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Shop›Desktops›ASUS Chromebox CF40-BC012UN Intel® Celeron® N N4500 8 GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM 64 GB eMMC ChromeOS Mini PC Black
ASUS Chromebox CF40-BC012UN Intel® Celeron® N N4500 8 GB LPDDR4x-SDRAM 64 GB eMMC ChromeOS Mini PC Black
£275.47
£330.56 inc. VAT
Out of Stock(0)MPN: CF40-BC012UN
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Key Features
ASUS Fanless Chromebox CF40 BC012UN
Mini PC 1 x Celeron N4500 / up to 2.8 GHz
RAM 8 GB
eMMC 64 GB
UHD Graphics
IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Gigabit Ethernet
Chrome OS
monitor: none
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £275 ex-VAT, the ASUS Chromebox CF40 is basically a “let’s make things easy” mini-desktop: ChromeOS, fast boot, simple admin, and very low fuss for day-to-day web work. If your users live in browser apps (Google Workspace, web-based line-of-business tools, email, Teams/Meet via browser) and you want something that behaves predictably for years without Windows updates or driver drama, this is a solid buy. It’s also a good fit for shared environments like reception desks, training rooms, classrooms, or lightweight office setups where you want safe, centrally managed endpoints.
That said, it’s not a great choice if you expect heavy multitasking, offline-first apps, or anything that needs traditional desktop software that won’t run comfortably in ChromeOS. You’re paying for simplicity, not power, and the value only really holds if your workload matches the platform. If your team’s workflows already fit ChromeOS, it’s a sensible, cost-effective box; if they don’t, you’ll quickly feel the limits and end up spending more later to “upgrade your upgrade.”
Specifications
Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Celeron N
Processor modelN4500
Processor cores2
Processor threads2
Memory
Internal memory8 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR4x-SDRAM
Storage
Total storage capacity64 GB
Storage mediaeMMC
Optical drive typeN
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardN
On-board graphics cardY
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel UHD Graphics
Network
Ethernet LANY
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiY
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity1
HDMI ports quantity2
HDMI version1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Design
Cable lock slotY
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Product colourBlack
Performance
Product typeMini PC (<= 3L)
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