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MINISFORUMWorkstation desktop PC
MS-S1 MAX (395, 128GB)
Released November 2025.8Retailer pagebiccamera.com/bc/item/14663181Read 8 October 2026Exact Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB, 2TB model MSS1MAX1282TW11P395 explicitly lists manufacturer release date 15 November 2025 in Japan. Month precision reflects verified retail availability of this hardware configuration, not a proven US first-sale date. September preorders and later US batch shipping dates are not substituted. Japanese warranty and package variants are excluded. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mini PC
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- GPU
- AMD Radeon 8060S
- RAM
- 128GB
83 of 160 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2User-facing ports
- 2 USB-C USB4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode
- 3.5 mm audio TRRS combo audio
- 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2Rear ports
- 2 USB-A USB 2.0
- 2 USB-C USB4 V2, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode
- HDMI 2.1 FRL
- 2 Ethernet (RJ45) 10GbE
- AC power input C14
General
- GTIN / EAN
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- US1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026
- Colours
- Black5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/702314/minisforum-ms-s1-max-next-gen-ai-workstationRead 8 October 2026
Case
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Case dimensions
- 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 volume
- Not available
- Case model
- Not available
- Case materials
- 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.
- Side panel
- Not available
- Dust filters
- Not available
- VESA mount
- Not available
Display
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- Screen size
- Not available
- Native resolution
- Not available
- Panel type
- Not available
- Max refresh rate
- Not available
- Touchscreen
- Not available
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)
- Not available
Motherboard
- Motherboard
- Not available
- Chipset
- Not available
- Motherboard form factor
- Not available
- Expansion slots
Mechanical slot type Electrical lanes PCIe generation Count Occupied PCIe x16 4 4 1 No - PCIe x16 slots
- 1
- Free expansion slots
- 1
- Fan headers
- Not available
- Overclocking in BIOS
- Not available
Processor
- Processor
- 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
- AMD2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Processor codename
- Strix Halo3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-max-plus-395.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- Core configuration
Core type Count Core Base clock (GHz) Max core turbo clock (GHz) Performance 16 Zen 5 3 5.1 - CPU cores
- 16
- Performance cores
- 16
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Max core turbo clock
- 5.1GHz
- CPU base power (chip rating)
- 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)
- 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
- Not available
- Integrated GPU
- 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
- CPU cooler model
- Not available
- Radiator size
- Not available
- Radiator position
- Not available
- Case fans
- Not available
- Number of case fans
- Not available
Graphics
- GPU
- Not available
- GPU brand
- Not available
- Graphics card
- Not available
- VRAM
- Not available
- VRAM type
- Not available
- GPU board power
- Not available
- GPU boost clock
- Not available
- Graphics card length
- Not available
- Graphics card thickness
- Not available
- GPU power connector
- Not available
Memory
- RAM
- 128GB1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026
- RAM type
- LPDDR5X1Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026
- Configured RAM speed
- 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 speed
- Not available
- Memory kit
- Not available
- Memory slots
- Not available
- RAM slots
- Not available
- Free RAM slots
- Not available
- Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
- 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 memory
- Not available
Storage
- Storage
- 2TB
- Installed drives
Capacity (GB) Type PCIe generation 2,000 NVMe SSD 4 - Storage slots and bays
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 - M.2 slots
- 2
- Free M.2 slots
- 1
- Free drive bays
- 0
- Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
- 4
Power supply
- PSU form factor
- Not available
- PSU efficiency
- Not available
- Modular cables
- Not available
- PSU model
- Not available
- ATX version
- Not available
- Native 12V-2x6 cable
- Not available
Ports
- User-facing I/O position
- Front2Maker product pagepc-file.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/MS-S1+MAX/spec/MS-S1_MAX_Specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026
- User-facing ports
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 - Rear ports
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 - User-facing USB ports
- 3
- User-facing USB-C ports
- 2
- Rear USB ports
- 6
- Thunderbolt
- No
- Ethernet speed
- 10Gbps
- Discrete GPU output ports
- Not available
Wireless
- Wi-Fi bands
- 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 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
- Not available
- Ethernet controller
- 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
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- Webcam
- Not available
- Built-in speaker drivers
- Not available
- Total speaker power
- Not available
- Microphones
- Not available
- Audio features
- Not available
Lighting
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- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lit parts
- Not available
- Lighting standard
- Not available
- Lighting software
- Not available
Software
- Operating system
- 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-s1-max-mini-pcRead 8 October 2026
- Control software
- Not available
Upgradeability
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- Proprietary parts
- Not available
- Max graphics card length
- Not available
- Max CPU cooler height
- Not available
- Warranty kept after upgrade
- Not available
Measured performance
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core
- 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-core
- Not available
- Geekbench multi-core
- Not available
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics
- 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.
- Game frame rates
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
Measured noise and temperature
- Fan noise per load
Profile Load Distance (cm) Noise (dB(A)) Performance, BIOS 1.03 Idle 15 35.5 Performance, BIOS 1.03 Max load 15 51.7 - Highest measured fan noise
- 51.7dB(A)
- Measured fan noise at idle
- 35.5dB(A)
- CPU temperature in stress test
- 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 test
- Not available
- GPU temperature while gaming
- Not available
Measured power
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
Certifications
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- ENERGY STAR
- Not available
- EPEAT
- Not available
- Copilot+ PC
- Not available
- Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- Included extras
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- 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
- 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
- manuals.plus/m/7fcd3136e67d7b06a2451d79f6bd342a7aaf799faea973b5ac1efb22c51c9983_optim.pdf4Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/7fcd3136e67d7b06a2451d79f6bd342a7aaf799faea973b5ac1efb22c51c9983_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker-branded MS-S1 MAX manual, 15 pages, copyright Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited 2024-2025. Original document reproduced by Manuals+. No manual for P495 is used.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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Sources
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- Maker product pagestore.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-s1-max-mini-pc
- Retailer pagebiccamera.com/bc/item/14663181
- Maker product pageyoutube.com/watch
- Certification listapi.cert.wi-fi.org/api/certificate/download/public
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