minisforum MS-A2 DeskMini AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX 16C 32GB DDR5 1TB barebone mini PC

Compact workstation with 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX

The minisforum MS-A2 DeskMini is a barebone mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads reaching 5.4 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5200 memory and a 1 TB SSD, while integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics drive up to three 8K 60 Hz displays via one HDMI and two USB-C ports. Dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 and a 10 GbE SFP+ port provide high-speed wired networking alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

Suited for multi-display workflows

This unit fits users who need dense CPU performance, triple 8K output and flexible storage in a small footprint. The two SODIMM slots accept up to 96 GB of DDR5 5200, and three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots support 2280, 22110 and U.2 form factors with RAID capability. Buyers who require discrete graphics, additional PCIe add-in cards or a larger power envelope should consider a tower workstation instead.

Verify memory, storage and power requirements

Confirm that any added SODIMM modules are DDR5 5200 to match the installed memory and the board's supported speed. Check that M.2 drives you plan to install fit the 2280, 22110 or U.2 lengths and use the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface provided by the three slots. The included 240 W 19 V 12.63 A power supply must remain the sole power source, so ensure your outlet and cable routing can accommodate it.