If you’re looking for an affordable mini PC with 4K display support for digital signage or any other company-wide use, the Shuttle DH310S could be an option to consider. This 1-liter PC combines the processing power of an 8th gen CPU with integrated UHD graphics, giving up to 6 cores of performance to drive 4K.

The device features Shuttle's signature matte chassis and a slim body of only 43 mm.

Based on the new H310 chipset, the DH310S is ready for 8th Gen Intel processors in the LGA 1151v2 package. With a built-in HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs, native M.2 2280/2260/2242 Type M and one M.2 2230 Type E slot, the DH310S offers faster storage performance and expansion capacity for M.2 SSD and Wi-Fi modules. (M.2 supports both SATA and PCIe storage interfaces.) In addition to two video outputs for dual displays, the DH310S also features four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0 ports as well as SDXC card reader.

The DH310S also features Shuttle’s exclusive heat-pipe cooling system with smart fan design. The clever ventilation design allows for constant air circulation between the inside and outside of the machine for stability and low noise during long-term operation. It actually uses industrial capacitors in order to meet the environmental operation demands of commercial applications. (With use of SSD and Wide Range Temp. SODIMM)

The DH310S is VESA mount compliant and allows for versatile integration into hardware systems, such as digital signage and kiosk applications with limited space.

You can also save energy costs as well as the cost of on-site service with the Power-On by RTC function. You ca set automatic ‘Power On’ and ‘Power Off’ times by RTC via BIOS. Power on by RTC can also be turned on and off though the Windows task scheduler.

In addition, the Watchdog Timer provides security protection for systems that need to operate continuously for a long period of time. You can use Shuttle’s Watch Dog utility to maintain normal operation and stability of the system at all times.

Shuttle's price for the DH310S is 224 Euros.

Specifications

• Chassis
  Slim PC with black chassis made of metal
  Dimensions: 190 x 165 x 43 mm (LWH) = 1.35-litre
  Weight: 1.3 kg net and 2.1 kg gross
  Two holes for Kensington Locks and numerous
  threaded holes (M3) at both sides of the chassis
• Power Adapter
  External 90 W power adapter (fanless)
  Input: 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
  Output: 19 V DC, 4.74 A, max. 90 W
  DC Connector: 5.5/2.5 mm (outer/inner diameter)
• Operating System
  This system comes without operating system.
  It is compatible with Windows 10 and Linux (64-bit)
• Processor support
  Processor Socket LGA 1151v2 - Supports Intel Core i9 / i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium and Celeron processors
  Supports the 8th and 9th generation Intel Core processors, codename "Coffee Lake (Refresh)" in 14++ nm process technology
  Supports processors with integrated graphics only [The 9th generation of Intel Core desktop processors (9000 series with code name "Coffee Lake Refresh") are supported since BIOS version DH310100.103 (date 2019-04-22). Download area: global.shuttle.com Please don't use processors with model numbers ending with "F" (e.g. Intel Core i5-9400F) which do not support integrated graphics.]
  Maximum supported processor power consumption (TDP) = 65 W
  Up to 8 CPU cores, 16 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache
  Does not support the unlock-function of Intel K-Series processors.
  Not compatible with older Socket LGA 1151 processors (6th Gen. "Skylake" and 7th Gen. "Kaby Lake").
  The processor integrates PCI-Express, memory controller and the graphics engine on the same die (performance features depending on processor type)
  
