- AquaTouch combines premium components with a translucent, interactive touchscreen
- 10.4-inch screen overlays visuals directly onto visible internal hardware
- Incorporates a high-power 850-watt power supply, but two 120mm ARGB fans maintain airflow
The AquaTouch is a mini PC featuring a 9L aluminum case with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and support for modern discrete graphics cards, including Nvidia’s RTX 50 series.
Its configuration includes PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion and support for Gen5 x4 NVMe storage, specifications typically associated with larger desktop systems.
But the most distinctive feature is the integrated 10.4-inch translucent touchscreen directly integrated into the case.
Translucent touchscreen
This translucent touchscreen supports ten-point touch input and overlays visuals onto visible internal components.
White areas of displayed content appear transparent, allowing material below to remain visible.
Users can use the display for system monitoring, personalized visuals, or quick interaction without external input devices.
Although visually striking, the practical value of a permanently mounted translucent display is highly dependent on software support and long-term ease of use.
Despite its size, the AquaTouch emphasizes modern connectivity and expandability.
The ITX motherboard features Wi-Fi 7 with high theoretical throughput, Bluetooth 5.4, and a mix of USB ports, including USB4 at 40Gbps, with multiple M.2 slots supporting storage expansion on Gen5 and Gen4 drives.
The case supports a range of high-end Nvidia and AMD graphics cards rather than limiting compatibility to a single model.
A compact 1U 850W power supply delivers power, a choice that prioritizes margin but also raises questions about sustainable thermal performance.
To address potential thermal issues, the system uses a compact airflow layout with two 120mm ARGB fans and additional active cooling on the CPU.
The ITX layout allows for component replacement rather than the sealed configurations typical of many mini PCs.
Users can upgrade memory, storage, and graphics cards, positioning the system as modular rather than disposable.
However, the internal layout favors density and visual presentation, which can restrict the range of compatible components.
The AquaTouch is currently available through a Kickstarter campaign that has already attracted 218 backers and raised $177,832.
This total exceeds the initial fundraising goal of $5,006 by more than 3,400%, with six days remaining. Multiple reward tiers are available, including limited packages capped at 100 units.
The focus on project support is now directly linked to this funding window, as availability depends on the success of the campaign and the move to production.
Disclaimer: We do not recommend or endorse any crowdfunding projects. All crowdfunding campaigns have inherent risks, including the possibility of delays, changes or non-delivery of products. Potential funders should carefully evaluate the details and proceed at their own discretion.
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