# Carbon Fiber Mini PCs The Minisforum NUCG5 Has an Active Cooling Fan and an Intel i5 Processor By Colin Smith | Published 2023-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nucg5 References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2TdInt7t-c) & [store.minisforum](https://store.minisforum.com/collections/intel/products/minisforum-nucg5?variant=43636115112181)  The [Minisforum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/um580) NUCG5 is a powerful mini pc with a large active cooling fan. This is a full-size 90mm fan that takes up the entire top half of the chassis. Aside from its fan, this PC features an Intel [i5-1240P](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenetbook-t1) with [Iris XE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9) integrated graphics and up to 64GB of DDR4 memory. One notable feature of the NUCG5 is its wi-fi, as it boasts wi-fi 6 functionality and two large antenna to further improve the stability and speed of the connection. As the chassis has been extended to accommodate a full-size fan, the device has excellent interface options, including two HDMI ports, two USB-C ports with one supporting external GPUs over USB-4 connections, four USB-A ports, and a gigabit ethernet port, if wi-fi is not desired. The NUCG5 can be preordered directly from Minisforum at an MSRP of $579 USD for the 16/512 model and $629 for the 32/512 model. Image Credit: Minisforum ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Active Cooling Mini Pcs:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate with powerful mini PCs that incorporate active cooling fans. - **Wi-fi 6 Mini Pcs:** Companies can explore creating mini PCs that feature Wi-Fi 6 and large antenna to improve connectivity and speed. - **Full-size Fan Chassis Mini Pcs:** There is an opportunity to create mini PCs with extended chassis to accommodate full-size fans for improved interface options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware Industry:** Companies in the computer hardware industry can explore creating mini PCs with active cooling fans and improved connectivity options. - **Gaming Industry:** Gaming companies can incorporate mini PCs with external GPU support and active cooling fans to enhance gaming experience and performance. - **Remote Work Industry:** Companies in the remote work industry can explore mini PCs with extended chassis to accommodate full-size fans and enhanced connectivity options for working from home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ventillated Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/um580.md) - [Sleek Marble Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/npb7.md) - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md) - [Watercooled Mini PC Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomman.md) - [Cubic 4K Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nucbox-7.md) - [High-Performance Micro PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minisforum-neptune-hn2673.md) - [Low-Footprint Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/um790-pro.md) - [Peak-Performance Mini Gamer PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minisforum-hx100g.md) - [Affordable No-Frills Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamrui-ak1plus.md)