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AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

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Series

Framework Desktop1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Maker product line name is Framework Desktop.

Mini Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The store files the MS-A2 under Mini Workstation Series and lists the product type as Work Station.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

FRAMPA00009Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4429230: Framework model FRAMPA0000, Desktop, Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, 128.0 GB memory. Taken as the Framework model number of this configuration.

MS-A261US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2-workstation.jsRead 13 October 2026Store product data lists SKU MS-A261US for AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX with 64GB RAM+1TB SSD and the US power adapter. Other RAM and storage variants have other SKUs and are not listed.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 February 20252Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-desktopRead 10 October 2026Launch post dated 25 Feb 2025: pre-orders open, first shipments in early Q3 2025.

January 20255Press articlenascompares.com/2025/01/13/the-minisforum-ms-a2-workstation-revealedRead 13 October 2026NASCompares article of January 2025 reports the MS-A2 workstation as revealed at CES 2025. The exact day is not stated, so only the month is stored.

Status

Available10Reviewservethehome.com/framework-desktop-reviewRead 10 October 2026November 26, 2025 review of a purchased Ryzen AI Max+ 395 128GB unit. The system is still offered by Framework.

Available1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026US store lists the Ryzen 9 9955HX 64GB RAM + 1TB SSD variant (SKU MS-A261US) at a discounted price with an estimated early November shipping time. Current availability is not launch-date proof.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,9992Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-desktopRead 10 October 2026The top-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 configuration with 128GB of memory starts at USD 1999. All systems are DIY Editions, so storage and OS are brought by the buyer. Excl. tax. Optional parts such as tiles and fans cost extra.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2,32915Press articleheise.de/-10295743Read 10 October 2026Launch coverage (Feb 2025): Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128 GB at EUR 2,329, with 64 GB at EUR 1,859 and the 32 GB Max 385 at EUR 1,279, all without SSD. The article does not say whether VAT is included or name a country.16Press articleitdaily.com/news/workplace/framework-desktop-amd-ryzen-maxRead 10 October 2026Lists the 128 GB Max+ 395 at EUR 2,329 and the box-only EUR 1,279 including VAT. VAT for the 128 GB price is not stated separately, but it comes from the same price list. Treated as the VAT-inclusive EU price. The USD launch price is 1999.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-desktopRead 10 October 2026USD launch price. Framework also ships to other regions with local pricing.

US2Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2-workstation.jsRead 13 October 2026This is the Minisforum US store. Only the US adapter option applies to the stored SKU. Other countries are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Workstation1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026The current page calls Framework Desktop a 4.5L workstation. The 2025 launch post calls it a desktop.

Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The maker's own category is Work Station (mini workstation).

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Small form factor1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026The maker names no chassis class. It describes a tiny 4.5L Mini-ITX desktop with a FlexATX power supply. Small form factor is the closest option and is a judgement call.

Mini PC1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width96.8Height226.1Depth205.5mm(3.8 × 8.9 × 8.1 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Case Dimensions: 96.8 x 205.5 x 226.1mm, with no axis labels. The maker top-cover drawing is 96.80 mm wide, and the maker product renders show an upright tower with a front panel three tiles wide and seven tall. Stored as width 96.8, depth 205.5, height 226.1 in that upright orientation.

Width196Height48Depth189mm(7.7 × 1.9 × 7.4 in)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: product dimension 196 x 189 x 48 mm. The same axis order is used for the catalog's MS-01. The 48 mm side is the height.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

4.5L1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Volume: 4.5L, in the AMD Ryzen AI Max 300 Series DIY Edition column.

1.78L1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page states a volume of just 1.78L (196 x 189 x 48 mm). It is a maker figure and not a multiplication of the stated sizes.

WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

3.1kg(6.8 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Weight: 3.1kg. The page does not say which parts are included.

1.4kg(3.1 lb)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page says the system weighs only 1.4 kg. Configuration scope is not stated. A barebone and configured units may differ slightly.

Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Aluminium, Plastic1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Materials: 50% post-consumer-recycled aluminum and 30% post-consumer-recycled plastic. The maker names no panel-level split.13Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/framework-desktop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Design section: the side panels are plastic with some metal shielding inside and the top panel is entirely plastic. Fits the maker materials list of aluminum and plastic. The reviewed unit was the Max+ 395 with 64GB. No measured results from that unit are used.

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Side panel

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Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes6Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Desktop+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/464Read 10 October 2026The top panel screws have D-rings and are turned by finger. The left and right panels slide off their clips by hand. A screwdriver is only needed for storage and fan screws.

Yes7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2: getting inside is easy, a latch slides the internal tray out. The CPU and memory fan inside still uses three screws, so only the main access is tool-less. The review unit was a 9955HX system.

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

Mini-ITX1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Mainboard Dimensions: Mini-ITX.

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CPU socket

FP117Maker spec sheet (PDF)raw.githubusercontent.com/FrameworkComputer/Framework-Desktop/main/Mainboard/Mainboard_Interfaces_Schematic_Framework_Desktop_Ryzen_AI_Max.pdfRead 10 October 2026Diagram labels the APU as FP11 Strix Point Halo, 120W.8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU socket FP11.

FL16Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists socket FL1. The chip is not user-replaceable in this system.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x4	4	4	1	No
M.2 E-key	1	4	1	Yes

Source7Maker spec sheet (PDF)raw.githubusercontent.com/FrameworkComputer/Framework-Desktop/main/Mainboard/Mainboard_Interfaces_Schematic_Framework_Desktop_Ryzen_AI_Max.pdfRead 10 October 2026Interface block diagram (rev 0.1, August 2025): PCIe Gen4 x4 to a PCIe expansion M.2 connector, and a PCIe Gen4 x1 WLAN M.2 2230 connector. The shipping Wi-Fi 7 module is not named in the diagram. The expansion slot is stored as an x4 card slot, unoccupied. The WLAN socket is stored as occupied by the factory Wi-Fi module.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	8	4	1	No
M.2 E-key	Not available	Not available	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026PCIe Expansion: PCIe x16 physical with PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth and splitting supported. Mechanical x16 and electrical x8 are kept apart. STH shows the slot empty with an optional OCuLink card. The WLAN M.2 socket has no published key, so it is not listed.8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review table: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 via an M.2 2230 E-Key card. The card is installed, so the E-key slot is stored as occupied. The review unit configuration is not stated, so none of its measured power, noise or benchmark values are stored.

PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

31Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Additional Mainboard Connectors: 3x standard 4-pin PWM fan header and 1x 4-pin ARGB header. No case fan is installed by default.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3951Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026300 Series column lists the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 3.0GHz base, up to 5.1GHz boost, 16 cores, 32 threads and 64MB L3 cache. The 128GB option is paired with this chip.

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (Zen 5, 16 cores, 32 threads, 64M L3 cache, up to 5.4 GHz). The page also lists the Ryzen 9 7945HX, 9 8945HX and 7 7745HX as options. This product is the 9955HX variant.

Processor brand

AMD8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026

AMD6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Strix Halo8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Fire Range6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists the former codename Fire Range and the Zen 5 architecture.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	3	5.1

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 20268Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 202616x Zen 5, base clock 3 GHz, max boost up to 5.1 GHz. AMD gives one core class, so a single performance row is stored.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	2.5	5.4

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page states 16 cores, 32 threads and up to 5.4 GHz. The 2.5 GHz base clock comes from AMD. All cores are Zen 5.6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.5 GHz base clock and up to 5.4 GHz boost.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

321Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 20268Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026

321Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

64MB1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 20268Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026

64MB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 20266Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists 16 MB L2 and 64 MB L3.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

4nm8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor technology for CPU cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

4nm6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores and TSMC 6nm FinFET for the I/O die. The stored 4 nm is the CPU-core node.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

55W8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026Default TDP 55W, cTDP 45-120W. This is the chip rating, not the Framework setting.

