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Mar 21, 2024 5:27 PM

Minisforum UM690 Pro Barebone PC: Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M

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Minisforum has Minisforum UM690 Pro Barebone PC on sale for $349 - $10 with discount code MINISFORUM10 at checkout = $339. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Suryasis for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor, 8 Cores/16 Threads (16M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz)
  • AMD Radeon 680M (2400 MHz) Graphics
  • Slots:
    • 2x DDR5 Dual channel SODIMM, Up to 4800MHz, Max 64GB
    • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD
    • 1x M.2 2230 Wi-Fi Support (Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3)
  • Ports
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DiplayPort 1.4
    • 2x USB4
    • 2x RJ45 2.5G Ethernet Port
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port
    • 2x USB 4 Port (Alt PD)
    • 1x Audio Jack
    • 1x DMIC
    • 1x Clear CMOS

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Minisforum Warranty & Return Information can be found here.

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Written by Suryasis
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Minisforum has Minisforum UM690 Pro Barebone PC on sale for $349 - $10 with discount code MINISFORUM10 at checkout = $339. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Suryasis for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Processor, 8 Cores/16 Threads (16M Cache, up to 4.9 GHz)
  • AMD Radeon 680M (2400 MHz) Graphics
  • Slots:
    • 2x DDR5 Dual channel SODIMM, Up to 4800MHz, Max 64GB
    • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD
    • 1x M.2 2230 Wi-Fi Support (Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3)
  • Ports
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DiplayPort 1.4
    • 2x USB4
    • 2x RJ45 2.5G Ethernet Port
    • 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port
    • 2x USB 4 Port (Alt PD)
    • 1x Audio Jack
    • 1x DMIC
    • 1x Clear CMOS

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:
    • Minisforum Warranty & Return Information can be found here.

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ecsaltz
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I have had this mini PC since last BF. This is a very good price, better than when I bought it. I am running Win11Pro with 32 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe SSD and a 2 TB 2.5 inch SATA HDD. I run no games, but office and video editing apps without any concerns. Recommended if this fits your needs.
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desynergy
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Not sure where SD took the photos from, but check the website for the correct pics of this PC. The one on the post shows 1 Ethernet port, the wrong display ports, and the front is different.
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For a lot of ppl, the tinyPC form factor is ideal for Homelab stuff. It's powerful, compact, (relatively) low power usage for 24/7 running. You could make this a monster plex server or throw on proxmox and spin up VMs until you choke those 2.5GB nics. Ok no, in reality that 64GB mem cap would prolly be the limiting bit, but this would make for a very capable VM host.

Or just use it for a non-gaming desktop. Plenty of power. Minisforum has been killing it with the deals lately.
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Mar 22, 2024 2:39 PM
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ElatedCaption5197Mar 22, 2024 2:39 PM
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If you already have a gaming pc, what could this be used for?

Yes, this is my wallet talking right now.
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Mar 22, 2024 2:58 PM
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sjaxkingpinMar 22, 2024 2:58 PM
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Quote from ElatedCaption5197 View quoted comment :
If you already have a gaming pc, what could this be used for?

Yes, this is my wallet talking right now.
For a lot of ppl, the tinyPC form factor is ideal for Homelab stuff. It's powerful, compact, (relatively) low power usage for 24/7 running. You could make this a monster plex server or throw on proxmox and spin up VMs until you choke those 2.5GB nics. Ok no, in reality that 64GB mem cap would prolly be the limiting bit, but this would make for a very capable VM host.

Or just use it for a non-gaming desktop. Plenty of power. Minisforum has been killing it with the deals lately.

Mar 22, 2024 3:17 PM
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AdmiralGeneralMar 22, 2024 3:17 PM
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Lukewarm.
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Mar 22, 2024 3:27 PM
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0rbitalframeMar 22, 2024 3:27 PM
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I am thinking about putting ROUVY (bicycling training app) on it and hooking it up to a TV in my garage for training with a bike trainer.
Mar 22, 2024 4:02 PM
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elnino2783Mar 22, 2024 4:02 PM
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Quote from sjaxkingpin View quoted comment :
For a lot of ppl, the tinyPC form factor is ideal for Homelab stuff. It's powerful, compact, (relatively) low power usage for 24/7 running. You could make this a monster plex server or throw on proxmox and spin up VMs until you choke those 2.5GB nics. Ok no, in reality that 64GB mem cap would prolly be the limiting bit, but this would make for a very capable VM host.

Or just use it for a non-gaming desktop. Plenty of power. Minisforum has been killing it with the deals lately.
Can this transcode 4k hdr under jellyfin or plex?
Mar 22, 2024 4:16 PM
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sjaxkingpinMar 22, 2024 4:16 PM
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Quote from 0rbitalframe View quoted comment :
I am thinking about putting ROUVY (bicycling training app) on it and hooking it up to a TV in my garage for training with a bike trainer.
Prolly overkill with the dual nics and usb4, but that's a neat use-case.
Mar 22, 2024 4:34 PM
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elnino2783Mar 22, 2024 4:34 PM
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Does this have heating issues. I think I remember reading that about the um690

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Mar 22, 2024 4:40 PM
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splunkMar 22, 2024 4:40 PM
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Can this fit a Samsung 980 w/ heatsink?
Mar 22, 2024 5:56 PM
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cuoreesitanteMar 22, 2024 5:56 PM
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Quote from splunk View quoted comment :
Can this fit a Samsung 980 w/ heatsink?
Does it need a heat sink? Are you doing constant read/write? For normal operation I can't imagine any NVME drives needing a heat sink. I mean they all work in a laptop.
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cuoreesitanteMar 22, 2024 5:58 PM
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Can someone attest to the longevity of these miniPCs? My father needs a new web browsing PC, his currently one is an old Dell Optiplex with a 4th gen i5. I did just buy another refurb Dell with a 10th gen i7 and 32GB of ram for about $400.
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Quote from cuoreesitante View quoted comment :
Can someone attest to the longevity of these miniPCs? My father needs a new web browsing PC, his currently one is an old Dell Optiplex with a 4th gen i5. I did just buy another refurb Dell with a 10th gen i7 and 32GB of ram for about $400.
Yes-ish. There isn't anything inherently wrong with them. They are essentially laptop components in a larger enclosure. They should work just as well or better than a laptop.

That being said, aside from Nucs, most mini PCs are made by less established or credible manufacturers. The hardware might be great. But the manufacturers might also heavily cut corners on things. And they might not have a large concern for their reputation.
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Mar 22, 2024 7:02 PM
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ecsaltzMar 22, 2024 7:02 PM
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I have had this mini PC since last BF. This is a very good price, better than when I bought it. I am running Win11Pro with 32 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe SSD and a 2 TB 2.5 inch SATA HDD. I run no games, but office and video editing apps without any concerns. Recommended if this fits your needs.
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Mar 22, 2024 8:33 PM
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q2nMar 22, 2024 8:33 PM
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The better versatility afforded by the second Ethernet port and the very good price point make this tempting, But since this is the 'X' version (higher performance = more heat >> potential throttling under sustained loads), I'd want to check some legit reviews before buying.

When the next step up (to the 7940HS) becomes available at this price point, I'm jumping on it.
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desynergyMar 22, 2024 8:53 PM
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Not sure where SD took the photos from, but check the website for the correct pics of this PC. The one on the post shows 1 Ethernet port, the wrong display ports, and the front is different.
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GPz1100Mar 22, 2024 8:56 PM
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What kind of nics for rj45? Realtek or intel? Their site doesn't specify.

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