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Silent Cube Packs Workstation Power
30 May
Summary
- Fanless mini PC uses aluminum chassis for cooling.
- Intel Core Ultra X7 powers the silent desktop.
- Starts at €1,495, with configurations near €1,850.
French manufacturer Bleu Jour has introduced the Kubb Fanless mini PC, a compact desktop that eschews traditional cooling fans for a completely silent operation. The system's exterior is a sculpted aluminum chassis with vertical fins, designed to dissipate heat through natural convection. This passive cooling approach is combined with high-performance mobile hardware, specifically the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor.
This powerful chip, typically found in mobile workstations, features 16 cores and integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics, along with a 50 TOPS NPU for AI tasks. The Kubb Fanless also supports advanced connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and Thunderbolt 4. It can be configured with up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and 4TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage.
Despite its impressive specifications, the passive cooling may impose thermal limitations during sustained heavy workloads. The primary barrier for potential buyers is the cost, with the base model starting at €1,495 and a Core Ultra X7 configuration approaching €1,850 before memory upgrades. Bleu Jour positions the device for users who prioritize acoustic comfort and industrial design, targeting creative studios and executive offices.
