Packaging and Contents
The box ECS uses the more familiar black and orange theme with the front detailing that the unit inside is part of the LIVA One family of ultra-powerful Mini-PCs. Beyond that, there is nothing else to see on the front. The system's specification can be found on the left side, where you will find the support processor TDPs, front and rear I/O, chipset, and socket. Beyond that, there is no specific list of supported CPUs beyond Intel's 12th and 13th generation Core series processors with a TDP of 35 to 65 watts.
The back is the same as the front with no information present while the right side is similar in that there is no marketing or information presented here either. I don't find that to be a bad thing considering the modern era of buying things online; all the information you need will likely be present on the etailers' product page or can be found on the ECS website.
Internally, the packaging is designed with the system placed in the center, wrapped in plastic, and surrounded by a cardboard insert. Lifting the insert out reveals another cardboard compartment that holds all the necessary accessories, such as the VESA mount, the needed screws, and the power brick and plug.
When it comes to bundled hardware, you will find everything you expect. First, you will get the system and power brick, but you will also find a VESA mounting plate, screws, and a user's guide. Since this is a barebones unit, I installed 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) of Patriot Signature 3200 MHz memory and a Team Group MP33 512 GB NVMe SSD. For the OS, I opted for Windows 11 Pro. While the unit is very affordable at $235 for this particular barebones setup, the cost of the CPU, Memory, and SSD added up to $505 as configured. Certainly not a bad price, all things considered, but the real question is how it stands up to other Mini-PCs using more efficient mobile processors.
- ECS LIVA ONE H610 Barebones system
- Power brick
- VESA mounting plate
- VESA screws
- Vertical Stand
- Heatsink
- Manual