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forum threadSuryasis posted Feb 07, 2024 04:44 PM

Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro Mini PC Barebone: Ryzen 9 7940HS, 2x DDR5, 2x M.2 2280 Gen4 Slot, Wi-Fi6 + BT, USB4 @ $489 & More

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Minisforum is offering Venus UM790 Pro Mini PC Barebone [minisforum.com] @ $549 - $60 Off via Coupon UM790Pro-60 = $489 as part of their Chinese New Year Sale.

Alternative Configurations:
32GB Ram + 512GB SSD @ $609 [minisforum.com]
32GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $639 [minisforum.com]
64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $719 [minisforum.com]

Note:
  • Windows 11 is only shipped with Ram + SSD models.
Spec:
  • Ryzen 9 7940HS 8C/16T 4 GHz (5.2 GHz Boost, 24MB Cache)
  • Radeon 780M RDNA3 Graphics @ 2800 MHz
  • 2x DDR5 5600 SODIMM Slot (96GB max with Bios v1.09)
  • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 Slot
  • M.2 2230 Slot for NIC (Populated)
  • Intel Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • DC 19V Adapter
  • 130mm*126mm*52.3mm (5.12*4.96*2.06 inches)
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
    • 2x USB4 Type-C Port (Alt Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, 8K@60Hz/4K@144Hz)
    • 2x HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz, 8K@60Hz)
    • 1x RJ-45 2.5Gbps Ethernet (Realtek RTL8125)
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x DMIC
    • 1x Clear CMOS
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Minisforum is offering Venus UM790 Pro Mini PC Barebone [minisforum.com] @ $549 - $60 Off via Coupon UM790Pro-60 = $489 as part of their Chinese New Year Sale.

Alternative Configurations:
32GB Ram + 512GB SSD @ $609 [minisforum.com]
32GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $639 [minisforum.com]
64GB Ram + 1TB SSD @ $719 [minisforum.com]

Note:
  • Windows 11 is only shipped with Ram + SSD models.
Spec:
  • Ryzen 9 7940HS 8C/16T 4 GHz (5.2 GHz Boost, 24MB Cache)
  • Radeon 780M RDNA3 Graphics @ 2800 MHz
  • 2x DDR5 5600 SODIMM Slot (96GB max with Bios v1.09)
  • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 Slot
  • M.2 2230 Slot for NIC (Populated)
  • Intel Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • DC 19V Adapter
  • 130mm*126mm*52.3mm (5.12*4.96*2.06 inches)
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
    • 2x USB4 Type-C Port (Alt Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, 8K@60Hz/4K@144Hz)
    • 2x HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz, 8K@60Hz)
    • 1x RJ-45 2.5Gbps Ethernet (Realtek RTL8125)
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x DMIC
    • 1x Clear CMOS

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Feb 07, 2024 05:18 PM
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neowebFeb 07, 2024 05:18 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank neoweb

Buyers be aware
https://www.reddit.com/r/MiniPCs/...nary_tale/ (not the main post, but the comment section)

Still, this is a good deal IF you understand what you are getting. Upvoted!
Last edited by neoweb February 7, 2024 at 09:34 AM.
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Feb 07, 2024 06:25 PM
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KaedeFeb 07, 2024 06:25 PM
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Safer, quicker, and potentially cheaper to get from Amazon if you have Amazon [Prime] Visa with 5%/3% cashback.
Feb 08, 2024 07:23 AM
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AdmiralGeneralFeb 08, 2024 07:23 AM
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Okay price if you truly need something this small.
Feb 08, 2024 03:55 PM
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elefante72Feb 08, 2024 03:55 PM
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I have a minis NAB6 and it is louder than 15 year old laptop using 25% CPU. It is super loud and NVMe boils. I have for the kids 2 Beelink (SER5) they are much quieter and paid around $300 which is more than enough because they don't game its for school and are fast enough. However this UM790 which has a decent GPU is not quite there, and if you want to game you are better served w/ a PC build and an Arc GPU for much less and more performance. I think in a year or two the APU will be powerful enough to replace entry-level GPU but they too are getting better. To me this is a slightly overpriced odd duck.
Feb 08, 2024 04:04 PM
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oharag1Feb 08, 2024 04:04 PM
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I can't read reddit at work - what do comments say about this. This seems like a great Mini PC - very powerful. The only other one I thought about purchasing is the Bee-Link Pro version - though usually more expensive ($100-$200) more expensive.
Feb 08, 2024 11:16 PM
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aptalcaFeb 08, 2024 11:16 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank aptalca

I have this device. Yes there is some issue related to kernel + amd driver (affecting all amd devices with these mobile ryzen chipsets, not specific to minisforum). That issue is mitigated in the latest Linux kernels but it does affect win 11, causing blue screens and hard resets.

There are a lot of forum posts about it, a lot of suggested fixes.

But don't fret. The one and only fix is disabling c6 in windows. Once you do that (a script that runs on boot), no more issues. I no longer get any bsods or restarts. Had an uptime of 27 days before restarting for a windows update.

This machine is a monster and I highly recommend it.

PS. I work remote and I travel with it along with a couple of portable usb-c monitors.
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Feb 09, 2024 12:34 AM
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814h4853n7Feb 09, 2024 12:34 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 814h4853n7

Quote from Kaede :
Safer, quicker, and potentially cheaper to get from Amazon if you have Amazon [Prime] Visa with 5%/3% cashback.
a PSA of purchasing electronics on Amazon: if you want to return your item, the only option now is UPS pickup. No UPS drop off or whole foods drop off for "valuable items". Customer service will not do anything. If you are not home during weekdays it can be a hassle.

Also I have seen reports that UPS will just leave a label if they fail to get your package.

Anyway, if anyone plans to return these products, return them early and don't wait till the last few days of the return period.
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Feb 11, 2024 03:56 AM
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chaolanrenFeb 11, 2024 03:56 AM
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Quote from aptalca :
I have this device. Yes there is some issue related to kernel + amd driver (affecting all amd devices with these mobile ryzen chipsets, not specific to minisforum). That issue is mitigated in the latest Linux kernels but it does affect win 11, causing blue screens and hard resets.

There are a lot of forum posts about it, a lot of suggested fixes.

But don't fret. The one and only fix is disabling c6 in windows. Once you do that (a script that runs on boot), no more issues. I no longer get any bsods or restarts. Had an uptime of 27 days before restarting for a windows update.

This machine is a monster and I highly recommend it.

PS. I work remote and I travel with it along with a couple of portable usb-c monitors.
so all these 7xxx mobile amd processors have the same problem?
What about the 5800hs do you know?

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