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Quiet PC Sentinel Fanless
This high-specification compact fanless PC comes fully-built and ready to go. It has no fans for zero noise, zero dust and zero maintenance. It can be used as a general purpose machine or a dedicated media PC.
Features
- Fully built silent PC, configurable to your exact requirements
- 100% fanless design gives zero noise and no dust build-up
- We build to your specification and deliver within 7 days
- Clean Build™ Promise and original OS+drivers supplied on DVDs
- Two year warranty with open-case policy
- Mini ITX motherboard offers many features and low power consumption
Beauty, power and silence
The Sentinel Fanless PC offers great performance, low power consumption and absolutely silent running. Only 110mm high and 250mm wide, it is functional, attractive and unobtrusive. The machine is supplied in a shot-blasted finish and its fascia is clean, elegant and uncluttered.
Top Performance and Reliability
Because we use a fully-featured motherboard, the PC is a very capable unit. It can be built with up to 32 Gigabytes of memory and one of Intel’s latest 8th Generation Core processors. Famous for their excellent performance/value balance, these processors have the latest architecture and offer excellent performance. We recommend a minimum memory specification of 8GB for this operating system to perform at its best.
Despite its diminutive size, it packs a real punch - Intel’s 8th Generation processors give fantastic performance and low power consumption, allowing the machine to be cooled without any forced air whatsoever. The whole case acts as a processor heatsink, with heat being efficiently transferred from the CPU to the chassis via four copper heatpipes.
Two motherboards, HDMI 2.0 option
This PC has two motherboards to choose from. The main reason for this is due to the fact we have had many customers ask if it is possible to run a 4K @ 60Hz TV/Monitor via a HDMI port. For this to happen there has to be a HDMI 2.0 port, but it is very rare for a motherboard to have HDMI 2.0 built in. That is until Gigabyte released their Z390I-AORUS Wi-Fi motherboard which features a HDMI 2.0 port as standard. This means it is now possible to run anything at 4K @ 60Hz without the need for a graphics card. This not only reduces the overall power consumption of the system, as no graphics card is required, but also reduces the cost of the system. Of course HDMI 2.0 may not be required for all customers and therefore we suggest opting for the less expensive ASUS ROG STRIX B360-I ITX motherboard if that is the case.
Blu-ray playback
If you like to watch Blu-ray films please note that Windows does not have the built-in ability to play Blu-ray movie discs and if you would like to be able to do this, we recommend that you purchase third party software to enable the facility. Software such as CyberLink PowerDVD will allow seamless playback and control of Blu-ray movies.
Windows Media Center
Unfortunately Windows 10 does not include Windows Media Center, therefore we recommend you consider an alternative. The most popular are MediaPortal and Kodi (formally known as XBMC). Both programs offer the facility to do exactly (and much more) what Windows Media Center does, although some configuration is required via plugins (add-ons) supplied by both MediaPortal and Kodi. Both pieces of software are open source which means they are free for personal use and they can be used with any Windows operating system. We highly recommend you take a look at them to see if they are more suited to your needs. Please note that we do not provide support for MediaPortal or Kodi.
Storage considerations
When specifying your new PC’s storage options using our system configurator below, you will be offered a choice of drives which vary by price and capacity. There are two primary types of storage. A conventional hard disk drive (HDD) offers huge storage capacity for a low price, but it won’t be especially fast and it will generate a certain amount of running noise since it contains a constantly-rotating spindle. A solid state (SSD) or a M2 drive on the other hand, offer tremendous speed and absolutely silent operation, but they cost more than an HDD for any given capacity.
So if you need a lot of storage space (for videos or large quantities of digital photos for example), then we would recommend an HDD. On the other hand, if you prefer silence and speed (especially boot-up speed), then an SSD or M2 drive would be a better choice. Of course, you can have more than one drive, so you could have the best of both worlds by choosing one of each! We recommend that customers choose an SSD or M2 drive as a boot drive that contains the operating system and important programs. A conventional HDD would store other data but remember that if you intend to have a totally silent PC, you might want to forgo the HDDs altogether as they will make some noise due to their moving parts.
Clean Build™ Promise
The price of many pre-built PCs these days is often supported by cash kickbacks from software companies who pay hardware manufacturers to pre-install limited or trial versions of their software and then hope that the customer pays to upgrade to the full version. The downside to this approach is that the new PC comes pre-loaded with a lot of “junkware” which bloats the operating system and can cause severe performance degradation.
Here at Quiet PC we believe that customers have every right to expect the best possible performance from a brand new PC, so every system we build comes with our Clean Build™ promise. We install the operating system (if you order one), motherboard drivers, OS updates and Microsoft Security Essentials / Windows Defender - that’s it. You won’t be pestered by pop-ups and nag screens and you can get on with using your new PC immediately without having to uninstall lots of junkware first. Your new machine will boot in super-quick time and will stay running quickly for many months and years to come.
Free hardware support and fully inclusive warranty
We offer free hardware technical support for as long as you own the machine. This support covers any hardware query or problem, including advice on maintenance and upgrades. We regret we can’t offer software support or training so we would recommend contacting the software vendor in this instance.
