The Intel N100 is an attractive processor for home servers and NAS. And the Asrock N100M has largely matching features. However, it is not suitable for sustained high computing loads, at least not in a compact housing without a fan. The N100M is also very expensive at 130 euros and consumes a hefty 15 watts of power when idle...
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The Intel N100 processor, based on the Gracemont CPU microarchitecture with the Intel 7 process, features 4 E-cores with a turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz and Intel UHD graphics with 24 EUs. It is suitable for entry-level users and is fully equipped with all three types of the most commonly used ports: D-Sub, DisplayPort, and HDMI. The CPU is covered by a specially designed heatsink that allows for improved heat dissipation. With its extremely quiet, fanless design, this ASRock motherboard provides the quietest computer environment. It supports 10-bit HEVC and VP9 encoding/decoding, hardware-accelerated AV1 decoding, and a maximum resolution of up to 4K x 2K at 60 Hz. USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C offers a data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbit/s and a reversible next-generation USB design for the back of the computer case. In addition to the integrated LAN port, users can also opt for wireless connections via the M.2 slot (Key E).