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Thelio Spark (thelio-spark-r3-n3)

Thelio Spark

The System76 Thelio Spark is a desktop with the following specifications:

  • Chassis
  • Processor options
  • Motherboard
  • Daughterboard
  • Graphics options
    • Up to one dedicated GPU
      • Primary GPU slot:
        • PCIe 4.0 x8
        • Up to 4-slot height
    • GPU size:
      • Internal clearance: 358mm
      • Recommended maximum length: 348mm
    • Tested with the following GPUs:
  • Expansion
    • 1x PCIe 4.0 x8 (primary GPU slot)
      • Fits physical x16 cards, runs at x8 bandwidth
    • 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
      • Fits physical x16 cards, runs at x4 bandwidth
  • Memory
    • Up to 64 (2x32GB) dual-channel DDR5 DIMMs @ 5600 MHz
      • User-expandable up to 192GB (4x48GB)
        • 4-slot configurations run at 3600 MHz
    • Tested with the following RAM modules (may ship with other tested modules):
  • Networking
    • 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet (Intel I219-V)
    • 1x M.2 PCIe wireless card (Realtek RTL8852CE)
      • WiFi 6E
      • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Power
  • Sound
    • Back: 3.5mm line out, line in, microphone jacks
    • Top: 3.5mm line out, microphone jacks
    • Up to 7.1-channel audio output
    • Realtek ALC897 audio chipset
    • HDMI, DisplayPort audio
  • Storage
    • 1x M.2 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSD
      • PCIe NVMe Gen 4
    • 1x M.2 22110/2280 SSD
      • PCIe NVMe Gen 4
    • 2x 2.5" (15mm) SATA III
  • USB
    • Back ports:
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • Front ports:
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  • Dimensions
    • 43.8cm × 24.7cm × 37.2cm