Arctic Senza AI 370 review: Strix Point in a stealthy under-desk fanless design

Tom's Hardware Verdict This silent mini PC punches above its weight despite using last-gen AMD silicon. Weaknesses include soldered 32GB RAM and the single M.2 storage slot, which limit expansion options. Pros - + Silent passive design - + Strong, mostly metal build - + Its performance rivals actively cooled and newer-gen competitors - + Fast and ample 32GB DDR5-8000 RAM on-board - + Port selection is decent - + Good pricing compared to rivals Cons - - Fitting under the desk requires care and effort - - Soldered RAM and just one M.2 storage slot - - Not AMD’s newest mobile silicon Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Arctic's latest under-the-desk Senza PC design is using an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mobile processor. Sure, the upgrade has also allowed Arctic to shove ‘AI’ in the product name, but this is a very appealing design with great build quality, good performance, a reasonable selection of ports, and silent operation as the cherry on top. Design of the Arctic Senza AI 370 This definitely isn’t the smallest mini PC around. Its dimensions could probably fit more like three mini PCs in a row. The largest part of this device measures 21.10 (L) × 7.09 (W) × 1.97 (H) inches. In addition to the sizable main unit, there’s also a 120W external PSU and a front panel dongle with some handy ports and an LED-illuminated power button. The central section of the main unit is where all the performance components are located. Its ‘wings’ are basically passive cooling radiators with heatpipes spreading out from the center, perforating a multitude of fins on either side. The Senza, its front panel dongle, and PSU are designed to mount discreetly under your desk. After confirming that everything worked post-unpacking, I dutifully followed the instructions and used the printed template to mount the PC and front panel neatly beneath my oak desk. My desk is so heavy I had to work on it as if I were working under a car, lying on my back, but it slotted into place the first time thanks to the accuracy of the template and my deft use of an awl. All the fittings (screws, fabric fasteners, braces, and straps) are provided in the box with the Senza AI 370. Arctic Senza AI 370 specifications Ports and Upgradeability On the PC back panel, there is a decent selection of ports. The mix includes a USB4 Type-C port, two USB 2.0 Type-A, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. Dedicated video out options are provided with HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 2.0 - but the rear USB4 port can also handle video out, too. Two 3.5mm jacks are also there for audio in and out. Wired networking support is provided with a 2.5G LAN port. The rear is also where you plug in the supplied 120W PSU via a barrel jack. Lastly, there’s an unusual looking dedicated dual USB-C (two Type-C ports positioned at right angles to one another), which mates with the front panel I/O dongle cable supplying USB4 data and power. The use of a front panel I/O dongle is a great idea, and it makes thepower button easy to reach. I wo…