partaker B17 desktop PC, Intel Xeon D-1581, AMD Radeon RX 6400, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

Compact Xeon Workstation

The Partaker B17 desktop PC combines an Intel Xeon D-1581 processor with 16 cores and 32 threads at 1.80 GHz with an AMD Radeon RX 6400 graphics card featuring 4GB GDDR6 memory. It ships with 16GB DDR4-2133 RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD, running Windows 11 Pro in a 280 x 200 x 52mm aluminium chassis. The 65W TDP and smart silent fan keep noise below 25 decibels.

Suited For Multi-Tasking, Not Heavy 3D

This system suits professionals who need many threads for virtualization, compiling or multi-stream encoding alongside light GPU acceleration. Buyers who want more storage bays than the two M.2 slots and single 2.5-inch bay provide should look elsewhere. Gamers targeting high frame rates at 4K resolution will find the 64-bit memory bus on the graphics card limiting. The fixed 19V 9.5A power input also rules out standard ATX power-supply upgrades.

Straightforward Setup With One Cable Catch

Installation is simple: attach the vertical stand, connect the Wi-Fi 6 antennas, plug in the 19V DC adapter and press the power button. The dual SODIMM slots and extra M.2 2280 slot are accessible after removing the bottom panel for memory or storage expansion. The only common snag is the proprietary 19V 9.5A barrel connector; losing the supplied adapter means sourcing an exact-match replacement rather than using a generic unit.