CWWK/Topton/... Nxxx quad NIC router
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Hi. I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.
I presume there is a connector in the link below that will fit the COM port.
And this is the connector for powering the PWM fan.
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Hi!I contacted CWWK last night and got a response:
Hi CCWK! I'm looking to buy another mini PC: the new N305 model with 4x I226-V 2.5G ports, with the 4*M.2 option. I've seen some rumours online that there is a V2.0 version around which has more USB on the front. Is this correct? Are there other changes?
cwwk Hello, yes, we have updated the V2 version, we will send the V2 version after you place an order
What is link on the version2 of N305 on CCWK? Is possible to mount an internal FAN 80mm X 80mm X 10mm of size?
I was chatting with them about this model:
12th Gen Intel Firewall Mini PC Alder Lake i3 N305 8 Core N200 N100 Fanless Soft Router Proxmox DDR5 4800MHz 4xi226-V 2.5G
Product Information Features: 1. Upgrade two USB3.0 devices, with two USB3.0+ six USB2.0 devices on panel 102. Add SATA3.0 seat cell and WiFi seat cell signal to choose one of the two, and the signal will automatically pull.3. Add a DIP key embedded in the call self-starter to enable the call...
cwwk.net
My previous order for a N5105 did include a fan cable and had space to mount a fan (but was not needed). Did not look into fan mounting options for the N305 V2 yet. I've seen a PDF on a Dutch forum (Tweakers) about a N305V2 from a different vendor. It has a fan mounting option and fan header.
Edit: PDF removed as requested. If you need info from the PDF, please contact me.
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I've just ordered one of the N305 models and am looking forward to getting it. I really appreciate hearing your path. I'll be setting up OPNSense and Home Assistant on mine to start as well.
Also, I was confused about which case actually has the best cooling. It wasn't particularly clear in the first post. I've tried to read through the threads to find someone comparing them.
@Esports_are_for_losers which case model did you end up picking?
I was wondering whether anyone knew if either of the crucial stores on Ali Express were legit?
Crucial Global Store
Crucial SSD and Ram Store
With the 11.11 sale, their prices are a bit better than Amazon. If not, I'll just get from Amazon.
Also, I was confused about which case actually has the best cooling. It wasn't particularly clear in the first post. I've tried to read through the threads to find someone comparing them.
@Esports_are_for_losers which case model did you end up picking?
I was wondering whether anyone knew if either of the crucial stores on Ali Express were legit?
Crucial Global Store
Crucial SSD and Ram Store
With the 11.11 sale, their prices are a bit better than Amazon. If not, I'll just get from Amazon.
I have a request into Crucial -- they are going to tell me if the two items are covered under their warranty.
TheSSD
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004271731655.html?mp=1
The RAM
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004791527397.html?mp=1
unfortunately I'm in New Zealand, so it's all not really "local"...
Well, I could get it down here, but it would be even more expensive.
TheSSD
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004271731655.html?mp=1
The RAM
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004791527397.html?mp=1
unfortunately I'm in New Zealand, so it's all not really "local"...
Well, I could get it down here, but it would be even more expensive.Thanks buddy,I was chatting with them about this model:
The page is not showing the V2 (yet).12th Gen Intel Firewall Mini PC Alder Lake i3 N305 8 Core N200 N100 Fanless Soft Router Proxmox DDR5 4800MHz 4xi226-V 2.5G
Product Information Features: 1. Upgrade two USB3.0 devices, with two USB3.0+ six USB2.0 devices on panel 102. Add SATA3.0 seat cell and WiFi seat cell signal to choose one of the two, and the signal will automatically pull.3. Add a DIP key embedded in the call self-starter to enable the call...cwwk.net
My previous order for a N5105 did include a fan cable and had space to mount a fan (but was not needed). Did not look into fan mounting options for the N305 V2 yet. I've seen a PDF on a Dutch forum (Tweakers) about a N305V2 from a different vendor. It has a fan mounting option and fan header.
PDF is to large to upload here, external Dropbox link (not my own).
It seems a very legit options in case that I want to virtualize a system with OPNSense and some LXC/VMs. Regarding the shipping and customs, I was wondering if somebody has encountered some issue with customs within the EU once the parcel left the asian border. Did the seller pay the fees or it's at my own risk? Any feedback I would appreciate it, specially now that we are heading to BlackFriday offer campaigns.
Like many, I'm also shopping for one of these topton/cwwk units and i've been doing a lot of homework and have tried to digest as much as I could in the last 61 page.
- Do you have a link to CWWK's official AliExpress store? I've googled and come across many variations with less than 75% feedback. I'm looking at this specific variant of the C case. or is this variant one I should be avoiding and go with the variant that has less ports? Is the link Topton's official store because I've also seen many variations for Topton.
- Is the wrap up you wrote back in Jun/July still applicable? I'm newer to Linux in general, but I do have a node up and running now for my media server arr's. This is one will serve as my firewall/router and Home Assistant server
- For the Meanwell adapter you were referring to for the US, someone mentioned I need version P1M, but on Amazon I'm only able to find P1J. Will this suffice?
That could be a fit. for the COM port. I might buy some and try it.
I was initially thinking the fan connector looks to me (for the CW-ADLN-6L) as a 1.0mm pitch JSP SH Series connector
but looking at the photo again it may be 1.25mm pitch. I have some connectors in my cart, but it will be a couple of weeks before I order anything.
CWWK Store and CWWK PC Store are AFAIK the official. Asked for the 4 port USB upgrade of the X86-P5 and ordered over cwwk.net.
Did work without any problem.
Topton and Kingnovy (and their variants) are the same, don't order there.
Thanks for checking and the info. Looks like my information is outdated. That tool apparently may not work on newer cpu's. I'm looking into finding another way to check that doesn't involve using Windows.