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Silver barebone mini PC, compact rectangular chassis

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minisforum DeskMini Core Ultra 9 285H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-SXAD-P2K0E

Barebone mini PC with 16-core Core Ultra 9 285H, dual DDR5-5600 slots up to 64 GB, Arc 140T graphics, quad UHD outputs via HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4 and dual USB4, plus 2.5 GbE.

  • ColorSilver
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H
  • CPU SocketFCBGA2049
  • CPU Cores16-Core (6P+8E+2LP)
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2

Option M1 Pro-285H · 0+0

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with 16 cores and 16 threads drives fast multitasking and rendering
  • Dual DDR5 5600 slots support up to 64 GB for large datasets and demanding apps
  • OCuLink port delivers PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth for external GPU expansion
  • Four video outputs — HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4 and two USB4 — run up to four UHD displays
  • 5 Gbps LAN, WiFi7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity

Mini-PC barebone for Core Ultra 9 285H

The minisforum DeskMini is a barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with 16 cores and 16 threads. It ships without memory, storage or an operating system, so builders choose their own DDR5 SODIMMs and PCIe SSDs. The compact silver chassis targets users who want a small-footprint desktop for multitasking, rendering or light gaming.

OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4 for external graphics

The single specification that decides compatibility is the OCuLink port running at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds. It allows an external GPU enclosure to connect directly to the CPU lanes, bypassing Thunderbolt or USB4 bandwidth limits. Buyers who do not plan to add a discrete graphics card will not use this port and should verify they have a suitable enclosure and cable before purchasing.

45 W base power with Arc 140T graphics

The processor operates at a 45 W base power while the integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU reaches 2.35 GHz graphics frequency. Active cooling handles the thermal load in normal workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering or multi-monitor productivity. Fan noise rises under sustained all-core or graphics-heavy tasks but remains typical for a mini PC of this performance class.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with 16 cores and 16 threads drives fast multitasking and rendering
  • Dual DDR5 5600 slots support up to 64 GB for large datasets and demanding apps
  • OCuLink port delivers PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth for external GPU expansion
  • Four video outputs — HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4 and two USB4 — run up to four UHD displays
  • 5 Gbps LAN, WiFi7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide high-speed wired and wireless connectivity

Specifications

BrandMINISFORUM
ModelDeskMini
ColorSilver
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H
CPU SocketFCBGA2049
CPU Cores16-Core (6P+8E+2LP)
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5600
Max Memory Supported64GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Other2x PCIe4.0x4
Integrated GraphicsIntel Arc 140T GPU
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN802.11ax
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Front USB2
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Rear USB1
RJ451
Power Supply19V/6.32A 120W

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Questions about this item

What does the 16-core Core Ultra 9 285H actually deliver inside this chassis?

The 16-core processor runs at up to 5.4 GHz with integrated Arc 140T graphics at 2.35 GHz, giving strong multitasking and 3D performance in a barebone mini PC.

How fast is the OCuLink port and what does it limit?

The OCuLink port runs at PCIe 4.0 x4, so an external GPU is capped at that bandwidth rather than Thunderbolt or USB4 speeds.

What physical slots must I fill before the DeskMini will boot?

You need to install DDR5 5600 SODIMMs in the two memory slots and add PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs in the two M.2 slots; the unit ships with no memory or storage.

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