ZOTAC has introduced the ZBOX MAGNUS ONE EU27507TC, a compact high-performance desktop PC built as a barebone system. It can house a full desktop-grade GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, making it the smallest complete system to support this powerful Blackwell-based GPU. Designed for gamers, creators, and edge computing users, this model continues the ZBOX Magnus series focus on delivering desktop-level performance in a very small 8.48-liter case, measuring 270.5 × 126 × 249 mm, about the size of a gaming console but much more capable. The system is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor from the Arrow Lake-S family, offering 20 cores and boost speeds up to 5.3 GHz. A 650 W 80+ Platinum power supply ensures it can handle all these high-demand components without any compromise.
The system stands out for its expandability, as the barebone setup gives users plenty of room to customize. It has two DDR5 CSODIMM/SODIMM slots that support up to 96 GB of RAM, one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot, and a 2.5-inch bay for SATA drives, so you can add storage or memory as needed since none are included by default. Its connectivity is modern and versatile, with dual LAN ports (one 5 GbE and one 1 GbE), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, a front-panel UHS-II SD card reader, several USB Type-A ports, and a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 4 support. For displays, it offers one HDMI 2.0 from the motherboard, plus HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs from the GPU, allowing up to four screens at the same time. Cooling is handled through multiple side vents, and the internal design is cleverly arranged to fit the full-sized RTX 5070 Ti, unlike the smaller 2.65-liter ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC that comes with a mobile RTX 5060 Ti.
Priced at approximately 20,999 Yuan (around $2,970 USD) for the barebone in China, where it’s already available for purchase on platforms like JD.com, the system requires additional investments for DDR5 RAM, NVMe storage, and an operating system, potentially pushing the total cost closer to $3,000 or more depending on configurations. In Europe, it’s listed by retailers such as Proshop for about €2,000 to €2,300, reflecting its premium positioning as a high-end edge computing and gaming solution from the Singaporean manufacturer ZOTAC. While praised for its compact efficiency and desktop-grade power in a desk-friendly footprint, some early feedback notes the steep price relative to building a custom mini-ITX setup, though its integrated design and portability make it appealing for space-constrained environments. The launch follows closely after NVIDIA’s RTX 50-series reveal, positioning this ZBOX as an early adopter for cutting-edge AI and ray-tracing capabilities in a pre-built, albeit customizable, package.
Source: ZOTAC, TechPowerUp
