The embedded dual core Intel Celeron SU2300 processor runs at only 1.2 GHz which is a lot faster than an Atom. Nvidia ION is capable of running almost any high definition video and games @ low res. The fan sounds soft and can be compared with a laptop. When powered by a picoPSU it uses a lot less energy than the IONITX-A.

Benchmarks:

CPUBurn, CPU-Z, Cyberlink PowerDVD, edia Player Classic, FurMark, Prime95, SpeedFanSeasonic Power Angel AC power meter.

Compared To:

Asus EB1501, Zotac IONITX-A, Zotac ZBOX HD-ND22.

Overclocking:

The reviewer did not perform any overclocking, there is a summary of the OC options in the BIOS.

Test Setup:

• HDD : WD Scorpio Blue 500GB 5400RPM
• Optical Drive : Asus BC-1205PT Blu-ray
• PSU : Seasonic SS-400ET ATX
• RAM : Corsair XMS3 memory 4GB, DDR3-1600MHz