minisforum X1-470 barebone mini PC Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 12C/24T

Ready-to-build mini PC

The minisforum X1-470 barebone arrives without memory, storage or an operating system so you choose every component. A 12-core AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with 24 threads handles multitasking and light gaming while the integrated AMD Radeon 890M graphics drives up to four displays. Builders who need a complete system out of the box should look elsewhere.

Expansion and connectivity

Two DDR5-5600MHz slots accept up to 128 GB in dual-channel mode and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 bays provide fast storage. An OCuLink port enables an external GPU for heavier graphics workloads though the slot is not hot-swappable. Video outputs include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 and two USB4 ports while 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover wired and wireless networking.

Thermals and power

Large vents and a 3D airflow design dissipate heat from the 12-core processor during sustained loads keeping performance stable in a chassis measuring 7.17 x 6.26 x 4.53 inches and weighing 1.43 lb. The efficient cooling arrangement runs quietly under normal desktop use so the unit suits noise-sensitive environments such as living-room PCs or compact workstations.