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Silver barebone mini PC, compact square chassis, no memory or storage installed

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minisforum DeskMini Core Ultra 5 125U barebone mini PC

SKU CH-ZADT-86GA5

A barebone mini PC with a 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, dual DDR5-5600 slots for up to 96 GB, two PCIe 4.0 SSD bays, 2.5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E and triple 8K video outputs

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125U
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Processor socketFCBGA2049
  • Processor cores12
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2

Model M1 Lite-125U · 0+0

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 12 cores and 14 threads handles demanding workloads
  • Intel Graphics up to 1.85 GHz drives three displays via HDMI DP USB4
  • 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 6E give fast stable network connections
  • Two DDR5 5600 slots support up to 96 GB dual-channel memory
  • Two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots allow high-speed storage expansion

Core Ultra 5 125U barebone

The minisforum DeskMini is a compact barebone mini PC built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor with 12 cores and 14 threads reaching 4.3 GHz. Integrated Intel Graphics run up to 1.85 GHz. The silver chassis measures 5.12 x 4.98 x 1.98 inch and weighs 1.3 lb. A 19 V 4.73 A 90 W power supply is included.

DIY builders needing triple 8K output

This unit suits enthusiasts who want to add their own DDR5 5600 memory up to 96 GB across two slots and install up to two PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs. It provides HDMI, DisplayPort and USB4 video outputs, 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Buyers seeking a complete system with RAM, storage or an operating system pre-installed should choose a different model.

Dual DDR5 slots and dual PCIe 4.0 storage

The platform supports dual-channel DDR5 5600 SODIMMs up to 96 GB total and offers two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for storage expansion. These two specifications define the upgrade path and determine whether the barebone matches the builder's capacity requirements.

How it compares

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Price $208.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorSilver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125U
Processor socketFCBGA2049
Processor cores12
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storage0 GB
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Graphics
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2
HDMI ports1
DisplayPort connectors1
Rear USB ports2
Ethernet port1
Power
Power supply19 V/4.73A 90 W
Size & build
Product dimensions5.12 × 4.98 × 1.98 in
Product weight1.3 lb (0.59 kg)
More details
Additional details2x PCIe4.0 × 4
Slim ODD2

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Questions about this item

How do I install DDR5 5600 memory into the two slots, and what step do people get wrong?

Insert each module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until both side clips click — the common mistake is stopping before the clips engage, leaving the stick loose.

What maintenance or replacement will the 19V 4.73A 90W power supply need later?

The external 90W adapter is the only replaceable power part; keep its ventilation clear and swap the unit if output voltage drifts or the barrel connector becomes intermittent.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core Ultra 5 125U runs sustained loads in the 5.12×4.98×1.98 in chassis?

The 1.3 lb enclosure relies on its internal fan; under prolonged 4.3 GHz turbo the CPU hits its thermal ceiling first, causing clock speeds to throttle before any other component saturates.

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