Minisforum Launches Ryzen 9 9955HX-Powered “F1FGM” MoTD Motherboard, “MS-A2” Mini PC, and Strix-Inspired NAS

Minisforum has recently unveiled its cutting-edge lineup of AMD Ryzen-based products, showcasing their latest advancements at the “Japan IT Spring Week.” These new offerings include a fresh suite of MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards, versatile Mini PCs, and robust NAS systems, all powered by AMD’s Ryzen CPUs.

Let’s dive into the details of a couple of standout models. Starting with the “F1FGM” MoTD motherboard, it’s a part of Minisforum’s series that continues to push the boundaries with the latest CPUs. This motherboard sports an mATX design, complete with heatsinks positioned strategically across the VRMs, M.2 slots, PCH, and even an IO cover. It’s designed to seamlessly pick up where the BD770i and BD790i series left off, enhancing them with the Fire Range “Ryzen 9000HX” family of CPUs.

The Fire Range Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU at the heart of this board packs a significant punch. With its 16 cores and 32 threads, courtesy of the Zen 5 architecture, it offers remarkable performance. The chip can clock up to a boosted 5.4 GHz, complemented by a hefty 64 MB of L3 cache. Though rated at 55W by default, this “mobile” desktop CPU can be dialed up to 160W on this board, bringing high-end capabilities usually reserved for bulkier machines.

The motherboard doesn’t shy away from premium options, providing versions with an “X3D” option. Cooling is also top-notch with a cooler nestled atop a vapor chamber baseplate—a necessity since these CPUs lack an IHS. The VRM design impresses too, a robust 13-Phase Duet rail setup with 60A SPS power stages ensuring stability and efficiency. In terms of memory, the board hosts four DDR5 DIMM slots that can handle up to 256 GB in capacity and speeds reaching up to 8000. Its chipset, the mobile-grade X870M, aligns closely with the B850 series. And with dual PCIe slots (both 5.0 x16 and 4.0 x16), three M.2 slots (one boasting Gen5x4 speeds), and two SATA III ports, connectivity is robust. Latest technologies like USB4, 5GbE LAN, and WIFI7 further underline its advanced capabilities, complemented by two BIOS DEBUG LEDs for those who love tinkering.

Switching gears to the Minisforum MS-A2 Mini PC, this compact system also leverages the AMD Ryzen 9000HX “Fire Range” CPUs to deliver a powerhouse in a small package. Building on the MS-A1 series, the MS-A2 introduces modern IO solutions like three M.2 slots (one adaptable as U.2), a 10 GbE LAN via an SFP+ port, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot for a low-profile card. It stands out with its distinct motherboard setup, featuring two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96 GB capacity and speeds up to 5200 MT/s. Its arsenal of ports includes 2 USB 3.2 Gen Type-C, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 2.0, dual 10 GbE LAN ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, and both DP+HDMI outputs.

Finally, the N5 PRO NAS system brings incredible power to network-attached storage, thanks to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. This version includes 12 cores and 24 threads alongside a Radeon 890M integrated GPU. The NAS features five 3.5-inch toolless drive bays, offering seamless RAID configuration and simplifying drive installation and removal. It can be loaded with up to 48 GB of DDR5 SO-DIMMs and is equipped with a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for video interface solutions. Each drive bay can support an impressive 22 TB of HDD space. Not to be outdone, network capabilities are bolstered with a 10 GbE and a 5 GbE Ethernet port, alongside three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports for extensive connectivity options.

Minisforum’s latest innovations are set to launch in the near future, and there’s plenty of anticipation surrounding these releases. Stay tuned for more updates as these new solutions get closer to hitting the shelves.

Sources: PCWatch #1, #2, #3