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Oct 4, 2024 3:31 AM

Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro Mini PC Barebone: Ryzen 9 7940HS, 2x DDR5, 2x M.2

$375

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Minisforum has their Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro Mini PC Barebone for $385 - $10 w/ discount code MINISFORUM10 = $375. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Note: Windows 11 is only shipped with RAM + SSD models.

Specs
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Processor, 8 Cores/16 Threads(16M Cache, up to 5.2 GHz)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M (Graphics Frequency 2800MHz)
  • Memory: DDR5 Dual channel (2x SODIMM Slots, Up to 5600MHz, Max 64GB)
  • Storage: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe4.0
  • Wireless Connectivity: M.2 2230 WIFI Support (Wi-Fi 6E, BlueTooth 5.3)
  • Video Output:
    • HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz) ×2
    • USB4 (8K@60Hz) ×2
  • Audio Output:
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • Audio Jack
  • Ports / Buttons:
    • RJ45 2.5G Ethernet
    • 4x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A
    • 2x USB4 (Alt PD)
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • Audio Jack
    • DMIC
    • Clear CMOS

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  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Minisforum has their Minisforum Venus UM790 Pro Mini PC Barebone for $385 - $10 w/ discount code MINISFORUM10 = $375. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Suryasis for finding this deal.

Note: Windows 11 is only shipped with RAM + SSD models.

Specs
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Processor, 8 Cores/16 Threads(16M Cache, up to 5.2 GHz)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M (Graphics Frequency 2800MHz)
  • Memory: DDR5 Dual channel (2x SODIMM Slots, Up to 5600MHz, Max 64GB)
  • Storage: 2x M.2 2280 PCIe4.0
  • Wireless Connectivity: M.2 2230 WIFI Support (Wi-Fi 6E, BlueTooth 5.3)
  • Video Output:
    • HDMI 2.1 (4K@144Hz) ×2
    • USB4 (8K@60Hz) ×2
  • Audio Output:
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • Audio Jack
  • Ports / Buttons:
    • RJ45 2.5G Ethernet
    • 4x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A
    • 2x USB4 (Alt PD)
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • Audio Jack
    • DMIC
    • Clear CMOS

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by Suryasis

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Finzez
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I bought the UM690S a year ago directly from MINISFORUM. After waiting a month or more it arrived DOA. Had to send it back on MY dime and wait for THEM to receive it before they would ship a replacement. Another few WEEKS later it arrived and actually worked. So YES that extra $25 from Amazon is 100% worth it!
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kingsfan626
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Not a better deal but they have it on Amazon for $25 more if you want it delivered quicker and have an easier time returning it if you don't like it. Again not a better deal but more of the Amazon tax for more convenience.

https://www.amazon.com/MINISFORUM...03685&th=1
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skinneral
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Had one. Downgraded to a NUC because the thing was so unstable. Hard freezes at least a few times a day. Forums said to downgrade RAM speed to 4800. That helped a lot, but still hard froze about every other day. You get what you pay for, I'll gladly pay more for anything but Minisforum.
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Oct 4, 2024 7:29 AM
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forcesOct 4, 2024 7:29 AM
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This is a lot of power for the money.
Oct 4, 2024 1:21 PM
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whiskershire_sauceOct 4, 2024 1:21 PM
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man, if this had oculink, woulda been a no brainer
Oct 4, 2024 1:24 PM
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MontusamaOct 4, 2024 1:24 PM
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Not ready to buy one but almost want this (or similar) to be my desktop replacement. Downside is I want a bit more graphics power.
Oct 4, 2024 1:37 PM
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rubisco43Oct 4, 2024 1:37 PM
191 Comments
Good enough for workstations? And still have to buy Windows 11?
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Oct 4, 2024 1:42 PM
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animeorbOct 4, 2024 1:42 PM
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Quote from Montusama View quoted comment :
Not ready to buy one but almost want this (or similar) to be my desktop replacement. Downside is I want a bit more graphics power.
They have the Mini ITX board with the same CPU and a slot for a GPU right now.
Edit: Sorry, CPU for the itx board has twice the cores.
Oct 4, 2024 2:13 PM
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monsekeyOct 4, 2024 2:13 PM
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I'm hesitating between this or the cheaper UM773. I only use it to stream videos and websites. Gaming is always on PS5.
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Oct 4, 2024 2:55 PM
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Quote from monsekey View quoted comment :
I'm hesitating between this or the cheaper UM773. I only use it to stream videos and websites. Gaming is always on PS5.
Then UM773 is more than enough.

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Oct 4, 2024 2:55 PM
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kingsfan626Oct 4, 2024 2:55 PM
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Not a better deal but they have it on Amazon for $25 more if you want it delivered quicker and have an easier time returning it if you don't like it. Again not a better deal but more of the Amazon tax for more convenience.

https://www.amazon.com/MINISFORUM...03685&th=1
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Oct 4, 2024 4:40 PM
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Gb1908Oct 4, 2024 4:40 PM
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Will there be any good black friday deals soon? Looking for 5700 to 8845 spec with gpu that can handle 4k 120hz easily and low/medium settings gaming.
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Oct 4, 2024 5:03 PM
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HR1Oct 4, 2024 5:03 PM
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Quote from whiskershire_sauce View quoted comment :
man, if this had oculink, woulda been a no brainer
It has 2 M.2's right, so you can always add an oculink adapter if you don't mind it looking a little janky.
Oct 4, 2024 5:11 PM
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KcThrowsOct 4, 2024 5:11 PM
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Think this could play WoW on low graphics?
Oct 4, 2024 5:40 PM
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whiskershire_sauceOct 4, 2024 5:40 PM
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Quote from HR1 View quoted comment :
It has 2 M.2's right, so you can always add an oculink adapter if you don't mind it looking a little janky.
nah, id need to drill a hole in there..

i do remember minis has another mini pc that has this oculink->m2 adapter but not as powerful cpu
Oct 4, 2024 6:04 PM
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FinzezOct 4, 2024 6:04 PM
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Quote from kingsfan626 View quoted comment :
Not a better deal but they have it on Amazon for $25 more if you want it delivered quicker and have an easier time returning it if you don't like it. Again not a better deal but more of the Amazon tax for more convenience.

https://www.amazon.com/MINISFORUM...03685&th=1
I bought the UM690S a year ago directly from MINISFORUM. After waiting a month or more it arrived DOA. Had to send it back on MY dime and wait for THEM to receive it before they would ship a replacement. Another few WEEKS later it arrived and actually worked. So YES that extra $25 from Amazon is 100% worth it!
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Oct 4, 2024 6:07 PM
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bhazardOct 4, 2024 6:07 PM
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I have this. It's been rock solid and works very well as a PC running a Multicade.

The AMD Graphics Driver is a bit "custom", which I'm not a fan of, but it works fine. The APU can do a decent job with low/mid settings on many games and excels with emulation.
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Oct 4, 2024 6:15 PM
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skinneralOct 4, 2024 6:15 PM
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Had one. Downgraded to a NUC because the thing was so unstable. Hard freezes at least a few times a day. Forums said to downgrade RAM speed to 4800. That helped a lot, but still hard froze about every other day. You get what you pay for, I'll gladly pay more for anything but Minisforum.
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