
Zhuhai Core Smart Equipment Co., Ltd (CRSMT) has added an Intel N97 motherboard option to the M60W, a 15.6-inch all-in-one pc POS built around a built-in 80mm thermal printer. The new board sits above the standard Intel Core i5-4300U, giving buyers a newer, more efficient processor for workloads that need more headroom—without changing the enclosure, peripherals, or software compatibility. For teams specifying dependable pos computer hardware, the N97 variant is a straightforward way to raise performance at the counter.
The standard M60W ships with an Intel Core i5-4300U running up to 2.9GHz. The new optional motherboard uses an Intel N97 rated up to 3.6GHz, with four cores built on a much newer architecture. Both boards keep the same 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, run Windows 10/11 and Linux, and drive the same 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen and 220mm/s printer, so software and peripherals carry over unchanged. What changes is throughput: the N97 is smaller yet clearly stronger than the 4th-generation i5, which is why these windows pos hardwares stay responsive when several applications run at once.
| Feature | Intel Core i5-4300U (Standard) | Intel N97 (Optional) |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture / Generation | 4th Gen Haswell | Alder Lake-N |
| Max Clock Speed | Up to 2.9 GHz | Up to 3.6 GHz |
| Cores / Threads | 2 cores / 4 threads | 4 cores / 4 threads |
| Power | 15W TDP | Lower-power design |
| Relative Performance | Baseline | Clearly higher, especially multi-core |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11, Linux | Windows 10/11, Linux |
| Best For | Single-site shops, steady workloads | Group retail, chains and restaurants with heavy multi-app use |
| Price Position | Standard | Premium (higher price) |
Beyond the processor, the M60W can be ordered with a customer-facing second display in two layouts: a 15.6 + 11.6 inch pair for space-tight counters, and a 15.6 + 15.6 inch pair for premium retail and demonstration counters. The secondary screen shows order totals, promotions and loyalty prompts during checkout. Either layout works with both motherboards, so a dual-screen windows pos hardware can pair the i5 for standard lanes or the N97 where more performance is needed.
Because it runs full Windows, the M60W fits any environment that depends on desktop POS software, inventory platforms or ERP dashboards. The N97 option is aimed at higher-demand operations—group retail enterprises, chain stores and restaurant groups that run several applications at once and need the counter to stay fast through peak hours. It is a performance upgrade rather than a budget pick, and the higher price reflects the newer, faster processor. The standard i5 board remains the right choice for single-site shops with steady, lighter workloads.
CRSMT offers OEM and ODM for the M60W pc POS, including custom logo, boot screen, packaging and pre-installed software. Partners can pair the i5 or N97 motherboard with single or dual-screen layouts, choose enclosure colour, and access volume pricing. A standard 12-month warranty and remote technical support back every unit.
Zhuhai Core Smart Equipment Co., Ltd (CRSMT) has manufactured pc POS systems, cash registers, thermal printers, label printers and barcode scanners since 2017, exporting to more than 30 countries. Learn more about the M60W on the M60W all-in-one pc POS product page, or contact our sales team for the N97 datasheet, samples and volume pricing.