Minisforum recently unveiled its upcoming lineup of products powered by the next-generation AMD Ryzen CPUs, with a particular spotlight on a new MoTD and Mini PC that feature the impressive Ryzen 9 9955HX “Fire Range” chip.
### Discover the Latest with Minisforum: Two Fresh AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Offerings in MoTD and Mini PC Variants
At the “Japan IT Spring Week,” Minisforum took center stage showcasing its latest innovations. The range includes MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards, compact Mini PCs, and sophisticated NAS systems, all leveraging the powerful AMD Ryzen technology.
#### Introducing the Minisforum F1FGM MoTD Motherboard: Tailored for Desktop Enthusiasts with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX “Fire Range”
First up is the Minisforum “F1FGM,” a fresh addition to their MoTD lineup, now boasting the latest in CPU technology. This mATX motherboard is thoughtfully designed with ample heatsinks spread across the VRMs, M.2 slots, and PCH, complete with an IO cover. This iteration follows in the footsteps of the BD770i and BD790i series, previously powered by the Dragon Range “Ryzen 7000HX” CPUs, and steps it up with the cutting-edge Fire Range “Ryzen 9000HX” series.
Users can configure the MoTD up to the Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU, which operates with 16 cores and 32 threads, utilizing the Zen 5 core architecture. Expect a robust boost clock reaching up to 5.4 GHz and a hefty 64 MB of L3 cache. Originally set at 55W, this desktop-class chip can be tweaked to an impressive 160W on this motherboard, delivering top-tier performance.
The board accommodates additional CPU options, including an “X3D” variant, and integrates a cooler seated on a vapor chamber baseplate, catering to the absence of an IHS in mobile CPUs. It boasts a 13-Phase Duet rail design VRM, complete with 60A SPS power stages.
Delve into the motherboard specs, and you’ll find four DDR5 DIMM slots with a classic UDIMM layout, supporting up to 256 GB and speeds pushing 8000. The chipset, X870M, though mobile-grade, aligns closely with the B850 series. Configuration-wise, it includes two PCIe slots (5.0 x16 & 4.0 x16) and three M.2 slots, with one supporting Gen5x4 speeds. You’ll also find two SATA III ports and cutting-edge IO, such as USB4, 5GbE LAN, and WIFI7, rounded out by two BIOS DEBUG LEDs.
#### Meet the Minisforum MS-A2 Mini PC: Maximal IO, Minimalist Design, All Fired Up with Fire Range CPUs
Now, let’s talk about the MS-A2 Mini PC, also leveraging the AMD Ryzen 9000HX “Fire Range” CPUs. This compact powerhouse builds upon the MS-A1 series that featured Ryzen 8000G CPUs. The upgraded Mini PCs come with top-tier IO features like three M.2 slots (one adaptable for U.2), a 10 GbE LAN through an SFP+ port, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot fit for a low-profile card.
Differing from the MoTD setup, the Mini PC’s motherboard is evolved, offering two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96 GB and 5200 MT/s speeds. Connectivity options include 2 USB 3.2 Gen Type-C, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2, a USB 2.0 port, dual 10 GbE LAN ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, along with DP and HDMI outputs.
#### Unveiling the Minisforum N5 PRO: Striking Strix Power for NAS Solutions
Finally, meet the “N5 PRO” NAS, powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, equipped with 12 cores, 24 threads, and the Radeon 890M iGPU. With five 3.5-inch bays, this NAS is ready for RAID configurations and features a toolless design for hassle-free drive management. Users can equip the system with up to 48 GB of DDR5 SO-DIMMs and leverage a single PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for video interfaces.
Each bay handles up to 22 TB of HDD capacity, complemented by three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots (two Gen4x1 and one Gen4x2). For connectivity, it offers a 10 GbE connection, a 5 GbE Ethernet port, and an IO suite featuring three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports.
Minisforum is gearing up to release these cutting-edge solutions in the coming months. Keep an eye out for more details as they become available.
(Source: PCWatch)
