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Minisforum EliteMini HX90 PC: Ryzen 95900HX, 2xDDR4 SODIMM, 2x 2.5" SATA Bay

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Minisforum.com has Minisforum EliteMini HX90 Mini PC Barebone Pre-Order on sale for $649. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Ryzen 9 5900HX 3.3 GHz (8C/16T, 4.6 GHz Boost, 20MB Cache)
  • 2 x SODIMM DDR4 Slot (64GB Max)
  • 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 Slot
  • 2x 2.5" SATA 3.0 6 Gbps Bay
  • 1x M.2 2230 with Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2x HDMI 2.0 (4k@60Hz)
    • 2x DislayPort (4k@60Hz)
    • 2x Line Out
    • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x Clear CMOS
Includes:
  • Power Adapter DC 19V / 6.3A
  • 1x HDMI Cable
  • 1x USB Cable
  • 1x Mounting Bracket
  • 1x Computer Stand

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Deal Expert Suryasis recommends that you watch Review Video posted below for deciding whether to go with various Ram + Solid State Drive option.
  • Review: Head on over to TechTablet for their In-Depth review of this PC.
  • Warranty: Includes 12-Month Warranty which starts at date of purchase (details).
  • Minisforum Return Policy: Undamaged products may be returned within 7-Days (details). -slickdewmaster

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Minisforum.com has Minisforum EliteMini HX90 Mini PC Barebone Pre-Order on sale for $649. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Suryasis for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • Ryzen 9 5900HX 3.3 GHz (8C/16T, 4.6 GHz Boost, 20MB Cache)
  • 2 x SODIMM DDR4 Slot (64GB Max)
  • 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 Slot
  • 2x 2.5" SATA 3.0 6 Gbps Bay
  • 1x M.2 2230 with Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.0
  • Ports:
    • 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    • 2x HDMI 2.0 (4k@60Hz)
    • 2x DislayPort (4k@60Hz)
    • 2x Line Out
    • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x Clear CMOS
Includes:
  • Power Adapter DC 19V / 6.3A
  • 1x HDMI Cable
  • 1x USB Cable
  • 1x Mounting Bracket
  • 1x Computer Stand

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Deal Expert Suryasis recommends that you watch Review Video posted below for deciding whether to go with various Ram + Solid State Drive option.
  • Review: Head on over to TechTablet for their In-Depth review of this PC.
  • Warranty: Includes 12-Month Warranty which starts at date of purchase (details).
  • Minisforum Return Policy: Undamaged products may be returned within 7-Days (details). -slickdewmaster

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Aug 21, 2021 7:08 PM
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fireballsAug 21, 2021 7:08 PM
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Quote from HappyCalendar8277 View quoted comment :
Does that mean it's using a laptop CPU also? Or a desktop CPU?
It's a laptop cpu but very strong
Aug 21, 2021 7:08 PM
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DucalSignetAug 21, 2021 7:08 PM
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Does anyone know what motherboard this uses?
Aug 21, 2021 7:25 PM
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make_moneysAug 21, 2021 7:25 PM
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Quote from fireballs View quoted comment :
I don't think ram chips on what side always equates to single rank. Also when I was buying g a Ryzen laptop 2 months ago and doing research single rank compared to dual rank isn't cut and dry. In some instances single rank is faster and in other dual rank is faster.
Single rank means all chips on one side of the PCB. Thats mostly the case with 8 gb modules.
Advantages are lower heat , better compatibility, higher overclocking results (by oc i mean past xmp)..

Dual rank means 1 set of chips on each side of the pcb. Found in many 16gb modules but exclusively on 32gb modules since there is not enough room on one side for them to be single rank.
Advantages are better performance at xmp compared to single rank. So they are preferred if all u want is to install and run at xmp.
Disadvantages - typically run hotter, are harder on the memory IC, and overclock harder past xmp
this is high level stuff it gets more complicated once you compare subtimings between samsung, hynix, crucial etc since there are other factors to consider.
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Quote from Hxx View quoted comment :
Single rank means all chips on one side of the PCB. Thats mostly the case with 8 gb modules.
Advantages are lower heat , better compatibility, higher overclocking results (by oc i mean past xmp)..

