# Compact Fanless Computers The 'Chromebox Fanless' Offers Powerfully Silent Processing Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-01-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanless-computer References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/computers/asus-chromebox-fanless/) & [asus](https://www.asus.com/Displays-Desktops/Mini-PCs/Chrome-OS-devices/ASUS-Fanless-Chromebox/) [ASUS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs) has unveiled a compact and rugged fanless computer that is designed to make it easier than ever for business users, home computing enthusiasts and gamers alike to enjoy high-quality computing in a silent and unobtrusive package. Dubbed the Chromebox Fanless, this computer looks like a modem but is in fact a high-powered computer that can be obtained with either a 10th Generation [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expertcenter-pn42) Core i3/i7 processor or a [Celeron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dp2-fanless-case) variant, with up to 256 GB of solid-state storage and a speedy 16 GB of RAM also available. What's great about the Chromebox Fanless computer is that it can be stowed on a desk like a traditional computer but can also be mounted to the back of a monitor to keep it out of sight and out of mind. Set to be sold for $399, the ASUS Chromebox Fanless computer features a welcome evolution in computer design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fanless Computers:** Innovative processors that don't require fans to cool them down open up new possibilities for portable, silent computing. - **Rugged Computing:** Designing powerful computers that can withstand harsher environmental conditions creates opportunities for applications in fields such as military, construction and transportation. - **Mountable Computers:** Making computers that can easily be mounted to the back of a monitor frees up desk space and allows for more flexible computing arrangements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware Industry:** Manufacturers of computer hardware can improve their competitive edge by investing in fanless technology, allowing for smaller and quieter designs. - **Gaming Industry:** Developers of gaming hardware can cater to a growing market of players who value performance and portability by creating fanless devices that can be easily transported to gaming events. - **Surveillance and Security Industry:** Creating rugged, fanless computers that can operate in a range of physical environments can benefit surveillance and security companies in creating discreet and durable monitoring systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fanless Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expertcenter-pn42.md) - [Durably Fanless Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanless-mini-pcs.md) - [Passively-Cooled Silent PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-senza.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Fanless Miniature Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dp2-fanless-case.md) - [Zero-Noise Mid-Size Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turemetal-up7.md) - [Power-Efficient Fanless Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobook-go-12.md) - [Ultra-Quiet Energy-Efficient PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodlix-gd70.md) - [Carbon Fiber Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nucg5.md)