Minisforum has expanded its line of Mini PCs by introducing new versions of the Intel-powered MS-01 and AMD-powered MS-A1 with advanced features like dual 10GbE support. The MS-01 now offers more affordable options with Intel CPUs, while the MS-A1 Mini PC now supports Ryzen 7000/8000 CPUs with up to 24TB of SSD capacity.
The Mini PCs are designed for small form factor workstations and come with powerful I/O features, including four M.2 slots, two 10GbE LAN ports, and a dedicated PCIe x16 slot for installing an SFF ITX graphics card.
The MS-01 series offers Intel CPUs such as the Core i5, Core i9-12900H, and Core i9-13900H, while the AMD versions support up to 96GB of DDR5 SO-DIMM memory and 65W AM5 CPUs like the Ryzen 5 7600, Ryzen 5 8600G, and Ryzen 7 8700G.
The Mini PCs come in a black metal chassis with dimensions of 196x189x48 mm and can be placed vertically or horizontally. They offer a range of I/O options, including USB4 ports, 2.5GbE ports, 10GbE ports, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A ports, HDMI 2.0, and more.
Both the MS-01 and MS-A1 Mini PCs feature four M.2 slots that support up to 8TB SSD per slot and a combined capacity of 24TB. The PCs also have a PCIe x16 slot for an ITX graphics card and a cooling system with a direct-to-memory heat dissipation design.
The MS-A1 model lacks a PCIe x16 slot but includes an OcuLink port for connecting an eGPU. Pricing for the MS-01 starts at $589 for the Core i5 model, $679 for the Core i9-12900H, and $839 for the Core i9-13900H. Barebone versions are also available at lower prices.
Overall, the new Minisforum Mini PCs offer high performance, advanced features, and a range of customization options to meet the needs of users looking for a compact workstation solution.
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