Brad LinderMilk-V Megrez mini ITX board with EIC7700X RISC-V chip now available for $199
The Milk-V Megrez is a mini ITX motherboard powered by an ESWIN EIC7700X processor featuring four SiFive P550 RISC-V (RV64CG) processors cores, Imagination AXM-8-256 graphics, and an NPU that delivers up to 20 TOPS of AI performance.
First unveiled in August, the board is now available for purchase from ARACE for $199 and up.
The starting price is for a model with 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory soldered to the mainboard, but you can also buy a 32GB model for $269.
Measuring 170 x 170mm (6.7″ x 6.7″), the Milk-V Megrez should fit in any computer chassis designed for mini ITX boards, allowing you to build your own RISC-V computer. And while the memory is not designed to be user upgradeable, the board does have plenty of expansion options including:
- 1 x PCIe X8 connector (PCIe 3.0 x4)
- 1 x M.2 E-Key for a wireless module
- 1 x M.2 M-Key (PCIe 2.0 x2)
- 1 x SATA connector
- 1 x eMMC connector
- 1 x microSD card reader
Ports include:
- 1 x HDMI 2.0
- 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A host
- 2 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x 3.5mm audio input
- 1 x 3.5mm audio output
The board also has a 12V DC power input, support for a 24-pin ATX power supply, and connectors for a fan and CR1220 RTC battery, among other features.
via LinuxGizmos
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Milk-V Megrez is a Mini-ITX device powered by the ESWIN EIC7700X. It features a built-in quad-core SiFive P550 CPU, specifically designed for RISC-V native development. With a high-performance GPU, it delivers a smooth desktop experience, while its 19.95 TOPS NPU provides exceptional local AI capabilities. The Milk-V Megrez marks a significant milestone in RISC-V desktop technology.
