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Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Barebone Desktop: Ryzen 9 7940HX

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$389

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Minisforum has Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Desktop in various configurations on sale for $459 - $70 when you apply promo code MS70 at checkout = $389. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CyanGazelle2241 for sharing this deal.

Note: Barebone configuration does not include an operating system.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX Processor (16 cores/32 threads)
  • AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slot (64GB Max)
  • 2×M.2 2280 PCIe4.0 SSD Slot
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C
    • 1x USB A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Alt DP)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4

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  • This price matches our Frontpage Deal from November.
  • For Warranty/Return info, click here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by CyanGazelle2241
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Minisforum has Minisforum 790s7 mini-ITX 7L Desktop in various configurations on sale for $459 - $70 when you apply promo code MS70 at checkout = $389. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member CyanGazelle2241 for sharing this deal.

Note: Barebone configuration does not include an operating system.

Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX Processor (16 cores/32 threads)
  • AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM Slot (64GB Max)
  • 2×M.2 2280 PCIe4.0 SSD Slot
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type-C
    • 1x USB A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Alt DP)
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price matches our Frontpage Deal from November.
  • For Warranty/Return info, click here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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dealmeister3000
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Maybe not "no name" but the question regarding LONG-TERM BIOS support from these mini PC manufacturers is a very real question.

I prefer apple m4 or something like Asus (formerly Intel nuc) depending on use case.

I don't know if minisforum falls into the sketchy LONG-TERM BIOS support category.
argentum
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I got no need for a mini pc, but in for debate on bios update. Ask yourself, how many time have you seen someone's pc got hacked because of a bios issue? And on the other hand, how many times have you seem a bios update broke something? To me it is absolute 0 for the former, and quite a few for the later.

The truth is, hacking a pc through bios firmwale loophole requires very deep professional knowledge, very few CS students even know how to mess around with firmware, not to mention hack it.

My suggestion to average people, forget about bios update, whatever it comes in with, just runit till death. Well if you are having an active hacker's war with some organization, then maybe think a bit about patching security holes.
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Is buying a noname motherboard worth it these days with the apparent need for mfg to work with cpu makers on security or failures of design/code?

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Again?
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Guys is this better than a Lenovo P3 ultra with i5 13600? I need a workstation for development. Just a handful of docker, backend and probably LLMs. I'm just getting a GPU for the P3 ultra, but seeing the performance difference cpu sounds wild
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whiskershire_sauceJan 11, 2025 09:12 PM
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hot deal.
even without the gpu, it's gonna be a very powerful sff pc for ~600.
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Gb1908Jan 11, 2025 09:27 PM
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Is buying a noname motherboard worth it these days with the apparent need for mfg to work with cpu makers on security or failures of design/code?
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CleverGuide499Jan 11, 2025 09:34 PM
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Quote from Gb1908 :
Is buying a noname motherboard worth it these days with the apparent need for mfg to work with cpu makers on security or failures of design/code?
No name ? Are you living under a rock this company has produced some of the best mini form pcs
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Quote from Gb1908 :
Is buying a noname motherboard worth it these days with the apparent need for mfg to work with cpu makers on security or failures of design/code?
It's the best Chinese company producing mini PCs. Also the best company producing mini PCs since nobody else do it. It's absolutely not no name but yes, it's much less reliable on future update when compared with msi and other Taiwanese brands.
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dealmeister3000Jan 11, 2025 09:58 PM
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Quote from CleverGuide499 :
No name ? Are you living under a rock this company has produced some of the best mini form pcs
Maybe not "no name" but the question regarding LONG-TERM BIOS support from these mini PC manufacturers is a very real question.

I prefer apple m4 or something like Asus (formerly Intel nuc) depending on use case.

I don't know if minisforum falls into the sketchy LONG-TERM BIOS support category.
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Gb1908Jan 11, 2025 10:26 PM
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Quote from dealmeister3000 :
Maybe not "no name" but the question regarding LONG-TERM BIOS support from these mini PC manufacturers is a very real question.

I prefer apple m4 or something like Asus (formerly Intel nuc) depending on use case.

I don't know if minisforum falls into the sketchy LONG-TERM BIOS support category.
Have they done more than 3y bios support/updates?
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dealmeister3000Jan 11, 2025 10:28 PM
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Quote from Gb1908 :
Have they done more than 3y bios support/updates?
Which company? I have no idea about these Chinese companies. I have just seen reviews of them and the reviewers generally like the price and innovation, but long-term BIOS updates are an across the board question mark... along with spyware and security. It goes without saying if it comes with an OS installed, wipe it and reinstall.
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seanleeforeverJan 11, 2025 10:30 PM
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Quote from CleverGuide499 :
No name ? Are you living under a rock this company has produced some of the best mini form pcs
minisforum is pretty popular at SD, but they are not the best mini form PC. beelink for example. have more stable product than minis.
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hg4399Jan 11, 2025 10:53 PM
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What kind of GPU can fit in there?
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank zuroxx

I would bite if it were an AOC or other quality Taiwanese brand
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zchangJan 11, 2025 11:42 PM
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Quote from George_P_Burdell :
Guys is this better than a Lenovo P3 ultra with i5 13600? I need a workstation for development. Just a handful of docker, backend and probably LLMs. I'm just getting a GPU for the P3 ultra, but seeing the performance difference cpu sounds wild
The Ryzen 7945hx CPU is almost 50% faster than the Intel i5 13600 multithread. Ryzen 7945hx also consumes 55W TDP compared to Intel's 125W TDP, which means that you can save 50% electric bill.
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Quote from zchang :
The Ryzen 7945hx CPU is almost 50% faster than the Intel i5 13600 multithread. Ryzen 7945hx also consumes 55W TDP compared to Intel's 125W TDP, which means that you can save 50% electric bill.
The Ryzen is more efficient, but not nearly the claim here. The 7945HX is a mobile chip, with a TDP as low as 55w, but rated up to 75W. I could not find what it was configured for in this application, but I would be surprised if it were under 75W. When looking at benchmarks I would typically also assume 75W unless looking at a review that specifically states the power profile.

The TDP of the I5-13600 is only rated at 65W, max turbo power is 154W. Quick search, think you are looking at the 13600K.

I doubt the average application requires full load, and the 8 efficiency cores in the 13600 will allow a pretty good savings during non-demanding loads. Intel idle efficiency has historically been better than AMD as well.

TLDR, TDP is not sufficient for understanding your electric savings. Especially when the wrong TDP is used.
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