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Series

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.

MS Series7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications heading explicitly identifies the MS Series.

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

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.

MS-S1-MAX12US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Selected US variant 47071388139765: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM and 2TB SSD. Public product variant identifies SKU MS-S1-MAX12US. 64GB, 4TB and P495 models are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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48971188348275Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026UPC on the exact US Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB Windows 11 Pro listing.

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

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.

25 September 20259Maker product pageyoutube.com/watchRead 8 October 2026MINISFORUM official MS-S1 MAX global launch video published 25 September 2025. Available-now marketing accompanied preorders, so publication is not treated as verified first retail shipment.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Exact variant remains available to order. Current mid-October shipping text refers to a later batch, not the original release.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026

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

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

Workstation1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker calls this an AI Mini Workstation.

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

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

Mini PC1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 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.

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.

Width222.1Height77.1Depth206.3mm(8.7 × 3 × 8.1 in)7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications explicitly identifies height x width x depth as 77.1 x 222.1 x 206.3mm in the horizontal orientation. Matches maker dimensions. Maker claimed 2.8kg is stored separately.

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

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.

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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.

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.

2.8kg(6.2 lb)2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker published system weight. Notebookcheck measured 2.847kg on its sample, which is not substituted for this claimed weight.

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.

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Aluminium, Plastic1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker specifies an aluminium chassis. Exact-configuration Notebookcheck review confirms metal and plastic enclosure construction.

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Front panel

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Mesh1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker describes a diamond-matrix grille. Review describes a grated front with front air intake.

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.

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.

No4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/7fcd3136e67d7b06a2451d79f6bd342a7aaf799faea973b5ac1efb22c51c9983_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 2 and 9: remove two rear screws, then use supplied clip-opening tool to release and slide the board tray out. Tool requirement remains after screws are removed. Custom wall holes are 100 x 178.5mm, which do not match either supported VESA enum.

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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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Chipset

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

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CPU socket

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.

FP113Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026Chip maker FP11 package/socket designation. It does not imply a replaceable desktop processor.

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.

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	4	4	1	No

Source2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026One mechanically x16 connector with PCIe 4.0 x4 electrical lanes. ServeTheHome shows stock card slot empty. Half-height single-slot cards only per manual. WLAN socket key is not explicitly published, so no E-key row is inferred.

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.

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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 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.

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 3952Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Processor brand

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

AMD2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Strix Halo3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

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

Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact non-PRO Ryzen AI Max+ 395 specifications: 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 32 threads, 3.0GHz base and up to 5.1GHz boost. No efficiency-core category.

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

322Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 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 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.

64MB3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

4nm3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026CPU-core technology explicitly TSMC 4nm FinFET. No node is inferred from the product family name.

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.

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.

55W3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026AMD default TDP 55W. AMD configurable TDP 45-120W is not substituted for MINISFORUM configured 160W peak/130W sustained limits.

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.

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160W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker advertises 160W peak and 130W sustained CPU power. These configured limits are separate from AMD default TDP and wall draw.

Unlocked multiplier

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.

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

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50TOPS2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published NPU throughput only. Overall AI 126 TOPS and GPU FP16 TFLOPS are excluded. NPU precision is not specified.

Integrated GPU

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

AMD Radeon 8060S2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

Air2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Six heat pipes, phase-change material and two 88 x 20mm turbine fans. These standalone SoC-cooler fans and the PSU fan are excluded from the case-fan table.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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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.

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

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

No2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Radeon 8060S is explicitly internal integrated graphics. Manual FAQ states this chassis does not support discrete graphics-card expansion.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_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 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

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

128GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

8,000MT/s1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Selected 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 configuration. Specification V3.2 corroborates configured onboard memory, not an optional EXPO profile.

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.

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

Soldered6Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-s1-max-review-the-best-ryzen-ai-max-mini-pc-yet/2Read 8 October 2026Exact 395/128GB/2TB review: SoC and memory soldered to the motherboard and not upgradable. Unified memory is not evidence of memory integrated into the SoC package.

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

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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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.

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.

128GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Published maximum 128GB for Ryzen AI Max+ 395, corroborated by AMD. Soldered memory cannot be upgraded after purchase.

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

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.

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Storage

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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.

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026Installed marketed 2TB SSD. Exact ServeTheHome sample confirms one PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, with secondary SSD socket empty. Supplier Kingston model is sample-specific and omitted.

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.

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	1	No

Source6Reviewservethehome.com/minisforum-ms-s1-max-review-the-best-ryzen-ai-max-mini-pc-yet/2Read 8 October 2026Two physical SSD sockets, one occupied x4 slot and one empty x1 slot. Maker V3.2 confirms M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 plus PCIe 4.0 x1. Review correction on January 15 resolves its former second-slot x4 error. Separate occupied WLAN socket is not counted as storage.

M.2 slots

3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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.

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.

320W1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Literal maker 320W internal power-supply rating, with internal DC 12V/26.6A label conditions. No alternative rating is calculated. Review sample supplier model is not guaranteed.

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.

