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Compact fanless desktop box with mounting bracket and power adapter

AOpen

AOpen Mini Chromebox N4500 8GB 32GB eMMC desktop PC

SKU CH-WJX9-G78M5

Compact fanless Chrome OS desktop with Intel Celeron N4500, 8 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC storage

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • Included monitorNot included
  • Product typeDesktop PC
  • Fanless design runs silently in any workspace
  • Intel Celeron N4500 handles everyday tasks smoothly
  • 8 GB RAM keeps multiple tabs responsive
  • 32 GB eMMC stores files and apps locally
  • Compact Chromebox Mini 2 fits tight spaces

Compact Chrome OS desktop

The AOpen Mini Chromebox N4500 is a small-form-factor desktop computer that runs Chrome OS out of the box. It is aimed at users who need a simple, always-connected device for web apps, cloud workflows and light productivity in offices, classrooms or digital-signage roles. The unit ships new with 8 GB of memory and 32 GB of eMMC storage. No monitor is included in the package.

Build integration and expandability

The fanless chassis operates silently and can be mounted with the supplied L-bracket behind a display or on a wall, freeing desk space and removing moving parts that collect dust. A dedicated power adapter is included, so the system does not rely on USB-C power delivery or an internal PSU. With only 32 GB of onboard eMMC, local storage is limited; users who keep large media libraries or offline datasets will need cloud storage or an external drive.

Sustained-load behaviour

The Intel Celeron N4500 processor runs without a fan, so thermal headroom is managed by throttling rather than active cooling. During prolonged workloads such as extended video playback or back-to-back video calls, the system will reduce clock speeds to stay within its passive envelope, which can lower sustained throughput compared with a short burst. The 8 GB of RAM helps keep multiple browser tabs responsive, but the eMMC storage does not offer the write endurance of an SSD under heavy, continuous I/O.

How it compares

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Price $385.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAOpen
Product typeDesktop PC
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
In the box
Included monitorNot included

Questions about this item

Does the fanless Intel Celeron N4500 throttle under sustained loads?

The processor runs without a fan, so prolonged heavy workloads may cause thermal throttling to keep temperatures safe.

How much heat and noise does the fanless chassis produce during all-day operation?

With no moving parts the unit is silent and generates only low heat typical of a 6 W class processor.

Which display cable and monitor do I need to connect to the Chromebox Mini 2?

You must supply your own monitor and a compatible video cable; the box includes only the mini PC, L-bracket and power adapter.

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