We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver barebone mini PC, compact square chassis, no memory or storage installed

minisforum

minisforum DeskMini Core Ultra 5 125U barebone mini PC

SKU CH-ZADT-86GA5

A barebone mini PC with a 12-core Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, dual DDR5-5600 slots for up to 96 GB, two PCIe 4.0 SSD bays, 2.5 GbE, Wi-Fi 6E and triple 8K video outputs

  • ColorSilver
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125U
  • CPU SocketFCBGA2049
  • CPU Cores12
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2

Option M1 Lite-125U · 0+0

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 12 cores and 14 threads handles demanding workloads
  • Intel Graphics up to 1.85 GHz drives three displays via HDMI DP USB4
  • 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 6E give fast stable network connections
  • Two DDR5 5600 slots support up to 96 GB dual-channel memory
  • Two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots allow high-speed storage expansion

Core Ultra 5 125U barebone

The minisforum DeskMini is a compact barebone mini PC built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor with 12 cores and 14 threads reaching 4.3 GHz. Integrated Intel Graphics run up to 1.85 GHz. The silver chassis measures 5.12 x 4.98 x 1.98 inch and weighs 1.3 lb. A 19 V 4.73 A 90 W power supply is included.

DIY builders needing triple 8K output

This unit suits enthusiasts who want to add their own DDR5 5600 memory up to 96 GB across two slots and install up to two PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs. It provides HDMI, DisplayPort and USB4 video outputs, 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Buyers seeking a complete system with RAM, storage or an operating system pre-installed should choose a different model.

Dual DDR5 slots and dual PCIe 4.0 storage

The platform supports dual-channel DDR5 5600 SODIMMs up to 96 GB total and offers two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for storage expansion. These two specifications define the upgrade path and determine whether the barebone matches the builder's capacity requirements.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 12 cores and 14 threads handles demanding workloads
  • Intel Graphics up to 1.85 GHz drives three displays via HDMI DP USB4
  • 5 Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 6E give fast stable network connections
  • Two DDR5 5600 slots support up to 96 GB dual-channel memory
  • Two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots allow high-speed storage expansion

Specifications

BrandMINISFORUM
ModelDeskMini
ColorSilver
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125U
CPU SocketFCBGA2049
CPU Cores12
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5600
Max Memory Supported96GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Other2x PCIe4.0x4
Storage Installed0GB
Integrated GraphicsIntel Graphics
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN802.11ax
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Slim ODD2
Front USB2
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Rear USB2
RJ451
Power Supply19V/4.73A 90W
Dimensions5.12x4.98x1.98inch
Weight1.3lb
Packaging7.17x6.26x4.41inch

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

How do I install DDR5 5600 memory into the two slots, and what step do people get wrong?

Insert each module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until both side clips click — the common mistake is stopping before the clips engage, leaving the stick loose.

What maintenance or replacement will the 19V 4.73A 90W power supply need later?

The external 90W adapter is the only replaceable power part; keep its ventilation clear and swap the unit if output voltage drifts or the barrel connector becomes intermittent.

What thermal limit appears first when the Core Ultra 5 125U runs sustained loads in the 5.12×4.98×1.98 in chassis?

The 1.3 lb enclosure relies on its internal fan; under prolonged 4.3 GHz turbo the CPU hits its thermal ceiling first, causing clock speeds to throttle before any other component saturates.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.