Dual rank means 1 set of chips on each side of the pcb. Found in many 16gb modules but exclusively on 32gb modules since there is not enough room on one side for them to be single rank.
Advantages are better performance at xmp compared to single rank. So they are preferred if all u want is to install and run at xmp.
Disadvantages - typically run hotter, are harder on the memory IC, and overclock harder past xmp
this is high level stuff it gets more complicated once you compare subtimings between samsung, hynix, crucial etc since there are other factors to consider.
For SO-DIMM Memory, since overclocking is not possible, I think dual rank memory makes much sense since Ryzen performs better with that and you're not losing overclocking potential.
Another thing, in desktop DIMMs, dual sided memory not necessarily equates to dual rank memory. There are some dual sided but single rank memory for desktop.
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Quote from ArslanZ View quoted comment :
Does anyone know what motherboard this uses?
Not any aftermarket motherboard. These are laptop motherboards made specifically for these kind of form factor with the cpu soldered to it.
Aug 21, 2021 7:47 PM
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dealpapaAug 21, 2021 7:47 PM
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So this can support 4x 4k?
Aug 21, 2021 8:15 PM
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hoon84leeAug 21, 2021 8:15 PM
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If i choose without ssd and ram, how does it come with an os? Do they provide a key?

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Aug 21, 2021 8:27 PM
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batmansk6Aug 21, 2021 8:27 PM
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Featured in a couple of ETAprime YouTube videos. This thing seems like a beast
Aug 21, 2021 8:34 PM
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make_moneysAug 21, 2021 8:34 PM
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Quote from Suryasis View quoted comment :
Another thing, in desktop DIMMs, dual sided memory not necessarily equates to dual rank memory. There are some dual sided but single rank memory for desktop.
okay yeah I guess that could be. I dont think ive ever stumbled upon a kit of dual sided memory that is not dual rank. In my mind DS means DR or SS means SR. The confusion is usually dual sided vs dual channel which they do mean different things but in any case, between typhoon burner and cpu z , one should be able to distinguish how many ranks they have.
Aug 21, 2021 8:37 PM
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Evan55Aug 21, 2021 8:37 PM
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I get it that this is a pretty sweet little mini PC, but it is absolutely not a good deal in any way, shape or form.
A 5700G in a Deskmini will be much cheaper even at MSRP, about the same size, slightly faster, upgradeable and much less likely to thermally throttle
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Aug 21, 2021 8:43 PM
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genivAug 21, 2021 8:43 PM
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Quote from Evan55 View quoted comment :
I get it that this is a pretty sweet little mini PC, but it is absolutely not a good deal in any way, shape or form.
A 5700G in a Deskmini will be much cheaper even at MSRP, about the same size, slightly faster, upgradeable and much less likely to thermally throttle
Well you still have to get case. Mobo. Heatsink. Still bigger. For some tje size is imprtamt especially fitting back of hdtv
Aug 21, 2021 8:45 PM
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BlahgodAug 21, 2021 8:45 PM
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Seems somewhat unnecessary to put the mobile CPU in this form factor. Not like you are going to be running this off a battery pack.

You can get same or better performance the 5* desktop series and save some cash for better SSD/RAM.
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SDSummerDayAug 21, 2021 8:46 PM
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Quote from ArslanZ View quoted comment :
Does anyone know what motherboard this uses?
this form factor is called thin mini itx. the board cost about the same as mini ITX, with laptop style coolers, rams and 19V power inputs.

honestly this concept has been around for at least a decade (and i have build thin min back in the day with sandybridge systems), the price for this system is meh at the best. perhaps youtuber of today didn't touch any computer devices 10 years ago and thought this is something new, but it is not.

you culd get a thin mini AM4 board for like 130 dollars
https://www.newegg.com/p/2MG-0001...4REFGX6047

some decent 19v power supply for 30 dollars, case often goes for 30 dollars. amd APU for 250 dollars, you can build it yourself for less than this product, and you can upgrade your processor as time comes (unlikley as AM4 is dead end, but point is you can change processor)

for example, get silverstone PT13-B-120 case, it comes with a 120 PSU
https://www.amazon.com/SilverSton...B01LVYKF5Y
Last edited by seanleeforever August 21, 2021 at 01:58 PM.
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Aug 21, 2021 8:47 PM
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maddoggyusaAug 21, 2021 8:47 PM
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It's really cool but I just don't see the point of having a really good cpu and crap gpu. Not like you gonna be doing encoding or point clouds on this. At best the gpu is like 60% of a 1050. I guess if you playing older games or don't mind crap video settings be ok.
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Aug 21, 2021 8:56 PM
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RodSHAug 21, 2021 8:56 PM
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For 1 year warranty, do I have to ship to item to Hong Kong and request warranty service? Do they have US branch or office to provide warranty return shippment?

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