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minisforum X1-255 barebone mini PC Ryzen 7 255 16GB 512GB

SKU CH-CTMC-4QSFX

Barebone mini PC with 8-core Ryzen 7 255, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M graphics, OCuLink for external GPU, HDMI 2.1, DP 2.0, dual USB4, 2.5GbE and WiFi7

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 255
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Processor cores8-Core
  • Installed memory16 GB
  • RAM slots2
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600

Model X1-255 · 16+512

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  • 8-core Ryzen 7 255 powers multitasking and light gaming
  • OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4 adds external GPU bandwidth beyond Thunderbolt 4
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 enable software-router workloads
  • 3D airflow vents keep thermals steady under sustained load
  • HDMI 2.1, DP 2.0 and dual USB4 drive up to four displays

Compact barebone for multitasking and light gaming

The minisforum X1-255 ships with a Ryzen 7 255 eight-core processor, 16 GB of DDR5 5600 memory and a 512 GB SSD. Integrated Radeon 780M graphics handle productivity, media playback and light gaming. WiFi7, Bluetooth 5.4 and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port cover wired and wireless networking.

OCulink uses one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot

The single OCulink port delivers PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth for an external GPU, faster than Thunderbolt 4, but it consumes the only M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot. Video output is available through HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 and two USB4 ports for up to four displays.

Memory ceiling fixed at 64 GB across two DDR5 slots

Dual-channel DDR5 5600 is supported to a maximum of 64 GB, so the installed 16 GB can be doubled once. Builders who need more than 64 GB of RAM or a second internal M.2 drive should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $463.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorSilver
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 255
Processor cores8-Core
Memory
Installed memory16 GB
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storage512 GB SSD
Graphics
Built-in graphicsAMD Radeon 780M
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11ax
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1
DisplayPort connectors1
Rear USB ports3
Ethernet port1
More details
Additional details2x PCIe4.0 × 4

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16GB DDR5 5600 configuration or add more memory later?

The unit ships with 16GB DDR5 5600 in dual-channel mode and supports up to 64GB across two slots, so you can start with the installed kit and expand when workloads demand it.

What does the Ryzen 7 255 8-core processor deliver in daily use?

Eight cores and 16 threads handle multitasking, image editing, programming and light gaming smoothly, while the integrated Radeon 780M drives up to four displays via HDMI 2.1, DP 2.0 and two USB4 ports.

How fast is the OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4 connection for an external GPU?

The OCuLink port provides a PCIe 4.0 x4 link (64G) that outperforms Thunderbolt for eGPU use, though it requires an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot and is not hot-swappable.

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