a table that shows some of the specification each motherboard offers.
ASUS ROG STRIX B560-I | ASRock Z590M-ITX | |
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Rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports, 20Gbps | 1 (Type-C) | 1 (Type-C) |
Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, 10Gbps | 0 | 4 (blue) |
Rear USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, 5Gbps | 1 (red) | 0 |
Ethernet Controller (LAN) | Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet | Dragon 2.5Gb (blue) and Intel 1Gb (black) |
Built-in Wi-Fi and BT | Intel Wi-Fi 6 and BT5.0 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E and BT5.2 |
RAID Support | None | Yes, RAID 0, 1, 5 |
Storage considerations
When specifying your new PC’s storage options using our system configurator below, you will be offered a choice of drives which vary by price and capacity. There are two primary types of storage. A conventional hard disk drive (HDD) offers huge storage capacity for a low price, but it won’t be especially fast and it will generate a certain amount of running noise since it contains a constantly-rotating spindle. A solid state (SSD) or a M2 drive on the other hand, offer tremendous speed and absolutely silent operation, but they cost more than an HDD for any given capacity.
So if you need a lot of storage space (for videos or large quantities of digital photos for example), then we would recommend an HDD. On the other hand, if you prefer silence and speed (especially boot-up speed), then an SSD or M2 drive would be a better choice. Of course you can have more than one drive, so you could have the best of both worlds by choosing one of each! We recommend that customers chose an SSD or M2 drive as a boot drive that contains the operating system and important programs and a conventional HDD to store other data, but remember that if you intend to have a totally silent PC you might want to forgo the HDDs all together as they will make some noise due to their moving parts.
Clean Build™ Promise
These days, many pre-built PCs often rely on cash incentives from software companies to support their prices. These companies pay hardware manufacturers to pre-install limited or trial versions of their software, hoping that customers will eventually opt to upgrade to the full version. Unfortunately, this approach has a downside: it fills the new PC with unnecessary “junkware,” leading to an inflated operating system and performance issues.
At Quiet PC, we firmly believe that customers deserve the utmost performance from their brand new PCs. That’s why we proudly offer our Clean Build™ promise with every system we build. When you choose one of our PCs, we install only the essentials: the operating system (if requested), motherboard drivers, OS updates and Windows Security. Say goodbye to annoying pop-ups and nag screens. With our clean build promise you can immediately start using your new PC without the hassle of uninstalling numerous unwanted programs. Experience lightning-fast boot times and enjoy optimal performance for months and years to come.
Free hardware support and fully inclusive warranty
We offer free hardware technical support for as long as you own the machine. This support covers any hardware query or problem, including advice on maintenance and upgrades. We regret we can’t offer software support or training so we would recommend contacting the software vendor in this instance.
Our hardware warranty runs for at least two years and is “collect and return” meaning that you don’t need to worry about getting the machine back to us - we will instruct our courier to collect it from you on a day of your choosing, then after we have checked and repaired it we will send it back to you by express courier at our expense. In addition, unlike many other PC suppliers, we have an “open-case” policy which means you are free to open the machine and perform your own minor modifications or upgrades without worrying that your warranty might be affected.
Specifications | DA2i Fanless i10 |
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Machine name | DA2i i10 Fanless PC |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10 |
Chassis Material | 100% Aluminium |
Motherboard | ASUS ROG STRIX B560-I Gaming or ASRock Z590M ITX/AX |
Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics support * |
Multi-VGA output support | DisplayPort 1.4 / HDMI (2.0 for 11th Gen, 1.4 for 10th Gen) * |
DisplayPort (1.4) Resolution | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz |
HDMI 2.0 Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (11th Gen CPU) |
HDMI 1.4 Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (10th Gen CPU) |
M.2 connector | 2 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5 (Z590 motherboard only) |
LAN (B560) | Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet |
LAN (Z590) | Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5 Gigabit LAN (blue) and Intel I219V PXE Gigabit (black) |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (B560) | Intel 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Bluetooth v5.0 |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (Z590) | Intel 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module plus Bluetooth 5.2 |
Audio (B560) | 7.1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec with Nahimic Audio |
Audio (Z590) | ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
Rear ports (B560) | 5x USB 2.0 ports (black), 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (red), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C), Display Port, HDMI, LAN, Wi-Fi/BT connections, Audio Type-C port, 5x Audio jacks |
Rear ports (Z590) | 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 (blue), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C), 1x USB 2.0 ports (black), Display Port, HDMI, 2x LAN, 3x Audio jacks, 2x Wi-Fi/BT jacks |
Front ports | 1x USB 3.1 Type-C (default, changeable in configurator) |
Memory slots | 2 (max 64 GB) |
PC dimensions (H x W x D) | 340 x 180 x 286 mm |
Clean Build™ promise | OS+updates, drivers and MS Security Essentials only |
Recovery method | Windows installation and drivers DVDs supplied |
Warranty type | Collect and return, open-case policy |
Warranty | 24 months |
- *Graphics specifications vary between CPU.
Specifications | DA2i Fanless i10 |
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Machine name | DA2i i10 Fanless PC |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10 |
Chassis Material | 100% Aluminium |
Motherboard | ASUS ROG STRIX B560-I Gaming or ASRock Z590M ITX/AX |
Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics support * |
Multi-VGA output support | DisplayPort 1.4 / HDMI (2.0 for 11th Gen, 1.4 for 10th Gen) * |
DisplayPort (1.4) Resolution | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz |
HDMI 2.0 Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (11th Gen CPU) |
HDMI 1.4 Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (10th Gen CPU) |
M.2 connector | 2 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5 (Z590 motherboard only) |
LAN (B560) | Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet |
LAN (Z590) | Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5 Gigabit LAN (blue) and Intel I219V PXE Gigabit (black) |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (B560) | Intel 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Bluetooth v5.0 |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (Z590) | Intel 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module plus Bluetooth 5.2 |
Audio (B560) | 7.1 CH HD Audio Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec with Nahimic Audio |
Audio (Z590) | ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
Rear ports (B560) | 5x USB 2.0 ports (black), 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (red), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C), Display Port, HDMI, LAN, Wi-Fi/BT connections, Audio Type-C port, 5x Audio jacks |
Rear ports (Z590) | 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 (blue), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (Type-C), 1x USB 2.0 ports (black), Display Port, HDMI, 2x LAN, 3x Audio jacks, 2x Wi-Fi/BT jacks |
Front ports | 1x USB 3.1 Type-C (default, changeable in configurator) |
Memory slots | 2 (max 64 GB) |
PC dimensions (H x W x D) | 340 x 180 x 286 mm |
Clean Build™ promise | OS+updates, drivers and MS Security Essentials only |
Recovery method | Windows installation and drivers DVDs supplied |
Warranty type | Collect and return, open-case policy |
Warranty | 24 months |
- *Graphics specifications vary between CPU.
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