Acer Announces Veriton RI110 Mini PC AI Workstation Powered by Core Ultra X7 358H
Acer has introduced the Veriton RI110, a compact mini PC AI workstation powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor. Weighing roughly 0.63 kg, the device packs high-speed networking including 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports, an OCuLink expansion port, and Acer's Qubi Claw agentic AI software. The mini workstation reflects the growing trend of bringing enterprise-grade networking and dedicated AI agent workflows into ultra-compact desktop designs. With built-in 10GbE networking and a PCIe Gen4 x4 OCuLink interface, users can easily connect external GPUs or fast storage arrays to handle heavy local AI workloads. The Veriton RI110 supports up to 96GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to a 4TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, alongside Wi-Fi 7 and dual USB-C 40Gbps ports. Its preinstalled Acer Qubi Claw software runs local agentic workflows inside an isolated sandbox, keeping sensitive data safe during tasks like automated web research and audio transcription.
## BACKGROUND
OCuLink (Optical Copper Link) is a high-performance connector standard that provides direct PCIe connectivity over external cables, making it popular for connecting external graphics processing units (eGPUs) to mini PCs without the overhead of Thunderbolt protocols. Meanwhile, agentic AI solutions are designed to execute complex, multi-step automated tasks directly on local hardware, ensuring data privacy and reducing reliance on cloud infrastructure.