Our hardware warranty runs for two years and is “collect and return” meaning that you don’t need to worry about getting the machine back to us - we will instruct our courier to collect it from you on a day of your choosing, then after we have checked and repaired it, we will send it back to you by express courier at our expense. In addition, unlike many other PC suppliers, we have an “open-case” policy which means you are free to open the machine and perform your own minor modifications or upgrades without worrying that your warranty might be affected.
Specifications | Sentinel Fanless |
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Machine name | Sentinel Fanless Mini PC |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10 |
Chassis Material | 100% Aluminium |
Power supply | NanoPSU |
Motherboard | ASUS ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING or Gigabyte GA-Z390I-AORUS PRO WIFI |
Graphics | Intel UHD |
Graphics ports (B360) | HDMI and DisplayPort |
Max resolution DisplayPort (B360) | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz (DP1.2) |
Max resolution HDMI (B360) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (HDMI 1.4b) |
Graphics ports (Z390) | HDMI and DisplayPort |
Max resolution DisplayPort (Z390) | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz (DP1.2) |
Max resolution HDMI 1 (Z390) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (HDMI 2.0) |
Maximum shared graphics memory | 1024 MB |
M.2 connector | 2 |
SATA RAID Support (B360) | Not supported |
SATA RAID Support (Z390) | RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 |
LAN (B360) | Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN |
LAN (Z390) | Intel Gigabit LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (B360) | Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and BT v5.0 |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (Z390) | Intel CNVi interface Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and BT v5.0 |
Rear ports (B360) | Displayport, HDMI, 2x USB 2.0 (black), 1x USB 3.1 (blue), 1x USB 3.1 Type-C, |
Rear ports (Z390) | 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red), 1x USB 3.1 gen2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.1 gen1 (blue), 1x Displayport, 1x HDMI, |
Audio (B360) | ROG SupremeFX S1220A CODEC |
Audio (Z390) | Realtek ALC1220-VB codec High Definition Audio |
Memory slots | 2 (max 32 GB) |
PC dimensions (H x W x D) | 110 x 250 x 240 mm |
Clean Build™ promise | OS+updates, drivers and MS Security Essentials only |
Recovery method | Windows installation and drivers DVDs supplied |
Warranty type | Collect and return, open-case policy |
Warranty | 24 months |
Specifications | Sentinel Fanless |
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Machine name | Sentinel Fanless Mini PC |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10 |
Chassis Material | 100% Aluminium |
Power supply | NanoPSU |
Motherboard | ASUS ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING or Gigabyte GA-Z390I-AORUS PRO WIFI |
Graphics | Intel UHD |
Graphics ports (B360) | HDMI and DisplayPort |
Max resolution DisplayPort (B360) | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz (DP1.2) |
Max resolution HDMI (B360) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (HDMI 1.4b) |
Graphics ports (Z390) | HDMI and DisplayPort |
Max resolution DisplayPort (Z390) | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz (DP1.2) |
Max resolution HDMI 1 (Z390) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (HDMI 2.0) |
Maximum shared graphics memory | 1024 MB |
M.2 connector | 2 |
SATA RAID Support (B360) | Not supported |
SATA RAID Support (Z390) | RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 |
LAN (B360) | Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN |
LAN (Z390) | Intel Gigabit LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (B360) | Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and BT v5.0 |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (Z390) | Intel CNVi interface Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and BT v5.0 |
Rear ports (B360) | Displayport, HDMI, 2x USB 2.0 (black), 1x USB 3.1 (blue), 1x USB 3.1 Type-C, |
Rear ports (Z390) | 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red), 1x USB 3.1 gen2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.1 gen1 (blue), 1x Displayport, 1x HDMI, |
Audio (B360) | ROG SupremeFX S1220A CODEC |
Audio (Z390) | Realtek ALC1220-VB codec High Definition Audio |
Memory slots | 2 (max 32 GB) |
PC dimensions (H x W x D) | 110 x 250 x 240 mm |
Clean Build™ promise | OS+updates, drivers and MS Security Essentials only |
Recovery method | Windows installation and drivers DVDs supplied |
Warranty type | Collect and return, open-case policy |
Warranty | 24 months |
Customer Reviews
Sentinel Fanless
The first point of contact of a customer is the company’s website. Quiet PC’s website ranks high among the best in terms of intuitive navigation, clarity of presentation, and an abundance of technical information when hovering over a query. It informs and educates without annoying customers with sales gimmicks.
But where Quiet PC truly excels is the expertise, kindness, and helpfulness of its staff. The advice and support we received from Andy Ford and Dawn Ellerby are unparalleled — thereby putting customer experience on a par with the quality of the product itself.
The Sentinel Fanless, elegant in and out, arrived ensconced in shredded cardboard matting with further advice on activating Windows 10 OEM. The latter included an enlarged photocopy of the key code that is normally affixed in the back of the computer with characters so miniscule that one needs a microscope to read. This is a one of many examples of the outstanding customer care, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness that are the hallmarks of this remarkable company. We warmly commend Quiet PC to every discerning customer without any reservation.
After endless disappointments with custom-built computers, purported to be whisper-quiet, we can finally hear Silent Night without the singers. This is a dream come true.
Brilliant
Nothing short of brilliant. Went for top spec and certainly got it. A brilliant little Intel i7 powerhouse with NO fans. Silence. Bliss. No crap-ware. Just quality throughout. Teamed it up with a 29 inch screen from another vendor. Loving it. Still wondering why it did not buy this before now. Worth every penny! Well done, Quiet PC.
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