eBlaztr Showcases Upgradable All-in-One PC Case and Systems for Gamers

eBlaztr case and PCs
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Danish PC maker eBlaztr showcased the latest version of its “portable gaming desktop” at Computex. PC enthusiasts, gamers and DIYers have traditionally steered away from all-in-one PC designs. However, eBlaztr’s product with its excellent configurability, upgradability, portability, and capable cooling could help it shift some units.

eBlaztr case and PCs

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Akihabara PC noticed the eBlaztr on display in a corner of the Seasonic Booth - which must be a low-budget route to “try and disrupt the gaming hardware industry.” The Japanese tech journal got some of the latest info on configurations, which we will summarize below. Before we go further, please note that all the configurations, even the chassis on its own, are only available for pre-order right now, as the first batch has already sold out.

For true PC DIY builders, the barebone chassis looks quite decent, with a not-exorbitant price of $349. This offers the essence of the eBlaztr, as in the bullet points below:

  • Chassis: 626 wide, 402mm high, 80mm deep, weight 6.8kg. Retractable legs extend by pressing a button on the side grips.
  • Monitors: screens attach to the case using a 100 x 100mm VESA mount. Monitors up to 24.5-inches are supported.
  • Max compatibility: GPUs up to 3-slots thick and 325mm in length. Also, you will need to choose a mini ITX motherboard and SFX power supply.

eBlaztr mentions the 6.8kg unpopulated weight in its specs, but estimates that a typical working system with attached monitor and other essential components will weigh about 11.6kg.

Also sold-out at the eBlaztr store are pre-built versions called the eBlaztr Office PC ($1,299), eBlaztr LAN Edition ($2,345), and the eBlaztr Beast ($7,200). The office machine wields an Intel Core i5-11400 and relies on integrated graphics. Moving up to the LAN Edition, you have the same processor (F version) plus a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU. Meanwhile, the Beast mixes a Core i9-12900KS with a GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming X Trio. Check the product pages for finer details, like the cooling solutions used, RAM and storage devices.

The eBlaztr product pages tout the systems’ luggability (about 11.6kg, remember), highlight the speedy desktop components that can be used, and provide more information about the build. 

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Compared with traditional AiOs, we think it is important to mention the cooling options here. Full-size and full-power desktop parts are used, so cooling is extremely important. For the GPU, if you pick a model with a good cooler it should be fine, as the back of the eBlaztr is highly perforated. Connected via a PCIe Gen4 riser cable, your GPU fans will exhaust all heat straight out of the back, without much obstruction. As for your CPU, various solutions are viable, with the eBlaztr Beast, for example, employing the Noctua NH-L9i Chromax LP cooler.

Mark Tyson
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Mark Tyson is a news editor at Tom's Hardware. He enjoys covering the full breadth of PC tech; from business and semiconductor design to products approaching the edge of reason.

  • Alvar "Miles" Udell
    The eBlaztr case revives the all-in-one form factor for gamers, with support for the newest, biggest GPUs.

    supports GPUs up to three slots thick


    So much for those 3.75 and larger GPUs eh?
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  • bit_user
    I guess it's good for places like gaming cafe's, since you can lock up everything into one unit so there's not even a monitor cable for someone to mess with.

    The only other scenario where this makes any sense to me is if you live in a broom closet and literally have no space for more than this.
    Reply
  • mwm2010
    Wish there was an i7 version, but this is still interesting. The office version isn't worth the money, though.
    Reply
  • usertests
    bit_user said:
    The only other scenario where this makes any sense to me is if you live in a broom closet and literally have no space for more than this.
    Maybe that's why a Japanese tech news site is interested in it.
    Reply
  • bit_user
    usertests said:
    Maybe that's why a Japanese tech news site is interested in it.
    Yeah, and for related reasons they also really like small stuff.

    I would point out that heat will quickly become a problem, if using it in a small space. So, you'd hope they have air conditioning, if it's not the dead of winter.
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  • edzieba
    That prototype is at least 3 years old, and has yet to begin manufacture.
    Reply
  • salgado18
    bit_user said:
    I guess it's good for places like gaming cafe's, since you can lock up everything into one unit so there's not even a monitor cable for someone to mess with.

    The only other scenario where this makes any sense to me is if you live in a broom closet and literally have no space for more than this.
    Or for professionals who need powerful computers on the go (like CAD work). I work most of the time in home office, but once a week I have to go to the office. That forces me to work on a notebook, which is good but could be better. This would only have size and weight as a compromise, but those aside, I could work with many more cores and much more powerful GPUs.
    Reply
  • digitalgriffin
    3090ti.....why? Why release a prebiiot.with already generation old cards?

    And that price? Touch. You could 2 yourself at that price and have money left over.
    Reply
  • MiniITXEconomy
    I'm always a fan of weird cases, and this fits the build perfectly! It's like a construction yard table saw, and just as beauitful.
    Reply