55W6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD Default TDP 55W with a configurable TDP of 55 to 75W. This is a chip rating and is not Minisforum's configured power limit. The maker's own turbo 100W TDP claim is not stored.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

140W1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Processor power level: 120W sustained, 140W boost power, as configured by Framework. This is the maker setting, not AMD's 55 W default TDP.4Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-ryzen-ai-maxRead 10 October 2026Deep dive dated 12 Mar 2025: the 6-heatpipe heatsink and 120mm fan allow the maximum sustained 120W with 140W boost.

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Unlocked multiplier

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Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx.htmlRead 13 October 2026AMD lists Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes for the chip. This does not establish the controls exposed by the Minisforum BIOS.

NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

50TOPS1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026NPU: 32 tiles, up to 50 TOPS. Precision is not stated.8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU TOPS up to 50.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon 8060S1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 20268Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026Radeon 8060S Graphics, 40 cores, up to 2900 MHz.

AMD Radeon 610M1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026GPU: AMD Radeon 610M.

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CPU cooler

Air1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Heatsink: 6x copper heatpipes with aluminum fins. The 120 mm CPU fan is a separate option in the DIY Edition.

Air1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The page describes a thermal design with three pure copper heat pipes, phase-change material and turbine fans. No water cooling.8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review: a dedicated CPU cooling system with copper piping and a 12V fan. No water cooling.

CPU cooler model

Cooler Master 6-heatpipe heatsink, 120 mm fan sold separately1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 202612Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/CPU+Fan/489Read 10 October 2026The Desktop supports a 120 mm CPU fan with a 4-pin connector. A fan mounting kit is needed for your own fan. The fan itself is a separate option in the DIY Edition.

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

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Source8Reviewnascompares.com/2025/04/30/minisforum-ms-a2-review-the-ms-01-killerRead 13 October 2026Review table: Cooling lists 1x CPU Fan (12V) and 1x SSD/Network Fan (5V). The CPU fan belongs to the CPU cooler with a heat pipe and fin arrangement and is excluded from this chassis fan table. The SSD and network fan is stored. Fan size and PWM support are not stated. STH also describes a fan on the storage side.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026The 300 Series column lists only the integrated Radeon 8060S and no graphics card slot. The PCIe x4 slot is not exposed on the default case.

No1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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Graphics card

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VRAM

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

128GB1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Memory Options lists Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128GB LPDDR5x-8000 (soldered). The DIY Edition has no storage or OS included.

64GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026The store variant name is 64GB RAM+1TB SSD.

RAM type

LPDDR5X8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026System memory type 256-bit LPDDR5x, up to LPDDR5x-8000.

DDR51Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Memory: DDR5 SO-DIMM x 2.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Memory Speed: 8000 MT/s on the 300 Series. The newer Ryzen AI Max PRO 495 column is 8533 MT/s and is not used.4Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-ryzen-ai-maxRead 10 October 2026256-bit memory bus at 8000 MT/s, 256GB/s bandwidth, eight 32-bit LPDDR5x packages for 128GB. Soldered because LPCAMM2 was not feasible.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Memory: Ryzen 9000 series DDR5-5600. The store also states Dual DDR5-5600Mhz. Ryzen 7000 models run DDR5-5200.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Soldered1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Memory is listed as soldered.2Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-desktopRead 10 October 2026The post says the LPDDR5x is soldered and non-upgradeable because modular memory was not technically feasible at this bus width.

Slots1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Two SO-DIMM slots according to the maker and STH.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. A 64GB total fills both slots, so each module is 32 GB. The page lists the module size nowhere. STH tested a 2x32GB kit in the 9955HX system.

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

128GB8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 10 October 2026Max. memory 128 GB.

96GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Maker states up to 96GB DDR5-5600. STH ran 128GB but says anything above 96GB is not supported by AMD or Minisforum.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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No7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2 and 4: 2x48GB ECC SO-DIMMs booted and showed 96GB but ECC did not work. The Minisforum product manager confirmed ECC should not work and would need a Ryzen Pro chip.

