ASRock DeskSlim Fits Socketed Desktop CPUs In 5 Liters

By Indie Kings | October 4, 2026

Updated October 4, 2026: ASRock detailed the DeskSlim X600 and DeskSlim B760 as compact 5 liter PCs with desktop system features. The catch is the socket, because both use socketed desktop processors where similar small machines use soldered mobile chips.

Image: Small form factor mini PC. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, Bruno413.

The image above shows a small form factor mini PC for scale reference. The pictured machine is a Trigkey S5 mini PC, not a DeskSlim. Readers should not mistake the photo for the ASRock systems described below.

Sockets, Not Solder

According to VideoCardz by WhyCry, published Oct 4, 2026 at 14:33 GMT, ASRock detailed two compact 5 liter PCs with desktop system features. The report identifies the systems as DeskSlim X600 and DeskSlim B760. The central point is that both use socketed desktop processors.

That choice separates these two machines from similar Mini PCs described in the same report. According to the same VideoCardz report, similar Mini PCs use soldered mobile processors and SO-DIMM memory. The DeskSlim pair does not follow that pattern.

ASRock provides socketed desktop processor support on both models, as reported by VideoCardz. The X600 uses AMD AM5. The B760 uses Intel LGA1700. That distinction defines the lineup.

The X600 supports AMD Ryzen 9000, Ryzen 8000 and Ryzen 7000 series processors, according to the report. CPU power is listed to 120W on that model. The platform is therefore a desktop AMD socket in a 5 liter chassis.

The B760 supports Intel 12th Gen Core, 13th Gen Core and 14th Gen Core processors, according to the same report. CPU support is listed to 125W on that model. The platform is therefore a desktop Intel socket in the same 5 liter size class.

The report headline frames the capacity as 125W desktop CPUs and discrete GPUs in a 5L PC. That headline covers the Intel maximum. The AMD maximum is separately listed as 120W. Both figures come from the VideoCardz summary of ASRock materials.

This socket first framing matters because sockets affect processor selection. A socketed desktop processor can be chosen from a desktop stack. A soldered mobile processor cannot be changed in the same way. The report presents that contrast as the unusual element.

ASRock also pairs those sockets with four DDR5 DIMM slots on both models, according to VideoCardz. That is standard desktop memory form factor, not SO-DIMM. The report explicitly contrasts four standard DDR5 DIMM slots with SO-DIMM in similar machines.

Both systems also provide PCIe 5.0 x16 for discrete graphics, according to the report. That slot allows a discrete card where many small machines have no slot or use soldered graphics. The discrete slot is part of the desktop system features claim.

In short, the structure is desktop socket plus desktop memory form plus discrete graphics slot. That combination is the reason the report treats 5 liters as notable here. The volume alone is not the story. The socket inside that volume is the story.

Readers looking for a short quotable summary can use this sentence. According to VideoCardz, ASRock detailed two 5 liter PCs that use socketed desktop CPUs, four DDR5 DIMM slots and PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics. That sentence captures the headline difference.

Another quotable sentence is this one. Unlike similar Mini PCs with soldered mobile processors and SO-DIMM, these two provide sockets and standard DIMM slots. That contrast comes directly from the VideoCardz report.

X600 and B760 Side by Side

According to VideoCardz by WhyCry, the DeskSlim X600 is the AMD AM5 model. It supports Ryzen 9000, Ryzen 8000 and Ryzen 7000 processors. Maximum CPU power is listed at 120W.

According to the same report, the DeskSlim B760 is the Intel LGA1700 model. It supports 12th Gen Core, 13th Gen Core and 14th Gen Core processors. Maximum CPU power is listed at 125W.

Both models share the same chassis volume. Both are described as compact 5 liter PCs. Both are described as having desktop system features. The socket and processor stack are the main platform split.

Memory configuration is shared across both models in the report. Both have four DDR5 DIMM slots. Both are listed to 256GB maximum. Both carry an advertised DDR5-7200+ speed via overclocking.

