ECS Elitegroup

LIVA Z

CPU Celeron N3350

GPU Intel HD 500

Max RAM 4GB

Drives 1

From $170

Seller Amazon

The ECS Elitegroup LIVA Z is a mini PC powered by the Intel Celeron N3350 (7th gen). It features a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Intel HD 500. Supports up to 4GB of RAM across 2 slots. Storage capacity of up to 1 drive. Networking features 2 Ethernet ports (up to 1G). Dimensions: 128 × 117 × 33mm (0.49L).

CPU & Performance

CPUCeleron N3350

Generation7th

Threads2

Single-core16

Multi-core2

Socket0

GPU

GPUIntel HD 500

Discrete GPUNo

Integrated GPUYes

eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM4GB

RAM slots2

ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives1

SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays2

Network

Max Ethernet2G

1G ports2

vProN

Physical

Dimensions128 × 117 × 33 mm

Volume0.49L

Power

PSU65W

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, and very small desk setups. Consider ECS Elitegroup LIVA Z if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed Intel Celeron N3350 processor and Intel Intel HD 500 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

ECS Elitegroup LIVA Z features Intel Celeron N3350 with Intel Intel HD 500 integrated GPU, offering 2× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include 7th CPU generation and 2 threads. Memory support includes up to 4GB RAM across 2 slots. Storage support includes up to 1 storage drive and 1× M.2 SATA slot. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 2× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 128 × 117 × 33 mm chassis (0.49L). Power information lists 65W power supply.

Based on its overall score of 73.3, ECS Elitegroup LIVA Z is positioned as a lower-ranked mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Verdict

Best for

basic office work, web browsing, digital signage, router/firewall or homelab use, very small desk setups.

Avoid if

you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet.

Alternatives

AOOSTAR T8 Plus / M8S — better value at comparable performance
GMKtec/Morefine Nucbox K11 4090M — higher performance ceiling
CWWK/Topton 1245U 8x2.5G — stronger wired networking for homelab use

Review

The ECS Elitegroup LIVA Z is a palm-size mini PC built around Intel Celeron N3350 and Intel Intel HD 500 integrated graphics. With a listed price around $170, it is aimed at buyers looking for basic office work, web browsing, digital signage, router/firewall or homelab use, very small desk setups. The core spec sheet is solid for its class: up to 4GB RAM across 2 slots, up to 1 drive, including 0 NVMe slots, 2×1GbE, and basic display and USB connectivity. The 73.3 overall score suggests a more specialized or entry-level role, so it should be judged by fit-for-purpose features rather than raw benchmark ambition. The main reason to pause is fit: avoid it if you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet. Overall, the ECS Elitegroup LIVA Z makes the most sense when its CPU/GPU balance, port selection, and expansion profile match your workload; otherwise, compare it against similarly priced mini PCs with better networking, quieter cooling, or stronger upgrade paths.