Storage

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Storage

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1TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Storage is a 1TB SSD per the variant name. The page does not state its protocol or PCIe generation, so the generic ssd type is used.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2	No

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Storage Options: 2x NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 sockets with heatspreaders, up to 8TB each. The DIY base ships with no drive, so both are free.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1
M.2 22110	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Storage: one M.2 2280/U.2 NVMe slot (PCIe 4.0 x4, U.2 up to 15 TB) and two M.2 2280/22110 NVMe slots (up to 4 TB per slot, default PCIe 3.0 x4, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 in the BIOS). Three slots in total. Which slot holds the installed SSD is not stated, so occupancy is left out. The stored generation 4 is the maximum. The two 22110 slots default to PCIe 3.0.

M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free drive bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

400W1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Power Supply: FlexATX, 400W, ATX 3.0 power interface, 150.0 x 81.5 x 40.5mm.5Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-power-supplyRead 10 October 2026Deep dive dated 21 May 2025: semi-custom 400W power supply built with FSP.

240W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Power Adapter: 19V/12.63A, which is 239.97W. STH calls it a 240W power brick. This is the adapter rating, not system consumption.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 4: the system comes with a 240W power brick.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

Flex ATX1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 20265Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-power-supplyRead 10 October 2026Standard FlexATX form factor.

External adapter1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

Framework 400 W FlexATX power supply (semi-custom, made by FSP)5Press releaseframe.work/blog/framework-desktop-deep-dive-power-supplyRead 10 October 2026Built with FSP from a higher-wattage off-the-shelf unit downrated to 400W, with a Delta 40 mm fan. No retail model name is given.

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ATX version

ATX 3.01Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Two Framework Expansion Card slots sit on the front. Cards are chosen by the buyer, so no front port rows are stored.

Front1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

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BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48
3.5 mm audio	Combo jack	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Front I/O: 3.5mm combo jack, two USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) and one USB 2.0. Connector shape is USB-A per STH and PCGH.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 1: front has a power button, a headset jack, two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and a USB 2.0 port.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

AFramework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	2.1 UHBR10	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Yes	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Combo headphone and microphone jack	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Rear Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1 with CEC, 2x DisplayPort 2.1 up to 10G, 2x USB-C USB4, 1x RJ45 5Gbit, 2x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 1x 3.5mm combo jack. All outputs come from the Ryzen AI Max SoC. USB4 DisplayPort output follows the interface schematic. The maker lists no per-port USB4 power output.

BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	10	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5GbE	2	2.5	Not available	Motherboard
Other	SFP+ 10GbE	2	10	Not available	Motherboard
DC in	19V DC	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Back I/O: two USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, Alt DP2.0), HDMI 2.1, two 2.5Gb LAN (Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V), two 10G SFP+ (Intel X710), one USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) and one USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps). STH says the two extra USB ports sit on the left side and are USB-A, and that the Type-C ports are not USB4 or Thunderbolt. The DC jack has no stated source.7Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 1: HDMI and two USB Type-C ports in alt DP mode that are USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, not USB4 and not Thunderbolt. Two SFP+ ports through an Intel X710 and two 2.5GbE ports (Intel i226-V and Realtek RTL8125). Two more USB 3.2 ports on the left side, one 10Gbps and one 5Gbps. Measured idle power and noise are not stored because the review gives ranges and changing test configurations.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

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3=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

Not available

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Ethernet speed

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7. Bands and Bluetooth version are not stated on the page.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

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Wi-Fi module

AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026

MediaTek RZ6167Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-a2-review-an-almost-perfect-amd-ryzen-intel-10gbe-homelab-systemRead 13 October 2026Page 2: the wireless card is the MediaTek RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth solution. The review did not state the Bluetooth version.

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal10Reviewservethehome.com/framework-desktop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Page 3 shows the RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 module on the board and the Framework antenna guide shows internal antenna modules. No external antennas are included.11Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Antenna+Module/488Read 10 October 2026Replacement guide for the left and right antenna modules inside the chassis. No external antenna is part of the product.

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Bluetooth

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5.21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 5.2. The headline bullets on the same page say BT 5.3. PCGH and other coverage state Bluetooth 5.2, so 5.2 is stored.4Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gaming-PC-Hardware-217554/News/Minisforum-MS-A2-Ryzen-9-9955HX-1471487Read 13 October 2026Article lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for the MS-A2.