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

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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

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ATX version

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

Front2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	40	USB4	15
3.5 mm audio	TRRS combo audio	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026V3.2 specifies one front USB-A Gen 2 10Gbps, two USB4 40Gbps with DP 2.0 Alt Mode and 15W output, and one TRRS jack. Older manual front diagram says Gen 1, but its descriptive text says Gen 2. Micro Center lists two front USB-A ports, contradicted by maker and exact reviews. Built-in microphones are not sockets.

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.

AMINISFORUM 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.

BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB4 V2, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode	2	80	USB4	15	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	10GbE	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	C14	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026V3.2 specifies two 80Gbps USB4 V2 ports, not 120Gbps display-bandwidth mode. Intel JHL9580 controller identity in the manual does not establish Thunderbolt device certification. USB 2.0 480Mbps and C14 inlet are corroborated by ServeTheHome external hardware review. All data/video connectors are onboard. No separate physical DisplayPort sockets.

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

3=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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.

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

6=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=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.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact installed MT7925 radio lists a/b/g, 5GHz ac and 6GHz ax/be. Reviewer tests 6GHz. US manual FCC/IC sections explicitly permit indoor 5925-7125MHz use.10Certification listapi.cert.wi-fi.org/api/certificate/download/publicRead 8 October 2026MediaTek Filogic 360 MT7925 radio certificate WFA126057, pages 1 and 3, explicitly supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. Exact installed radio is named in maker V3.2. US product manual permits indoor 5925-7125MHz and review directly tests 6GHz. This is radio capability corroboration, not whole-PC certification.

Wi-Fi module

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.

MediaTek MT79252Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly specifies MT7925. No vendor RAM, SSD or PSU sample marking is promoted to a guaranteed bill of materials.

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.

5.42Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Ethernet controller

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.

Realtek RTL81272Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Camera and audio

None of 5 known

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.

Not available

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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

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.

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026Pre-installed OS row explicitly states Windows 11 Pro. The separate supported-OS row also lists Home and does not define the supplied edition.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

Control software

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Upgradeability

None of 4 known

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.

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Measured performance

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

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116points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact sample specifications confirm non-PRO Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB fixed RAM and Kingston 2TB SSD. Performance mode: 160W peak/130W sustained, Radeon Adrenalin 25.9.2. Review does not identify benchmark BIOS version.

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

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1,912points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 multi-core, same exact sample and Performance mode.

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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11,340points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Time Spy Graphics score, not total score 11284 or CPU score 10980. Same sample and Performance mode.

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

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2,187points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Steel Nomad DX12 score. Vulkan 2742 is a different API run and excluded. Same sample and Performance mode.

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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4,672MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AS SSD sequential read test of internal sample Kingston OM8TAP42048K1-A00 2TB SSD. External ADATA USB4 and DiskSpd figures are excluded. Installed supplier may vary.

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.

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

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BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	133.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	97.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	87.3
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, temporal AA	Not available	101.4
F1 24	1920	1080	High, temporal AA, 16x AF	Not available	191.2

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same exact sample, Performance mode and Adrenalin 25.9.2. Cyberpunk rows explicitly FSR off and use the standard game benchmark table. Separate 30-minute Ultra loop mean 80.6fps is a different run and excluded. BG3/F1 conditions match source preset labels. Unstated ray tracing, frame generation, upscaling and BIOS conditions are left unspecified. Percentile P1 values are not stored as average 1% low FPS.

Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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BMINISFORUM MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)

Profile	Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Performance, BIOS 1.03	Idle	15	35.5
Performance, BIOS 1.03	Max load	15	51.7

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit BIOS 1.03 noise retest in Performance mode, Earthworks M23R at 15cm. Ambient 24.7dB(A). Stored idle and maximum-load results replace initial idle result 46.3. Other benchmarks are not assumed to use this BIOS.

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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51.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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35.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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70°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Temperature section: CPU remains around 70C at full load in Performance mode. Not a GPU-only temperature.

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

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

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8.2W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall-power table: average idle 8.2W, range 7.2-10.2W, Performance mode.

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

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165W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Average wall draw during Cyberpunk 2077 at 1920x1080 Ultra, FSR off, Performance mode.

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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203W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Peak 203W during combined Prime95 28.10 and FurMark 1.25 at 1280x720. Mean 168.3W. CPU-only Prime95 peak 204W is excluded.

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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5.7W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wall-power table labels Standby at 5.7W. Off mode is separately 2.3W. Exact ACPI sleep state is not published.

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

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130W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/One-of-the-most-powerful-mini-PCs-of-2025-Minisforum-MS-S1-Max-review-AMD-Strix-Halo-Power-128-GB-RAM-Radeon-8060S-for-professionals-AI.1124332.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewer observes stable sustained 130W CPU package power under stress in Performance mode. Separate from wall draw.

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

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Certifications

None of 5 known

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

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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.

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Other certifications

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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.

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MS-S1 MAX computer5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026US retailer package-contents list explicitly names the computer. This is a partial inventory. Generic manual shows other accessories but says supplied accessories can vary by region, so those are not guaranteed here.

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.

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.

2years1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026US maker store states 2-Year Seller Warranty. Exact US retail record independently lists two-year limited parts and labor warranty. Japanese one-year warranty is excluded.

Warranty service

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.

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Links

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Product page

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

store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pc1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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pc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.html2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official maker support specifications, Version V3.2, copyright 2025. Current maker store corroborates its ports and controllers.

Manual

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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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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.