Sunlite Encore is a rebuilt, refreshed and re-tuned Mini-ITX small-form-factor computer built around the Intel Z490 chipset and represents one of my previous best efforts in creating a compact, high-performance portable gaming PC. It's built on the MSI MEG Z490i UNIFY motherboard for both its high CPU overclocking and memory overclocking potential. It is powered by a very special and highly-binned 1 of 200, 10-core, 20 thread Intel Core i9-10900K LTX Golden Sample with an all core overclock of 5.1GHz and a ring ratio of 4.3GHz.

It features 16GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro B-die memory allowing for an overclock of 4266MT/s C16 in 2N mode @1.52v (16-17-17-28) with completely fine tuned sub-timings and turn around timings for high bandwidth, low latency and temperature focused reliability for this compact form factor.

For the operating system, it uses a Samsung 970 EVO Plus 250GB NVMe SSD operating at a 3.5GB/sec and for storage, a Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB NVMe SSD operating at a 3.5GB/sec.

Airflow is handled by a Alpenföhn Black Ridge for both the CPU, VRM and memory while the GPU is actively cooled by its dedicated cooling solution. Cold air is taken in directly from the outside of the case on the CPU side an exhausted out of the top of the case. As for the GPU side, cold air is taken in through the GPU's rear fan exhausted out of the back while the front fan takes in air and is then passed through and exhausted by the power supply from the top of the case. With this multi chamber and passthrough setup for various components, this means that the system can achieve a very efficient cooling profile and remains silent at idle, moderate use and slightly audible during heavy gaming.

Sunlite Encore is refined, quiet, portable and no-compromise 10-core, 4K dedicated gaming and emulation machine for the living room and on the go.