- AquaTouch blends advanced components with a transparent, interactive touch screen
- The 10.4-inch display overlays images directly onto visible internal hardware
- Integrates a high-powered 850-watt supply, but dual 120mm ARGB fans maintain airflow
The AquaTouch is a mini PC that features a 9L aluminum body with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and support for modern discrete graphics cards, including Nvidia’s RTX 50 series.
Its configuration includes PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion and Gen5 x4 NVMe storage support, specifications typically associated with larger desktop systems.
But the most distinctive feature is the integrated 10.4-inch transparent touchscreen built directly into the case.
Transparent touch screen
This transparent touchscreen supports ten-point touch input and overlays images on top of visible internal components.
White areas of displayed content appear transparent, so the underlying hardware remains visible.
Users can use the screen for system monitoring, custom images, or quick interaction without external input devices.
Although visually striking, the practical value of a permanently mounted translucent display depends heavily on software support and long-term usability.
Despite its size, AquaTouch emphasizes modern connectivity and expandability.
The ITX motherboard includes theoretical high-throughput Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and a mix of USB ports, including USB4 at 40 Gbps, with multiple M.2 slots supporting storage expansion across both Gen5 and Gen4 drives.
The chassis supports a range of high-end Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, rather than limiting compatibility to a single model.
A compact 1U 850W power supply delivers power, a choice that prioritizes headroom but also raises questions about sustained thermal performance.
To address potential thermal issues, the system uses a compact airflow layout with two 120mm ARGB fans and additional active cooling on the processor.
The ITX layout allows component swapping instead of sealed configurations typical of many mini PCs.
Users can upgrade memory, storage and graphics cards, positioning the system as modular rather than disposable.
However, the internal layout prioritizes density and visual presentation, which can limit the range of compatible components.
AquaTouch is currently available through a Kickstarter campaign, which has already attracted 218 backers and raised $177,832.
This total exceeds the original funding goal of $5,006 by more than 3,400% with six days remaining. Multiple reward tiers are available, including limited bundles with a maximum of 100 units.
The focus on supporting the project now ties directly to this funding window, as availability depends on the campaign successfully closing and going into production.
Disclaimer: We do not recommend or endorse any crowdfunding project. All crowdfunding campaigns have inherent risks, including the possibility of delays, changes or non-delivery of products. Potential backers should carefully assess the details and proceed at their own discretion.
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