New mini-ITX motherboard arrives with up to 128 GB RAM and 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 - Notebookcheck
BioStar has introduced a new mini ITX motherboard featuring Intel's Panther Lake CPUs with up to 128 GB of RAM, targeting industrial applications.
The motherboard measures approximately 17 by 17 cm (6.7 by 6.7 inches) and can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H chip paired with up to 128 GB of DDR5-7200 RAM. This powerful CPU features a 16-core setup consisting of four Cougar Cove performance cores, eight Darkmont E cores, and four more Darkmont low-power E cores.
Expansion Options
The board offers numerous expansion slots including M.2 3042/3052 with PCI 4.0 x1 support, M.2 2280 for PCIe 5.0 x4 storage, and a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot available with the 3_6H chips only. It also features dual SATA III 7-pin connectors and various I/O options including dual HDMI, dual DisplayPort, triple USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and dual 2.5G Ethernet.
Availability
Pricing details for the Biostar BIPTL-ITH motherboard are not disclosed as it targets industrial customers. Interested buyers can contact BioStar directly for a quote. For consumer-focused systems, the Minisforum MS-03 mini PC equipped with the Core Ultra 9 386H chip is available for $1,039 on Amazon.
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