Graphics slot configuration is also shared in the report. Both provide PCIe 5.0 x16 for discrete graphics. Both accept low profile dual slot cards to 200mm long. The size limits add 70mm tall and 38mm thick.

Storage and wired networking are listed with one platform split and broad similarity elsewhere. The table below restates the comparison exactly as specified for this article. All values below come from the VideoCardz report on ASRock materials.

The table makes the platform choice clear. AMD buyers get AM5 with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 support. Intel buyers get LGA1700 with 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Core support. Maximum CPU ratings differ by 5W between the two listings.

Memory rows are identical in the table. Four DDR5 DIMM slots on each model is unusual for the size class described. Maximum memory of 256GB is listed for each model. Advertised speed of DDR5-7200+ via overclocking is listed for each model.

Graphics rows are also identical in the table. PCIe 5.0 x16 appears on both models. Low profile dual slot sizing to 200mm appears on both models. That symmetry keeps the choice focused on processor platform.

Storage rows show the one internal expansion split. X600 is listed with one PCIe 5.0 x4 plus one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2. B760 is listed with two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2. Both models list two SATA 6Gb/s ports.

Networking rows are identical. Each model lists 2.5GbE. Adapter rows are identical. Each model lists external 240W and 330W adapters. Availability rows are identical. Each model is listed through global distribution with regional variance.

A quotable sentence for this section is straightforward. According to VideoCardz, X600 means AM5 to 120W and B760 means LGA1700 to 125W, with the rest of the core specification shared. That sentence helps readers choose by socket.

Another quotable sentence covers storage. According to the report, X600 provides one Gen5 x4 plus one Gen4 x4 M.2 while B760 provides two Gen4 x4 M.2. That is the internal expansion difference to remember.

Memory Like a Tower

According to VideoCardz, ASRock provides four standard DDR5 DIMM slots on both models. That count applies to X600 and to B760. The form factor is standard DIMM, not SO-DIMM.

The report contrasts that choice with similar Mini PCs. Similar Mini PCs use SO-DIMM, according to the source. The DeskSlim approach uses full size desktop DIMM slots. That is why this section uses a tower comparison.

Maximum capacity is listed at 256GB on both models. That figure assumes four populated slots. It applies equally to X600 and B760 in the report. The table above restates that shared maximum.

Advertised speed is listed as DDR5-7200+ via overclocking on both models. The plus sign indicates advertised headroom beyond the stated number. The OC designation indicates overclocking is involved. Both points come from the reported specification.

Four slots matter for capacity planning. Two slots limit a small board to two modules. Four slots allow four modules to reach the listed 256GB total. The report positions four DIMM as a desktop system feature.

Standard DIMM also matters for module sourcing. Desktop DIMM is a common desktop tower form factor. SO-DIMM is the smaller form commonly associated with compact machines in the report. ASRock chose the tower form here, according to VideoCardz.

A quotable sentence for memory is this one. According to VideoCardz, both DeskSlim models provide four standard DDR5 DIMM slots to 256GB at advertised DDR5-7200+ via overclocking. That sentence contains the full memory claim.

Another quotable sentence adds the contrast. Unlike similar Mini PCs with soldered mobile processors and SO-DIMM, these machines use socketed desktop CPUs and four standard DIMM slots. That contrast is the angle of this article.

Readers should note what the report does not establish about memory. The report does not establish specific kit compatibility in this summary. The report does not establish stability at maximum overclocked speed for every configuration. Those details would require ASRock documentation beyond the summarized facts used here.

The memory point connects directly to the socket point. Socketed desktop processors pair naturally with standard DIMM slots. Soldered mobile processors pair with SO-DIMM in the comparison machines. The report presents DeskSlim as taking the desktop path on both elements.

