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minisforum DeskMini AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX 32GB 2TB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-8NW5-9FND3

A compact barebone workstation with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB storage, dual 2.5 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+, plus triple 8K display outputs

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8945HX
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Processor socketFL1
  • Processor cores16
  • Installed memory32 GB
  • RAM slots2

Model MSA2-8945 · 32+2T

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 32 GB DDR5-5200 installed, expandable to 96 GB dual-channel
  • 2 TB NVMe plus three PCIe 4.0 x4 slots for storage growth
  • Dual 2.5 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ ports for fast networking
  • HDMI plus two USB-C drive three 8K 60 Hz displays

DeskMini Ryzen 9 8945HX workstation

The minisforum DeskMini is a compact barebone workstation built around the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads reaching 5.4 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5200 memory in dual-channel configuration and a 2 TB SSD. Integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics handle display output.

Triple 8K display and 10G networking

One HDMI port and two USB-C ports each drive an 8K panel at 60 Hz for a three-screen setup. Dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and a 10G SFP+ connection provide high-throughput wired networking. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 cover wireless needs. Three PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slots add further I/O flexibility.

Memory and storage headroom

Two SODIMM slots accept DDR5 5200 modules up to 96 GB total for memory-intensive workloads. An M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot with RAID support handles the primary NVMe drive, while additional M.2 22110 and U.2 bays allow further storage expansion. The 240 W 19 V power adapter supplies the platform.

How it compares

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Price $917.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 8945HX
Processor socketFL1
Processor cores16
Memory
Installed memory32 GB
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon 610M
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports3
HDMI ports1
Rear USB ports2
Ethernet port2
Power
Power supply19 V/12.63A 240 W
More details
Additional details3x PCIe4.0 × 4

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Questions about this item

Will the two DDR5 SODIMM slots need upgrading beyond the 32 GB installed?

The board accepts up to 96 GB of DDR5 5200 across two slots, so you can add more later if workloads demand it.

What thermal limit appears first when the Ryzen 9 8945HX runs at 5.4 GHz all day?

The 240 W power adapter and dual-fan, four-heat-pipe cooler set the sustained power ceiling before the CPU hits its own thermal maximum.

How loud and hot does the dual-fan cooler get under continuous load?

The four heat pipes and two fans are designed to keep temperatures down and noise lower than single-fan designs during extended use.

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