• Processor cooling
  Heat-pipe processor cooling with two 60 mm fans on the upper side of the chassis
• Mainboard / Chipset
  Shuttle mainboard FS310S, Shuttle form factor, 
  proprietary design for XPC DH310S
  Chipset/Southbridge: Intel H310
  Passive chipset cooling with heat sink
  The Northbridge is integrated in the processor.
  Solid Capacitors for sensitive areas provide excellent heat resistance for enhanced system durability
• BIOS
  AMI BIOS, SPI Interface, 16 MB Flash-EPROOM
  Supports Hardware Monitoring and watch dog functionality
  Supports Firmware-TPM (fTPM) v2.0
  Supports boot up from external USB flash memory
  Supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
  Supports power on after power failure [The BIOS setup provides a "Power-On after Power Fail" function that can be found under "Power Management Configuration". As the name indicates, this function determines the PC's behaviour after power failure: (1) unconditional power on, (2) restore former status or (3) keep system turned off. As a matter of the nature of this function, it may fail after short power failures. This is why the DH310 also comes with a hardware-based solution. By removing Jumper JP2 (on the mainboard behind the power button) the system will start unconditionally once power is supplied.]
• Memory support
  2x SO-DIMM slot with 260 pins
  Supports DDR4-2400/2666 (PC4-19200/21300) SDRAM at 1.2 V
  Supports Dual Channel mode
  Supports a maximum of 16 GB per DIMM, maximum total size: 32 GB
  Supports two unbuffered DIMM modules (no ECC or registered)
• Integrated Graphics
  The features of the integrated Intel UHD graphics function depend on the processor type used, supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5
  The PC features two digital video outputs:
  - 1x HDMI v1.4b supports 1080p/60 and 2160p/30 
  - 1x DisplayPort v1.2 supports 1080p/60 and 2160p/60 
  Supports displays with 4K Ultra HD resolution at 3840 x 2160
  Supports two independent displays with the integrated graphics function
  Supports Blu-ray (BD) playback with HDCP content protection
  Hardware video decoding/encoding: H.264, H. 265 (8- and 10-bit, encoding via QuickSync), VP9 (10-bit VP9 can only be decoded)
  DisplayPort and HDMI support multi-channel digital audio over the same cable.
  Shared Memory max. 512 MB
  Optional analog D-Sub/VGA video output (Accessory PVG01)
• Storage bay
  1x 6.35 cm / 2.5" storage bay supports one hard disk or SSD drive with SATA connector
  Device height: 12.5 mm (max.)
• SATA connectors
  1x Serial-ATA III, 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s) bandwidth
  With Serial-ATA power connector (onboard)
• M.2-2280M SSD slot
  The M.2 2280M slot provides the following interfaces:
  - PCI-Express Gen. 2.0 X4, supports NVMe
  - SATA v3.0 (max. 6 Gbps)
  It supports M.2 cards with a width of 22 mm and a length of 42, 60 or 80 mm (type 2242, 2260, 2280).
  Supports M.2 SSDs with SATA or PCI-Express interface
• M.2-2230E slot for WLAN cards
  Interfaces: PCI-Express Gen. 2.0 X1 und USB 2.0
  Supports M.2 cards with a width of 22 mm and a length of 30 mm (type 2230)
  Supports WLAN extension cards (optional Shuttle accessory: WLN-M)
• Audio
  Audio Realtek® ALC 662 5.1 channel High-Definition Audio
  Two analog audio connectors (3.5mm) at the front panel:
  1) 2-channel line-out (head-phones)
  2) microphone input
  Digital multi-channel audio output: by HDMI and DisplayPort
• Other onboard connectors
  1x jumper JP2 for power-on-after-power-fail (hardware solution)
  1x analog VGA graphics output CN6 (2x 1-pin, 1 mm pitch)
  1x USB 2.0 (4-pin)
  1x fan connector (4-pin) occupied by the cooling system
  1x connector for CMOS battery (occupied)
• Supplied Accessories
  Multi-language user guide (EN, DE, FR, ES, JP, KR, SC, TC)
  Four screws M3 x 4 mm (to mount a 2.5" storage device into the bay)
  Two screws M3 x 5 mm (silver colour, to mount two M.2 cards)
  Driver DVD (Windows 64-bit)
  Serial ATA cable for 2.5" drive including power cable
  External 90 W power adapter with power cord
  Protection cap for CPU socket (do not use if heatpipe or fan is mounted)
  Heatsink compound
• Optional Accessies:
  - PVG01: optional D-Sub VGA video output
  - WLN-M. WLAN module in M.2-2230 format with two external antennas supports IEEE 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0
  - PS02: Stand for vertical operation
  - CXP01: adapter cable for external power button
  - PRM01: 2U rack mount front plate for two Shuttle XPC slim PCs
  - PV04: VESA mounting kit
• Environmental Specifications
  Operating temperature range: 0~50 °C [For high ambient temperatures over 40 °C we strongly recommend to use SSDs (supporting at least 70 °C) and rugged SO-DIMM memory modules with a temperature range of up to 95 °C.]
  Relative humidity, non-condensing: 10~90 %