200mm of Graphics

According to VideoCardz, both models provide PCIe 5.0 x16 for discrete graphics. That slot is present on X600 and on B760. It is the physical basis for the graphics discussion.

The slot holds low profile dual slot cards to 200mm long, according to the report. Height is limited to 70mm. Thickness is limited to 38mm. All three limits define the compatible card envelope.

Those dimensions describe a compact discrete card. Length to 200mm restricts longer cards. Low profile restricts taller brackets and taller coolers. Dual slot to 38mm restricts thicker coolers. Buyers must stay inside all three numbers.

ASRock confirms NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell support, according to VideoCardz. Those are the two named compatible cards in the report. No other specific card models are listed in the verified facts used here.

GPU choice is restricted by low profile form factor and available power, according to the report. Form factor sets the physical envelope. Available power sets the electrical envelope. Both constraints apply at the same time.

Gaming use is positioned alongside workstation and local AI, according to the report. That positioning covers intended use cases. It does not establish measured results for any of those uses. Measured results would need separate verification.

ASRock provides SteamOS install instructions and markets X600 for gaming, according to VideoCardz. SteamOS here refers to Valve SteamOS guidance referenced in the report. The instructions are listed as provided by ASRock. The gaming marketing is specifically attached to X600 in the facts used here.

A quotable sentence for graphics is this one. According to VideoCardz, the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot holds low profile dual slot cards to 200mm long, 70mm tall and 38mm thick. That sentence gives the physical filter.

Another quotable sentence names support. According to the report, ASRock confirms NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell support. That sentence gives the named examples.

A third quotable sentence covers limits. According to the report, GPU choice is restricted by low profile form factor and available power. That sentence reminds readers that slot presence alone does not guarantee every card fits.

The SteamOS point deserves a separate quotable sentence. According to VideoCardz, ASRock provides SteamOS install instructions and markets X600 for gaming. That sentence links operating system guidance to intended use.

Adapters Outside

According to VideoCardz, external 240W and 330W adapters keep the chassis at 5 liters. The adapters sit outside the chassis. The chassis volume therefore excludes the brick.

That external power approach is common logic for very small systems. Internal power components occupy volume. Moving conversion outside preserves internal volume for socket, DIMM slots and graphics. The report ties the 5 liter figure to external adapters.

Two adapter options are listed. One is 240W external. The other is 330W external. Both are listed for X600 and for B760. The choice between them will depend on configuration and available power needs described in fuller documentation.

CPU maxima interact with adapter choice. X600 lists CPU power to 120W. B760 lists CPU power to 125W. Discrete graphics adds draw beyond the processor. The report notes GPU choice is restricted in part by available power.

A quotable sentence for power is this one. According to VideoCardz, external 240W and 330W adapters keep the chassis at 5 liters. That sentence explains the volume math.

Availability is listed as global distribution with regional variance. That applies to both models. The phrase means distribution is broad while specific availability may differ by region. The report includes that variance as part of the availability fact.

Another quotable sentence covers availability. According to the report, the systems are available through global distribution, while availability may differ by region. That sentence sets purchase expectations without overstating local stock.

Readers should not infer adapter inclusion details beyond the facts used here. The facts establish external 240W and 330W adapters as the power approach. They do not establish which adapter ships with which configuration in each region. Regional variance may affect that detail.

The outside adapter is part of the desktop features in miniature theme. Desktop sockets need power headroom. Discrete graphics needs power headroom. External bricks supply that headroom without expanding the 5 liter chassis.

What Is Not Established

This section lists what the verified facts do not establish. It uses the second required table to restate the unusual elements. It then names gaps that readers should not fill with assumptions.

The table restates the structural contrast. CPU mounting is socketed desktop on DeskSlim against soldered mobile in the comparison. Memory form is four standard DIMM against SO-DIMM. Those two rows carry the article angle.

