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Compact black mini PC barebone with front ports and dual-fan cooling visible

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minisforum MS-A2 Ryzen 9 9955HX barebone mini PC

SKU CH-XBT2-4810J

Barebone mini workstation with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX, dual 10 Gbps SFP+ and dual 2.5 Gbps LAN, plus triple 8K video output

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Processor socketFL1
  • Processor cores16
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2

Model MSA2-9955 · 0+0

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • AMD Radeon 610M integrated graphics at 2.2 GHz handles visual tasks
  • Triple 8K output via HDMI and two USB-C ports drives three displays
  • Dual 10 Gbps SFP+ plus two 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports for fast networking
  • Two DDR5-5600 slots accept up to 96 GB memory

Ready-to-build mini workstation

The minisforum MS-A2 is a barebone mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads reaching up to 5.4 GHz. It ships without memory, storage or an operating system so integrators can choose their own DDR5-5600 modules up to 96 GB across two slots.

Suited for high-speed network appliances

This unit fits builders who need dual 10 Gbps SFP+ ports and dual 2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports in a compact chassis for storage servers, routers or virtualisation hosts. It is not for buyers who require discrete graphics power or a pre-installed operating system.

Triple 8K video output

One HDMI port and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode each drive an 8K display at 60 Hz, enabling three simultaneous high-resolution screens for signage, trading desks or CAD workstations.

How it compares

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Price $672.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Processor socketFL1
Processor cores16
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
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

Does the MS-A2 barebone include RAM and storage, or must I buy them separately?

The unit ships with no memory and no drive installed; you add two DDR5 5600 SODIMM modules up to 96 GB total and an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD yourself.

Which DDR5 speed should I choose for the Ryzen 9 9955HX — 5200 MT/s or 5600 MT/s?

The board is rated for DDR5 5600, so 5600 MT/s modules run at their rated speed; 5200 MT/s modules will work but operate at the lower frequency.

What does the 5.4 GHz boost clock mean for daily workloads on this 16-core CPU?

The 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX can reach 5.4 GHz on lightly threaded tasks, while sustained multi-core speeds will be lower depending on the dual-fan cooling capacity.

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