When it comes to desktops, many people envision bulky machines that hum after startup but deliver solid performance. Once heavily relied upon for work, it would have been unimaginable that today's desktops could fit in the palm of your hand, much like this compact device in front of Lao Zhang.

With a volume of just 1.2 liters and a starting weight of 1.16 kg, it effortlessly fits into a backpack for commuting or can be hung behind a monitor as an accessory. What truly astonishes is its cute contrast – when Lao Zhang casually connected his 4K monitor and smoothly opened professional software, the designer at the next workstation was blown away.

"How could something smaller than my home NAS actually run professional software?" you might ask. Don't worry, we're about to unravel the technological mystery: How can the Dell Pro Micro Desktop be so small and yet maintain the performance of a "large" machine?

The secret lies in the cooling technology hidden within an inch. Early computers, constrained by semiconductor processes and integration bottlenecks, required bulky cases to build cooling channels. Today, mainstream CPUs use advanced 5nm/3nm processes, coupled with high-density storage solutions like NVMe SSDs, effectively controlling heat generation. Advanced cooling designs further enable desktops to unleash higher performance.

Take the Dell Pro Micro Desktop, for example. Its linear vents on the top and sides adopt a biomimetic grille design, offering significantly better air intake than traditional mini desktops. This forms a three-dimensional airflow cycle of front intake and rear exhaust, with upper guidance, ensuring that core components like the CPU, graphics card, and hard drive are in effective cooling areas.

Through innovative cooling path design, the desktop efficiently conducts processor heat to the metal body shell. The intelligent temperature control system dynamically adjusts fan speed based on real-time load. Even in high-intensity computing scenarios, the fan blade structure optimized by fluid dynamics keeps operating noise at a low decibel level. Official data shows that the new cooling solutions reduce the surface operating temperature by 9% and noise by 22% compared to previous generations.

This breakthrough in intelligent computing reconciles high performance with low noise. Its cooling capabilities allow it to be truly small, but what truly sets it apart is its unmatched powerful performance. Let's break down just how powerful the Dell Pro Micro Desktop is.

As the first AI PC among commercial desktops, the Dell Pro Micro Desktop is paired with the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor. Built with TSMC's 3nm process, it boasts a turbo frequency of up to 5.30GHz, integrated NPU neural processing units delivering up to 13 TOPS of computing power, and supports localized intelligent software deployment. This achieves a dual breakthrough in AI computing power and energy efficiency.

The built-in NPU supports local computing tasks like dynamic noise suppression and video editing acceleration, with significantly improved performance compared to similar products. Coupled with Dell's excellent cooling design, it allows for deployment in such a compact chassis. Paired with DDR5 high-frequency memory and PCIe 4.0 solid-state drives, it smoothly handles multitasking, data analysis, and professional software, providing stable performance for high-computing scenarios like financial trading and medical image processing.

The "small size + high performance" combination not only meets enterprises' needs for lightweight device deployment but also ensures business efficiency. The Dell Pro Micro Desktop redefines the smart office experience through deeply integrated enhanced intelligent collaboration features.

Official data shows that in Zoom video conferencing scenarios, with the advanced NPU technology built into the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor, processor power consumption can be reduced by up to 58% while supporting real-time rendering of background effects. This allows users to focus on work on Dell's most secure and easily manageable commercial platform.

In Adobe After Effects' scene editing detection feature, its performance is boosted by up to 50%, significantly accelerating creative workflows like video editing and 3D rendering, freeing up more time for creation while producing stunning results.

The Dell Pro Micro Desktop also revolutionizes minimalist aesthetics, preventing distractions from clutter. Contrary to past assumptions, this small chassis boasts impressive expansion capabilities. With super rich expansion interfaces, it rivals large chassis desktops! It achieves a three-in-one combination of data transmission, video output, and device power supply through the exclusive single Type-C interface, eliminating the hassle of traditional desktop wiring.

Users only need one cable for full-featured connections to monitors, peripherals, and power supplies, bidding farewell to cluttered desktops and improving space utilization. The front features dual USB 3.2 interfaces – Gen2 Type-C® (10 Gbps) and Gen 1 (5 Gbps), along with a headphone jack. The back integrates DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1, and a 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet port (optional), with up to 4 USB interfaces and support for intelligent power-on functionality.

HDMI 2.1 supports a maximum resolution of 5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz (with Intel® Core™ Ultra processor series) or 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz (with 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors). DisplayPort 2.1 supports an even higher resolution of 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz (with Intel® Core™ Ultra processor series), while 1.4a supports up to 5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz (with 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors). Up to four displays can be equipped simultaneously, with an "interface density" comparable to workstations.

The Dell Pro Micro series redefines the smart office experience through deep integration of Dell Optimizer intelligent tuning software and rapid response technology. It automatically learns users' work habits and dynamically optimizes system resource allocation, significantly enhancing the performance of commonly used applications.

For instance, in high-load tasks like video rendering and 3D modeling, Dell Optimizer intelligently adjusts the computing power allocation of the CPU, GPU, and NPU to ensure smooth task execution while reducing power consumption. Its ExpressResponse feature prioritizes the current application, reducing lag and improving work efficiency.

Dell's rapid response technology further enhances the practical performance of the Dell Pro Micro series. Through ExpressConnect intelligent dual-network connectivity, the device simultaneously accesses two networks, improving data transfer speeds and video conference bandwidth, ensuring stable and efficient remote collaboration.

This powerful hardware and software collaboration and optimization make the Dell Pro Micro series the preferred productivity tool for users in industries like healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

This 1.2-liter "magic box" proves a truth with its core technology: In the digital age, influence is never proportional to size. When computing power can be elegantly hidden in the crevices of life and work, the possibilities for innovation are as ubiquitous as air. A machine that makes people want to touch and be captivated by it, the Dell Pro Micro Desktop is truly one of a kind!