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forum thread Posted by Suryasis • Oct 16, 2024
forum thread Posted by Suryasis • Oct 16, 2024

Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Barebone Desktop: Ryzen 9 7940HX, BD790i=SE MoDT Mini ITX Motherboard, 400W PSU, low-profile GPU Support @ $429 + F/S

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32GB Ram + 1TB SSD + RTX 4060 [minisforum.com] @ $909

Note: Windows 11 is only available with version with Ram + SSD model

Spec:
  • 7L Chassis (3.74"x8.86"X11.73")
  • BD790i-SE mini ITX MoDT Motherboard [minisforum.com]
  • Ryzen 9 7940HX 16C/32T 2.4 GHz (5.4 GHz Boost, 16MB L2, 64MB L3 Cache)
  • Radeon 610M Integrated Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM Socket (Up to 64GB 5200 MHz)
  • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0x4 SSD Slots
  • 1x M.2 2230 Key E Slot for NIC
  • 1x PCIe 5.0 X16 Slot for GPU (with Metal Fasteners), supports low profile GPU, like Gigabyte RTX 4060 OC LP
  • 400W PSU
  • Front Ports:
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • Power button
  • Reset Button
  • Rear Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DP 1.4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Alt DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x Line-In
    • 1x Line-Out
    • 1x Mic-In
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Coupon Code: $30 Off via S7I7deal

Barebone [minisforum.com]@ $429

32GB Ram + 1TB SSD + RTX 4060 [minisforum.com] @ $909

Note: Windows 11 is only available with version with Ram + SSD model

Spec:
  • 7L Chassis (3.74"x8.86"X11.73")
  • BD790i-SE mini ITX MoDT Motherboard [minisforum.com]
  • Ryzen 9 7940HX 16C/32T 2.4 GHz (5.4 GHz Boost, 16MB L2, 64MB L3 Cache)
  • Radeon 610M Integrated Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM Socket (Up to 64GB 5200 MHz)
  • 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0x4 SSD Slots
  • 1x M.2 2230 Key E Slot for NIC
  • 1x PCIe 5.0 X16 Slot for GPU (with Metal Fasteners), supports low profile GPU, like Gigabyte RTX 4060 OC LP
  • 400W PSU
  • Front Ports:
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • Power button
  • Reset Button
  • Rear Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DP 1.4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Alt DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x Line-In
    • 1x Line-Out
    • 1x Mic-In

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TurboJobo
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how is this pc for someone just trying to have a good pc for general use and gaming at 1080p or even 2k? dont need anything about 120hz. aegis r2 bought this from costco but its hugeeeee
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Quote from TurboJobo :
how is this pc for someone just trying to have a good pc for general use and gaming at 1080p or even 2k? dont need anything about 120hz. aegis r2 bought this from costco but its hugeeeee
It prrforrms like a normal RTX 4060 desktop PC which is fine for 1080p Gaming.
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Quote from Suryasis :
It prrforrms like a normal RTX 4060 desktop PC which is fine for 1080p Gaming.
No it doesn't. It has a Radeon 610m iGPU, which is not going to be anything remotely like a RTX 4060. But you could pay extra to get the one with the 4060 or get a third party GPU.
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Quote from goibhniu :
No it doesn't. It has a Radeon 610m iGPU, which is not going to be anything remotely like a RTX 4060. But you could pay extra to get the one with the 4060 or get a third party GPU.
You will have to buy a gpu to get this to play games.
The igpy is quite literally garbage for anything other than basic desktop use
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CrazyGoat
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What an absolute beast of a CPU put into a case so small it can barely even house a low profile GPU
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XDecker
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No USB4, TB, or oculink port to allow eGPU usage.

I'm of the mind that if you're gonna have one of these mini PCs you should be able to make it expandable so that you can use an eGPU.
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Quote from XDecker :
No USB4, TB, or oculink port to allow eGPU usage.

I'm of the mind that if you're gonna have one of these mini PCs you should be able to make it expandable so that you can use an eGPU.
I think you're missing the point. This isn't a mini PC like their other builds. It's a small form factor PC that you drop a GPU inside, no need for an eGPU.
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I bought one. While I don't think it's a crazy deal price wise, it is an amazing package and decent value in this form factor. Adding a 2tb nvme, 32 gig 5200 RAM, and LP 4060 myself.

I've been looking to build a dedicated SFF emulation PC, want a dedicated GPU as my Beelink mini PC with 680M wasn't quite cutting it. Was initially trying a budget route with an old ebay SFF office PC (HP EliteDesk I7 8700) but after upgrading RAM, SSD, and PSU to adequately supply a 4060 in the HP this MinisForum ends up being a way better emulation PC for a couple hundred more. Also fine for AAA titles (my 7940HS/RTX 4060 laptop plays Call of Duty great, this will be better).
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Also, this was recently FP

https://slickdeals.net/f/17786826-minisforum-bd-790i-se-modt-mini-itx-barebones-mb-w-ryzen-9-7940hx-processor-329-free-shipping?src=SiteSearch

This deal is same setup but you're getting a PSU and case for $100 more. Better deal IMO.
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Quote from goibhniu :
No it doesn't. It has a Radeon 610m iGPU, which is not going to be anything remotely like a RTX 4060. But you could pay extra to get the one with the 4060 or get a third party GPU.
Dude, i am simply referring the model with everything. The Barebone can't play anything because it does not have SSD, Ram or OS.
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Sheesh, Slickdeals strikes again. This is exactly what I wanted and minisforum made it for me, splendid. In for one. Code works on the Intel model too which makes it 370. I got the AMD one, but the Intel has slightly better I/O including having SATA ports, easier to find RAM, and the igpu is better, but it does have a weird x8 pcie slot. AMD is just newer and faster though. Hopefully my wallet will understand...
Last edited by BlueGiraffe766 October 18, 2024 at 01:42 AM.
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Quote from BlueGiraffe766 :
Sheesh, Slickdeals strikes again. This is exactly what I wanted and minisforum made it for me, splendid. In for one. Code works on the Intel model too which makes it 370. I got the AMD one, but the Intel has slightly better I/O including having SATA ports, easier to find RAM, and the igpu is better, but it does have a weird x8 pcie slot. AMD is just newer and faster though. Hopefully my wallet will understand...
The reason why Intel version having x8 Gen 4 slot is that it is a standard H series CPU, not HX series and as a result, only supports PCIe Gen4 and has lesser number of available lanes. I think they used some of the lanes for the Lan ports and Sata ports, resulting the x16 slot using X8 bandwidth.
The AMD model is basically same as their desktop counterparts, just made into a BGA Package for mobile use and supports Gen 5 as well.
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a 4060 for $900? hard pass
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400w PSU is a little low for a discrete GPU, no? PSU is always my apprehension with these mini PCs, the non-GPU ones usually can't handle a Ryzen G series. Good iGPU in a small form factor would be an elite HTPC.
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Quote from SaverDaddy :
a 4060 for $900? hard pass
That's price for whole thing so it's not a bad deal. Adding my own 32 gig ram, 2 tb ssd, and LP 4060 total cost was over $900

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