Vecow, a brand specialised in embedded and industrial-grade computers, has unveiled a PC with stackable modules. The idea is to reconfigure the machine easily according to your needs.
TGS-1000 Series is a compact and fanless embedded system lineup featuring stackable modules. These provide unusual or old functionalities such as 4G modems for mobile connectivity and COM ports for legacy devices and machinery. To begin with, the brand is offering seven additional modules, the list of which is as follows.
- TGS-101 : 16-bit GPIO
- TGS-102 : 16-bit Isolated DIO (8 DI, 8 DO)
- TGS-104 : 2 Isolated COM RS-232/422/485
- TGS-105 : Dual USB 3.0
- TGS-106 : Dual 1G LAN
- TGS-107 : 4G Module with SIM Socket
The main unit measures 120x117x38mm (LxWxH), housing a 14-core Core Ultra 5 135H or a 16-core Core Ultra 165H CPU. Phew, that’s a lot of cores in one sentence. Two SO-DIMM slots handle memory, supporting up to 96GB of DDR5-5600, while storage is covered by two Gen 4 M.2 slots – one of which is 2242 format.
Moving to I/O we find two HDMI 2.1, one USB Type-C with DP Alt Mode, two USB 3.2 Gen 2, two USB 2.0, and a 2.5GbE LAN. As we mentioned, these can be complemented with more USB, COM, or other connection options via separate modules. I don’t know about you, but this machine gives me a huge Gamecube vibe, both due to its colours and its stackable modules.
One notable variant of this Mini PC is TGS-1500, which adds MXM graphics card support up to RTX 5000 Ada. In other words, this unassuming little machine can even do heavy CAD and 3D work.
While Vecow has yet to announce pricing for these systems, you can bet they will cost quite a penny. The reason, aside from their high modularity, is that such products target professionals who are less sensitive to cost, as long as their needs are covered. That said, if the pricing is correct, I know of some who would like to have a fanless media machine with such modularity.
