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minisforum X1-255 barebone mini PC Ryzen 7 255 DDR5 64GB OCuLink WiFi7

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Barebone mini PC with Ryzen 7 255 processor supporting 64 GB DDR5, OCuLink for external GPU, WiFi7, 2.5 Gbps LAN and four video outputs

  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 255
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Processor cores8-Core
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600
  • 8-core Ryzen 7 255 powers multitasking and light gaming
  • OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4 enables external GPU faster than Thunderbolt
  • WiFi7 and 2.5G LAN deliver high-speed wired and wireless networking
  • HDMI 2.1, DP 2.0 and dual USB4 drive up to four displays
  • 3D airflow cooling vents sustain performance under load

Barebone mini PC with Ryzen 7 255

The minisforum X1-255 ships as a barebone unit built around an AMD Ryzen 7 255 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It targets builders who want a compact desktop for productivity, light gaming or network appliances and who prefer to supply their own DDR5 memory and storage.

Sustained load on the 780M integrated graphics

The Radeon 780M integrated graphics handle everyday workloads and light gaming, while large vents and a 3D airflow path draw cool air from the bottom and exhaust heat through the sides. This layout keeps clocks stable during extended sessions rather than throttling after a short burst.

Installing memory, storage and an external GPU

Two DDR5 5600 slots accept up to 64 GB in dual-channel mode, and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 bays take solid-state drives. The OCuLink port enables an external GPU at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds, though it is not hot-swappable and consumes one M.2 slot. Buyers who want more storage bays or a second discrete card inside the chassis cannot do so with this platform.

How it compares

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Price $242.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMINISFORUM
Model nameDeskMini
Product colorSilver
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 255
Processor cores8-Core
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
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

How loud or hot does the X1-255 get when running all day with the Ryzen 7 255?

Large vents on the sides and bottom create a three-dimensional airflow channel that draws cool air in from the bottom and expels hot air, keeping the 8-core processor stable during extended workloads.

What memory and storage must I supply for this barebone to boot?

You need two DDR5 5600 modules up to 64 GB total and an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD; the OCuLink port also consumes one M.2 slot for external GPU use.

Will my older monitors work with the HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.0 outputs on this unit?

Both ports are backward compatible, so legacy displays will function normally while still supporting up to four screens when paired with the two USB4 video outputs.

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