x86 chips that can run without a fan have disappointing performance, and the segment has been pretty stagnant. If a manufacturer wants to release a new NUC-like

x86 chips that can run without a fan have disappointing performance, and the segment has been pretty stagnant. If a manufacturer wants to release a new NUC-like device with better performance than the old NUC-like device, they have little choice but to install a fan.