We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Small black cube mini PC with front USB ports

minisforum

minisforum MS-A2 Mini Workstation Ryzen 9 9955HX 64GB 2TB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-7CFD-EJ5F9

Barebone mini workstation with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX up to 5.4 GHz, 64 GB DDR5-5600, 2 TB SSD, dual 2.5 GbE plus 10 GbE SFP+, Wi-Fi 6E, and triple 8K video output

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Processor socketFL1
  • Processor cores16-Core
  • Installed memory64 GB
  • RAM slots2
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX hits 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 installed, expandable to 96 GB
  • Dual 10 Gbps SFP+ plus dual 2.5 Gbps LAN for fast networking
  • HDMI and two USB-C ports each drive 8K at 60 Hz
  • 2 TB SSD plus three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for storage growth

Mini workstation with 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX

The minisforum MS-A2 is a barebone mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads reaching 5.4 GHz. It ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 2 TB SSD installed. Integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics run at 2.2 GHz. The system targets professionals who need compact multi-threaded compute for rendering, compilation or virtualisation workloads.

Upgrade path from dual-channel DDR5-5200 limit

The board provides two SODIMM slots supporting DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s in dual-channel mode, with a maximum capacity of 96 GB. Three PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes are available for additional NVMe storage, including M.2 2280 and 22110 form factors plus a U.2 connector. Buyers who need more than 96 GB of RAM or more than three high-speed NVMe devices will hit the platform ceiling.

Triple 8K 60 Hz display support

One HDMI port and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode each drive 8K resolution at 60 Hz for multi-monitor setups. Dual 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports and two 10 Gbps SFP+ ports provide aggregated 10 GbE throughput for fast LAN and storage links. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth handle wireless connectivity. Builders who require more than three simultaneous 8K outputs or faster than 10 Gbps wired links cannot be served by this chassis.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Mini PC Barebone Systems, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,438.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

New to this? Buying PC parts with Monero — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Processor socketFL1
Processor cores16-Core
Memory
Installed memory64 GB
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storage2 TB SSD
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon 610M
Connectivity
Maximum network speedDual 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2
HDMI ports1
Rear USB ports3
Ethernet port2
Size & build
Product dimensions7.72 × 7.44 × 1.89 in
Product weight3 lb (1.36 kg)
More details
Additional details3x PCIe4.0 × 4

Questions about this item

What physical space and mounting options does the MS-A2 mini workstation require?

The unit is a compact barebone mini PC that fits on a desk or can be VESA-mounted behind a monitor; it uses a standard DC power adapter and has no special rack or bracket requirements beyond a flat surface or VESA plate.

How is the memory installed and what step do buyers often miss?

The MS-A2 has two SODIMM slots supporting DDR5 5600 up to 96 GB; the common mistake is inserting only one module and losing dual-channel performance, so populate both slots with matched sticks for full bandwidth.

What storage upgrades or drive replacements will the MS-A2 need later?

It includes a 2 TB SSD and provides three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (2280 and 22110 lengths) plus U.2 support, so future capacity increases are done by adding NVMe drives in the spare slots rather than replacing the original drive.

More in Mini PC Barebone Systems

Similar items