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Compact black mini PC barebone with front ports and dual fans

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minisforum MS-A2 DeskMini Ryzen 9 8945HX barebone mini PC

SKU CH-V4KE-NXR1M

Barebone mini workstation with a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX up to 5.4 GHz, dual-channel DDR5-5200 up to 96 GB, Radeon 610M graphics, triple 8K display output, dual 2.5 GbE plus 10G SFP+.

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8945HX
  • CPU SocketFL1
  • CPU Cores16
  • Memory installedNo Memory
  • Memory slot2

Option MSA2-8945 · 0+0

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • Dual 10G SFP+ and two 2.5G RJ45 ports move data fast
  • HDMI plus two USB-C outputs drive three 8K displays at 60 Hz
  • Two DDR5 5200 slots accept up to 96 GB memory
  • Three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots give extensive storage expansion

Compact barebone workstation

The minisforum MS-A2 DeskMini is a barebone mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads reaching 5.4 GHz. Integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics drive up to three displays at 8K 60 Hz via one HDMI and two USB-C ports. The chassis includes dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 and dual 10 Gbps SFP+ network connections, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, plus three front USB ports and two rear USB ports. No memory or storage is included.

Suits multi-display workstations.

This unit fits professionals who need a compact, high-core-count platform for CAD, rendering or virtualisation and who prefer to supply their own DDR5 5200 SODIMM modules and NVMe drives. Dual-channel memory support up to 96 GB and three PCIe 4.0 x4 slots give ample expansion headroom. It is not for buyers who want a complete system with memory and storage already installed, nor for those who need more than three native video outputs.

Barebone — memory and storage required

The product ships without RAM or drives, so the deciding factor is whether the builder can provide DDR5 5200 SODIMM modules and M.2 NVMe SSDs. The board accepts two SODIMMs up to 96 GB total and offers M.2 2280, 22110 and U.2 slots with RAID support. If those parts are not to hand, a different solution should be considered.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • Dual 10G SFP+ and two 2.5G RJ45 ports move data fast
  • HDMI plus two USB-C outputs drive three 8K displays at 60 Hz
  • Two DDR5 5200 slots accept up to 96 GB memory
  • Three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots give extensive storage expansion

Specifications

BrandMINISFORUM
ModelDeskMini
ColorBlack
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8945HX
CPU SocketFL1
CPU Cores16
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5200
Max Memory Supported96GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Other3x PCIe4.0x4
Integrated GraphicsAMD Radeon 610M
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN802.11ax
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Front USB3
HDMI1
Rear USB2
RJ452
Power Supply19V/12.63A 240W

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Questions about this item

What DDR5 SODIMM modules fit the two memory slots and what is the maximum capacity?

Two DDR5-5200 SODIMM slots accept up to 96 GB total in dual-channel mode.

Which screw and standoff positions secure an M.2 2280 or 22110 drive in the PCIe 4.0 x4 slot?

The board provides standard M.2 mounting points for 2280 and 22110 lengths; fasten the supplied screw into the matching standoff.

When should the thermal pads on the CPU and SSD be replaced to maintain the dual-fan cooling performance?

Replace pads if temperatures rise noticeably after several years; use pads of the same thickness as the originals.

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