Ethernet controller

Realtek RTL81261Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: Realtek RTL8126 5Gbit Ethernet.10Reviewservethehome.com/framework-desktop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Page 2: Realtek RTL8126-powered 5GbE port, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and a lone audio jack.

Intel X710 (SFP+ 10GbE), Intel I226-V and Realtek RTL8125 (2.5GbE)1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Back I/O lists Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V for the 2.5Gb ports and Intel X710 for the SFP+ ports.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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Lighting

None of 4 known

RGB lighting

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Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

None (bring your own)1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Operating System: None (bring your own). The pre-built edition ships with Fedora and is not this reference.

Windows 111Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Specification: OS Windows 11. The edition is not stated. Barebone variants ship without an OS.

OS family

None1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026Windows 11 is the listed OS for configured variants.

Control software

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

Yes14Maker product pageframe.work/warrantyRead 10 October 2026The page does not say that upgrading voids the warranty. It excludes damage from repairs that do not follow Framework repair guides, from third-party parts or modules not tested and certified by Framework, and from non-Framework parts. Framework-branded parts fitted by the guides are not excluded. The DIY Edition is built by the buyer. Stored true under those terms.

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Measured performance

None of 8 known

Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

None of 6 known

Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Sustainability list includes Energy Star 9.0 certification. The ENERGY STAR record for model FRAMPA0000 confirms it.9Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Certified 2025-05-28 for the United States and other markets.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

31.6kWh9Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026TEC of model 31.6 kWh in the certified configuration, which lists one SSD and Windows 11. The base DIY has neither.

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Other certifications

80 Plus Gold (110V) and 80 Plus Silver (230V) certifications for the Power Supply1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Verbatim from the Sustainability list. The Gold and Silver tiers apply at different line voltages, so psu_efficiency is left empty.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Framework Desktop DIY Edition chassis with pre-installed Mainboard, heatsink, power supply, top panel and front panel, Left panel (black or translucent), CPU fan mounting kit, Front panel tiles (at least 21), Framework Desktop Screwdriver6Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Desktop+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/464Read 10 October 2026Step 1: chassis with pre-installed Mainboard, heatsink, power supply, top panel and front panel, a left panel (black or translucent), the screwdriver and at least 21 tiles. Step 2: AC cable, fan and mounting kit, expansion cards and storage are optional purchases. The spec page also lists a CPU fan mounting kit.

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Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026Specs, Warranty (checked on the US page 2026-10-10): 1-year Framework Limited Warranty, with an optional 3-year warranty. The EU and UK pages of the same spec table show 2 years (3 years for Spain). Stored 1 for the US reference market, which matches the US launch price. The earlier value of 2 was the EU and UK term.14Maker product pageframe.work/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Warranty period: one (1) year from the date of delivery unless the order confirmation or invoice says otherwise. The page lists no separate EU or UK term.

2years3Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/pages/policiesRead 13 October 2026US Official Store policy: PCs and workstations carry a 24 month warranty for orders placed on or after August 1, 2026. Orders from March 9 to July 31, 2026 got 36 months. Purchases through Amazon and other resellers are not covered by this policy. The stored value is the standard period.

Warranty service

Mail-in14Maker product pageframe.work/warrantyRead 10 October 2026For a full-unit repair Framework provides a prepaid mailing label and packaging instructions if needed. Framework may also send replacement parts or modules for self-service. Stored as mail-in only.

Mail-in3Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/pages/policiesRead 13 October 2026US customers may send eligible products to the US service center for repair after contacting Minisforum. This is mail-in service. No onsite service is promised.

Links

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Product page

frame.work/desktop1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026

store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a21Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-a2Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

frame.work/desktop1Maker product pageframe.work/desktopRead 10 October 2026

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Manual

guides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Desktop+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/4646Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Desktop+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/464Read 10 October 2026Official Framework Desktop DIY Edition Quick Start Guide, release 1.03.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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