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Release date: May 4, 2019
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ASUS Zen AiO ZN242IFGK-CA013R All-in-One PC/workstation review

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242IFGK-CA013R. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Screen shape: Flat. Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5, Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1256 GB, Storage media: HDD+SSD. Discrete graphics adapter model: NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 1050, On-board graphics adapter model: IntelĀ® HD Graphics 630. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product colour: Silver

The Art of Performance Without Boundaries

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 is a premium high-performance all-in-one PC, featuring a 23.8 inch NanoEdge display with an ultra-thin 2 mm physical bezel and an incredible 90% screen-to-body ratio for unbounded visuals. Zen AiO ZN242 is has a stylish and elegant modern design with a thin and sleek stand. The uncluttered design features ventilation outlets hidden in the ASUS logo and a pop-up camera design. Designed to deliver the ultimate all-in-one computing experience, Zen AiO ZN242 is powered by up to a 7th Generation IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i7-7700HQ quad-core processor, 32GB of RAM, NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTXā„¢ 1050 graphics, and a 512GB PCIeĀ® SSD or a hard disk drive enhanced with the revolutionary IntelĀ® OptaneĀ® memory.

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242IFGK-CA013R All-in-One PC/workstation specs

Display

Screen shape: Flat
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
LED backlight: yes
HD type: Full HD
Touchscreen: no
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8")

Processor

ECC supported by processor: no
Memory channels supported by processor: Dual
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 1600,2133,2400 MHz
Memory types supported by processor: DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Conflict-Free processor: yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 64 GB
Bus type: DMI3
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 16
PCI Express configurations: 1x16,1x8+2x4,2x8
PCI Express slots version: 3.0
Processor codename: Kaby Lake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor series: Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Tjunction: 100 Ā°C
Configurable TDP-down: 35 W
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 45 W
System bus rate: 8 GT/s
Processor cache: 6 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 4
Processor boost frequency: 3.5 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz
Processor model: i5-7300HQ
Processor generation: 7th gen IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5
Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory clock speed: 2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 32 GB
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Compatible memory cards: MMC,SD
Card reader integrated: yes
Optical drive type: N
SSD capacity: 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
Total SSDs capacity: 256 GB
HDD capacity: 1000 GB
Number of HDDs installed: 1
Total HDDs capacity: 1000 GB
Storage media: HDD+SSD
Total storage capacity: 1256 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter ID: 0x591B
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.4
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory: 64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 3
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 350 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1000 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: IntelĀ® HD Graphics 630
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics adapter model: NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics adapter: yes

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes
RMS rated power: 6 W
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Network

Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
Microphone in: yes
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 3
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Cable lock slot: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Product colour: Silver

Performance

Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version: 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
IntelĀ® AES New Instructions (IntelĀ® AES-NI): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video HD Technology (IntelĀ® CVT HD): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
IntelĀ® Hyper Threading Technology (IntelĀ® HT Technology): no
IntelĀ® Identity Protection Technology (IntelĀ® IPT): yes
IntelĀ® InTruā„¢ 3D Technology: yes
IntelĀ® My WiFi Technology (IntelĀ® MWT): yes
IntelĀ® OS Guard: yes
IntelĀ® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Secure Key: yes
IntelĀ® Smart Response Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
IntelĀ® Wireless Display (IntelĀ® WiDi): yes
Processor ARK ID: 97456
Processor package size: 42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets: AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes

Pen

Pen included: no

Weight & dimensions

Depth (without stand): 4.2 cm
Weight (with stand): 5 kg
Height (with stand): 406 mm
Depth (with stand): 193 mm
Width (with stand): 540 mm

Packaging content

Quick start guide: yes
AC adapter included: yes
Warranty card: yes

Other features

Autonomy mode: no
Detachable display: no
3D: no