Minisforum [minisforum.com]is offering AR900i MoDT (Mobile On Desktop) Mini ITX Motherboard with Core i9-13900HX 24C/32T CPU @ $559 - $40 Off via
900save$40 = $519 with free shipping.
Spec:
- Mini-ITX Form Factor (170x170x1.6mm)
- Core i9-13900HX (8P+16T)/32T 2.2 GHz (5.4 GHz Turbo, 32MB L2 Cache, 36MB L3 Cache)
- Intel® HM770 Chipset Motherboatd
- Intel UHD Graphics Xe (32 EU)
- 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slots (96GB Max)
- Intel AX 210 Wi=Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3 + 2.5G Ethernet
- Ports:
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (8K@80Hz)
- 1x RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet)
- Expansions:
- 4x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe Slots (2 on front, 2 on back)
- 1x M.2 2230 Key E Slot (For NIC)
- 1x PCIe 5.0 X16 Slot
- I/O Headers
- 1x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 2x 4-pin System Fan header
- 1x 4-pin SSD Fan header
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 1x Front Panel Audio header
- 1x System Panel header
- Cooler & Heatsink:
- CPU Heatsink Included (one 120mm Fan required)
- Ram & SSD heatsink with Cooler included with Fan
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If it comes from Amazon, then it comes quick. Straight from Minisforum in Hong Kong? Be prepared to wait!
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Would love to see those who downvoted to show proof of periodic bios updates
Would love to see those who downvoted to show proof of periodic bios updates
https://youtu.be/-dJVmuTbgs0?t=17
That video showed update from the Bios version 1.0 to 1.03 and now in Minisforum Support, the latest Bios version is 1.04
https://www.minisforum.
So, looks like they have released 2 Updates within couple of months.
Same goes for a bit older version called HX99G, released long time back. Looks like they also have a BIOS update for that as well.
https://www.minisforum.
So, let me know how did you conclude your assumption of not getting Bios update. I know because I use the HX99G for some times now.
Would love to see those who downvoted to show proof of periodic bios updates
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https://youtu.be/-dJVmuTbgs0?t=17
That video showed update from the Bios version 1.0 to 1.03 and now in Minisforum Support, the latest Bios version is 1.04
https://www.minisforum.
So, looks like they have released 2 Updates within couple of months.
Same goes for a bit older version called HX99G, released long time back. Looks like they also have a BIOS update for that as well.
https://www.minisforum.
So, let me know how did you conclude your assumption of not getting Bios update. I know because I use the HX99G for some times now.
For my TH50 - they never released a single BIOS update. I had to RMA my machine cuz the video igpu kept flickering at 240hz refresh rate. Ever since RMA its been stable though.
First, they made me pay for the shipping to some warehouse address in San Bernardino, CA. I sent them the FedEx tracking number showing it was on its way (2nd day shipping).
Took them a full 10 days to "confirm the PC was received" after delivery date from FedEx. Then took them about 2 more weeks to even ship a replacement to me. They told me they did not have a 256GB SSD model in stock and wanted me to "pay to upgrade to 512GB ssd which they did have in stock" - I complained about this; they finally shipped me the 512GB ssd model using ground shipping.
First, they made me pay for the shipping to some warehouse address in San Bernardino, CA. I sent them the FedEx tracking number showing it was on its way (2nd day shipping).
Took them a full 10 days to "confirm the PC was received" after delivery date from FedEx. Then took them about 2 more weeks to even ship a replacement to me. They told me they did not have a 256GB SSD model in stock and wanted me to "pay to upgrade to 512GB ssd which they did have in stock" - I complained about this; they finally shipped me the 512GB ssd model using ground shipping.
Regarding the BIOS update, the thing is unless there is a reported problem or anything broken, BIOS update is not required for these mini PCs much because unlike Desktop hardware where you have several components from several brands, causing compatibility issues (Like Motherboard voltage and power, Ram timing and requency controls, compatibility with Lan and Wi-Fi cards, new CPu support addition), these are based on Laptop components where everything is standardised with very limited hardware support.
They do release much frequent BIOS updates for their newer and Costlier models, with more features like dedicated GPU, OCuLink Port and I have given example of that .
I am using the HX99G with Ryzen 9 6900HX + RTX 6650M for over 8 months and performance and cooling wise, I never had any problem. Even the BIOS with which it shipped, was pretty stable but they are pretty limited. I got one update in the middle of this year. Not sure what it did exactly but my guess is that it increases the CPU max Power and optimized the fan curves because after that, my CPU benchmark scores were slightly higher.
CPU Mark
13900hx: 44874 vs 7745hx: 32923
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