ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS EN255050EC — Barebone Gaming Mini PC
GeForce RTX 5050 8 GBCore Ultra 5 235HXWi-Fi 7 · BT 5.4Barebone — add RAM & SSD
The ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS EN255050EC is a compact gaming mini PC that pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (14 cores, 2.9 up to 5.1 GHz) with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR6. It is sold as a barebone: the case, motherboard, processor, graphics, cooling and power adapter are there, but you add the memory, the SSD and the operating system. At 210 × 203 × 62.2 mm it is about the size of a hardback book, with two M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0) and two memory slots for up to 96 GB. Networking is 2 × 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and the graphics drive up to four displays over DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1b. In practice it gives desktop-class gaming and creative performance in a box that fits on a desk or TV unit.
Compatibility — check before buying:
Barebone: no memory, no SSD, no operating system. It needs laptop-size DDR5 memory (DDR5-6400 CSODIMM or DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM) — desktop DIMMs do not fit — plus an M.2 NVMe SSD and a Windows licence. The power cord in the box depends on the sales region, so ask us and we confirm the plug for Cyprus. There is no 2.5-inch drive bay. Do not confuse it with the -W5B version (ZBOX-EN255050EC-BE-W5B), which comes with 16 GB, 1 TB and Windows 11 Home. Tell us what you want to run and we suggest memory, SSD and setup.
Best For
✓ 1080p and 1440p gaming
✓ Compact living-room gaming PC
✓ Photo and video editing
✓ Home office with gaming on the side
✓ Multi-monitor desks (up to 4)
✓ Users who pick their own RAM and SSD
Key Features
GeForce RTX 5050 8 GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR6, DLSS and ray tracing for 1080p gaming and creative apps.
Core Ultra 5 235HX
14-core Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX up to 5.1 GHz for gaming, multitasking and content work.
Fast networking
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2 × 2.5 Gb Ethernet for online gaming, streaming and large downloads.
Build it your way
Choose your own memory (up to 96 GB) and NVMe SSD and install the operating system you need.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
ZOTAC |
| Product |
ZBOX MAGNUS EN255050EC (Barebone) |
| Part Number |
ZBOX-EN255050EC-BE |
| EAN / GTIN |
8886307703002 |
| Platform |
| Processor |
an Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (14 cores, 2.9 up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Chipset |
Intel, NVIDIA |
| Graphics |
an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory |
2 × DDR5-6400 CSODIMM / DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots, up to 96 GB |
| Operating System |
None — Windows 11 ready |
| Storage |
| M.2 Slots |
1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 (2280) + 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA (2280) |
| 2.5-inch Bay |
None |
| Card Reader |
None |
| Display & Audio |
| Video Outputs |
1 × HDMI 2.1b (4K 480 Hz / 8K 120 Hz with DSC) · 3 × DisplayPort 2.1 (4K 480 Hz / 8K 165 Hz with DSC) |
| Displays |
Up to 4 |
| Audio |
Microphone / headphone combo port · 8-channel via HDMI |
| Connectivity |
| USB |
5 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-A) |
| Thunderbolt |
2 × Thunderbolt 4 |
| LAN |
2 × 2.5 Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 · 2 × external antennas (SMA) |
| Physical |
| Power Supply |
External AC adapter, 20 V / 330 W |
| Cooling |
Fan + heatsink |
| Dimensions |
210 × 203 × 62.2 mm |
| Mounting |
Wall mount ready (brackets included) |
| Kensington Lock |
Yes |
| Colour |
Black |
| In the Box |
| Included |
ZBOX unit, 2 × Wi-Fi antennas, 330 W AC adapter, power cord (region-dependent), wall mount brackets with screws, USB flash drive with drivers, warranty card, quick start guide |
| Not Included |
Memory (RAM), SSD, operating system, keyboard, mouse, monitor |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
ZOTAC’s Europe warranty page lists a 3-year standard warranty for Mini-PCs introduced after 1 January 2021, plus a 2-year extended warranty under ZOTAC’s extension terms. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process for its full duration. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to add?
Laptop-size DDR5 memory (DDR5-6400 CSODIMM or DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; two modules for dual channel, up to 96 GB), an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, and Windows. There is no 2.5-inch bay.
Can it run the latest games?
Yes, at sensible settings. The RTX 5050 with 8 GB is aimed at 1080p gaming with DLSS; for high-refresh 1440p the RTX 5060 Ti in the EN275060TC is the stronger choice.
What is the difference to its siblings?
The EN275060TC has the same case with a Core Ultra 7 255HX and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. The -W5B version of this model comes with 16 GB, 1 TB and Windows 11 Home.
Can it be mounted?
Yes. It is wall-mount ready and the brackets with screws are in the box. It also has a Kensington lock slot.
Singular Expert Insight
We suggest the EN255050EC as the entry point to ZOTAC’s compact gaming line: a real GeForce RTX 5050 in a small box for 1080p gaming and creative work. If you plan 1440p or heavier AI and video work, step up to the EN275060TC. Pick your parts from our
memory (RAM) and
internal SSDs, and we can assemble and install it for you.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want a compact 1080p gaming PC and prefer to choose your own memory and SSD.
Skip it if
You need a ready-to-use PC (take the -W5B version) or 1440p high-refresh gaming.
Also consider
ZOTAC ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC, Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.