Minisforum Launches “F1FGM” MoTD Motherboard with Ryzen 9 9955HX & X870M, “MS-A2” Mini PC, and Strix-Based NAS

Minisforum recently unveiled an array of upcoming gadgets powered by AMD’s new Ryzen processors at the Japan IT Spring Week, grabbing the interest of tech enthusiasts. Among the highlights were their latest MoTD and Mini PC, both featuring the mighty Ryzen 9 9955HX “Fire Range” CPU.

Kicking off with the “F1FGM” motherboard, this piece is sure to excite those building custom desktops. The MoTD series steps up its game with this model, offering a mATX design loaded with VRMs and heatsinks, covering everything from the M.2 slots to the PCH. If you were a fan of their previous BD770i and BD790i series, you’re in for a treat. With the integration of the Fire Range “Ryzen 9000HX” series CPUs, upgrade options reach up to the Ryzen 9 9955HX chip, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads running on Zen 5 architecture. This configuration boasts a top speed of 5.4 GHz and a generous 64 MB of L3 cache. Despite a base power of 55W, you can tune this powerful chip up to 160W for maximum performance.

Moreover, the board supports configurations with other CPU options, including an “X3D” variant. To cool everything down, it’ll use a vapor chamber baseplate to mount the cooler, considering these chips lack an IHS. With its 13-Phase Duet rail VRM design and 60A SPS power stages, you know you’re getting robust power management. The motherboard takes full advantage of DDR5 technology with four DIMM slots allowing up to 256GB capacity and speeds reaching up to 8000 MT/s. It also features an X870M chipset, matching closely with the B850 series, and offers various connectivity options, including two PCIe slots, multiple M.2 slots, SATA ports, USB4, 5 GbE LAN, WIFI7, and even BIOS DEBUG LEDs to keep you informed.

On the Mini PC front, Minisforum introduces the MS-A2, carrying forward the momentum from their MS-A1 series. With the latest Fire Range CPUs packed into a neat form factor, these Mini PCs offer substantial versatility. The new Mini PCs have three M.2 slots, one adaptable to U.2, a 10 GbE LAN connection through an SFP+ port, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot, suitable for a low-profile card. Unlike the larger MoTD boards, the Mini PC features a motherboard with two SO-DIMM slots, supporting up to 96 GB and speeds of 5200 MT/s. Connectivity remains strong with multiple USB ports and dual 10 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, wrapped up with handy display outputs.

Lastly, the N5 PRO NAS gives a nod to heavy storage users, bringing in Strix power with its AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. This setup is a powerhouse, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads complemented by the Radeon 890M integrated graphics. With five 3.5-inch tool-free drive bays configurable in RAID, users can conveniently manage considerable storage needs, supporting up to 22 TB per bay. It also comes packed with up to 48 GB of RAM support and a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for further expansion. Network connectivity is robust with 10 GbE and 5 GbE Ethernet ports, and the front panel offers three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, ensuring easy data transfer.

Anticipate these products to hit the market in the coming months as Minisforum continues to expand its lineup. Keep your eyes open for more updates soon.