GPU row shows discrete PCIe 5.0 x16 to 200mm against often none or soldered. That row reflects the comparison language in the verified facts. Power brick row shows external adapters against varies, unstated here. OS guidance row shows SteamOS instructions included against not stated.

Beyond those rows, several common purchase questions remain unanswered in the facts used here. Prices [NEEDS VERIFICATION]. Retail configurations [NEEDS VERIFICATION]. Cooler behavior and thermals [NEEDS VERIFICATION]. Noise [NEEDS VERIFICATION]. Benchmarks and FPS [NEEDS VERIFICATION].

The facts also do not establish long term processor upgrade paths beyond socket names. AM5 and LGA1700 are named as sockets. Supported generations are listed as Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 for X600 and 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core for B760. Future support beyond those stacks is not stated here.

Memory stability at DDR5-7200+ OC for every kit is not established in the summary used here. The speed is advertised via overclocking. Specific kit support would be a separate documentation question. Readers should consult full board documentation before buying kits for that target.

Graphics compatibility beyond the two named PRO cards and the size envelope is not established here. The envelope is 200mm by 70mm by 38mm in low profile dual slot form. Power limits further restrict choice. Exact card by card fit is not listed beyond the two confirmations.

SteamOS instructions are established as provided, but scope is not detailed here. The report states ASRock provides SteamOS install instructions. It does not detail steps, supported builds or driver specifics in the facts used here. X600 gaming marketing is stated without measured outcomes.

Networking and storage facts are limited to interface counts and generations. Both list 2.5GbE. X600 lists one PCIe 5.0 x4 plus one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2. B760 lists two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2. Both list two SATA 6Gb/s. Throughput in practice is not established here.

A quotable sentence for gaps is this one. According to the facts used here, sockets, DIMM form, slot size, adapter wattages and SteamOS guidance are established, while prices, thermals, noise, benchmarks and FPS are not. That sentence keeps the article within verification.

FAQ

What are DeskSlim X600 and B760?
They are 5 liter PCs with desktop system features, according to VideoCardz by WhyCry, with X600 on AMD AM5 and B760 on Intel LGA1700.

Which processors are supported?
X600 supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 to 120W, while B760 supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core to 125W, according to the report.

What memory do they use?
Both use four standard DDR5 DIMM slots to 256GB at advertised DDR5-7200+ via overclocking, not SO-DIMM, according to VideoCardz.

What graphics cards fit?
Low profile dual slot PCIe cards to 200mm long, 70mm tall and 38mm thick fit the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, with NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell named as supported.

How is power handled in 5 liters?
External 240W and 330W adapters keep the chassis at 5 liters, and GPU choice remains restricted by form factor and available power.

Is SteamOS supported and where can buyers get these systems?
ASRock provides SteamOS install instructions and markets X600 for gaming, and both systems are available through global distribution with regional variance.

Bottom Line

According to VideoCardz by WhyCry, DeskSlim X600 and B760 put socketed desktop CPUs, four DDR5 DIMM slots and PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics into 5 liter PCs. X600 covers AMD AM5 to 120W. B760 covers Intel LGA1700 to 125W.

The memory and graphics details reinforce the same point. Four standard DIMM to 256GB at DDR5-7200+ OC replaces SO-DIMM. A 200mm low profile dual slot envelope with two named PRO cards gives discrete options inside strict size and power limits. External 240W and 330W adapters preserve the small chassis.

SteamOS install instructions and X600 gaming marketing add operating system guidance to the hardware story. Global distribution with regional variance frames availability. Unanswered items including prices, thermals, noise, benchmarks and FPS remain marked [NEEDS VERIFICATION] and should not be assumed.

Sources: VideoCardz by WhyCry, “ASRock DeskSlim packs 125W desktop CPUs and discrete GPUs into a 5L PC”, published Oct 4, 2026 14:33 GMT, https://videocardz.com/newz/asrock-deskslim-packs-125w-desktop-cpus-and-discrete-gpus-into-a-5l-pc