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MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra vs MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Product A: MINISFORUM
71 of 160 known
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Khadas Mind 2s
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
Change MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
Compare the MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB) with
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Khadas Mind 2s
ASUS ROG NUC (2025)
GEEKOM IT15 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
GMKtec EVO-X2 (395, 128GB)
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)Product B: MINISFORUM
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HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Beelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra
Change MINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Compare the MINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra with
HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation
MINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
MINISFORUM MS-01 (Core i9-13900H)
NVIDIA DGX Spark
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)
Apple Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
Beelink SER9 Pro (HX 370)
MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
Beelink SER9 Pro (H 255)
GEEKOM A9 Max (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra58 of 152 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 21 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 76 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- Max RAMA: 256GBB: 96GBMS-02 Ultra is 160 GB higher.
- RAMA: 32GBB: 64GBMS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB) is 32 GB higher.
- CPU coresA: 24B: 16MS-02 Ultra has 8 more.
- Power supplyA: 350WB: 240WMS-02 Ultra is 110 W higher.
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Case
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Case dimensions
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Native resolution
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Touchscreen
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
Expansion slots
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | No |
| PCIe x8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| PCIe x16 | Not available | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 E-key | 1 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
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 slots
2
1
Free expansion slots
2
1
Fan headers
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Overclocking in BIOS
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
Core configuration
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.8 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 16 | 2.1 | 4.6 |
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
24
16
Performance cores
8
16
Efficiency cores
16
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.5GHz
5.4GHz
L3 cache
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
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Integrated GPU
Cooling
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CPU cooler
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
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
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| 1 |
Number of case fans
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM
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VRAM type
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GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
| SO-DIMM | 2 | No | Not available |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 32 |
RAM slots
4
2
Free RAM slots
2
0
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
Storage
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Storage
1TB
1TB
Installed drives
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | SSD, protocol not stated |
Storage slots and bays
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 3 | No |
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 |
M.2 slots
4
3
Free M.2 slots
3
Not available
Free drive bays
0
0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
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Power supply
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PSU rated output
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 factor
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PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 V2 | 2 | 80 | 15 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
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 ports
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | Power out (W) | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 40 | USB4 | 15 | Yes | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 3 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| HDMI | 2.1 FRL | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Other | SFP28 | 2 | 25 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Add-in card |
Source1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra-workstationRead 5 October 2026Full rear table plus maker catalogue identify four motherboard USB ports, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE RJ45, and two 25 GbE connectors on the included add-in card. Manual identifies these as SFP28, supporting 25 GbE with SFP28 modules and 10 GbE with SFP+ modules. Schema has no SFP28 enum, so other plus precise version is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026
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 ports
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3
User-facing USB-C ports
2
0
Rear USB ports
4
4
Thunderbolt
No
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Ethernet speed
10Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
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Bluetooth
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 RTL8127 (10 GbE), Intel I226-LM (2.5 GbE), Intel E810-XXV2 (dual 25 GbE)4Owner's manualgithub.com/minisforum-docs/MS-02-Ultra/blob/main/Docs/English/02-Ultra-BaseGuide.mdRead 5 October 2026
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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Webcam
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Built-in speaker drivers
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
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Audio features
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
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Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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Game frame rates
AMINISFORUM MS-02 Ultra
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1920 | 1080 | Low | XeSS Balanced | 41 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 1920 | 1080 | Normal | Not available | 76 |
BMINISFORUM MS-A2 (Ryzen 9 9955HX, 64GB)
Not availableMeasured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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ENERGY STAR
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EPEAT
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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Included extras
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/3319/3266/files/MINISFORUM_Product_Manual_2026.pdfRead 5 October 2026Opened complete MINISFORUM Product Manual 2026 catalogue and its MS-02 Ultra two-page specification section. Documents dual 25 GbE card as installed and unavailable for further card expansion. Chassis volume is maker-published 4.8 L. Dimension triplet 221.5 x 97 x 225 mm is not axis-labelled, so dimensions_mm is omitted. Product page says PCIe 4.0 storage, while the user manual states an onboard PCIe 5.0 maximum. Slot generations and storage_pcie_gen_max are omitted rather than resolve this silently.
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Manual
pc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zip3Owner's manualpc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-02+Ultra/user+manual/MS-02+Ultra+-+User+Manual+-+10+Languages+-+V1.0.zipRead 5 October 2026Official support-page download opened and English PDF inside read in full. Printed pages 1 and 13 describe tool-free slide-out chassis after hand-tightened screws. Page 10 says the electrical PCIe x4 slot is physically x8. The second mechanical x16 slot uses proprietary signals and is occupied by the included 25G plus two-NVMe card, so no generic electrical lane count is assigned. M.2 E-key WLAN slot and its PCIe 4.0 x1 support appear on pages 9-10. No SATA drive bay is inferred from support for SATA on one M.2 connector. SFP28 text is on page 8. Package items marked optional by region are omitted.
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EPREL registration number
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