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Black barebone mini PC, compact rectangular chassis with front and rear ports visible

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minisforum MS-01 Core i5-12600H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-QMWB-ZHPQ2

Barebone mini PC with 12-core i5-12600H, dual DDR5 slots, 10 Gbps SFP+ networking and triple 8K display output

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5-12600H
  • CPU SocketFCBGA1744
  • CPU Cores12
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2

Options MS01-S1260 · 0+0

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 12-core i5-12600H hybrid CPU reaches 4.5 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • Intel Iris Xe graphics at 1.4 GHz drives three displays via HDMI and dual USB4
  • Dual 10 Gbps SFP+ ports with link aggregation deliver ultra-fast wired networking
  • Two DDR5-4800 slots support up to 64 GB in dual-channel mode
  • M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot plus U.2 adapter enable RAID 0/1 and high-capacity enterprise SSDs

What the MS-01 barebone is and who it suits

The minisforum MS-01 is a barebone mini workstation built around a soldered Intel Core i5-12600H processor with 12 cores and 16 threads reaching 4.5 GHz. It ships without memory or storage, providing two DDR5 slots supporting up to 64 GB at 4800 MT/s, an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot with RAID 0/1 support and a U.2 adapter for enterprise drives. Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics run at 1.4 GHz.

Who this fits and who should look elsewhere

This unit fits builders who want a compact chassis with dual 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, plus triple-display output via HDMI 4K 60 Hz and two USB4 ports driving 8K 30 Hz or 4K 144 Hz. It is not for buyers who need memory and storage pre-installed, nor for those who require discrete graphics without adding a card through the single PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.

The spec that decides compatibility

The PCIe 4.0 x4 slot is the single specification that determines whether the MS-01 can host an RTX 3050 or other expansion card, because the platform provides only one such lane and no additional full-length slots.

Highlights

  • 12-core i5-12600H hybrid CPU reaches 4.5 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • Intel Iris Xe graphics at 1.4 GHz drives three displays via HDMI and dual USB4
  • Dual 10 Gbps SFP+ ports with link aggregation deliver ultra-fast wired networking
  • Two DDR5-4800 slots support up to 64 GB in dual-channel mode
  • M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot plus U.2 adapter enable RAID 0/1 and high-capacity enterprise SSDs

Specifications

BrandMINISFORUM
ModelDeskMini
ColorBlack
CPU TypeIntel Core i5-12600H
CPU SocketFCBGA1744
CPU Cores12
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 4800
Max Memory Supported64GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Other1x PCIe4.0x4
Integrated GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics eligible
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN802.11ax
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Front USB3
HDMI1
Rear USB2
RJ452
Power Supply19V/9.47A 180W
Dimensions7.72x7.44x1.89inch
Weight3lb

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Questions about this item

What RAM do I need to add so the MS-01 barebone will boot?

You must install DDR5-4800 SO-DIMMs; the board has two slots, supports dual-channel, and accepts up to 64 GB total.

Will my existing 2.5 GbE switch limit the MS-01's two 10G SFP+ ports?

Yes — the SFP+ ports run at 10 Gbps each, so a 2.5 GbE switch will cap throughput at 2.5 Gbps unless you add 10 GbE uplinks or direct-attach cables.

How can I confirm the Intel Iris Xe graphics are active after I install memory and storage?

Boot the system, open Device Manager in Windows, and verify Intel Iris Xe Graphics appears with a driver version and a 1.4 GHz maximum frequency.

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