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Black aluminium mini desktop with mounting ears

Inctel

Inctel I26-i5 4200U-8G128G 8GB 128GB desktop PC

SKU CH-V26F-VGJ6W

Fanless industrial mini PC with Intel Core i5-4200U, 8GB DDR3L, 128GB mSATA SSD, dual LAN, HDMI, VGA, 6 COM ports and 8-bit GPIO

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4400
  • Form factorMini PC
  • CPU model1.6 GHz

CPU Type Intel Core i5 4th Gen

CPU Name 1.60GHz

Memory Capacity · SSD 8GB DDR3

  • Runs 24/7 at 15W TDP for low energy costs
  • Six COM ports with RS232 RS422 RS485 BIOS switching
  • Dual Intel LAN plus 802.11ac Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity
  • 8-bit GPIO and watchdog timer suit industrial automation
  • Expandable storage with mSATA and 2.5-inch SATA bays

Industrial mini PC for embedded and medical use

The Inctel I26-i5 4200U-8G128G is a fanless nettop built around an Intel Core i5-4200U processor with 8 GB of DDR3L memory and a 128 GB mSATA SSD. Six serial ports supporting RS232, RS422 and RS485 plus an 8-bit GPIO header make it suited for legacy industrial equipment and medical devices that require direct hardware interfaces. It ships without an operating system but supports Windows 7, 10, 11 and Linux Ubuntu.

Fanless thermal design with 15 W TDP

The Haswell-generation CPU operates at a base frequency of 1.60 GHz and a maximum turbo of 2.60 GHz within a 15 W thermal envelope. Passive aluminium chassis cooling eliminates moving parts, enabling continuous 7×24 operation without acoustic noise. Dual Intel I213 LAN controllers provide 10/100/1000 Mbps wired connectivity, while an onboard 802.11ac Wi-Fi module with dual antennas adds wireless capability.

Six configurable COM ports and GPIO

The defining feature is the six COM ports that can be switched between RS232, RS422 and RS485 modes in the BIOS, together with an 8-bit GPIO interface for industrial signalling. Buyers who need more than six serial channels or a different serial standard should look elsewhere. Expansion is limited to one mSATA, one 2.5-inch SATA bay and two mini-PCIe slots with a 4G SIM socket.

How it compares

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Price $325.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR3
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Model nameI26-i5 4200U-8G128G
Part numberI26-i5 4200U-8G128G
Product typeNettop Computer
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
CPU model1.6 GHz
Memory
RAM capacity8 GB DDR3
Storage
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4400
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Size & build
Form factorMini PC
In the box
Included monitorNot included

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the I26 mini PC and which step is often missed?

Use the integrated mounting ears on the aluminium chassis to secure it to a wall, DIN rail or VESA bracket; the step often missed is tightening all four screws evenly so the fanless case makes full thermal contact with the mounting surface.

Which storage drive will need replacement first and what type should I buy?

The 128 GB mSATA SSD is the only drive installed; when it wears out, replace it with another mSATA 6 Gb/s module — the 2.5 inch SATA bay remains empty until you add a second drive.

What thermal limit appears first during continuous 7×24 operation?

The i5-4200U is rated at 15 W TDP; under sustained load the fanless aluminium chassis will hit its passive dissipation ceiling before the CPU reaches its 100 °C junction maximum, causing throttling to stay within the 15 W envelope.

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