minisforum MS-02 Ultra Workstation Core Ultra 5 235HX barebone mini PC

Ready-to-build mini workstation

The minisforum MS-02 Ultra Workstation is a barebone mini PC that ships without memory, storage or an operating system. It targets system integrators and enthusiasts who want to choose their own DDR5 modules and PCIe drives. The platform is built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX processor with 14 cores in a hybrid 6P+8E configuration. Integrated Intel Graphics handle display output for everyday workloads.

Straightforward assembly with four slots

Installing memory is simple because the board provides four DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets that accept up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode. Two internal PCIe 4.0 x4 slots take M.2 storage devices, while the rear panel offers one HDMI port, one 10 GbE RJ45 port and one 2.5 GbE RJ45 port. Wireless connectivity uses WiFi7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The barebone format means you must supply every module and drive yourself; nothing is pre-installed.

256 GB DDR5 ceiling decides the fit

The single specification that determines whether this chassis matches your project is the 256 GB maximum memory capacity across four DDR5 slots. If your application needs more RAM than that, this platform cannot meet the requirement. Builders who need a second discrete graphics card or a different CPU socket will also need another solution.