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Show ConfigurationsSerenity Micro i17 | Serenity Micro i17 |
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2.5GHz16GB1TB | 3.7GHz8GB512GB |
$927.45 | From $682.90 |
Processor Core i5 12400 | Processor Configurable |
Memory 16GB DDR4 3200MHz | Memory Configurable |
CPU cooler NH-U12S REDUX | CPU cooler Configurable |
M.2 drive 970 EVO PLUS 1TB M.2 | M.2 drive Configurable |
1 in stock | Despatched within 7 working days |
Quiet PC Serenity Micro i17
Replaces the Quiet PC Serenity Micro i10
Based around Intel’s 12th Gen processors, this PC is perfect for a home or family environment and its all-round capability will appeal to users of all ages and abilities.
Features
- Fully built quiet PC system, configurable according to your budget
- Utilises an Intel 12th Gen CPU and B660 motherboard
- High quality micro ATX acoustically lined chassis
- Selected quiet components offer great value and minimal running noise
- 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
The best quiet / value balance
Achieving absolute PC silence is not the cheapest way of buying a PC as Nofan’s and Noctua’s incredible fanless coolers demonstrate. However, for customers who are prepared to accept a very small amount of running noise, we are delighted to offer the Serenity Micro i17 which is a fully-built compact PC system. It is designed with performance and quietness in mind, using components which we feel offer the best balance of speed, quietness and value. This Intel 12th gen based machine can be configured with either the Antec P5 Silent or Cooler Master’s S400 case which both offer, as you would expect, incredibly quiet operation which is barely audible thanks to the sound dampening material both cases offer.
Intel Alder Lake 13th Gen Processor
The 13th Gen Intel processors offer a significant improvement over previous generations, thanks to the improved Performance-cores (P-cores) and/or Efficient-cores (E-cores). The processors P-cores are optimised for single and lightly-threaded performance, while its E-cores, are optimised for scaling highly-threaded workloads. That means gamers, creators, and professionals can harness both intelligence and power to enhance the experiences that matter the most. All processors on the list feature P-cores, but not all offer E-cores. To give you an idea of much of an improvement the 13th gen is over the 11th Gen processors, take a look at the table below that shows some PassMark CPU Benchmarks, the higher the number the better the performance the processors offers.
13th Gen Processor | Core i5 13400 | Core i7 13700 | Core i9 13900 |
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PassMark score | 26,206 | 39,665 | 50,765 |
11th Gen Processor | Core i5 11400 | Core i7 11700 | Core i9 11900 |
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PassMark score | 17,068 | 20,028 | 23,014 |
The figures above are as of January 2023. They do change over time.
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 chose an SSD or M2 drive as a boot drive that contains the operating system and important programs and a conventional HDD to store other data, but remember that if you intend to have a totally silent PC you might want to forgo the HDDs all together 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 Windows Security - 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 at least 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 | Serenity Micro i17 |
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Machine name | Serenity Micro i17 |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10/11 |
Motherboard | ASUS PRIME B660M-A Wi-Fi |
Graphics | Intel Xe Graphics Architecture * |
Multi-VGA output support | DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 |
Max resolution DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz |
HDMI 2.1 Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
M.2 connector | 2 |
LAN | Intel 1Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard |
Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
Wireless Communication | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band and Bluetooth v5.2 |
Rear ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (blue), 4x USB 2.0 ports (black), DisplayPort, HDMI port, Intel 1Gb Ethernet port, 3x Audio jacks, Wi-Fi-BT connections, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
Front ports Antec P5 | 2x USB3.0, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Reset |
Front ports CM S400 | 2x USB 3.0, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Reset, 1x SD card reader |
PC dimensions Antec P5 | 475 x 195 x 395mm (DxWxH) |
PC dimensions CM S400 | 418 x 210 x 408 mm (DxWxH) |
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 |
- *Graphics specifications vary between CPU.
Specifications | Serenity Micro i17 |
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Machine name | Serenity Micro i17 |
Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10/11 |
Motherboard | ASUS PRIME B660M-A Wi-Fi |
Graphics | Intel Xe Graphics Architecture * |
Multi-VGA output support | DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 |
Max resolution DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz |
HDMI 2.1 Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
M.2 connector | 2 |
LAN | Intel 1Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard |
Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC |
Wireless Communication | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band and Bluetooth v5.2 |
Rear ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (blue), 4x USB 2.0 ports (black), DisplayPort, HDMI port, Intel 1Gb Ethernet port, 3x Audio jacks, Wi-Fi-BT connections, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
Front ports Antec P5 | 2x USB3.0, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Reset |
Front ports CM S400 | 2x USB 3.0, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Reset, 1x SD card reader |
PC dimensions Antec P5 | 475 x 195 x 395mm (DxWxH) |
PC dimensions CM S400 | 418 x 210 x 408 mm (DxWxH) |
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 |
- *Graphics specifications vary between CPU.