Loki is the newest addition to the Nordic PC line-up, bringing Intel Core 2 Duo technology to a mini-ITX form factor. The system is designed to run very cool and very quiet, in a tiny package measuring just 7.6" x 8.3" x 11.4". The Zotac motherboard is based on NVIDIA's ION technology, but it is paired with a full Core 2 Duo processor instead of an Atom, for desktop performance in a surprisingly small package. The system also uses an ATX standard power supply, 3.5" hard drive, and DVD burner, for upgradability down the road. It's a perfect media box, or just a nice small package for an office desk, and can even be upgraded with certain graphics cards for even more power.

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo e7600 (3.06ghz, 3MB)[link]
• Heatsink/Fan: stock Intel
• Motherboard: Zotac GF9300-D-E [link]
• Memory: 2x 2GB Corsair XMS DDR2-800 [link]
• Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB [link]
• Video: Onboard GeForce 9300 ION
• Sound: Onboard High Definition Audio
• Network: Onboard Gigabit Ethernet
• Powersupply: Corsair Modular 520-Watt [link]
• Optical: Lite-On 22x SATA DVD Burner [link]
• Case: Lian-Li PC-Q7 [link]
• Software: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, OpenOffice.org 3.1, Nero Essentials Burning Suite, Firefox, iTunes
• Warranty: Standard 2 year parts and labor

Like all Nordic PC machines, this one is hand-built totally from off-the-shelf components, by someone who takes immense pride in the systems that they build. Each PC ships with all of the CD's and DVD's that accompany the hardware, as well as a customized DVD with the latest drivers and software.

There are a few upgrades available, including Core 2 upgrades, sound and hard drive options. Contact us to discuss what you want to do with this surprising PC.