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Background and Identification

ZOTAC is a Hong Kong-based computer hardware company established in 2006. ZOTAC created their first video card in 2007, and in 2015 they created their first min-gaming computer called NEN. In 2015, they released their ZOTAC EN970, which is their ultimate gaming mini PC.

The ZOTAC EN970 is a black, boxed-shaped mini-computer with the ZOTAC logo in the front in between the large, round power button, and a number of I/O Ports, including an SD/SDHC/SDXC card reader, a USB 3.1 port, a mic, and headphone plugin, and a USB 3.1 type-c port. On the back, the power input is at the far left, with various ports sprawled along the back.

Technical Specifications

Computing System

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-5200U Processor(dual core 2.2 GHz, up to 2.7 Ghz)
  • Chipset: Intel, NVIDIA
  • System Memory: 2 x DDR3L-1600 SODIMM Slots,Max 16GB

Graphics

  • Graphics Engine: GeForce® GTX 960
  • Video Output: 4 HDMI2.0 (Up to 4K @ 60Hz)

Storage

  • Hard Drive: 2 x 2.5" SATA 6Gbps HDD/SSD Slots
  • Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II

I/O Ports

  • Audio: Microphone, Headphone
  • USB Port: 4 x USB 3.0 / 2x USB 2.0
  • LAN: Dual Gigabit LAN
  • Antenna: 1 x WiFI SMA connetor
  • Wifi: 802.11ac/b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Legacy I/O: None
  • CIR Infrared Port: Yes
  • Thunderbolt: None

Mechanical

  • Kensington Lock: Yes
  • LED Indicators: Power, HDD, WiFi
  • Power Supply: AC Adapter O/P: DC 19.5V/180W
  • Cooling system: Fan + Heatsink
  • ZBOX Dimensions: 210mm x 203mm x 52.5mm
  • Case Mounting: None

Miscellaneous

  • Supported OS: Windows 10 / 8 / 7 (32/64-bit)
  • Accessories
    • 1 x WiFi antenna
    • 1 x AC Adapter
    • 1 x power cord
    • 1 x warranty card
    • 1 x user manual
    • 1 x quick install guide
    • 1 x USB drive with O/S driver
    • 1 x driver disc

Additional Information

Zotac EN970 Product Page

Zotac EN970 Review (TechReport)

Zotac EN970 on Newegg